shawns January 11, 2009 Share January 11, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbuf January 11, 2009 Share January 11, 2009 Following along. Nice size tank. Not too big, not too small. I'd love to find somthing like that for when I move out of my folk's place. Tagging along to see your progress........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawns March 2, 2009 Author Share March 2, 2009 i had sometime today to set up somethings and to take some new pictures. they arent perfect, but i think i will continue to toy w/ the white balance to get them closer to actual color. i decided to light the tank w/ 1 mini lumenarc reflector, ic 400w ballast and radium bulb. it looks sick! the skimme is a euro-reef rc180. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoozilla March 3, 2009 Share March 3, 2009 Very clean setup. Nice choice of reflector and bulb. Should make your colors pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onyx March 3, 2009 Share March 3, 2009 Love it, nice tank man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawns March 6, 2009 Author Share March 6, 2009 my wife took some pictures today. her skills are much better then mine, so i hope everyone likes the shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo March 6, 2009 Share March 6, 2009 Very nice shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell_wiley March 12, 2009 Share March 12, 2009 The best part is that you didn't wear a shirt when you took the 1st pics. Redneck Fabulous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Camaron March 13, 2009 Share March 13, 2009 You have one beautifull tank, what is that tube next to the Blastos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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