FiReBReTHa's Rimless 120g Tank - Reef-Geeks

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

I used black vinyl for the back of the tank.

Tank was made by glass cages
4x2x2

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

I spent a week designing the rock scaping before the tank arrived.

I used marine epoxy glue from homedepot.

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

It has a 30g sump and a temporary skimmer, I am working on getting a better one.

a Rena Smartheater
the pump there connects to a UV sterilizer.
the refugium is going to be in the next area filled with golf ball sized rubble and chaeto
and then a Eheim 1262 which is T'd off to return some flow back into the sump.

I got attacked for doing my sump like this but I still am pleased with it.

the last baffle instead of keepingit at 10" I drpped it down, that way evaporation occurs between the refugium AND the last compartment which gives me more flexibility.

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

Photos from 11-16-2009

birds nest island on the right.

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

Other pics are broken till my website transfers.

some before and after of getting the reef shelves.

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

Last pic is from Feb

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

Here is the new bulbs.

front to back.
blue plus
UVL actinic
PG 14k 150w
Fiji purple
UVL actinic

Finally posting some current photos of my tank! I took them last night

Actinic LED testing. So far I like the result so I will be replacing them with high power crees in a DIY kit from Reef Led Lights

and I made a new video, def not my best work and was rushed.

inlander · Big-Geek

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

So - WTH would you get attacked for making your sump that way?? haha

it looks just like mine -

except I do the T off to a separate fuge area cuz I wanted to make my fuge as deep as possible................. is that it?? too much flow thru the fuge?

Kerickson978 · Whats up?

Looks fantastic!!

I love those monti's!

and I agree why would you be attacked? I see nothing wrong with the sump? whoever attacked you is pretty lame... or jealous... probably both.

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

For having too small of a sump. for awhile I said I was going to use a pico 3g as a sump just to annoy them.
I dont believe in big sumps and dillution, etc. etc.

lol

roadking1 · BIG T

Very Nice,What is the time line from adding water to the video?

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadking1

Very Nice,What is the time line from adding water to the video?

little confused, can you explain your question little bit more

and bonjourno fellow ILnoier

roadking1 · BIG T

I was wondering how many months/years from the time you started the tank to the time you shot the video posted?

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

I just checked the date of that first pic and it was taken 5-24-09

damn this addicting hobby. And the phrase, it won't cost that much"

Barbara · Geekette

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiReBReTHa

....
damn this addicting hobby. And the phrase, it won't cost that much"

...........I think we can ALL relate to this!

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

one month later with LEDs.

ORA Cali Tort

Starting to get rimmed coralites.

FiReBReTHa · taco flavored

[1 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:42 PM	taco flavored
FiReBReTHa's Rimless 120g Tank I used black vinyl for the back of the tank. Tank was made by glass cages 4x2x2	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:43 PM	taco flavored
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:53 PM	taco flavored
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by inlander 12-10-2010, 02:47 AM	Big-Geek
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 12-10-2010, 11:10 AM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
So - WTH would you get attacked for making your sump that way?? haha it looks just like mine - except I do the T off to a separate fuge area cuz I wanted to make my fuge as deep as possible................. is that it?? too much flow thru the fuge? __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,799 Gameroom cash: $1235065 Rep Power: 116
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:42 PM	taco flavored
I spent a week designing the rock scaping before the tank arrived. I used marine epoxy glue from homedepot.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:42 PM	taco flavored
It has a 30g sump and a temporary skimmer, I am working on getting a better one. a Rena Smartheater the pump there connects to a UV sterilizer. the refugium is going to be in the next area filled with golf ball sized rubble and chaeto and then a Eheim 1262 which is T'd off to return some flow back into the sump. I got attacked for doing my sump like this but I still am pleased with it. the last baffle instead of keepingit at 10" I drpped it down, that way evaporation occurs between the refugium AND the last compartment which gives me more flexibility.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:54 PM	taco flavored
Photos from 11-16-2009 birds nest island on the right.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:55 PM	taco flavored
Other pics are broken till my website transfers. some before and after of getting the reef shelves.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:58 PM	taco flavored
Last pic is from Feb	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-09-2010, 10:59 PM	taco flavored
Here is the new bulbs. front to back. blue plus UVL actinic PG 14k 150w Fiji purple UVL actinic Finally posting some current photos of my tank! I took them last night Actinic LED testing. So far I like the result so I will be replacing them with high power crees in a DIY kit from Reef Led Lights and I made a new video, def not my best work and was rushed.	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by Kerickson978 12-10-2010, 12:44 PM	Whats up?
Looks fantastic!! I love those monti's! and I agree why would you be attacked? I see nothing wrong with the sump? whoever attacked you is pretty lame... or jealous... probably both. __________________ Keith	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Morrison, CO Posts: 1,627 Gameroom cash: $455260 Rep Power: 36
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 12-10-2010, 02:41 PM	taco flavored
For having too small of a sump. for awhile I said I was going to use a pico 3g as a sump just to annoy them. I dont believe in big sumps and dillution, etc. etc. lol __________________ FiRe's 120g Rimless FiRe's 29g Nano	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by roadking1 12-31-2010, 09:45 PM	BIG T
Very Nice,What is the time line from adding water to the video?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pekin Illinois Posts: 273 Gameroom cash: $88745 Rep Power: 7
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[16 (permalink)] Posted by roadking1 01-01-2011, 09:33 AM	BIG T
I was wondering how many months/years from the time you started the tank to the time you shot the video posted?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pekin Illinois Posts: 273 Gameroom cash: $88745 Rep Power: 7
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 01-01-2011, 10:10 AM	taco flavored
I just checked the date of that first pic and it was taken 5-24-09 damn this addicting hobby. And the phrase, it won't cost that much" __________________ FiRe's 120g Rimless FiRe's 29g Nano	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[19 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 05-02-2011, 11:58 PM	taco flavored
one month later with LEDs. ORA Cali Tort Starting to get rimmed coralites. __________________ FiRe's 120g Rimless FiRe's 29g Nano	Join Date: May 2010 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 450 Gameroom cash: $132390 Rep Power: 34
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[20 (permalink)] Posted by FiReBReTHa 05-02-2011, 11:59 PM	taco flavored
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