d2mini's 130g Rimless Cube - Page 6

theyammieguy · 12/25/2009, 06:26 PM

Already did. Lol. Waiting for a response.

solRNY · 12/29/2009, 01:50 PM

absolutely stunning in every aspect! wish i had saw this thread much earlier.

mjk0301 · 12/29/2009, 03:06 PM

Love the tank, subscribed to this one.....

icedgxe · 01/04/2010, 04:50 PM

Absolutely love the tank and house...any new updates?

sharky334 · 01/04/2010, 05:04 PM

What a marvelous idea for a tank and a gorgeous house to boot! Send more pics!

d2mini · 01/05/2010, 10:14 AM

I was out of town for a week.
The tank was running (just the main pump) and everything seems fine.
So yesterday I placed my order for the 100g "Package" from TBS!!!

I go pick up the 200lbs of live rock and 100lbs of sand at the airport on Friday.

Briney Dave · 01/05/2010, 10:40 AM

that is the most fun, opening that rock box and seeing all the neat shapes... big fun indeed. I wanted to order from Tampa too, but asked a few questions that got snappy short answers and I moved on and put my own package together.

Like their system though

Best of luck

artchang · 01/07/2010, 01:46 AM

Absolutely nice tank and house!! love it very much.
what is the connector between your tank and drain pipe? it looks small and beautiful,
never seen in Taiwan.
one more question:
is it any risk without crossbeam on this big tank?

d2mini · 01/07/2010, 01:18 PM

Ya, i can't wait for the rock! Tomorrow! Too bad I only get the first base rock shipment this time. The 2nd shipment should be even more fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by artchang

Absolutely nice tank and house!! love it very much.
what is the connector between your tank and drain pipe? it looks small and beautiful,
never seen in Taiwan.
one more question:
is it any risk without crossbeam on this big tank?

Thank you!
I'm not sure which "connector" you are speaking of. Maybe repost one of my pics that shows it and I can try to answer?
The glass is 1/2" thick sides mated to a 3/4" bottom. My tank builder says it's strong. Let's hope he is correct!

Briney Dave · 01/07/2010, 01:23 PM

coming in in stages sound fun to me. half the rock and sand and some cleaning crew
then once the water is cycled then round two
A pretty neat system

unseen_clone · 01/07/2010, 02:52 PM

thats nice im loving the triangel look. Very modern.

d2mini · 01/07/2010, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Briney Dave

coming in in stages sound fun to me. half the rock and sand and some cleaning crew
then once the water is cycled then round two
A pretty neat system

I agree completely. I'm just impatient.

MacManor · 01/07/2010, 06:27 PM

Absolutely a beautiful setup! Tremendous planning skills as well as great equipment.

clines4 · 01/07/2010, 10:57 PM

I hope you invite some local reefheads to check it out!

theyammieguy · 01/08/2010, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clines4

I hope you invite some local reefheads to check it out!

Lol, yeah man invite us over. We'll bring our own drool cups.

artchang · 01/08/2010, 08:04 AM

Sorry I used the wrong word, I mean the fitting in your bulkhead.
and i also found the answer, anyway thanks for your reply.

mklukas · 01/08/2010, 08:22 AM

Wow, amazing tank you have there so far! I've been kicking around the idea of doing a cube style tank and this is an inspirational build to say the least. Can't wait to see it stocked!

d2mini · 01/08/2010, 09:18 AM

haha, i have a long way to go before anyone gets to come inspect it in person.

Richard shipped out my TBS rock/sand (package part 1) this morning! Should be able to pick it up this afternoon! Woohoo!

kmu · 01/08/2010, 10:00 AM

Awsome reef tank...

Lyfey · 01/08/2010, 10:42 AM

Beautiful setup, I still have to catch up on most of the reading. I am interested in the itech skimmers now

Do you have any previous expirience with them? Again.. beautiful!

-Chris

d2mini · 01/08/2010, 04:26 PM

Part I of "The Package" has landed!

hihikeke · 01/08/2010, 06:32 PM

I love your home more than the tank

NaClCrocodile · 01/08/2010, 06:41 PM

Pics NOW!

trb · 01/08/2010, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clines4

I hope you invite some local reefheads to check it out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by theyammieguy

Lol, yeah man invite us over. We'll bring our own drool cups.

MARSH Tank of the Month celebration at Dennis' house!!! LOL! Maybe you can win sooner based on the beauty of the tank itself, not necessarily just on the livestock. The tank is looking good!!!

Did the airport guys look at you funny when you were taking pics of the boxes?!? LOL! At least your shipment didn't get snowed in and delayed with the freezing weather we are having like some people's shipments have.

d2mini · 01/08/2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trb

Did the airport guys look at you funny when you were taking pics of the boxes?!? LOL! At least your shipment didn't get snowed in and delayed with the freezing weather we are having like some people's shipments have.

