Stan's 75g Rimless Reef

Staaan · 01/02/2012, 10:02 PM

Well...
I was sick of my current tank. I really wanted a nicer and cleaner set up. So here's my upgrade (from a 46g Oceanic Bowfront).

My brand spankin' new 75g Deep Blue Edge Series w/ low iron (high clarity glass) on 3 sides.

And here is a run-down of the equipment..

75g Deep Blue Edge Series
DIY Stand w/ Maple "skin" & "drop-in" style top
DIY LED Fixture (30 Blue & 18 White)
AGA 29g Tall Sump
ASM G-2 Protein Skimmer (rated for 200g)
Eheim 1260 Return Pump
VorTech MP10
Phosban 150 Reactor (1 - Carbon & 1 - GFO)
Eheim Jager 250w Heater

Here are some progress pics on the stand I started today with my Dad.

My current electrical for the current tank is a nightmare.

So to help organize and simplify, I'm going to pick up one of these..

The frame for the stand is just about done. Still deciding what to "skin" it with... but saw some nice Maple/Birch plywood for a decent price at Lowes... so might go with that. Not sure if I'm going to stain it, but will definitely give it a high gloss "glassy" appearance with Minwax Helmsman polyurethane.

Definitely recommend this one, gives such a great thick glassy coat.

Hopefully frame will be finished tomorrow, and then will get started with the exterior!

*JARRETT -- going to need your help with the plumbing! hehe

DgenR8 · 01/03/2012, 01:42 AM

Very nice, Stan. Best of luck with it!

rAzOr714 · 01/03/2012, 02:09 AM

Nice lookin upgrade
Keep us posted with the pics

*rAzOr*

cullyisgully · 01/03/2012, 09:41 AM

You did it bro..... now keep it up more pics......

DrHarryLopez · 01/03/2012, 01:02 PM

Nice Stan, if you dont want the stand i need it to hold up my house.

MattyO · 01/03/2012, 01:30 PM

I was just looking at the 75 rimless yesterday at a LFS. My only concern was the HUGEEEE overflow in the middle. I did see some clever rockscaping to compensate for it, I will look for the link later and post it for you.

Best of Luck!!

MattyO · 01/03/2012, 01:40 PM

BTW, where you got the DJ Powerstrip from?

Staaan · 01/03/2012, 01:45 PM

UPDATE!

Frame done!

Stand is 45" tall. I love it! Going to be a lot easier to take care of my sump without squeezing my fatness into a small opening!

Staaan · 01/03/2012, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyO

BTW, where you got the DJ Powerstrip from?

Amazon. $26 shipped.

I know I'm not crazy about the overflow either, however when you're in college, have limited funds and find an amazing deal on a brand new tank.. I had to get it. I plan to have 2 islands.. and gotta figure out what to do the overflow.

Staaan · 01/03/2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrHarryLopez

Nice Stan, if you dont want the stand i need it to hold up my house.

Hahahaha

MIKE NY · 01/03/2012, 02:20 PM

very nice...good luck with it!

dannytom99 · 01/03/2012, 02:49 PM

awesome tank, looking for something just like that.

MattyO · 01/03/2012, 03:07 PM

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...e-rimless.html

Here is that thread... if you scroll down to his rock work you might get a few ideas. There are also a bunch of other 75 rimless' and 57's on MR for you to look around...

Nice stand btw

Staaan · 01/03/2012, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DgenR8

Very nice, Stan. Best of luck with it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rAzOr714

Nice lookin upgrade
Keep us posted with the pics

*rAzOr*

Quote:

Originally Posted by cullyisgully

You did it bro..... now keep it up more pics......

Thanks guys. I love the tank. Can't stop looking at it, and its not even filled with water yet! Hahaha. The blueish hue on the edges of the glass looks really cool when you shine a flashlight through it haha.

Staaan · 01/03/2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyO

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...e-rimless.html

Here is that thread... if you scroll down to his rock work you might get a few ideas. There are also a bunch of other 75 rimless' and 57's on MR for you to look around...

Nice stand btw

Thanks bro.

I plan on making the "door a removable panel with magnets. Just gotta figure out what magnets to use haha.

And thanks for thread.. I appreciate it. Definitely looking for some inspiration, as I'm not the best rockscaper.

jbanks · 01/03/2012, 03:38 PM

Nice Tank Stan... Goiod luck with her...

afernandez · 01/03/2012, 04:25 PM

Nice upgrade !! Rimless & starfire glass very nice !!

ohana888 · 01/03/2012, 05:10 PM

SWEET! can't wait to see the aquascaping...you can cover the overflow with some nice GSP or doc's purple cloves! =)

Staaan · 01/03/2012, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbanks

Nice Tank Stan... Goiod luck with her...

Quote:

Originally Posted by afernandez

Nice upgrade !! Rimless & starfire glass very nice !!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohana888

SWEET! can't wait to see the aquascaping...you can cover the overflow with some nice GSP or doc's purple cloves! =)

Thanks guys! I appreciate it!

