AGE Rimless 240g Cube Starfire---[Pacific Reefs]

[Pacific Reefs]

Due to not having enough time and money to work on my 375g (8'x30"x30") I downgraded last year to a 240g rimless cube from AGE with starfire glass on 3 sides and pvc bottom. The pvc bottom is great for drilling a closed loop or running a bare bottom (neither of which I have done lol). I ended up selling some rock, corals and fish to do the transfer. One of my favorite parts of the stand is the "beer lip." I didn't realize how much I would use that feature even though I'm always worried that someone will scratch the glass with something.

The lighting consists of 1 18.5" hammertone reflector running a 400w Radium bulb and Galaxy ballast combo. I also supplement with actinic VHOs.

The tank has an external overflow and the returns are powered by a Dart with Baldor motor. There is a fuge and I am running a Matrix prototype skimmer. It is a pyramid design that holds more water than your typical cone design.

I plan on adding an ATO system, some type of computer controller, and an automatic dosing system in the future.

The tank has too much rock in it imo and I plan on using some in another 240g cube that I just purchased.

The fish list includes:
Male Blonde Naso
Yellow Eyed Kole tang
2 anthias
porc. puffer (yeah I know crazy right?)
Snowflake Morey
Orange shoulder tang
2 Hippo tangs
Fairy wrasse
another wrasse that I cant remember the name
Pigmy angel


Here are some actinic shots since the main halide already turned off for the day.

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[Desertdweller]

Very nice set up, that doesn't look like too much rock.

[Leonardo_]

Very nice dimensions. I agree to open up the tank a bit more by removing some rock. Keep us updated!

Leonardo

[Pacific Reefs]

The back is crammed with LR that I had from my 375g. I really want to open it up more and use the space. I am also having a little aiptasia battle as well.

[solRNY]

great looking tank, loving the rimmless! am a bit envious as i have not received mines yet :)

was wondering what are you using for flow? do u find that there is enough flow to hit the front pane?

would love to see a full tank and stand shot with the lights on!

[Pacific Reefs]

great looking tank, loving the rimmless! am a bit envious as i have not received mines yet :)

was wondering what are you using for flow? do u find that there is enough flow to hit the front pane?

would love to see a full tank and stand shot with the lights on!

Honestly I could use more flow. The dart puts out enough to cover the front of the tank. I have a Tunze 6105 set on low that sweeps over the back of the tank. One more 6105 would be good to have them point at each other. I am also considering a wavebox.

I have been busy at work but will try to get pics soon. Thanks!

[tangers]

Looks great man! Did that tank come from someone over by Tampa, or did you buy it new? Either way, it looks great! Sorry not selling the 10'er. This one's going up. Look for a build thread soon, putting up an addition that consists of a new 13'x7' fish room. Tank will sit in wall in the family room!

[brucem]

Can you post some pics of the stand. I was trying to tell someone about it the other day but I never took pics. It looks good btw I sure do miss that tank and those dimentoins are so awesome

[woodwrangler]

One of my favorite parts of the stand is the "beer lip." I didn't realize how much I would use that feature even though I'm always worried that someone will scratch the glass with something.


C'mon, let's see the beer lip.
Are we talking 12oz or 32? :wildone:

Looks like a great tank.

[NexDog]

Looking forward to seeing how this progresses. :)

[thor32766]

looks awesome tom!!!! Great work.

[Pacific Reefs]

Looks great man! Did that tank come from someone over by Tampa, or did you buy it new? Either way, it looks great! Sorry not selling the 10'er. This one's going up. Look for a build thread soon, putting up an addition that consists of a new 13'x7' fish room. Tank will sit in wall in the family room!

Yeah I bought it from Brucem near Tampa. You know me I never buy new lol. Where did you score the 10 footer? Was it the guy you were going to help set up his tank?

[tangers]

Nope, his tank has been up and running for over a year. Actually scored it on craigslist. We had to take it out a kitchen window, above the sink, and straight out under a deck that was only 3' off the ground. 2' from the deck was an open water pond. Quite a scene and quite a story! Doesn't matter because it's in the house now!

[Pacific Reefs]

Can you post some pics of the stand. I was trying to tell someone about it the other day but I never took pics. It looks good btw I sure do miss that tank and those dimentoins are so awesome

For you:

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[Pacific Reefs]

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[Pacific Reefs]

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[Pacific Reefs]

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[Pacific Reefs]

Great water flow!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/DSC02446.jpg

[Pacific Reefs]

Sump is a little on the thin side but its holding fine. I would like to upgrade it in the future.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/DSC02435.jpg
Still a mess down here
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/DSC02436.jpg

[biecacka]

can you post a close up of how you have your hood attached?

