Lenny718's new JBJ 45g rimless

[Lenny718]

Hey MR, so I broke down my 120g about a year ago thinking I was done with the hobby and I recently started getting saltwater withdrawals lol. I decided I wanted to get back in but on a different scale. I didn't want a tiny tank that would limit me to what I can keep and I didn't want a big tank that I would have to spend all my free time doing maintenance on. I came to a sweet compromise with JBJ's 45g rimless aquarium. It's large enough that I'll be able to keep my favorite marine fish and corals yet small enough that I won't have to kill myself maintaining it. I ordered the tank and stand from Dr Foster and Smiths and after two failed deliveries (UPS dropped off boxes of smashed glass) my 3rd tank arrived today in one piece. I have to say Dr F&S customer service was excellent! And they even gave me a juicy store credit for my troubles and failures of UPS. I set the tank up today and I used 40lbs of caribsea Fiji pink sand and just under 50lbs of dry rock from the Reef Rock Store. To keep things warm I'm using a 150w finnex titanium heater and for extra water movement I'm using the Jebao RW4 pump. For lighting I'll be using the AI Hydra 26, just waiting for it to arrive. I included some pics but the water is still cloudy since it's only been about 2hrs since I finished setting it up.

 

[Lenny718]

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[Lenny718]

One more

 

[Bulldog5]

Welcome back

 

[Lenny718]

Welcome back

Thanks man. I gotta post some pics when it clears up and I have the light, these pics don't do justice

 

[eazy al]

Set up looks kool lenny. What fishes are u putting in the tank?? Are you going to put a screan on top?? You should I had a $500 bali picassos when they were still new in the states .I found him on the floor around 2am.

 

[Lenny718]

Set up looks kool lenny. What fishes are u putting in the tank?? Are you going to put a screan on top?? You should I had a $500 bali picassos when they were still new in the states .I found him on the floor around 2am.

Thanks Al, when the tank is cycled my first additions will be a pair of Onyx clowns and a blocky anthias, not sure what else as far as fish. That sucks about your Bali picasso, they are beautiful fish . The tank came with two glass tops that cover the display section and keeps the filiter area uncovered so you still get good gas exchange, I'll be keeping them on since I to have lost fish do to jumping in the past.

 

[stazitto25]

Good luck with the new setup!

 

[Lenny718]

Thanks! I'm now actually looking for someone to build me a stand, for as much as it cost the JBJ stand is kinda flimsy.

 

[BKreefbaby]

Hey what's going on I saw the sale on Drfostersmith how do you feel about the tank I was interested in ordering it...I'm also new to the hobby so it's seems cool that it's reef ready

 

[Lenny718]

Hey what's going on I saw the sale on Drfostersmith how do you feel about the tank I was interested in ordering it...I'm also new to the hobby so it's seems cool that it's reef ready

Honestly I think it's a great tank for the price, lots of room in the display and in the back filter area and with the two return pumps it also has good flow. Also at the time I ordered it I also got a $110 gift certificate with it so you really can't beat it. The only thing I don't care for is the stand, it looks nice but it seems weak and a little bit shaky, looking to have a new one built for it. Also becarful with the shipping, UPS are savages and broke the first two that were sent.

 

[BKreefbaby]

Lol oh yeah I know about UPS they are pretty bad I guess if I do get the tank I'll just order the tank alone...every tank and stand combo read about people always complain about the stands

 

[Lenny718]

Here's a pic from this morning, tank is starting to clear up nice. I also started using DR Tims ammonia chloride for fish less cycle, so far it's working great! It's day 2 and I already have 2ppm of ammonia in the tank.

 

[Lenny718]

Sorry for the sideways pics, I'm posting from my iPhone and I can't figure out how to post them normal and also get more then one pic per post.

 

[BKreefbaby]

The tank does look great maybe I will get one or maybe I was thinking of going a little bigger...we'll see i have to do some thinking

 

[Lenny718]

My new AI Hydra 26 came today and I will be mounting it to the new stand with the AI EXT tank mount soon. Also the cycle is coming Along good, test are already showing some nitrite.

 

[Lenny718]

Just moved the tank to its new stand, a marineland 93g cube stand in cherry wood with a custom granite top. Also mounted the AI Hydra 26.

 

[Lenny718]

Side view

 

[Lenny718]

Daytime shot with the lights off

 

[MRSH]

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