They call it "Opti-Pure" Glass. But I looked it up and its definitely low iron glass. As far as I know starphire is just a brand.

Only thing I'm scared of is that they say low-iron glass is easier to scratch!

So gotta be extra careful cleaning...

DgenR8 · 01/03/2012, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyO

BTW, where you got the DJ Powerstrip from?

I know 2 places where you can pick them up for about $30.00/no shipping. One on Sunrise Hwy service rd westbound just west of RT, 231 IIRC.
The other is on the eastbound service road of the LIE just east of Oceania street (ex 25)

jcs11236 · 01/03/2012, 07:52 PM

looking good Stan!

Staaan · 01/04/2012, 06:50 PM

Thanks Julio!

Planning ahead -- still deciding on how to skin the tank. Not sure if I should use magnets to make door removable because the "door" is HUGE (going to be about 40" wide!). So magnets might not be the most economical way of going about it.

After speaking with Dr. Harry, he brought up the French Cleat system, however I'm figuring out how that would work without having the door expose a gap between frame and the door.

Hopefully it'll be figured out and completed over the weekend. Then gunna spend a few days next week polyurethaning and sanding and polyurethaning and sanding... and (you get the picture). I wanna have a real nice thick "glassy" coat.

Brand new filters for the RO are ordered.
http://www.purewaterclub.com/catalog...roducts_id=315

3 Sediment
2 DI
1 RO

Only thing left is another phosban reactor, because I'm sick of the BRS style ones.

LightTackle · 01/05/2012, 07:41 PM

Congrats Stan! Gonna have some sweet new set-ups in NYRC in 2012!

kwong1998 · 01/05/2012, 11:49 PM

Great job and Great tank

ohana888 · 01/06/2012, 09:43 AM

when are you still gonna set up the "amano"-style tankl? =)

01/02/2012, 10:02 PM	#1
Staaan The Maaan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 947	Stan's 75g Rimless Reef Well... I was sick of my current tank. I really wanted a nicer and cleaner set up. So here's my upgrade (from a 46g Oceanic Bowfront). My brand spankin' new 75g Deep Blue Edge Series w/ low iron (high clarity glass) on 3 sides. And here is a run-down of the equipment.. 75g Deep Blue Edge Series DIY Stand w/ Maple "skin" & "drop-in" style top DIY LED Fixture (30 Blue & 18 White) AGA 29g Tall Sump ASM G-2 Protein Skimmer (rated for 200g) Eheim 1260 Return Pump VorTech MP10 Phosban 150 Reactor (1 - Carbon & 1 - GFO) Eheim Jager 250w Heater Here are some progress pics on the stand I started today with my Dad. My current electrical for the current tank is a nightmare. So to help organize and simplify, I'm going to pick up one of these.. The frame for the stand is just about done. Still deciding what to "skin" it with... but saw some nice Maple/Birch plywood for a decent price at Lowes... so might go with that. Not sure if I'm going to stain it, but will definitely give it a high gloss "glassy" appearance with Minwax Helmsman polyurethane. Definitely recommend this one, gives such a great thick glassy coat. Hopefully frame will be finished tomorrow, and then will get started with the exterior! *JARRETT -- going to need your help with the plumbing! hehe __________________ New York Reef Club Officer Camera: Canon Rebel T1i Lenses: Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 \| Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 \| Tamron SP Macro 90mm f/2.8 Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless w/ 40g Sump \| DIY LEDs \| (2) MP10ES \| BM NAC-9 Protein Skimmer

01/03/2012, 01:42 AM	#2
DgenR8 I'm an American and I remember Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 43,992	Very nice, Stan. Best of luck with it! __________________ “I wish there was a way to know that you were IN the good old days, before leaving them.” ~Andy Bernard Regional Manager, Scranton branch Dunder Mifflin Current Tank Info: Unknown slow drip, over 20 years damaged my house and heating system. No more tank.

01/03/2012, 09:41 AM	#4
cullyisgully NYRC-LIRA Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Right by da beach..... Posts: 1,118	You did it bro..... now keep it up more pics...... __________________ NY Reef Club...... Current Tank Info: Cully's Collectible Coral....Treasurer of the NYRC -80 Gal RR Tank... Vertex Omega 150 Protein Skimmer - VorTech MP40 - Two Maxspect R420R Razor LED Lighting Fixture - 16000K .. Apex and auto feeder. 20 Gal Hight Zoa Garden.. T5 ATI lights

01/03/2012, 01:02 PM	#5
DrHarryLopez One Happy Reefer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Ozone Park, New York Posts: 3,267	Nice Stan, if you dont want the stand i need it to hold up my house. __________________ NYReefClub Reefing since 1/2000 Current Tank Info: 180g reef, 55g Frag, 40g refuge, 75g sump, 2 Ati 250 Bubble masters, Wavebox, stream2, MP40's, blueline HD 100 main pump

01/03/2012, 01:30 PM	#6
MattyO Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 800	I was just looking at the 75 rimless yesterday at a LFS. My only concern was the HUGEEEE overflow in the middle. I did see some clever rockscaping to compensate for it, I will look for the link later and post it for you. Best of Luck!! __________________ ~300G System, 180+ 90 plumbed to 75G Sump.. in the making

