Isla Escondido - invincible569's Rimless 300g

invincible569 · 01/30/2007, 04:31 PM

What has invincible569 been up to? I have been updating my BLOG for several months now, Isla Escondido. It's very detailed on what I have been through and all my plans for this beautiful tank. As of now, I am going to release the web URL, but the BLOG will still be closed until I feel its ready. I will definitely let everyone know when it has opened.

http://invincible569.squarespace.com/

For now, my tank has finally made it home!! The tank was ordered through Aquarium Environments. Everyone knows of AE by their signature PVC bottom.

The tank Specs:
72x40x24=300g
Starphire - 3 viewable sides
Rimless .75 glass thickness

Im going to write a detailed story on how this tank got here like MakoJ did with his. Everyone enjoys a little story line since it makes you feel like you are there.

My goal is to have a powerheadless, unique open aquascape, with a mixed reef theme. This will come after a while as I have all the rocks ready and start on the plumbing.

I want to thank naka and Jaime for starting me on this new journey.

Sit back and enjoy the ride with me! Here is a sample pic of what Im about to present to you. I have TONS of pics.

KingfishJohn · 01/30/2007, 05:00 PM

I cannot WAIT to see what aquascape you come up with!

nbd13 · 01/30/2007, 05:13 PM

Looks EXCELLENT! I cannot wait to see the progress on this one.

The rimless tanks are great looking!

Nick

HotRod68Camaro · 01/30/2007, 05:28 PM

Sweet!!! I can actually follow this thread from the beginning. I really like those dimensions they are exactly when i want from the same company. Great minds think alike. If you dont mind sharing could you PM me what you paid for the tank and stand.

Kyle

invincible569 · 01/30/2007, 05:37 PM

I want to say that all of this comical. These guys did not really say or think any of this. The AE guys were very professional in moving my tank in.

PART I:

invincible569 · 01/30/2007, 05:38 PM

naka · 01/30/2007, 06:01 PM

ROFLMAO Your crazy Edward!

i2ik · 01/30/2007, 07:03 PM

LOL! The tank is pimping! :P Love the dimensions and the trimless!!!! Having seen your tank's pictures, i know this tank will be perfect as well! Cant wait to see the progess!

MSHUR · 01/30/2007, 07:03 PM

Finally!!!!! Tank looks great,i cant wait to see more pics...
Good luck with new project..

mike

rayman45 · 01/30/2007, 09:00 PM

lol

cward · 01/30/2007, 09:03 PM

Shweet tank!!! Were these the guy's at MACNA in Houston? I remember seeing a display with some awesome tanks that had the PVC bottom.
Can't wait to see it running.

NICERICAN4YOU25 · 01/30/2007, 09:24 PM

VERY NICE *569 . THATS WAS FUUUNNYYY. KEEP US POSTED.

invincible569 · 01/30/2007, 09:33 PM

ok, the Comics take too long.

I will just post the remainder of the pictures for you all to enjoy.

invincible569 · 01/30/2007, 09:34 PM

H20ENG · 01/30/2007, 09:39 PM

I'd LOVE to know what silicone they are using in there. Its beautiful, but I'd be sketched out about it blowing. Any links to ease my mind?

Cant wait to see your build! Thanks for sharing.

Jar*Head · 01/30/2007, 10:09 PM

OMG, beautiful tank Edward. Make me want to upgrade again

fishcraze2002 · 01/30/2007, 10:12 PM

the tank already looks nice when it's empty. Can't wait to see when it's filled up! the comics was hillarious

drummereef · 01/31/2007, 12:22 AM

Awesome looking tank. Updates please.

clownnrnd · 01/31/2007, 02:55 AM

WOW, Looks fantastic Edward. Looking forward to following the build of this tank. Excited to see how the flow is configured. Good luck.

Chad

CAreefer · 01/31/2007, 03:25 AM

That's half the battle. Think they'll come to CA and install mine too? Outstanding Edward, looking forward to following your build and seeing the

in their new home. Congrats buddy.

Marshal

invincible569 · 01/31/2007, 04:56 AM

Thanks Everyone!

cward, those were the guys.

Marshall, Im sure you can have them hand deliver it to you.

I will move on to plumbing the tank soon. I have to find some fittings and also find some sched 80 1.5" piping (not flex). I also need to do some leak testing.

I dont know if you guys notice, but right behind this new tank was where my 100g in wall was. How easy it was to have someone come out and close off the hole. It feels like it was never there.

Baros · 01/31/2007, 06:38 AM

This is gonna be a great tank & thread, Good luck with the build.

Invince, Do you know the glass thickness of your tank in millimeters?

naka · 01/31/2007, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Baros
This is gonna be a great tank & thread, Good luck with the build.

Invince, Do you know the glass thickness of your tank in millimeters?

.75" equas 19.0499 mm

jthnhale · 01/31/2007, 07:50 AM

awesome looking tank, and great photos, taco bell, lol!

that's some service, they made getting the tank set up in place so easy.

I can't wait to see the plumbing, all those holes on the bottom have me curious

Abe77901 · 01/31/2007, 08:53 AM

Ed, wow awesome looking tank, good to see the stand matched up perfectly....can't wait to see the finished tank results.

