30 gallon rimless tank

NTSdude · 04/26/2011, 08:24 PM

Hi guys ,
Well here is my new project.
I have been planning this for a few weeks, originally I was going to buy a 39g Cadlight, but after a little thinking, I decided to start this new project.
Materials used for this project:
+ - 33g rimless tank 25x18x18 $220
120 watt LED (blue and W) $240
MP10 ES Ebay (NEW) $165 I know, I stole this one

NAC+3 Bubble Magus skimmer $129
lock line (nozzle, 6" flex tube,
connector 1/2") $18
24x24 acrylic from HD. $16
100% silicone $7
Black silicone $6

I don't have the main pump yet
Hydor or maxi-jet 1200 ( I am thinking to move just about 10x the volume of water per hour)
Any way I am very excited about this project and please tag along, and please comment, and all advised will be well received.

Jadams · 04/26/2011, 08:38 PM

Sounds like a good list of equipment. Just wondering...

Whats the 24x24 acrylic from HD for?

NTSdude · 04/26/2011, 08:43 PM

no kidding I have been saving for a long time, I will pics soon.

ayckorea · 04/27/2011, 02:23 AM

waiting for your pics

NTSdude · 04/27/2011, 07:51 AM

Never done this before, I hope the water flows without a problem.

NTSdude · 04/27/2011, 07:58 AM

I used H20 black latex spray paint for this.

JLopez · 04/27/2011, 08:16 AM

looks good. what are you planning to use as a return pump? hard to tell but it looks like the last chamber after your bubble trap is only a few inches.

NTSdude · 04/27/2011, 09:57 AM

4"x9", I think maxijet 1200. Or hydor pump.

NTSdude · 04/27/2011, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLopez

looks good. what are you planning to use as a return pump? hard to tell but it looks like the last chamber after your bubble trap is only a few inches.

My first chamber is 15"x5", then skimmer 9 1/2"x5, and last 9"x4"

JLopez · 04/27/2011, 06:15 PM

how difficult was it to make that acrylic chamber? I'm working on a 25 gallon cube - very similar to yours - and thought about making it an AIO to avoid having the hassle of a sump but I've never done anything like that. The only thing I've done is silicon the baffles in the sump for my 75g and those didnt have to be perfect because no one really see's them. I would really love to be able to do exactly what you did. I would save tons not having to buy the sump, return pump, ect and avoid having to drill my tank.

NTSdude · 04/27/2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLopez

how difficult was it to make that acrylic chamber? I'm working on a 25 gallon cube - very similar to yours - and thought about making it an AIO to avoid having the hassle of a sump but I've never done anything like that. The only thing I've done is silicon the baffles in the sump for my 75g and those didnt have to be perfect because no one really see's them. I would really love to be able to do exactly what you did. I would save tons not having to buy the sump, return pump, ect and avoid having to drill my tank.

Well after over thinking the whole thin a 1000 times, I decided to pre glue everything first, The wall and the chambers together, then I will glue the whole thing as one piece to the tank, the silicone is very forgiving. My first chamber is going to have the removable shelving, with sponge, charcoal and ceramic rings.
You need to get a couple of quick square and some tape; having everything on paper helps.
The baffles are basically cuts every 1/2 inch and 1 1/2 " long. before cutting mark everything. Good part right side up (blade marks on the back)
I hope that helps, I will be working on this in a couple of days. let me knows how yours comes out.

NTSdude · 04/29/2011, 09:11 PM

I only need a few parts 1/2" bulkheads and put it together.

NTSdude · 04/30/2011, 11:21 AM

I need help in the filtration department, I have 3 compartments in my first chamber, Any good advised out there?
Thanks.

JLopez · 04/30/2011, 05:59 PM

you should try making a media tray out of egg crate (or egg grate?) with multiple levels. You could put a sponge in the first one to filter out any debris, and then maybe carbon or purigen or something else. I would stay away from ceramic rings though.

NTSdude · 04/30/2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLopez

you should try making a media tray out of egg crate (or egg grate?) with multiple levels. You could put a sponge in the first one to filter out any debris, and then maybe carbon or purigen or something else. I would stay away from ceramic rings though.

You are the second person that told me about purigen, thanks.

JLopez · 05/01/2011, 01:15 PM

no problem

NTSdude · 05/01/2011, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jadams

Sounds like a good list of equipment. Just wondering...

Whats the 24x24 acrylic from HD for?