01/03/2012, 02:09 AM	#3
rAzOr714 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 64	Nice lookin upgrade Keep us posted with the pics rAzOr

01/03/2012, 01:40 PM	#7
MattyO Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 800	BTW, where you got the DJ Powerstrip from? __________________ ~300G System, 180+ 90 plumbed to 75G Sump.. in the making

01/03/2012, 01:45 PM	#8
Staaan The Maaan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 947	UPDATE! Frame done! Stand is 45" tall. I love it! Going to be a lot easier to take care of my sump without squeezing my fatness into a small opening! __________________ New York Reef Club Officer Camera: Canon Rebel T1i Lenses: Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 \| Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 \| Tamron SP Macro 90mm f/2.8 Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless w/ 40g Sump \| DIY LEDs \| (2) MP10ES \| BM NAC-9 Protein Skimmer

01/03/2012, 02:20 PM	#11
MIKE NY Two Decade club Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin Square, N.Y. Posts: 4,381	very nice...good luck with it! __________________ Proud LIRA Member February 2011 Manhattan Reefs TOTM Current Tank Info: 170 gal Reef, 20 gal frag/reef,90 gal fuge, 65 gal sump, 2-250 Radiums on Hamilton M80 HQIs, T5 actincs, Vertex in280 skimmer, MRC-2 Cal Reactor, Reeflo return pump

01/03/2012, 02:49 PM	#12
dannytom99 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio Posts: 51	awesome tank, looking for something just like that.

01/03/2012, 03:07 PM	#13
MattyO Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 800	http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...e-rimless.html Here is that thread... if you scroll down to his rock work you might get a few ideas. There are also a bunch of other 75 rimless' and 57's on MR for you to look around... Nice stand btw __________________ ~300G System, 180+ 90 plumbed to 75G Sump.. in the making

01/03/2012, 03:38 PM	#16
jbanks Lover of God's Creations Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 2,250	Nice Tank Stan... Goiod luck with her... __________________ Jonathan Go ahead... Put the price on the bag. I don't have that problem any longer :) Current Tank Info: 180g Custom rimless Starphire, 48 X10 ATI PM T5 fixture, Vortech MP40w X3 with battery Backup, Bubble King Super Marin 250, Geo 612 Calc reactor, Profilux stand-alone Doser, Neptune Apex controller, Ozotech Poseidon 200 ozone generator

01/03/2012, 04:25 PM	#17
afernandez Never Quit!! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new york city! Posts: 1,505	Nice upgrade !! Rimless & starfire glass very nice !! __________________ Arlin- Take your time and do it right. Current Tank Info: 120g Apex controller, (2) mp40w Es ,(3) Mp10W Es, Alfa vertex 170, 8 bulb ATI Dimable Sunpower,REEFOCTOPUS-BB-10000, Tunze Ato . 21G MINI-Reef, 250w MH, Mp10Wes

01/03/2012, 05:10 PM	#18
ohana888 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 11040 Posts: 467	SWEET! can't wait to see the aquascaping...you can cover the overflow with some nice GSP or doc's purple cloves! =)

01/03/2012, 07:52 PM	#21
jcs11236 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 503	looking good Stan!

01/04/2012, 06:50 PM	#22
Staaan The Maaan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 947	Thanks Julio! Planning ahead -- still deciding on how to skin the tank. Not sure if I should use magnets to make door removable because the "door" is HUGE (going to be about 40" wide!). So magnets might not be the most economical way of going about it. After speaking with Dr. Harry, he brought up the French Cleat system, however I'm figuring out how that would work without having the door expose a gap between frame and the door. Hopefully it'll be figured out and completed over the weekend. Then gunna spend a few days next week polyurethaning and sanding and polyurethaning and sanding... and (you get the picture). I wanna have a real nice thick "glassy" coat. Brand new filters for the RO are ordered. http://www.purewaterclub.com/catalog...roducts_id=315 3 Sediment 2 DI 1 RO Only thing left is another phosban reactor, because I'm sick of the BRS style ones. __________________ New York Reef Club Officer Camera: Canon Rebel T1i Lenses: Tamron SP 17-50mm f/2.8 \| Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 \| Tamron SP Macro 90mm f/2.8 Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless w/ 40g Sump \| DIY LEDs \| (2) MP10ES \| BM NAC-9 Protein Skimmer

01/05/2012, 07:41 PM	#23
LightTackle Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northport, NY Posts: 302	Congrats Stan! Gonna have some sweet new set-ups in NYRC in 2012! __________________ Dave 40B-ATI-Vortech-Waterblaster-ReefOctopus Mixed Reef

01/05/2012, 11:49 PM	#24
kwong1998 Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York Posts: 52	Great job and Great tank

01/06/2012, 09:43 AM	#25
ohana888 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: 11040 Posts: 467	when are you still gonna set up the "amano"-style tankl? =) __________________ doug Current Tank Info: 125G lps & softie mixed reef + 40BR sump + 40BR fuge

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