Blake's 12 Gallon Zero Edge - Reef-Geeks

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

I got a great deal on this and have always wanted one, so here it is!

I plan to stock it with LPS/softies, my picasso and some small gobies. I'm sure a few clams will sneak their way in too. This place is a bad influence on me LOL.

I need to plumb it, get the pump and lights. I'm thinking I want to go LED. Any ideas on sources that aren't too expensive? (Steve?) I also have the issue of how to hang the lights. My parents aren't too crazy about me hanging it from the ceiling. Any suggestions?

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Nice can't wait to see it going.

What about a free standing light from the rear of the tank. Can bolt it to the back of the stand or I've seen brackets that sit on the floor.

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Yes, I plan on getting some of those. Now, I just need to find where to buy them. I am considering this light:
Blue Moon Aquatics 5000 Lumen/15000K (460nm) LED Pendant

It is 16" and the tank is 15". Perfect size.

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Yeah those are pretty nice. Thinking about LED's myself for my little tank. Like to do them on the big tank but I'd half to give them all of my appendages to pay for them.

high tide · Big-Geek

this is cool! sorry no input on lights Blake but the one your looking at looks good, how about some acrylic brackets right on the tank?

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Blake is that light gonna be too much for that tank??

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Hmm, not sure Billrob. I don't really know. Time to do some research.

Thanks Steve! Brackets won't work on the tank, it has to hang above soe the water can flow down the sides. I wonder if this would work??
Current USA`s Hanging Arm System for Outer Orbit, SunDial HQI, Nova Extreme Pro & SunPod Fixtures.

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Blake theres small black rolled iron brakets you can get from Home Depot the kind they hang plants from that may work nice and they would match the stand. They'd be cheap and would do the job.

Steve the zero edge tanks overflow the water and onto the stand and then down the holes to the sump. A little algae on the glass can affect the way it flows.

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Great idea! I'll check it out.
Here is a video for those of you not familiar with zero edge tanks
YouTube - Zero Edge (ZeroEdge ) - 30 gallon square

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Hey also if your going to get that light.

Check out Johns at clams direct, think it's the same light just cheaper.

Clams on Demand | 90 watt L.E.D. Grow Light - Lighting - Accessories

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Good suggestion! I'm glad you found my thread! You're saving me a lot of $$. I'll look into that one. I like to support our sponsors

I like that it looks like it has a hanging kit already to go. I wish it came in black though. I wonder how much shipping is . It is free with the other one.

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Hers a pic of the one at one of the LFS

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

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Originally Posted by BlakeT

Good suggestion! I'm glad you found my thread! You're saving me a lot of $$. I'll look into that one. I like to support our sponsors

I like that it looks like it has a hanging kit already to go. I wish it came in black though. I wonder how much shipping is . It is free with the other one.

Glad to help man. Sure the shipping not that much.

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

nice tank. Shipping is only $15. Ill order when I get paid.

chris&barb · Lost

This is going to be fun. Getting a plant hanger from HD is a good idea. You could also get a wielder to make something for you and it shouldnt cost too much. You just need a flat plate down low to screw or clamp to the stand and then bend to fit.

Luke has a nice LED fixture but it might be way too much light for you 150w LED Fixture

Barbara · Geekette

OOOOOOOOhhhhhhh!!!! I like this surprise better than any of our guesses!

........this is gonna be a really COOL thread to follow.......thanks blake!

......

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Originally Posted by billrob71

Blake theres small black rolled iron brakets you can get from Home Depot the kind they hang plants from that may work nice and they would match the stand. They'd be cheap and would do the job.

GREAT tip bill.........I was thinking exactly the same thing looking out back at our feeders

.....I LOVE that zero tank....is that at DPA? I don't remember seeing it....

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Thanks Chris and Barb! Yeah Chris, I think it might be too much light. I wonder if I could paint the might to match the stand? My parents want me to get the the other light just because it's black. I'll look into the plant hangers today after work.

high tide · Big-Geek

lol, I kinda figured it was a flood tank when I didn't see an overflow hehe, Ive made light hangers for those before, how much does the unit weigh?

chris&barb · Lost

Im sure you could paint the light to match pretty close. Clean and scuff it first and it should be fine

rgrking · Spawning

I love these tanks! congrats on getting it!