[Pacific Reefs]

Matrix Pyramid Skimmer
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/matrixskimmer.jpg

[Pacific Reefs]

can you post a close up of how you have your hood attached?

There should be some on Bruce's old thread:
http://mail.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=13843710

[NINEONEONE]

You got my attention !!!!:thumbsup:

[tangers]

Looks good! Jealous of thats beer lip!

[jmking33]

Wow......sweet setup. I dig the stand. Really makes it capable of hiding everything. Which I like and my wife loves(she would like to hide the tank completly). How long has it been setup? Also nice to see a snowflake in a reef tank. Usually see those in a pred tank or a fowlr. congrats!

[Bacchus_fl]

WOW! Looks Awesome! That is the first time I've seen a rimless that big. I agree you could make it look more scale by removing some rock. I would have told you to get some peppermint shrimp for that Aptsia issue but that would be a puffer fish and eel appetizer ..:D

If you are looking for a controller, the New Neptune Apex is sweet. It is fully controllably from any internet connection and a remote app for the iphone that graphs (if you use one). Either way it is the best controller I've had.

PS I have a granite beer ledge on my tank and LOVE IT! Great for feeding/cleaning/testing oh and for drinking!

[Bax]

Great looking cube!

[mikeanddanielle]

Looking great

[Pacific Reefs]

Looks good! Jealous of thats beer lip!

Thanks everyone for the compliments. James- you could totally do an entire reef bar with your new setup!

[Pacific Reefs]

Wow......sweet setup. I dig the stand. Really makes it capable of hiding everything. Which I like and my wife loves(she would like to hide the tank completly). How long has it been setup? Also nice to see a snowflake in a reef tank. Usually see those in a pred tank or a fowlr. congrats!

My wife would love to hide the entire tank as well in the street but when company comes over she always shows it off...strange. The tank has been running since Sept I believe. The snowflake I purchased at that Pet Safari place before it closed for around $12. It was just a baby and it is getting pretty big. I was inspired by my friends 55g that had a baby one in it...I didn't realize how fast they grow and how large they get. I'm not sure how much longer I can keep him.

[Pacific Reefs]

WOW! Looks Awesome! That is the first time I've seen a rimless that big. I agree you could make it look more scale by removing some rock. I would have told you to get some peppermint shrimp for that Aptsia issue but that would be a puffer fish and eel appetizer ..:D

If you are looking for a controller, the New Neptune Apex is sweet. It is fully controllably from any internet connection and a remote app for the iphone that graphs (if you use one). Either way it is the best controller I've had.

PS I have a granite beer ledge on my tank and LOVE IT! Great for feeding/cleaning/testing oh and for drinking!

I think I remember seeing a pic of your granite beer ledge...very nice! I really want that Apex controller...I saw someone in tampa selling it new for $420 and I missed out. I will be saving up for one for sure!

[Pacific Reefs]

Btw I must have saved about $50 a month by running less pumps and lights than my 8' 375g by going with a cube. Also I am probably stretching the halide on the 240g but I keep the less light demanding corals on the bottom closer to the edge of the tank.

[solRNY]

Very nice dimensions.

those dimentoins are so awesome

Great tanks pictures, looking forward to more :)
Maybe I have missed it but what are the dimensions of your cube, assuming its 4x4x2?

[Pacific Reefs]

Yes 4x4x2. When is your tank coming in? Did you order an AGE? Be sure to send me the link if you make a thread on it.

Tom

[cdsheid]

How do you keep the porcupine from munching on the corals? One of my favorite puffers and i would keep one in my reef if i could. Very nice looking puffer. :dance:

[Pacific Reefs]

I honestly have never seen him go for any corals. I think the other puffer species are known for that. If I don't keep up on feedings he will go after the hermits or smaller fish.

[Pacific Reefs]

Halide already shut off but here is a quick video

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/th_MOV02450.jpg (http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/PacReef/?action=view&current=MOV02450.flv)

[solRNY]

Yes 4x4x2. When is your tank coming in? Did you order an AGE? Be sure to send me the link if you make a thread on it.
Tom
hi tom, my tank too is a 4x4x2!!
but its nothing as nice as yours, as mine has a very large internal overflow, all my fualt. i orderd it from miracles, very nice people to work with :) i sent you pm

very kewl video, its show the depth that a cube tank has.

