Rimless tank to replace the one in the basement

[Mike]

Because of personal circumstances I am forgoing the large 270 (will keep it up until the new tank is here) in the basement and moving the tank (and hobby upstairs). I am pretty set on Great Lakes since they are a MI company and I can avoid shipping. I am looking in the 85-100 gallon range. I think 30" wide is my limit and I am going to go 36 long. I may get something a bit taller like 26" tall.

I have the monster skimmer and everything else I need. I might need some help with ideas on how to mount the LEDS. I am not opposed to redoing some things with them if I need to to make it work and not be an eye sore. This is where you guys can really help me.

I need to get an electrician to put in another 20amp line in the kitchen where the tank will go but beyond that I am good. I can run the top off from the basement. should be able to use my old sump.

With the tank in the kitchen I think I will get to enjoy it more and maybe my family will too. We eat dinner in there so the tank will be a nice addition.

With the black silicone and three sides starphire glass it will be nice.

Mike

[Mike]

I may need help with the stand too.

[XSiVE]

Might I suggest working off this stand template (just watch out for overflows and the bracing) and then covering it with something nice?

http://ryanensminger.com/gallery/d/2594-2/148629DIY_Stand_Template.jpg

[Mike]

Was thinking about it. It is all going to depend If they make a 30" wide stand to go with the tanks they sell. If not then I beez building it.

[XSiVE]

As for the LED pendants..

Have you thought about simply building acrylic "cases" to surround the ones you will use on this new setup?

I will have to find it but there was a guy on the DIY LED thread that did exactly that and it looked really good.

[Rabidgoose]

What about your sump Mike? Will that be under the tank? My initial suggestion would be to consider having that in the basement. Wish I would have done that (and still might), IMO it will give you more freedom in design and ease of access.

[XSiVE]

I found what I was looking for to show you the enclosure this guy made for his pendants..

something like the attachments in these two posts:
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16970676&postcount=3083

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16970680&postcount=3084

[Mike]

Because of where the tank has to go doing a basement sump would be nearly impossible.

[Mike]

Doing that case thing is a possibility :)

[XSiVE]

Doing that case thing is a possibility :)

or if you wanted something really pretty you could sell them off and just get some AI units, but after all the burned fingertips and other time /money invested in building what you've got I doubt that would be an option.

[Mike]

I might actually have a couple units that I sell. I have contemplated selling the big tank too. If it is here and I have to see it empty I might get depressed (even more than I already am).

[ReeferRob]

If your going rimless what are you gonna do with all the wrasse you just collected?

[adalius]

From what I hear, wrasses don't mind if it's a rimless tank, they'll jump out just the same as one with rims :D

[Mike]

That is a good point about the wrasses. I dont want to get rid of them thats for sure.

[XSiVE]

Mike, Im not sure if you saw my post in the chat section but this is what BriGuy31+ did for his rimless cube. it sits inside, but barely.

Ive seen it in person and it looks really good.

http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt67/BriGuy31p/P1080946.jpg

[Mike]

that looks doable

[ReeferRob]

Ya, Chris (Polska) did the same thing. I was just curious and wanted to get your wheels turning now!

[cg5071]

I have the 80g 36" x 30" It is pretty nice but I still am wishing for more floorspace because I have and plan on getting some more lps. It could be a little taller too but I havnt outgrown it that way yet. I saw somebody selling a 4' version once. I would have loved to have that one.

[Mike]

I have decided on a 4*24*22 rimless from Great Lakes Aquariums. The large tank is already sold. The new owner and I are coordinating a date for pick up as he has to get his ready to transfer as well. The new tank will be located on the first floor in the kitchen. I am going to take the aluminim lighting rack I am building to an acrylic guy I have used in the past to have a professional skin job done with a splash guard and fan holes drilled out.. Chuck (the guy I got a lot of cool chalices from) said he would help me with the arms to suspend the light rack from. The tank will cost less and I will enjoy it more and I hope my family will too.

[Rabidgoose]

Sounds good Mike, I am looking forward to the build thread on this.

[Mike]

I called great lakes and will be going out next week to throw the deposit down. Then it is going to be getting the lighing system adapted for this one. I can still use the skimmer. I will need to get a basic sump but other than that I am all good as far as equipment goes. Look for some Tunze's to be for sale in the not so distant future.

[EMUreef]

I called great lakes and will be going out next week to throw the deposit down. Then it is going to be getting the lighing system adapted for this one. I can still use the skimmer. I will need to get a basic sump but other than that I am all good as far as equipment goes. Look for some Tunze's to be for sale in the not so distant future.

So the wife is ok with this new tank?

Or does she not know yet.

[Mike]

I made a decision and that is it. The sell of the 270 will pay for the 110 rimless so that is that.

[shovelhead91701]

I made a decision and that is it. The sell of the 270 will pay for the 110 rimless so that is that.

Right On Brother!!!!!!
(I am glad to see a man being a man!)

Seriously though.... If it is your hobby/passion and you aren't taking food out of anyone's mouth to support it I say do what you want!

[Mike]

I am waiting to hear on another similiar size rimless. If that is not to be then Tuesday I am going up an ordering the tank.