[1 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-31-2010, 11:12 PM	Reef-Geek
Blake's 12 Gallon Zero Edge I got a great deal on this and have always wanted one, so here it is! I plan to stock it with LPS/softies, my picasso and some small gobies. I'm sure a few clams will sneak their way in too. This place is a bad influence on me LOL. I need to plumb it, get the pump and lights. I'm thinking I want to go LED. Any ideas on sources that aren't too expensive? (Steve?) I also have the issue of how to hang the lights. My parents aren't too crazy about me hanging it from the ceiling. Any suggestions? __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 26
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 07-31-2010, 11:15 PM	Will work for CLAMS
Nice can't wait to see it going. What about a free standing light from the rear of the tank. Can bolt it to the back of the stand or I've seen brackets that sit on the floor. __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-31-2010, 11:33 PM	Reef-Geek
Yes, I plan on getting some of those. Now, I just need to find where to buy them. I am considering this light: Blue Moon Aquatics 5000 Lumen/15000K (460nm) LED Pendant It is 16" and the tank is 15". Perfect size. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 26
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 07-31-2010, 11:35 PM	Will work for CLAMS
Yeah those are pretty nice. Thinking about LED's myself for my little tank. Like to do them on the big tank but I'd half to give them all of my appendages to pay for them. __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 07-31-2010, 11:43 PM	Will work for CLAMS
Blake is that light gonna be too much for that tank?? __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by high tide 07-31-2010, 11:41 PM	Big-Geek
this is cool! sorry no input on lights Blake but the one your looking at looks good, how about some acrylic brackets right on the tank?	Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,338 Gameroom cash: $1517033 Rep Power: 89
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-31-2010, 11:46 PM	Reef-Geek
Hmm, not sure Billrob. I don't really know. Time to do some research. Thanks Steve! Brackets won't work on the tank, it has to hang above soe the water can flow down the sides. I wonder if this would work?? Current USA`s Hanging Arm System for Outer Orbit, SunDial HQI, Nova Extreme Pro & SunPod Fixtures. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 26
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 07-31-2010, 11:50 PM	Will work for CLAMS
Blake theres small black rolled iron brakets you can get from Home Depot the kind they hang plants from that may work nice and they would match the stand. They'd be cheap and would do the job. Steve the zero edge tanks overflow the water and onto the stand and then down the holes to the sump. A little algae on the glass can affect the way it flows. __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-31-2010, 11:57 PM	Reef-Geek
Great idea! I'll check it out. Here is a video for those of you not familiar with zero edge tanks YouTube - Zero Edge (ZeroEdge ) - 30 gallon square __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 26
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 07-31-2010, 11:58 PM	Will work for CLAMS
Hey also if your going to get that light. Check out Johns at clams direct, think it's the same light just cheaper. Clams on Demand \| 90 watt L.E.D. Grow Light - Lighting - Accessories __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 08-01-2010, 12:05 AM	Reef-Geek
Good suggestion! I'm glad you found my thread! You're saving me a lot of $$. I'll look into that one. I like to support our sponsors I like that it looks like it has a hanging kit already to go. I wish it came in black though. I wonder how much shipping is . It is free with the other one. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 26
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 08-01-2010, 12:18 AM	Will work for CLAMS
Hers a pic of the one at one of the LFS __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,413 Gameroom cash: $1737675 Rep Power: 94
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 08-01-2010, 12:39 AM	Reef-Geek
nice tank. Shipping is only $15. Ill order when I get paid. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 26
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 08-01-2010, 08:20 AM	Lost
This is going to be fun. Getting a plant hanger from HD is a good idea. You could also get a wielder to make something for you and it shouldnt cost too much. You just need a flat plate down low to screw or clamp to the stand and then bend to fit. Luke has a nice LED fixture but it might be way too much light for you 150w LED Fixture	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 08-01-2010, 09:56 AM	Reef-Geek
Thanks Chris and Barb! Yeah Chris, I think it might be too much light. I wonder if I could paint the might to match the stand? My parents want me to get the the other light just because it's black. I'll look into the plant hangers today after work. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 26
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[20 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 08-01-2010, 01:16 PM	Spawning
I love these tanks! congrats on getting it! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[18 (permalink)] Posted by high tide 08-01-2010, 10:12 AM	Big-Geek
lol, I kinda figured it was a flood tank when I didn't see an overflow hehe, Ive made light hangers for those before, how much does the unit weigh?	Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5,338 Gameroom cash: $1517033 Rep Power: 89
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[19 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 08-01-2010, 12:51 PM	Lost
Im sure you could paint the light to match pretty close. Clean and scuff it first and it should be fine	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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