[cbort]

you don't have any issues with the eel trying to get out with a rimless tank?

[Bacchus_fl]

I love the video, would love to see another with the MH on. Looks like your Naso is as much of an attention hog as mine. :D Ever time I try to take a picture he is center frame smiling at me. I have to disctract him with nori to take any pics...lol

[Pacific Reefs]

hi tom, my tank too is a 4x4x2!!
but its nothing as nice as yours, as mine has a very large internal overflow, all my fualt. i orderd it from miracles, very nice people to work with :) i sent you pm

very kewl video, its show the depth that a cube tank has.

I can't wait to see it as I'm sure the wait is way overdue for you. There is a unique saltwater cube with an overflow in the middle at SeaWorld's Aquatica...its very cool and they use natural sunlight for the corals and anemones.

[Pacific Reefs]

you don't have any issues with the eel trying to get out with a rimless tank?

So far not yet. He has been with me since he was very small...maybe he hasn't figured it out yet. There still is a decent gap between the water level and the rim.

[Pacific Reefs]

I love the video, would love to see another with the MH on. Looks like your Naso is as much of an attention hog as mine. :D Ever time I try to take a picture he is center frame smiling at me. I have to disctract him with nori to take any pics...lol

Yeah the Naso and the puffer crave attention. When I get a chance I will do another with the MH. I have to reset the lighting schedule so it's on when I come home. I was hoping to have a controller by now and and a reason to set it up.

[goat585]

Looking good. I like the rimless look. I have a tank the same dimensions at home and cannot be happier with it. The tank uses a single halide like you are using and it is working pretty well so far.

How do you like your relector? I am using a large lumenbright and have been debating on trying a different one.

[Jay180reef]

Great looking tank! I'm building the identical tank right now, thanks for the info on that Neptune controller with iPhone app! I've been wondering how to get my tank info at work, but we have a nasty firewall :(

[cur10u5g30rg3]

Tank looks awsome. I love the rimless cube look especially with the lip around the stand, that really completes the entire look of the cube.

[Pacific Reefs]

Looking good. I like the rimless look. I have a tank the same dimensions at home and cannot be happier with it. The tank uses a single halide like you are using and it is working pretty well so far.

How do you like your relector? I am using a large lumenbright and have been debating on trying a different one.


I love the reflector. Since the 400w bulb is a little larger than a 250w in length I can get a really good spread with this combo. I just raised the canopy the other day to take advantage of the reflector. Mine is a custom 18.5"x18.5" hammertone material.

[Pacific Reefs]

Great looking tank! I'm building the identical tank right now, thanks for the info on that Neptune controller with iPhone app! I've been wondering how to get my tank info at work, but we have a nasty firewall :(

I can't wait to see it. You can post pics here or just link up your build thread.

[Pacific Reefs]

Tank looks awsome. I love the rimless cube look especially with the lip around the stand, that really completes the entire look of the cube.

Thanks I really enjoy this tank and there seems to be enough room for the tangs. I still need to find the time to take out some rock and redo the aquascaping.

[cur10u5g30rg3]

I got some acrylic rods left from my 150 build a few years ago if you wanna try youre hand at drilling the rocks. I think they are 3/8.

[Bax]

Nice vid! The tank looks great and that Orange Shoulder Tang looks way fat! :D

[Pacific Reefs]

I got some acrylic rods left from my 150 build a few years ago if you wanna try youre hand at drilling the rocks. I think they are 3/8.

Yeah I'll buy some of those off you! Sounds like fun.

[Pacific Reefs]

Nice vid! The tank looks great and that Orange Shoulder Tang looks way fat! :D

Thanks! I hope he stays with those colors for a while.

[biecacka]

what are you using for flow in this?

[cur10u5g30rg3]

Yeah I'll buy some of those off you! Sounds like fun.

You can have them. I will never use them. Give me a good excuse to stop by and check your tank out in person sometime :)

[Pacific Reefs]

You can have them. I will never use them. Give me a good excuse to stop by and check your tank out in person sometime :)

Thanks just let me know when you will be in town :)

[solRNY]

bump for the much awaited update :D

[tangers]

he sold this tank

[Pacific Reefs]

bump for the much awaited update :D

Yeah I ended up selling the tank to my brother in law

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1843788

[ECFENCING]

So what tank are you going with next? Or are you taking a break?

[Pacific Reefs]

Saving up for an ELOS 160XL.