ShallowReef Build! NEW PICS APRIL 25

[ReefCube]

Here is a look into my NEW build it still has a long way to go. A few things I have not yet installed and a few things I need to buy...No teaser pics haha This is my Modern Japanese Style Shallow Reef Build. After my great Modern tank from ace I decided to try and build something alittle different but still have that modern look. I have seen this look on a few tanks from japan but none here in the states. I hope you guys enjoy the Build!

Tank 24x24x12
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/ReefCube3.jpg
Sump 20x20x20
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/ReefCube4.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/ReefCube1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/ReefCube2.jpg

[KyleV]

Wow...Very nice but different. Did you do the stand yourself?

[ReefCube]

Yes

[hobogato]

that looks really nice! just a couple of questions...

1. does the molding of the tank (on the bottom) fit outside of the top of the stand?

2. are you planning to put anything for support under the sump/fuge?

[aggman]

wow reefcube! you always have great tank designs. and the construction is always top-notch. do you build stand for others? if so, i have to get with you.

i too am very interested in the japanese-style tanks, so i am sure this is going to be an interesting build.

~alex

[ReefCube]

the tank still has a long ways to go. I am not sure yet what i want to do with the sump I may just add a board of somekind to lay under the sump or I might make a small shelf for it. The tank trim does stick out alittle bit but most of the trim all around is on the stand itself. Do you think it will be ok? I figured it should be fine since the part of the trim that is supported has all of the actual tank itself supported. I hope this makes sense hehe

[hobogato]

it should be fine, especially since it is so shallow. if it were a deep tank i would be concerned. why dont you put an HDPE bottom in under the sump to keep that clean look?

[ReefCube]

Sounds good to me ace ..I will get a piece cut

[Mr Cob]

Man, that's nice, I could see that design being manufactured!

[LoneStar]

Looking real good. Looks like a Elos skimmer in the sump.

Have you considered making a few endcaps to hide the profile of the extrusion on the light supports? You could tap out the holes and make some square caps out of aluminum or plastic. It will add to the clean, crisp look.

[ReefCube]

they are capped I just did not have them on when i took the pictures

[LoneStar]

they are capped I just did not have them on when i took the pictures

Gotcha. :thumbs_up:

What type of lighting/fixture are you planning on using?

[ReefCube]

T5's! ATI SUNPOWER 6 BULB It really flows well with the theme I got going and it will do pretty much anything as far as corals go without the heat ..I should get it early next week along with more pics

[cpreefguy]

Nice, I like it!

[ReefCube]

thanks sean I call it "storm trooper white" hehe

[cpreefguy]

What material did you use for the panels?

[ReefCube]

HDPE all around

[cpreefguy]

Hmmm, is it glossy? Or is that just me?

[ReefCube]

its more like a regular white not really glossy just white not too dull. Maybe my flash on my camera made it seem that way

[cpreefguy]

Either way, looks good!

[ReefCube]

I just got my light in today I HAVE THE POWER OF THE SUN!

[ReefCube]

oh yea..more pics tomorrow

[cpreefguy]

More pics now :)

[ReefCube]

Just came in 6 bulb sunpower! I need to do a couple mods and i should have this thing up at the end of the week.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/SUNPOWER1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/SUNPOWER2.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/SUNPOWER3.jpg

got the hdpe pressed under the sump also got the plumbing done and added a ATO and phosban reactor
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/SUNPOWER4.jpg

caps are on
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/SUNPOWER5.jpg

I hope to get the light up and water within the next couple weeks!

[cpreefguy]

Looks awesome! Already one of my favs...

[ReefCube]

thanks sean Im just working out the kinks should be ready for water soon

[hobogato]

looks great richard, make sure the drain from the tank is not flowing to the inside of that short piece of pvc under the egg crate shelf.

[sharkboy]

very cool setup...keep the pics coming!!

