big larrs upgrade build to 57 gallon rimless

[Big Larr]

Im new here although ive been lurking through Facebook for a while i currently have a 20h set up mixed reef with a amiracle sump and 1200gph return pump with a jebao wp-10. Soon this tank is going to turn into a sump as i upgrade to a 57g rimless any thoughts and ideas would be great and thank you all for the opportunity to join this community

 

[fishroomlady]

welcome to the forum! what are you wanting to keep in the rimless?

 

[Big Larr]

Would like to go mostly sps with a few fish but for now i have some zoas clove pollups frog spawn a green monti csp a red monti cap and three different birdsnest along with some mushrooms and blastos and a few small acans. Oh and an aussie acro

 

[Big Larr]

I also currently have a favia and a candy cane and some gsp

 

[Big Larr]

Im trying to post some pics of my current set up but finding it very difficult to do from my phone and i dont have a computer to post from

 

[Big Larr]

Current 20g set up

 

[Big Larr]

Some pics of the stand build for the 57 rimless it's almost complete and the tank will be here in a few days

 

[Big Larr]

The tank is in time to finish the stand I guess

 

[Reef_a_holiks]

Looks good,I also started with a 20gallon but I love my 57 rimless, Check it out here in my build thread link, let me know if you have any questions : https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/me...oliks-reef-aquarium-journey-build-thread.html

Il be following your build and setup

 

[Big Larr]

Thank you so much I'm definitely going to check out yours now

 

[Big Larr]

I'm going to drill the back panel and I was told it is not tempered but would like to find a definite answer first though

 

[Reef_a_holiks]

I'm going to drill the back panel and I was told it is not tempered but would like to find a definite answer first though

Mine came drilled with a over flow, im pretty sure you can drill yours but ask around before you do , im not sure

 

[Big Larr]

Yeah I'm going to drill two 1" drains with one for full syphon and one at water level for emergency and surface skim then drill one 3/4" for a return line using 3/4 loc line

 

[Big Larr]

Wow just got a really fast response from Deep Blue Professional and the tank is not tempered so let the drilling begin soon I hope

 

[Big Larr]

Waiting for paint for the stand

 

[Big Larr]

The new mars aqua 300w led came in and can't wait to get this set up going

 

[rboutin111]

I'm impressed with what you have been able to do in your living room. It's never easy to build something like that in finished space. I'll be following along. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[Big Larr]

Awesome thanks man

 

[Big Larr]

I know it's been a while but finally drilled the back glass for the bulkheads getting closer and more excited

 

[Big Larr]

Got the back glass painted black now