Thirty 5's Deep Blue Rimless!!

[NanoAquatic]

Whenever I was talking about reef stuff, my gf used to say the same thing, "You're on crack!"

Nano tanks are good for your desktop... doesn't last long until you overkill

 

[thirty5]

looks like a nice stepup from a nano

You can say that again

 

[pauliwalnuts]

All this blah blah blah, and no pics. Where's the pics man ? We need some pics. Lol

 

[thirty5]

Updated 2nd post with pic of the tank!

 

[mbg75]

Nice, are u painting the back or leaving it clear? The shorter stand makes the tank look much bigger than mine.

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[thirty5]

Nice, are u painting the back or leaving it clear? The shorter stand makes the tank look much bigger than mine.

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I think that I am going to paint it black. Some people say use Blue, but I just love the black! What kind of paint should i get to do it? Just regular old spray paint???

 

[pauliwalnuts]

HomeDepot sells a spray paint you can use on glass.
Man, I love the look of those rimless tanks. I just set one up for a buddy of mine who decided it was time to take the plunge into the hobby. The only downside (to me btw), the stand could've been taller.

 

[thirty5]

HomeDepot sells a spray paint you can use on glass.
Man, I love the look of those rimless tanks. I just set one up for a buddy of mine who decided it was time to take the plunge into the hobby. The only downside (to me btw), the stand could've been taller.

I actually like the shorter stand... 1st with the LED's will not shine in my kids eyes as bad. And I have a habit of pulling my chair up to the tank and just staring at it. This will be much easier to do that with.

 

[yesjenks]

Love the rimless look!

You're going to have a fun time with this build!

Hope to be doing something similar soon. . .

 

[pauliwalnuts]

the LED's will not shine in my kids eyes as bad. And I have a habit of pulling my chair up to the tank and just staring at it.

Good point. But, now it's easier for them to stick their hands in the tank.

 

[thirty5]

My kids are 8 and 6. They won't stick their hands in the tank. Lol.

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[mbg75]

I think that I am going to paint it black. Some people say use Blue, but I just love the black! What kind of paint should i get to do it? Just regular old spray paint???

I did black latex. I feel the black let's the colors stand out more against it..and latex because it can easily come off with a new razor.

2 samples of home depot paint $5.

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[thirty5]

Updated 1st post..... Painted Tank, and Installed RO/DI

 

[thirty6]

nice, i guess the sump drilled easy?

all black sand would look sharp, everything would pop

 

[thirty5]

nice, i guess the sump drilled easy?

all black sand would look sharp, everything would pop

Didn't drill the sump yet. I want to get the pump first, so that I know how high it is when it is mounted so I can drill it and make an easy fit. Pump will be ordered Monday. I am going to get the Blueline 55

 

[yesjenks]

Looking real nice so far!

 

[rambler67]

nice tank got to love the nice rimless.

 

[thirty5]

Updated first post with:

10/18/2011
Today, I installed 2 of the baffles in the sump. Hopefully tomorrow I will install the other 2. I should have my pump this week and then I will drill the tank prob this weekend. My rock should also be here end of week. Ordered from reefrocks.net stuff looks nice. I will be sure to photograph it when I get it. I also ordered a piece of acrylic which should be done today for some custom rock work.

10/20/2011
Yesterday I started some acrylic work for inside the tank. Info to come later on that. I also put another baffle in the sump, but ran out of silicone so picked up another tube.

I also picked up a BlueLine 55 High Pressure pump last night that I found on Craigslist, pump has never seen water. I also got a TLF Reactor (GREAT PRICES).

Today I am going to tweak the acrylic and finish the baffles. Hopefully rock should be in by the end of the week. Tomorrow might drill the sump.

Images to come shortly.

 

[thirty5]

Added image of drilled sump and video of drilling of one of the holes.

(added to first post)

 

[LatinP]

Coming along nicely I see, did you go with the glass holes kit or did you buy elsewhere?