Shallow reef tank Club - Page 4

xtm · 06/06/2008, 12:33 PM

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Originally posted by gea0119
GSM guy, I have no clue what an external overflow is but im ASSuming you dont want me to..awe just explain it to me...BUMP

External Overflow

xtm · 06/06/2008, 12:37 PM

Here's some of the sweetest Shallow Reef Setups I've seen... all from Aquarium of the Pacific

Huge Monti Cap.. about 3 ft wide

Biggest Toadstool I've ever seen.. also about 3 ft across

kudora · 06/06/2008, 12:52 PM

i have a 4 month old 60x18x18 84 gallon tank, sweet a club i can actually join

Bob1 · 06/06/2008, 01:21 PM

That is SWEET!

GSMguy · 06/06/2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by gea0119
SaltWater LANCE is his name.Great Guy.If you help me build one I would be the coolest girl in the world.What supplies do I need to get.I'm on it.Im suppose to be turning my 26g into a QT and i just picked up a 45g this morning.

GEA if you are getting a tank built from acrylic the builder can do the overflow for you, XTM dont you agree that its better to have it done by the builder, as thick acrylic takes specialized tools to cut smoothly.

gea0119 · 06/06/2008, 02:53 PM

Dude I just got off the phone with John over at Advanced Acrylics.Im in.
Rimless 1" 48x24x14 with refugium built on the side=$725
32" Sump =$300

gea0119 · 06/06/2008, 02:54 PM

And Yes External overflow.

GSMguy · 06/06/2008, 02:55 PM

SWeeeeeeeeeeeet. that sounds perfect.

gea0119 · 06/06/2008, 03:02 PM

Does it.I made up those measurements myself.I wanted to run them by the RC Shallow Tank club 1st.What would you do as far as measurements.I dont want ti too big but i want it perfect for a beginner.

xtm · 06/06/2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSMguy
GEA if you are getting a tank built from acrylic the builder can do the overflow for you, XTM dont you agree that its better to have it done by the builder, as thick acrylic takes specialized tools to cut smoothly.

Of course!! Do it all in one shot if you can. Advanced Acrylics is a great reputable manufacturer.. also make sure you choose the correct bulkhead size for the amount of turnover you have. An extra overflow hole would also be nice (emergency drain).

You're off to a great start Gea.

GSMguy · 06/06/2008, 03:46 PM

my tank is 48x27x14,i think 48x32x14 or 48x27x16 would be great also.

bobparker · 06/06/2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by kudora
i have a 4 month old 60x18x18 84 gallon tank, sweet a club i can actually join

I love the idea of a shallow tank club. makes for some great builds and set ups threads as well. ...........bump

GSMguy · 06/06/2008, 10:06 PM

143gadgets · 06/06/2008, 11:59 PM

Beautiful tanks everyone!!! I didnt realize how many people have shallow tanks.

calvin415 · 06/07/2008, 10:17 AM

It's in the works along with the basement, but here's the start of my 144x15x15...

Thread:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1399104

GSMguy · 06/07/2008, 10:18 AM

calvin WHOAAAAAAAA

sailfish2 · 06/07/2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by Saldarya

Hey Joe,

My tank started off as a frag tank like that as well....

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Thanks everyone. There are some very nice setups here.

Saldarya I can't wait till I can set this one up to look nice. I think it will be close to a year before I will be able too.

Yours looks great. I love all the sps.

I hope to have clams some back ups of my best sps and Favia.

Keep up the good work guys.

Joe

Friskaburger · 06/07/2008, 11:34 AM

Well guys, I go to put my deposit on my tank today. 3 sided starfire 1/2" glass 30x24x18. 18 is a little on the tall side for some of you guys here, but I still think it's shallow

GSMguy · 06/07/2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally posted by Friskaburger
Well guys, I go to put my deposit on my tank today. 3 sided starfire 1/2" glass 30x24x18. 18 is a little on the tall side for some of you guys here, but I still think it's shallow

It is not too late to have the waterline reduced to 16 inches and keep the18 inch sides so that you can have a big wave... also helps prevent fish jumping out.

my tank really should have been 16 inches tall with a 14 inch waterline.

Friskaburger · 06/07/2008, 11:46 AM

It's a definite consideration. I haven't made any actual permanent decisions. I'll talk it over. Going over to Amazing Aquariums and Reefs for those of you in the SoCal area. Ali (the owner) has a dude who makes the tanks. All Ali's tanks are done by this guy and they're spectacular. Much like the Elos tanks, only cheaper

. Beautiful stuff, I'm excited!!

cham · 06/08/2008, 07:56 PM

Love it!

