Misled's 80 gallon Mixed Up Deep Blue Rimless Edge Lagoon

Misled · 04/01/2016, 06:29 PM

So this will be my new build thread. The tank is a Deep Blue rimless edge, 80 gallons, 48x24x16. I chose this tank mostly because of the 24 inch depth. It being only 16 inches high creates some other options, most of which I will add later. The tank.

The lighting was something I wanted to do kinda in my own way. I started with a cheap 6 bulb t5 fixture. The only thing I kept from it was the housing, moonlights and timer. 2 new ballasts were installed with new reflectors for the 4 t5's. A Marsaqua 48 inch strip LED was installed between the t5's.

Light over tank.

Misled · 04/01/2016, 06:40 PM

I've also began collecting other equipment. RLSS R6-I skimmer with DC controllable pump.

GSA kalk stirrer and liter-meter.

Vortech MP-40 QD.

And a Cadlights sump.

Going to pick up wood and start the stand this weekend. Stay tuned.

Joe · 04/01/2016, 06:41 PM

Looks like a great start! Get it going!

d2mini · 04/01/2016, 06:56 PM

Looks good so far!
Where are you putting this tank?

Mtaters · 04/01/2016, 07:07 PM

I have the same tank. Looking forward to seeing this come together

Misled · 04/01/2016, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d2mini

Where are you putting this tank?

Same place as the old corner. That means the overflow is exposed. I'm going to tape the glass off and paint where the overflow is, the back and the other side since there's a wall there. I'm debating the black thing.

kevinl · 04/01/2016, 07:32 PM

Looking good Jess!
Right on scheduled with the plan of this build, coming together nice also.
I envy your patience with this new build, you have been planning this for a while now haven’t you?
You still have your tank with RBTA’s

d2mini · 04/01/2016, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misled

I'm debating the black thing.

Me too!
No idea what I'm going to do yet.

Misled · 04/01/2016, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevinl

I envy your patience with this new build, you have been planning this for a while now haven’t you?
You still have your tank with RBTA’s

Hey Kevin. Yea, been really trying to take my time. I have one RBTA left. Gave the rest to Jamie. He set up a tank just for them. I think I gave him like 9 of them. He's gonna run out of space real quick!!!

Misled · 04/02/2016, 09:30 AM

How ironic!!! So as mentioned above, I've been debating the black on the back of the tank. I'm thinking a blue, somewhat dark to look like the ocean as it fades into the distance behind the reef. Something like a "DEEP BLUE." I crack myself up!!!

username in use · 04/02/2016, 09:32 AM

I'm digging the footprint of that tank. Should be beautiful.

mnchartier · 04/02/2016, 09:40 AM

If you decide to go black, you could try window tint that way if you don't like it, it will be easier to remove.

Sugar Magnolia · 04/02/2016, 10:22 AM

Awesome Jesse!

Sk8r · 04/02/2016, 10:36 AM

I've been tempted to velcro some thin mirror onto back walls. I run a wedge bow, and it gets natural reflection on the sidewalls anyway, which makes the reef look double its size.

FloatingFish · 04/02/2016, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Misled

Same place as the old corner. That means the overflow is exposed. I'm going to tape the glass off and paint where the overflow is, the back and the other side since there's a wall there. I'm debating the black thing.

Nice looking setup Jesse! I didnt cover the side of my overflow because it is easier to get the fish out when they decide to jump in there.

Misled · 04/02/2016, 08:05 PM

You're joking right??? With the corner, the overflow is in the far back corner. You can't see in it. I just pull the drain and let whatever take a ride to the sump!!!

FloatingFish · 04/02/2016, 08:21 PM

Nope, I always found it easier to get them out of the overflow than the sump.

johnike · 04/03/2016, 05:21 AM

Cool to finally see this coming together Jesse, can't wait to see it wet.
SPS and Chalices, right?

Misled · 04/03/2016, 06:18 AM

Purdy much. There will be some other LPS. I have some I still want to keep for the color. Also the bottom. I won't call what I'm doing a sandbed, since there will not be sand this time. It's not going to be bare bottom either, but I do have plans for something epic.

johnike · 04/03/2016, 08:47 AM

Cool, can't wait for the unveiling.

Member No. 1 · 04/06/2016, 03:34 AM

I have the same tank. Love the dimensions.
I'm in...

TONY_C · 04/06/2016, 07:23 AM

Jesse, I've been looking at that tank and also the 75 Gallon version by Deep Blue. Can I ask what you paid for that tank? Seems the prices vary depending on the LFS.

Ssteve · 08/22/2016, 11:29 AM

updates?

d2mini · 08/22/2016, 11:52 AM

slow build thread is slow!

pinnatus · 08/22/2016, 04:14 PM

I feel misled. As opposed to I feel Misled.

