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Douglas
05-12-2008, 03:47 AM
This is my new set up, in it's final resting place. Plumbing glued in, and lighting in place. All it needs is the auto water top off hooked up, and its ready for water, sand and rock, next week. Once it cycles, i can make the transfer of the contents of my two 20gal nanos i have, into the new tank. :biggrin:

Flash
05-12-2008, 02:33 PM
that looks awesome! I can't wait to see it complete!

lastlight
05-12-2008, 02:44 PM
Who did you order the Infiniti through?

Lookin' great!

Joe Reefer
05-12-2008, 03:08 PM
Next weekend? Filler up now!!

Douglas
05-12-2008, 03:59 PM
The Infiniti I got throught J&L in Van.(excellent price) It's only has 2x150 watt metal, and 4x54 watt t5's. Kind'a kicking myself that I didn't spend the bucks for the 2x250watt, But....this one will have to do. I hope i can grow some sps. I've had a hard time with them. I'm going to really take my time with the aquascaping. I want it to look perfect.:biggrin:

Zoaelite
05-12-2008, 04:21 PM
Nice set up there! Your going to love that Euroreef skimmer it will pull out the yuckiest gook for you.

VFX
05-12-2008, 05:06 PM
Very Very nice clean looking setup!

What are the tank dimensions?

Do you plan to panel the stand?

Looking forward to this build :)

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fishytime
05-12-2008, 07:04 PM
Looks good. Very clean and shinny. Cant wait til you dirty it up a bit.

Douglas
05-12-2008, 08:20 PM
This Tank is 48x18x18. 72 gal, with a 60gal sump. I think It'll will have a black skirt around the bottom, to hide the sump. This will make the display more noticable. I want access, but don't want anything drilled into the stand. The stand was powder coated to keep it from rusting. I know it's not large, by any means, but you do want you can, with the space provided. The water reseviour and auto top off is located in the room behind it. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress. Cool! I'm now a member. Thank-you

Myka
05-13-2008, 04:52 AM
Looks great! Are you going to paint the back?

Mik_101
05-13-2008, 05:02 AM
That is a sleek looking tank. Is the a er rs 80 or 100? I have the 80 nd coudent be hapier with it.

Douglas
05-13-2008, 01:43 PM
The skimmer is an rs 80. Hopefull it'll be big enough for the 72 gallon tank. The back of the tank will stay clear. I want the reef to stand out, and to be able to see through the reef itself. I'm going to go with a reef structure frame of some type, to create caves and ledges. Question? Does it stress out fish to not have the back painted? Doug

Myka
05-13-2008, 02:11 PM
Does it stress out fish to not have the back painted? Doug

No, but it doesn't look very good unless it is a room divider and you get to see both long sides, otherwise imo it just looks unfinished. Like a picture tacked onto the wall without a frame.

vazgor
05-13-2008, 02:44 PM
i like to keep the back unpained aswell

bv_reefer
05-18-2008, 04:47 AM
my backwalls unpainted, looks ackward for first few months but is now smothered with corraline, it all depends on what you like. never realized how sleek rimless tanks look though, good sump design too, can't wait to see it filled with water and rock :biggrin: keep us updated!

Douglas
05-25-2008, 07:53 PM
The Cycle has begun! Not a lot of rock, because the local fish store is out. I put a few in from my small 20gal tanks. The rest have coral attached. As soon as he gets more, I'll have more. I had a blue back ground from an another aquarium, and put it on just to see what it would look like. Still deciding. Love the light! Doug