57 Rimless Illuminata Build! (1 Viewer)

[Meyeronfire]

After debating on restarting up my 72 bow I found this incredible deal on a 57 rimless tank and couldn't pass it up. Now the bow is up for sale and I will be using most of my equipment that I have collected over the year and a half I have been in the hobby.

Equipment:
-Reef octopus extreme protein skimmer rated for 160 gallons. (I went a little overboard!)
-MP20 and Rios return pump im not sure what the rating for the return is.
-TLF phosban reactor
-Lumatek electronic ballast 400w adjustable with lumen max elite reflector and a reef flux 250w 12000k lamp

In the past week and a half I have been doing quite a bit of work. Soaking and cleaning all my old equipment in vinegar making fresh saltwater and other little things here and there. The majority of the work has been in the last two days. I mounted my MH lamp above the tank and hid all the electrical, and what a pain! Hopefully today I will get my online order and be able to put my black background on, mount the MP, possibly aquascape the tank, add my aragonite sand then some water! I will post pics as I go along.

Heres are some photos of the progress. Input and suggestions welcomed!

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[RR-MAN]

Looking good man...not sure about the bottlles.

Got some free SPS frags for you when your tank is ready. Let me know.

 

[Meyeronfire]

Wow! Thanks RR-MAN! Very nice of you. I think I may have some free whiskey for a nice trade! LOL!

 

[d2mini]

You shop a lot at FJW Aquarium, i see.

Looks cool, can't wait to see it filled.

 

[Meyeronfire]

O yeah I'm ready to fill this beast up boys! As soon as that stupid background gets here ...and my filter sock attachment ill be able to fill! I will post pics as soon as I fill it.

 

[fjwaquarium]

Wow nice set up. I can help u fill up those bottle .

 

[tntfishandreef]

Looking good.

 

[flipside]

Wow nice set up. I can help u fill up those bottle .

That ain't no joke!

Looks "great" man! I like how you incorporated a shelf with your lighting choice. Exquisite and unique.

 

[Llama]

Very nice! I'm following along!

 

[padanky]

Looks good!

Is your 72 bow pre-drilled? How much you want for it? Mine has some cracks in the bottom.

 

[Meyeronfire]

Thank you all for the comments! I did the aquascaping today im going to post pics soon! Tell me what you guys think!

padanky, pm sent on bowfront tank.

 

[Meyeronfire]

Ok guys to be to harsh on my aquascaping skills....Here is an update of what I did all day! Let me know what you think! Suggestions????

 

[krjackso]

too clean!!! put some water in this bad boy. very nice setup. good luck.

 

[Meyeronfire]

THANK YOU! Im super excited very pleased with the scape...for now

 

[Timanator]

Very nicely done. I like the dual duty as a liquor stand.

 

[Meyeronfire]

HaHa! Yeah good stuff. Might just have to plum in a vodka dosing line!

 

[Meyeronfire]

Ok boys, water should be going in the beast tomorrow so keep an eye open...

 

[FragsandMore]

cant wait to see it matt!

 

[Meyeronfire]

Same here Don!

 

[Meyeronfire]

Heres and update of what I did all day yesterday. Black background added fuge sand in MP mounted and water! The salinity is low and I was wondering the best way to add saltwater to the system I didnt want to just pour it in there. And also when should I add a piece of LR and some sand from my buddies tank???