04/01/2016, 06:29 PM	#1
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Misled's 80 gallon Mixed Up Deep Blue Rimless Edge Lagoon So this will be my new build thread. The tank is a Deep Blue rimless edge, 80 gallons, 48x24x16. I chose this tank mostly because of the 24 inch depth. It being only 16 inches high creates some other options, most of which I will add later. The tank. The lighting was something I wanted to do kinda in my own way. I started with a cheap 6 bulb t5 fixture. The only thing I kept from it was the housing, moonlights and timer. 2 new ballasts were installed with new reflectors for the 4 t5's. A Marsaqua 48 inch strip LED was installed between the t5's. Light over tank. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Last edited by Misled; 11/16/2017 at 06:34 PM.

04/01/2016, 06:40 PM	#2
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	I've also began collecting other equipment. RLSS R6-I skimmer with DC controllable pump. GSA kalk stirrer and liter-meter. Vortech MP-40 QD. And a Cadlights sump. Going to pick up wood and start the stand this weekend. Stay tuned. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together. Last edited by Misled; 11/16/2017 at 06:35 PM.

04/01/2016, 06:41 PM	#3
Joe Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Amish Country, PA. USA Posts: 978	Looks like a great start! Get it going! __________________ I put the laughter in slaughter. Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Oceanic Tech Tank, Two MP40W Gen 2 Vortechs, H & S A-150-F2001 External Skimmer, Oceanic Model 3 Sump, Current Outer Orbit Pro 250 Watt MH/T5 Combo

04/01/2016, 06:56 PM	#4
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Looks good so far! Where are you putting this tank? __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

04/02/2016, 09:30 AM	#10
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	How ironic!!! So as mentioned above, I've been debating the black on the back of the tank. I'm thinking a blue, somewhat dark to look like the ocean as it fades into the distance behind the reef. Something like a "DEEP BLUE." I crack myself up!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

04/01/2016, 07:07 PM	#5
Mtaters Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 118	I have the same tank. Looking forward to seeing this come together

04/01/2016, 07:32 PM	#7
kevinl Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 243	Looking good Jess! Right on scheduled with the plan of this build, coming together nice also. I envy your patience with this new build, you have been planning this for a while now haven’t you? You still have your tank with RBTA’s

04/02/2016, 09:32 AM	#11
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I'm digging the footprint of that tank. Should be beautiful. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

04/02/2016, 09:40 AM	#12
mnchartier Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oh look a river Posts: 458	If you decide to go black, you could try window tint that way if you don't like it, it will be easier to remove. __________________ "I accept your apology." - BrianD "That's only idiotic because I don't think you're joking." - Satori (CT4 Chronicles) Current Tank Info: DD150

04/02/2016, 10:22 AM	#13
Sugar Magnolia Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 17,691	Awesome Jesse! __________________ Adrienne The only thing to fear is fear itself....and spiders.

04/02/2016, 10:36 AM	#14
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	I've been tempted to velcro some thin mirror onto back walls. I run a wedge bow, and it gets natural reflection on the sidewalls anyway, which makes the reef look double its size. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

04/02/2016, 08:05 PM	#16
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	You're joking right??? With the corner, the overflow is in the far back corner. You can't see in it. I just pull the drain and let whatever take a ride to the sump!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

04/02/2016, 08:21 PM	#17
FloatingFish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Odell, ILL. Posts: 540	Nope, I always found it easier to get them out of the overflow than the sump. __________________ . Current Tank Info: None

04/03/2016, 05:21 AM	#18
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Cool to finally see this coming together Jesse, can't wait to see it wet. SPS and Chalices, right?

04/03/2016, 06:18 AM	#19
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Purdy much. There will be some other LPS. I have some I still want to keep for the color. Also the bottom. I won't call what I'm doing a sandbed, since there will not be sand this time. It's not going to be bare bottom either, but I do have plans for something epic. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

04/03/2016, 08:47 AM	#20
johnike Moved On Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bureau County Illinois Posts: 5,406	Cool, can't wait for the unveiling.

04/06/2016, 03:34 AM	#21
Member No. 1 Ver. 2.1 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Rehoboth, MA Posts: 1,803	I have the same tank. Love the dimensions. I'm in... __________________ Pete "I never make mistakes... I thought I did once, but I was wrong" Current Tank Info: In the process - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2661614

04/06/2016, 07:23 AM	#22
TONY_C Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N. Bellmore, Long Island, NY Posts: 92	Jesse, I've been looking at that tank and also the 75 Gallon version by Deep Blue. Can I ask what you paid for that tank? Seems the prices vary depending on the LFS.

08/22/2016, 11:29 AM	#23
Ssteve Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 2,087	updates?

08/22/2016, 11:52 AM	#24
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	slow build thread is slow! __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

08/22/2016, 04:14 PM	#25
pinnatus RIP Ludinano Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,572	I feel misled. As opposed to I feel Misled. __________________ - Ken Current Tank Info: 240 gal Fish-Only, 13-gal w/ clowns