For my wall, putting all the chambers, nano cube like

DreTheReefer · 05/02/2011, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLopez

you should try making a media tray out of egg crate (or egg grate?) with multiple levels. You could put a sponge in the first one to filter out any debris, and then maybe carbon or purigen or something else. I would stay away from ceramic rings though.

I made mine real quick

DreTheReefer · 05/02/2011, 05:18 AM

Just egg crate and zip ties

NTSdude · 05/05/2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreTheReefer

I made mine real quick

Really nice , I took some time thinking about it, to bad i did not check before making the one made, thanks for the input.

NTSdude · 05/05/2011, 09:44 PM

I have some leftover acrylic and I came out with this

NTSdude · 05/05/2011, 09:47 PM

media basket made with egg crate and left over acrylic.
Should I spray paint it black?

NTSdude · 05/05/2011, 09:50 PM

Help PLEase
Why not ceramic ring in my tray?

JLopez · 05/06/2011, 07:19 AM

nice job on that media tray, it looks good.

I would use some live rock rubble rather than the ceramic, works better. Most people stay away from the rings, bioballs, ect. because they tend to release tons of nitrates.

NTSdude · 05/06/2011, 04:44 PM

make sense

04/26/2011, 08:24 PM	#1
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	30 gallon rimless tank Hi guys , Well here is my new project. I have been planning this for a few weeks, originally I was going to buy a 39g Cadlight, but after a little thinking, I decided to start this new project. Materials used for this project: + - 33g rimless tank 25x18x18 $220 120 watt LED (blue and W) $240 MP10 ES Ebay (NEW) $165 I know, I stole this one NAC+3 Bubble Magus skimmer $129 lock line (nozzle, 6" flex tube, connector 1/2") $18 24x24 acrylic from HD. $16 100% silicone $7 Black silicone $6 I don't have the main pump yet Hydor or maxi-jet 1200 ( I am thinking to move just about 10x the volume of water per hour) Any way I am very excited about this project and please tag along, and please comment, and all advised will be well received.

04/26/2011, 08:38 PM	#2
Jadams Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,475	Sounds like a good list of equipment. Just wondering... Whats the 24x24 acrylic from HD for? __________________ Jeremy

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04/26/2011, 08:43 PM	#3
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	no kidding I have been saving for a long time, I will pics soon.

04/27/2011, 02:23 AM	#4
ayckorea Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 112	waiting for your pics

04/27/2011, 07:58 AM	#6
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	I used H20 black latex spray paint for this.

04/27/2011, 08:16 AM	#7
JLopez iNano Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 386	looks good. what are you planning to use as a return pump? hard to tell but it looks like the last chamber after your bubble trap is only a few inches.

04/27/2011, 09:57 AM	#8
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	4"x9", I think maxijet 1200. Or hydor pump.

04/27/2011, 06:15 PM	#10
JLopez iNano Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 386	how difficult was it to make that acrylic chamber? I'm working on a 25 gallon cube - very similar to yours - and thought about making it an AIO to avoid having the hassle of a sump but I've never done anything like that. The only thing I've done is silicon the baffles in the sump for my 75g and those didnt have to be perfect because no one really see's them. I would really love to be able to do exactly what you did. I would save tons not having to buy the sump, return pump, ect and avoid having to drill my tank.

04/29/2011, 09:11 PM	#12
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	I only need a few parts 1/2" bulkheads and put it together.

04/30/2011, 11:21 AM	#13
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	I need help in the filtration department, I have 3 compartments in my first chamber, Any good advised out there? Thanks.

04/30/2011, 05:59 PM	#14
JLopez iNano Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 386	you should try making a media tray out of egg crate (or egg grate?) with multiple levels. You could put a sponge in the first one to filter out any debris, and then maybe carbon or purigen or something else. I would stay away from ceramic rings though.

05/01/2011, 01:15 PM	#16
JLopez iNano Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 386	no problem

05/02/2011, 05:18 AM	#19
DreTheReefer Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: plymouth, ma Posts: 72	Just egg crate and zip ties

05/05/2011, 09:44 PM	#21
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	I have some leftover acrylic and I came out with this

05/05/2011, 09:50 PM	#23
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	Help PLEase Why not ceramic ring in my tray?

05/06/2011, 07:19 AM	#24
JLopez iNano Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 386	nice job on that media tray, it looks good. I would use some live rock rubble rather than the ceramic, works better. Most people stay away from the rings, bioballs, ect. because they tend to release tons of nitrates.

05/06/2011, 04:44 PM	#25
NTSdude Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sanford Posts: 101	make sense