Andrew's 65 Rimless reef build :)

[AndrewSpeake]

Well its official. I now have the new tank in my possession.

65 rimless starphire

I got a great! deal on a new tank and so I took it
I currently have a 54 corner which I will be transferring to this 65 rimless. I still have to build a stand for it and I'm going to be doing a major overhaul. Got a new skimmer too. SCA-302 stay tuned for the whole process.
Enjoy the tank while its still here because its going to be broken down soon think of the bigger picture!

Planned equipment:

-65 rimless starphire (32x24x20)
-29 gallon sump/ fuge
-120w bridgelux Leds(Radions Eventually)
-SCA-302 Skimmer
-Quiet one 4000hh return
-Dual Ecotech MP10s
-Bubble Magus Dosing pump
-Apex Controller Light
-Some kind of ATO
-AquaTop heater 300w

Planned Livestock:
SPS dominant
-All of my SPS
-Some of my LPS
-All of my ZOAs
-Multiple Chalices
-Purple Tang
-Mystery Wrasse
-Picasso Clowns
-Rainbow Rbta
-Harlequin Shrimp
-2 Peppermint Shrimp
-Trochus and Nasarius Snails
-3 Tiger Conchs
-Crocea Clam

Major inspiration for this build is The Doogan's Shallow Reef

Here are the pics:
54 Corner

NEW TANK! and sump

new skimmer

Well thats it for now. Updates on stand build soon to come as well as breakdown process. Thanks.

 

[magik626]

**** nice look corner tank...and cant wait to see the new setup!!

 

[jesuses]

Cool!

 

[Justin]

Awesome. Careful with small shrimp and wrasses.

 

[AndrewSpeake]

Awesome. Careful with small shrimp and wrasses.

ya. ive been lucky with this guy so far. Hes been good for a while.

 

[purple30]

nice setup

 

[AndrewSpeake]

**** nice look corner tank...and cant wait to see the new setup!!

Cool!

nice setup

thanks!

 

[reefes pieces]

The corner tank looks nice! Can't wait to see those goodies go into the new home!

 

[Tangwich]

congrats on the new tank. the corner is nice also. what lights are you running and will you use the same lights on the new tank?

 

[AndrewSpeake]

The corner tank looks nice! Can't wait to see those goodies go into the new home!

me too!!

congrats on the new tank. the corner is nice also. what lights are you running and will you use the same lights on the new tank?

Im running some full spectrum dimmable bridgelux leds and i love them. Im going to use them on the new tank until i can save enough to buy dual radions or vegas. I still dont know yet. There will probably be a new cheaper light thats contollable by that time.

 

[Tangwich]

nice. good luck on your build and hope you dont hit any roadblocks along the way although you prob will since its part of the hobby.

 

[loppnessmonsta]

What didja want for your conrner again??

 

[AndrewSpeake]

nice. good luck on your build and hope you dont hit any roadblocks along the way although you prob will since its part of the hobby.

theres always roadblock. already it a few lol :crutch:

What didja want for your conrner again??

my buddy wants me to save it for him but if you threw me a reasonable offer id have to re consider text me

 

[AndrewSpeake]

well hit a roadblock lol, cut the crap out of my fingers at work so the tank work is gona be delayed a bit till i cn use my fingers again. for now, drawings, planning, and more planning :/ gona get everything ready. Breakdown will probably happen in about 2 weeks. ill still keep updating tho

 

[AndrewSpeake]

Fingers have healed and work has begun!

I found a guy who built me a steel stand for an insane price, so i had to do it lol. Link to his shop is here. Its called Nobhedz, check it out! Great guy and great work, if u need a steel stand for a good pric, he's ur guy. I just have to paint it and skin it. The skinning will probably come after my vacation. I have the temporary tank and i just have to prep it . The tank has been removed from the box and its nice. when its on the stand, it looks massive! the stand is 38 in high. heres a few pics of new stand, temporary tank and the new tank. gonn try and transfer some stuff by tuesday. here are some pics of the new stand and tank, as well as my temporary set up.

new tank

temp tank for the transfer.

nice new stand. just needs paint

weld looks good

new sump

new skimmer with one of my mp10s

 

[Justin]

Isn't your steel stand going to block your overflow drain or am I looking at it incorrectly?

 

[AndrewSpeake]

Isn't your steel stand going to block your overflow drain or am I looking at it incorrectly?

Ahhaha ya but we made an adjustment. He fixed it. Ill post new pics tomoro. Good eye

 

[AndrewSpeake]

back in business. Well its been a hectic couple of months with school and vacation and money but the train is on the tracks once again. Work has commenced. The tank has been drilled, it is being plumed and rocks are being cured. equipment is being gathered.
List of things that have been done since last post:
-stand painted
-2 3/4 in returns drilled in the back wall
-tank is mostly plumbed (nothing glued yet)
-rocks are curing for about a week now
-got another wireless mp10
-got a ph probe

still need to do/get:
-dj switch board
-doser
-skin
-controller(later on)
-ato and reservoir
-fuge light
-filter sock holder
-run cables

 

[jesuses]

Sick tank!......and sword. Are you a ninja?

 

[Goober]

Looking good