TheGrimmReefer's rimless 120g Showcase Thread

[TheGrimmReefer]

Absolutely gorgeous! Fantastic build! I hope to one day have the knowledge and understanding that you have and be able to build something even half as nice.

Thanks! It takes time and patience and lots of research. You'll get there.

Tank looks great! Love all the pics. Those clementine zoas might be my favorite. How well do they grow for you?

They actually grow pretty fast. Thanks for the compliments.

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This piece is too nice man!

Definitely one of my favorite pieces

 

[Ripnlips82]

Man your tank looks awesome! I am getting the same tank and already have radions. How do you like the center overflow design? Does it drain fast enough? What is your water change/dosing schedule if you dont mind?

 

[trido]

Awesome line up of fish and corals. In another year those SPS are going to be so full of character.

Were you able to get your fish screen to cover all of the tank? Are there any openings across the back for any reason? Just asking because i was too lazy to get creative with my end pieces and the over the top returns left a small space on mine for the fish to jump out. IMO everyone should have the BRS screen on their tanks.

 

[Lalani]

More pichurs!

 

[Carcol76]

Tank is looking great! Hope mine will look half that good one day.

I am consider purchasing the same tank and was hoping that you could give me some insight as to the overflow. I see your pump is rated for approx. 1800 GPH. Do you have any issues running that amount of flow through the overflow? Planet aquarium is telling me they it is only rated for 1500-1600 GPH. Are you using any kind of set up to muffle the sound such as a Herbie system? And finally, Planet Aquarium is telling me that there are 2-1.75" Drain Holes and 2-1.5" Return holes. Is that consistent with your set up?

Thanks so much for your input!

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

Tank is looking great! Hope mine will look half that good one day.

I am consider purchasing the same tank and was hoping that you could give me some insight as to the overflow. I see your pump is rated for approx. 1800 GPH. Do you have any issues running that amount of flow through the overflow? Planet aquarium is telling me they it is only rated for 1500-1600 GPH. Are you using any kind of set up to muffle the sound such as a Herbie system? And finally, Planet Aquarium is telling me that there are 2-1.75" Drain Holes and 2-1.5" Return holes. Is that consistent with your set up?

Thanks so much for your input!

Actually my overflow is drilled for 2-1" drains both with 1" Maggie mufflers and one 3/4" return. I use a Fluval s4 return pump with a ball valve to dial in the return to match the drain.

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

Well, it's been awhile since I've made an update. Figured I'd make an update everyone loves, one with lots of pictures.

I finally finished stocking the tank with fish. Here is the finalized list:

1- Potter's Wrasse male
1- Black Leopard Wrasse female
1- Blue Star Leopard Wrasse female
1- Filamented Flasher x Yellow-fin Flasher Wrasse male
1- Golden Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse male
1- Golden Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse female
1- Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse male
1- Bellus Angel female
1- Black Cap Basslet (sex unknown)
1- Ruby Red Scooter Blenny female
1- Fathead Sunburst Anthias male
2- SA Frostbite Clownfish (bonded pair)

I still have the bloodshrimp I've had since my first biocube, a skunk cleaner shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, and a harlequin shrimp.

I know, I know.. blah, blah, blah.. Pictures!
Bellus Angel female

IMG_3203 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse male- This fish has to be one of the hardest fish to photograph, period. He's ridiculously fast and doesn't seem to interested in the camera.

IMG_3260 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3225 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Rhomboid Wrasse male

IMG_3252 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Harry the Potter's Wrasse

IMG_3249 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Newest addition - Blue Star Leopard Wrasse female

IMG_3243 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Black Cap Basslet

IMG_3049 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3042 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Ruby Red Scooter Blenny

IMG_3068 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Frostbite pair

IMG_3253 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

I tried to get some decent actinic shots.. here's a few of the better ones


IMG_3158 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3130 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3189 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3169 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3163 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3128 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

and some more coral shots...


IMG_3122 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3115 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3117 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

and finally, a full tank shot


IMG_3210 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

Well, it's been awhile since I've made an update. Figured I'd make an update everyone loves, one with lots of pictures.

I finally finished stocking the tank with fish. Here is the finalized list:

1- Potter's Wrasse male
1- Black Leopard Wrasse female
1- Blue Star Leopard Wrasse female
1- Filamented Flasher x Yellow-fin Flasher Wrasse male
1- Golden Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse male
1- Golden Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse female
1- Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse male
1- Bellus Angel female
1- Black Cap Basslet (sex unknown)
1- Ruby Red Scooter Blenny female
1- Fathead Sunburst Anthias male
2- SA Frostbite Clownfish (bonded pair)

I still have the bloodshrimp I've had since my first biocube, a skunk cleaner shrimp, 2 peppermint shrimp, and a harlequin shrimp.

I know, I know.. blah, blah, blah.. Pictures!
Bellus Angel female

IMG_3203 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Splendid Pintail Fairy Wrasse male- This fish has to be one of the hardest fish to photograph, period. He's ridiculously fast and doesn't seem to interested in the camera.

IMG_3260 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3225 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Rhomboid Wrasse male

IMG_3252 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Harry the Potter's Wrasse

IMG_3249 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Newest addition - Blue Star Leopard Wrasse female

IMG_3243 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Black Cap Basslet

IMG_3049 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3042 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Ruby Red Scooter Blenny

IMG_3068 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Frostbite pair

IMG_3253 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

I tried to get some decent actinic shots.. here's a few of the better ones


IMG_3158 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3130 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3189 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3169 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3163 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3128 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

and some more coral shots...


IMG_3122 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3115 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr


IMG_3117 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

and finally, a full tank shot


IMG_3210 by thegrimmreefer88, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

 

[Sahin]

The fast progress of this tank is phenomenal! Great work, and a beautiful display as a result. Love the SPS colours. Any chance of TOP DOWN shots of the SPS? -Thats where the REAL eye candy is at.

 

[nitro'sreef]

pictures are really nice. am digging that potters wrasse but am bare bottom.

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

The fast progress of this tank is phenomenal! Great work, and a beautiful display as a result. Love the SPS colours. Any chance of TOP DOWN shots of the SPS? -Thats where the REAL eye candy is at.

Thanks! I do have a melev top down photo tube. I'll have to give it a shot.

Thanks Nitro!

 

[Lalani]

Ha!

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

Ha!

Ohhhh hush, you!

 

[Lalani]

Hey, you've had my top-down box for almost 2 months now and haven't used it yet! You got a couple more days left before I take it back.

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

Yeah, yeah! I'll get on it!

 

[SaltCube]

Great line up you have there. I love your Frostbite Pair!

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

Great line up you have there. I love your Frostbite Pair!

Thanks cube! I think it's finally finished. 13 fish in the tank seems to be enough!

 

[Sahin]

Hey, you've had my top-down box for almost 2 months now and haven't used it yet! You got a couple more days left before I take it back.

Lalani, I remember you from nano-reef...I dont visit there much if at all these days...that place has changed too much for me...

I request he be allowed to keep the top down viewer for another week; on the condition that he must post at least 15 TOP DOWN SHOTS.

What do you think?

 

[TheGrimmReefer]

Great line up you have there. I love your Frostbite Pair!

Thanks cube! I think it's finally finished. 13 fish in the tank seems to be enough!