since the cube rimless tanks have become popular, i have been fasinated and inspired by their design. i found a deal that i couldnt refuse and i took advatage of that deal yesterday.
saturday i drove to charlotte to buy a tank and stand that was already used. i guess that makes it a retread or something like that. its a custom 30x30x25 glasscages tank. it has low iron glass on three sides and a custom stand that could hold the red october! i dont have any current pics of it in my house, but i have a thread that you all can check out to see what it was like in its previous life.
http://rasoc.org/forums/showthread.php?t=6109
i wouldnt have been able to make the move without russell wiley. thank you very much for allowing me to use your vehicle and being there to give me a hand!
here are some of the ideas that im kicking around.
lighting:
im torn on what id like to use for lighting. the battle is between a single lumenarc mini w/ 400w mh, or a 24'' ati 6 bulb powermodule.
filtration:
i need to get a skimmer for this tank. again, i have yet to make a decision. i like the new octopus skimmers, but i like the consistancy and multiple pump compatability that the downdraft skimmers offer. i plan to use florida aquacultured live rock and a ssb.
movement:
with the purchase of the tank, i picked up 2 tunze 6045's. i think that will do the trick. i will use a mag 3 as a return pump.
for those who done know me, im not one to have a speices or themed tank. i intend to keep whatever i happen to like. it wont be overstocked with fish or coral. again, i plan to keep everthing as simple and basic in design and asthetically as i can.
i will update the thread as decisions are made and additions take place. i look forward to feed back and advise from you all!