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Vince's 125g rimless build
I've been in and out of reefing for the past 5 years, and I'm hoping this will be the last tank for me for a while. I usually get bored or find something wrong with my tank setup and just end up shutting it down. I've been doing a lot of research and learned a lot in the past five years, and am hoping that I do everything right this time around.
I really like the Elos setup, but just can't justify or afford to spend that kind of money on it. My goal is to build something similar to an Elos style setup and try to keep everything as clean as possible. Equipment List: -48x30x20 3 side Starphire glass with external overflow box -DIY steel Elos style stand -DIY three chamber sump -2 Mp 40wes -Eheim 1262 return -SSA CS1 Skimmer -Bubble Magus BM-T01 -2 Radion Pro I will try to take as much pictures as possible and hopefully keep this thread as up to date as time will permit. My current 93g Leemar cube ![]()
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look forward to seeing the build evolve!
love the RBA in your 93g! |
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The stand
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Cutting the panels
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First and second coats of Gloss White panels
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This is where I'm at now.
![]() That was a long three weeks of cutting, welding, priming, sanding, and more sanding. I will start the plumbing sometime this week, and hopefully I can get some water into the tank soon.
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Also picked up some friends for the RBTA ![]()
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Started off with this
![]() With some help from zip ties ![]() And finish off with emaco 400, and water weld. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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I didn't realize how big it is too, until it was in the tank. I always wanted an arch that stretches across the whole tank, and I finally got one.
What do you guys think? More rocks? I'm still debating should I add a few more, or just keep it simple with just the arch. ![]()
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looks nice. maybe I small island maybe
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Really like how your skinning the stand. Looks great
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Looks great so far! I'm definitely welding my next stand. I'm a welder by profession and after my last stand I've realized that woodworking is not my best skill.
I think a few smaller rocks near the arch would be nice. |
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What type of material did you use for the skins?
Looks like particleboard. |
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looks great keep the pics. coming
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aquarium dimensions are sweet. also a fan of the rimless....
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I finally had some time to start the plumbing
![]() ![]() Disassemble, and waiting to be painted ![]()
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Very nice Vince!! Looking forward on seeing the rest of your build.
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Everything looking real good! Subscribed!
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Can you tell me the thickness of the metal? thanks
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drooling! looks great but absolutely more rocks. Where did you get the tank? looks like a good time
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i always get weird looks when i bring my "fish stuff" to work at the shop! lol i bet the techs that work with you are tripping out on all the activity! nice build by the way! really like the rock scape and the steel stand...
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great looking man
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Nice looking set up. I assume the paint you are referring to is for the back of the tank correct? Going black or blue?
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