[Mr Cob]

So darn cool! Looks clean and expensive :)

[Texreefer]

I like it. mines just a big mess

[manhorsedog]

coming along really nice cant wait to see more

[ReefCube]

light is up! Pics soon..

[blindside]

YOU NEED A MP20 FOR THAT BADBOY. GOT ONE FOR SALE NEW... :)

[ReefCube]

well how much do you want for it? Im thinking about the new Nano version but if the price is right i may go for it. PM ME.


UPDATE on tank:

WATER IS IN! pics up soon!

[blindside]

the price was right! 260 new... but it might be sold now...

[ReefCube]

no problem man i think im going to try the smaller cheaper one

[ReefCube]

Here are some new pics of where my tank is at today..

addition of H20 with some prime just to get it going
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/NEWREEF3.jpg


I added a sweet piece of TONGA to get me started
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/NEWREEF2.jpg

Water is in..time to cycle!
I plan to speed it up by adding water from my other tank.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e359/MalawiCichlids/NEWREEF.jpg

Some of the mods i did was to make use to my T-slots of my hanging arms. I machined the slot open a bit more so I can add the ATI fixture and be able to slide it out of the way whenever I need to do a water change. I also did some small mods to the plumbing and skimmer to make less "Fizz" in my sump so i don't get salt creep buildup..

[ocean17]

Your tank is most impressive, especially the hand made base. Not sure if this photo will come along but at that last MAAST gathering there was an overly think acrylic that had a windowed base that I thought was a neat direction to go in. You have to keep a clean sump to pull it off but since these tanks have so much science lab looking gizmos underneath I thought it would be very cool to leave at least three sides open or exposed but covered with glass to show off the guts. Again, great job.

[aggman]

haha, hey that's my cube...:bigsmile:

i put it on a different stand when i got it home.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d112/mr_everybody/fishies/IMG_5345.jpg

p.s.-pls. excuse the dirty tank, this was before i cleaned it.

~alex

[aggman]

also, i am interested in that light setup. did you get it from reefgeek? could you please pm me the model number and price for that unit. i think it will go great on my cube.

thanks.

~alex

[ReefCube]

yes call reefgeek to see if they have any in stock

[ReefCube]

i plan to eventually change the tank for a thick glass cube but dont want to take any shortcuts on it so Im just using this one for now. So far I like it

[aggman]

yeah it is very nice. and that tonga branch is sweet. i was going to use tonga as well in my cube, but then my lfs got in a shipment of totoka and it was love at first sight. haha, j/k...but no really, it was!

i think your other tank, the cube with the awesome stand, had a single rock like that, right? it looked pretty sweet with all the frags growing off of it. how is that tank doing? is this one going to be like that one?

~alex

[Jarob]

yeah it is very nice. and that tonga branch is sweet. i was going to use tonga as well in my cube, but then my lfs got in a shipment of totoka and it was love at first sight. haha, j/k...but no really, it was!
~alex


I fell in love with the same rock, from Aquarium Masters correct? Ive got about 15lbs of it in my 20l right now

[aggman]

yep jarob that is correct. i bought a bunch think i could put it in a larger tank, so now i got a 30G subbing as a totoka vat in the garage.

~alex

[justahobby]

I just got some really sweet pieces of Totoka rock. Lots of color and living organisms. Looks like prememium for an online website.

[ReefCube]

yup all good rock that tonga i think is still very hard to find and very expensive I hope its not banned forever

[aggman]

any updates?

~alex

[clamgal]

Did you make the light "arms" yourself or are they store bought? How are they attached to the tank/stand? I'm thinking of doing something similar and need some ideas.
Adriana
BTW VERY NICE TANK

[ReefCube]

I got them from work and modified them with some machine work

[lt1z28]

I just finished reading this thread and I must say that is a sweet setup!!!

[cbianco]

any updates?

Yep!


I just finished reading this thread and I must say that is a sweet setup!!!

Yep!

I would like to see the progress that has been made with this tank. Get the camera warmed up.

Christopher

[ReefCube]

hmm yea i guess i should get more pics..