57 Deep Blue Rimless

[CoralReefer]

I'm going to be posting a lot of pictures and not so much writing because its easier to see progress than to explain everything.







Next step is drilling the tank for a 700 GPH Glass-holes kit and paint.

 

[fishman1069]

Looks good man. That cat looks pissed! Lol

 

[CoralReefer]

The vet told me his brain isn't fully developed so that could be it too lol. Thanks



Equipment list so far:

BRS 5 stage plus RO/DI....
2 Ecotech Radions with TiR lenses.....
Full apex system.....
Mp40wes to sync with lights.....
Eshopps S-150 cone skimmer.....
ADHI sump (shown above)......
Eheim 1262 return.....
Had to put all those periods because tapatalk made that impossible to read

 

[CoralReefer]

Anybody have any ideas on how to get the silicone off without scratching the glass?

 

[TRUKINGNY]

good luck with the build i got the same tank going up right now also

 

[CoralReefer]

good luck with the build i got the same tank going up right now also

Thanks, never thought I would be so excited to downsize but due to the smaller size I am going to be very selective with corals. If it doesn't have crazy contrast in colors it's not going in this tank. I will be following along with your build.

Good luck

 

[TRUKINGNY]

what do you plan to do with to the holes on the bottom of the glass? are you gonna run the pipes from the glass holes kit into them?

 

[CoralReefer]

what do you plan to do with to the holes on the bottom of the glass? are you gonna run the pipes from the glass holes kit into them?

I am going to use the bulkheads like you normally would then I am going to cut the pipes coming out of it as short as possible and then I am going to silicone the hell out of them and cap them. Then they will get covered with sand.

 

[GASKING]

Want to use that exact tank for my first build. Where did you pick it up and for how much?

 

[CoralReefer]

Want to use that exact tank for my first build. Where did you pick it up and for how much?

I picked it up used for $200 but you can get a brand new one for just under 300 I believe. There are so many great vendors on this site who will probably beat any price you will get from a local fish store.

 

[CoralReefer]

I don't think I'm going to use the sump on this tank decided to leave some room for ATO and reactors. I was originally gonna put it behind the wall in the laundry room but changed my mind.

Ok I finally took a razor blade to the glass to remove the silicone. Glassholes kit will hopefully be here tomorrow.

 

[CoralReefer]

Went to Home Depot this morning to pick up some lumber for the stand and got a good amount done still have to put plywood on top and bottom and add two supports to each leg.

 

[TRUKINGNY]

Looking good cant wait to see what the tank looks like with the glass holes kit

 

[strgazr27]

Very nice . Sump looks good. Love what your dpi h w the GH overflow. The stock overflow size really kills the 57

 

[thirty6]

Coming along nicely

 

[Tonyscoots84]

just my opinion i would put 2x4's on the outside of the uprights you already have. just so all the weight of the horizontal 2x4's aren't being supported by anything but screws..

 

[CoralReefer]

Thanks guys @ scoots I put two under each leg I'm almost done ill post a iPhone pic in a second

 

[CoralReefer]

Glassholes kit will def be here tomorrow drilling the tank and gonna paint it in the morning. What is the best substrate for an sps tank I plan to have around an inch hopefully it will cover the caps coming out of the bulkheads.

My first stand I ever built and it ain't too shabby neither
It is a little high for my bedroom but I think it will look nice when it is skinned and painted.

With the 3/4 inch plywood on top it should be a hair over 35".

If anyone has any advice or input please share before it is too late.

 

[KuyaMark]

looking good Nikko

 

[CoralReefer]

looking good Nikko

Thanks mark, I'm so excited to drill and paint it tomorrow. I am so tempted to get the radion pros but I think I am going to hold off and hopefully they will drop in price. I have no complaints with my lights as they sit.