80 Gallon Rimless Build

[baktabiznis]

Quick update!!!!

Got the natures ocean dry sand in the mail but the grain was just to big so I returned it and ordered (5) bags of Natures Ocean Live sand, Natural white with a .5-1.5 grain.

 

[baktabiznis]

Quick update!!!!

Got the natures ocean dry sand in the mail but the grain was just to big so I returned it and ordered (5) bags of Natures Ocean Live sand, Natural white with a .5-1.5 grain.

Sorry no pic of the new sand.

 

[baktabiznis]

Sorry about the tape, I haven't attached the door magnets yet so they keep swinging open. Now I just need to paint the doors.

 

[baktabiznis]

Update!

 

[baktabiznis]

Rock's are cycling, and they stink!!!!!

 

[tunicata]

Hey, I have this tank and the gyre fx150, in my opinion is definitely good flow for the tank. Aquascaping of course is a big factor in determining the usefulness of the flow pattern. My aquascape is quite open for now. I actually had to remove my sandbed in order to run the fx150. Even on 30% the fiji pink sand I had was storming around constantly. I only gave it 3 days before I decided to just take it out. However, I did keep a light layer of sand in there which has since accumulated in the back pockets of of the tank. I expected this and left it there as sleeping dens for my wrasses!

However, since acquiring many sps pieces and becoming more interested in TONs of flow I also came into getting an MP40.

I believe I will place the gyre on the side opposite the overflow, since it is the widest, and then put the mp40 on the smallest side, with the overflow.
That along with the return pipes facing towards the deadspots right below each pump should work well in moving waste off of the floor.

And, yes, for me, I would say that the DB does scratch fairly easily. Very light not really noticeable, but I have to be very mindful as I clean the class.

 

[baktabiznis]

About a month later and the stand is finally complete.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

looks great so far.....

 

[baktabiznis]

Update

Ok, time for a update. Sump is done, just need to clean it up with a razor and remove the rest of the blue tape.

 

[baktabiznis]

So i picked up my tank Tuesday night, got it home around 930pm and noticed it had a scratch dead center on the front in the middle of the glass. I emailed aquarium village that night and Richard the owner replied within minutes. He said they would replace it and have it ready for me on Friday. Its great to know LFS's still care about customer service because some other places on LI really don't. When i arrived on Friday Richard apologized for any inconvenience and had a Deep Blue Heater and thermometer ready for me as a gift.

 

[baktabiznis]

Pics

Pic's

 

[baktabiznis]

Stand Mod

Had to make a stand modification!!!! its only the 2x4 thats used for screws. Theres still 1 behind it and to the left.

 

[tomjof]

Thats awesome how the lfs did that for you. Thumbs up for a good owner

 

[baktabiznis]

Yeah, there really good guys there. Once I got a moorish idol from there and it didn't seem to big for my setup but once I got it home that thing was like a whale. They took it back no problem and let me exchange it for something else.

 

[baktabiznis]

Finally finished the plumbing, it feels like it took forever. I think it came out pretty good, big thanks to CleanYourTank11 for helping me out with some great advise. Now I just have to leak test it!!!!

 

[Chefjpaul]

Great build so far.
Nice and clean looking.

 

[baktabiznis]

^^^ thanks, that's what I'm going for.

 

[Exotic Reef]

Look forward to this

 

[baktabiznis]

Look forward to this

thanks, me too!!!!!:fish:

 

[baktabiznis]

Sterilized/leaked test went good, can't find a drop (knock on wood). Now to add my water/rock/sand. Only having 1 brute bucked is going to make this process a pain.