I'm in the planning stages of a 24x24x16 cube plumbed into the garage for sump area/fish room. I've been on leave from the hobby for 6 months and its killing me. I want all SPS with closed loop.

Any advice would be appreciated. I'd also like to find a quality builder without crazy prices if anyone knows someone. So far everone I've asked wants $800+ to build a 40g tank

GSMguy · 06/08/2008, 08:03 PM

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target=_blank>Originally posted by cham
Love it!

I'm in the planning stages of a 24x24x16 cube plumbed into the garage for sump area/fish room. I've been on leave from the hobby for 6 months and its killing me. I want all SPS with closed loop.

Any advice would be appreciated. I'd also like to find a quality builder without crazy prices if anyone knows someone. So far everone I've asked wants $800+ to build a 40g tank

Call and talk to James at envision acrylics.

cham · 06/09/2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by GSMguy
Call and talk to James at envision acrylics.

The cheapest tank they have on their website is 24x30 and its $1300. Way out of my price range.

E.J. Coral · 06/09/2008, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gea0119
Does it.I made up those measurements myself.I wanted to run them by the RC Shallow Tank club 1st.What would you do as far as measurements.I dont want ti too big but i want it perfect for a beginner.

Go 30" wide or greater, if it isn't too late and you havethe room ....john is used to indecisive reefers ... lol.

InsaneClownFish · 06/09/2008, 06:55 AM

calvin415 -

Long and shallow is my favorite!

06/06/2008, 12:37 PM	#77
xtm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panorama City, CA Posts: 4,703	Here's some of the sweetest Shallow Reef Setups I've seen... all from Aquarium of the Pacific Huge Monti Cap.. about 3 ft wide Biggest Toadstool I've ever seen.. also about 3 ft across __________________ Function before fashion Current Tank Info: 120g SPS Tank (48x24x24)

06/06/2008, 02:53 PM	#81
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	Dude I just got off the phone with John over at Advanced Acrylics.Im in. Rimless 1" 48x24x14 with refugium built on the side=$725 32" Sump =$300 __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/06/2008, 02:54 PM	#82
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	And Yes External overflow. __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/06/2008, 02:55 PM	#83
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	SWeeeeeeeeeeeet. that sounds perfect. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

06/06/2008, 03:02 PM	#84
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	Does it.I made up those measurements myself.I wanted to run them by the RC Shallow Tank club 1st.What would you do as far as measurements.I dont want ti too big but i want it perfect for a beginner. __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/06/2008, 12:52 PM	#78
kudora thread reader Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 1,639	i have a 4 month old 60x18x18 84 gallon tank, sweet a club i can actually join

06/06/2008, 01:21 PM	#79
Bob1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Farmington Mn. Posts: 100	That is SWEET!

06/06/2008, 03:46 PM	#86
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	my tank is 48x27x14,i think 48x32x14 or 48x27x16 would be great also. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

06/06/2008, 10:06 PM	#88
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	__________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

06/06/2008, 11:59 PM	#89
143gadgets Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,151	Beautiful tanks everyone!!! I didnt realize how many people have shallow tanks.

06/07/2008, 10:17 AM	#90
calvin415 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: C. Springs, CO Posts: 4,530	It's in the works along with the basement, but here's the start of my 144x15x15... Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1399104 __________________ -February 2007 nTOTM "The problem with America is stupidity. Why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself" Current Tank Info: ADA 60-P

06/07/2008, 10:18 AM	#91
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	calvin WHOAAAAAAAA __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

06/07/2008, 11:34 AM	#93
Friskaburger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 98	Well guys, I go to put my deposit on my tank today. 3 sided starfire 1/2" glass 30x24x18. 18 is a little on the tall side for some of you guys here, but I still think it's shallow

06/07/2008, 11:46 AM	#95
Friskaburger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 98	It's a definite consideration. I haven't made any actual permanent decisions. I'll talk it over. Going over to Amazing Aquariums and Reefs for those of you in the SoCal area. Ali (the owner) has a dude who makes the tanks. All Ali's tanks are done by this guy and they're spectacular. Much like the Elos tanks, only cheaper . Beautiful stuff, I'm excited!!

06/08/2008, 07:56 PM	#96
cham Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 3,632	Love it! I'm in the planning stages of a 24x24x16 cube plumbed into the garage for sump area/fish room. I've been on leave from the hobby for 6 months and its killing me. I want all SPS with closed loop. Any advice would be appreciated. I'd also like to find a quality builder without crazy prices if anyone knows someone. So far everone I've asked wants $800+ to build a 40g tank

06/09/2008, 06:55 AM	#100
InsaneClownFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,069	calvin415 - Long and shallow is my favorite!