30 Gallon rimless Budget sps reef build

[Rhino]

What are your thoughts on the build quality of this tank? I am considering one of their 80 gallon frag tanks. I have read a few post where people said the silicone was sloppy and the tanks scratched easy but those were all from 2011.

 

[iiluisii]

The silicone looks good and the build quality it's as good as the other guys out there. It has always been one of my favorites tank ever since I saw one in person

 

[Rhino]

The silicone looks good and the build quality it's as good as the other guys out there. It has always been one of my favorites tank ever since I saw one in person

Thanks. I have not been able to see one in person yet so I wanted to get some opinions before i order.

 

[footballdude2k3]

Personally, I think it would be a little bit boring, at least at first if you only do one colony, I would put one colony on one of the rocks if you are set on wanting a big table, and then using the other space for more than a few sticks.

 

[iiluisii]

Personally, I think it would be a little bit boring, at least at first if you only do one colony, I would put one colony on one of the rocks if you are set on wanting a big table, and then using the other space for more than a few sticks.

Yea I kinda leaning towards having more sticks but the red planet being the main coral of the tank

 

[clownfitch]

I like this idea! If you wanted more diversity maybe a couple of other tabling acros with different colors? Either way, if you have the patience and can stick with it, the tank will look really sweet.

 

[iiluisii]

I think I'm also going to cut the rucks I'm half making the about 1 to 2 inches tall from the bottom of the tank

 

[revhtree]

I think it could look very cool!

 

[iiluisii]

Sorry for the spelling. iPhone and it's auto correct.

 

[iiluisii]

Ok I need help here I'm stuck deciding if I should paint the panels white or stain them mahogany. What you guys think

 

[feh]

I'd test on a piece of scrap... a large piece before staining. You might want to veneer it if you're going to stain it. If you've never done veneer before use a PSA veneer. Its really easy to work with. Also you can get a scraper/roller and edge trimmer for a few bucks. Or make a scraper out of a piece of wood and use a razor blade and straight edge to trim.

 

[Nitr8]

I vote stain. Heavy sanding, wipe down with tac cloth, apply stain with rag, polyurethane x3.

 

[Rhino]

I vote stain. I have always painted mine white, I am tired of the white look.

 

[fishroomlady]

I agree, I think the white would be too much white - the dark would contrast well and make the actual tank stand out more......

 

[iiluisii]

Now an other question should I do all this rocks or just the big flat shelf rock

 

[iiluisii]

Or like this

 

[iiluisii]

Almost ready to start this thing

 

[bknapp]

I like the second scape you posted much more.

How do you plan on lighting the algae scrubber? Going skimmerless?

 

[iiluisii]

I like the second scape you posted much more.

How do you plan on lighting the algae scrubber? Going skimmerless?

Yea I went with the second one. And yes going skimmer less.

 

[iiluisii]

Just got done with the light bracket still got to cut the excess chains