No, they were hiding indoors from the cold. They just wheeled by stuff outside and left!

7 boxes, 350lbs total but that's including a lot of water weight.
100lbs of sand and probably 100lbs of rock this shipment. More rock and my cuc coming in a couple weeks, once this stuff cycles.

It all fit in the hatch of my A3 with room to spare!

Here's a couple teaser pics...

This is a pic of the sand, but the rock is bagged the same way. Quadruple bagged in heavy duty plastic and then in a styrofoam box inside the cardboard box.

Richard sent me some REAL nice large pieces in various shapes. Most boxes just had ONE piece of rock in them. The rock has tons of nooks and crannies. And none of this was taken from the reef! All aquacultured!

I think I saw a gorilla crap burrow into the sand and I already heard some clicking noises so I'll have to get started on some traps. But I also saw lots of snails and what I believe is a porcelain crab. Right now I'm waiting for the water to clear so I can shoot a few pics.

12/25/2009, 06:26 PM	#126
theyammieguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,691	Already did. Lol. Waiting for a response. __________________ "Ya'll can go to hell, I'm going to Texas". David Crockett. 12g JBJ deluxe JBJ viper 70w, maxi jet 900, Koralia nano, two false percs, softies, LPS, and SPS, about 25# LR and 2"-3" SB. Running since 3/22/07. Soon to add sump with skimmer Click my home page for pictures. 40g breeder upgrade in progress. Planning a 60g cube FOWLR.

01/05/2010, 10:14 AM	#131
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	I was out of town for a week. The tank was running (just the main pump) and everything seems fine. So yesterday I placed my order for the 100g "Package" from TBS!!! I go pick up the 200lbs of live rock and 100lbs of sand at the airport on Friday. __________________ -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.

01/07/2010, 02:52 PM	#136
unseen_clone Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: san antonio,tx Posts: 84	thats nice im loving the triangel look. Very modern. __________________ MAAST Current Tank Info: 90 shallow reef

01/08/2010, 09:18 AM	#143
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	haha, i have a long way to go before anyone gets to come inspect it in person. Richard shipped out my TBS rock/sand (package part 1) this morning! Should be able to pick it up this afternoon! Woohoo! __________________ -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.

01/08/2010, 04:26 PM	#146
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Part I of "The Package" has landed! __________________ -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.

12/29/2009, 01:50 PM	#127
solRNY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: syracuse, ny Posts: 1,420	absolutely stunning in every aspect! wish i had saw this thread much earlier.

12/29/2009, 03:06 PM	#128
mjk0301 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Outside of Phila Posts: 108	Love the tank, subscribed to this one.....

01/04/2010, 04:50 PM	#129
icedgxe Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 330	Absolutely love the tank and house...any new updates?

01/04/2010, 05:04 PM	#130
sharky334 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lewis Center, OH Posts: 67	What a marvelous idea for a tank and a gorgeous house to boot! Send more pics!

01/05/2010, 10:40 AM	#132
Briney Dave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fremont Posts: 1,325	that is the most fun, opening that rock box and seeing all the neat shapes... big fun indeed. I wanted to order from Tampa too, but asked a few questions that got snappy short answers and I moved on and put my own package together. Like their system though Best of luck

01/07/2010, 01:46 AM	#133
artchang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	Absolutely nice tank and house!! love it very much. what is the connector between your tank and drain pipe? it looks small and beautiful, never seen in Taiwan. one more question: is it any risk without crossbeam on this big tank?

01/07/2010, 01:23 PM	#135
Briney Dave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fremont Posts: 1,325	coming in in stages sound fun to me. half the rock and sand and some cleaning crew then once the water is cycled then round two A pretty neat system

01/07/2010, 06:27 PM	#138
MacManor Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 27	Absolutely a beautiful setup! Tremendous planning skills as well as great equipment.

01/07/2010, 10:57 PM	#139
clines4 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Deer Park, Texas Posts: 56	I hope you invite some local reefheads to check it out!

01/08/2010, 08:04 AM	#141
artchang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	Sorry I used the wrong word, I mean the fitting in your bulkhead. and i also found the answer, anyway thanks for your reply.

01/08/2010, 08:22 AM	#142
mklukas Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 89	Wow, amazing tank you have there so far! I've been kicking around the idea of doing a cube style tank and this is an inspirational build to say the least. Can't wait to see it stocked!

01/08/2010, 10:00 AM	#144
kmu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In the DESERT Posts: 3,306	Awsome reef tank...

01/08/2010, 10:42 AM	#145
Lyfey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 842	Beautiful setup, I still have to catch up on most of the reading. I am interested in the itech skimmers now Do you have any previous expirience with them? Again.. beautiful! -Chris

01/08/2010, 06:32 PM	#147
hihikeke Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 116	I love your home more than the tank

01/08/2010, 06:41 PM	#148
NaClCrocodile Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 400	Pics NOW!