01/30/2007, 04:31 PM	#1
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	Isla Escondido - invincible569's Rimless 300g What has invincible569 been up to? I have been updating my BLOG for several months now, Isla Escondido. It's very detailed on what I have been through and all my plans for this beautiful tank. As of now, I am going to release the web URL, but the BLOG will still be closed until I feel its ready. I will definitely let everyone know when it has opened. http://invincible569.squarespace.com/ For now, my tank has finally made it home!! The tank was ordered through Aquarium Environments. Everyone knows of AE by their signature PVC bottom. The tank Specs: 72x40x24=300g Starphire - 3 viewable sides Rimless .75 glass thickness Im going to write a detailed story on how this tank got here like MakoJ did with his. Everyone enjoys a little story line since it makes you feel like you are there. My goal is to have a powerheadless, unique open aquascape, with a mixed reef theme. This will come after a while as I have all the rocks ready and start on the plumbing. I want to thank naka and Jaime for starting me on this new journey. Sit back and enjoy the ride with me! Here is a sample pic of what Im about to present to you. I have TONS of pics.

01/30/2007, 07:03 PM	#8
i2ik Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 694	LOL! The tank is pimping! :P Love the dimensions and the trimless!!!! Having seen your tank's pictures, i know this tank will be perfect as well! Cant wait to see the progess! __________________ Richard Current Tank Info: 600G system in the remaking, back to square one, learning in process!

01/30/2007, 07:03 PM	#9
MSHUR ugust 2011 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: brooklyn,ny Posts: 2,595	Finally!!!!! Tank looks great,i cant wait to see more pics... Good luck with new project.. mike __________________ Manhattan Reefs TOTM -August 2011 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy crystal glass, Profilux network system,PS -Diuna T5-10 bulbs, BK SM-300

01/30/2007, 09:00 PM	#10
rayman45 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: new york city! Posts: 183	lol __________________ ......................... Current Tank Info: 180 changing to FOWLR

01/30/2007, 09:03 PM	#11
cward Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Granville, Ohio Posts: 5,006	Shweet tank!!! Were these the guy's at MACNA in Houston? I remember seeing a display with some awesome tanks that had the PVC bottom. Can't wait to see it running. __________________ ~~~Having a high post count doesn't automatically give you a high reefing IQ.~~~

01/30/2007, 05:00 PM	#2
KingfishJohn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 474	I cannot WAIT to see what aquascape you come up with!

01/30/2007, 05:13 PM	#3
nbd13 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Charlotte, Michigan Posts: 3,259	Looks EXCELLENT! I cannot wait to see the progress on this one. The rimless tanks are great looking! Nick

01/30/2007, 05:28 PM	#4
HotRod68Camaro Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 282	Sweet!!! I can actually follow this thread from the beginning. I really like those dimensions they are exactly when i want from the same company. Great minds think alike. If you dont mind sharing could you PM me what you paid for the tank and stand. Kyle

01/30/2007, 05:37 PM	#5
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	I want to say that all of this comical. These guys did not really say or think any of this. The AE guys were very professional in moving my tank in. PART I:

01/30/2007, 05:38 PM	#6
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715

01/30/2007, 06:01 PM	#7
naka Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,544	ROFLMAO Your crazy Edward!

01/30/2007, 09:24 PM	#12
NICERICAN4YOU25 Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TAMPA,FLA Posts: 363	VERY NICE *569 . THATS WAS FUUUNNYYY. KEEP US POSTED.

01/30/2007, 09:33 PM	#13
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	ok, the Comics take too long. I will just post the remainder of the pictures for you all to enjoy.

01/30/2007, 09:34 PM	#14
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715

01/30/2007, 09:39 PM	#15
H20ENG Pro builder/aquarist hack Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NORCAL (Vacaville, CA) Posts: 5,125	I'd LOVE to know what silicone they are using in there. Its beautiful, but I'd be sketched out about it blowing. Any links to ease my mind? Cant wait to see your build! Thanks for sharing.

01/30/2007, 10:09 PM	#16
Jar*Head Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,630	OMG, beautiful tank Edward. Make me want to upgrade again __________________ Steve Tankless. Current Tank Info: 480g peninsula

01/30/2007, 10:12 PM	#17
fishcraze2002 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	the tank already looks nice when it's empty. Can't wait to see when it's filled up! the comics was hillarious

01/31/2007, 12:22 AM	#18
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Awesome looking tank. Updates please. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

01/31/2007, 02:55 AM	#19
clownnrnd Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: western washington Posts: 741	WOW, Looks fantastic Edward. Looking forward to following the build of this tank. Excited to see how the flow is configured. Good luck. Chad

01/31/2007, 03:25 AM	#20
CAreefer Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paso Robles CA Posts: 963	That's half the battle. Think they'll come to CA and install mine too? Outstanding Edward, looking forward to following your build and seeing the in their new home. Congrats buddy. Marshal __________________ June 2005 TOTM Current Tank Info: 265 Gallon A.G.E. Starphire SPS in the build stage. 3 400 watt Helios 20k on PFO HQI/Ice Cap ballasts. Bubble King 300 skimmer.

01/31/2007, 04:56 AM	#21
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	Thanks Everyone! cward, those were the guys. Marshall, Im sure you can have them hand deliver it to you. I will move on to plumbing the tank soon. I have to find some fittings and also find some sched 80 1.5" piping (not flex). I also need to do some leak testing. I dont know if you guys notice, but right behind this new tank was where my 100g in wall was. How easy it was to have someone come out and close off the hole. It feels like it was never there.

01/31/2007, 06:38 AM	#22
Baros Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 182	This is gonna be a great tank & thread, Good luck with the build. Invince, Do you know the glass thickness of your tank in millimeters?

01/31/2007, 07:50 AM	#24
jthnhale Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NY Posts: 1,153	awesome looking tank, and great photos, taco bell, lol! that's some service, they made getting the tank set up in place so easy. I can't wait to see the plumbing, all those holes on the bottom have me curious

01/31/2007, 08:53 AM	#25
Abe77901 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 44	Ed, wow awesome looking tank, good to see the stand matched up perfectly....can't wait to see the finished tank results.