120 Gallon Shallow Rimless Build

[ShepherdReefer]

Bought a new house and decided to build a new tank rather than transfer all of the stuff from my 90 cube, I decided to build a new reef. The new tank is 72x24x16 rimless. It will be predominantly SPS reef with a few LPS pieces mixed in. I actually started this build last Sept. Just getting around to a build thread.

Looking good.

 

[samnaz]

Wow absolutely gorgeous tank.

 

[KWT]

Liking this a lot, just what I need is another build. LoL

 

[Smite]

Loving the dimensions so far. After going from a deep cube, this is so nice!

Easy access and great top down viewing, what more could ya ask for?

 

[Opes]

Dosing alk, cal, and mag. Aminos every other day. Controlling the tank with an Apex. Next project is 3d printing pump controller and power supply mounts, and building a display to clean everything up in the cabinet.

 

[Opes]

Picked up this beauty today!

 

[925Reefer]

Nice tank! I like how spacious you made the scape. I’m starting a 48x32x19 build loving the shallow reef look. Will definitely be following along

 

[Opes]

Nice tank! I like how spacious you made the scape. I’m starting a 48x32x19 build loving the shallow reef look. Will definitely be following along

Thanks! Can't wait to see it fill in with sticks. Cool dimensions for your build!

 

[Opes]

Working on a little chalice garden. Hopefully they can stay getting along.

 

[Opes]

Ready for the sticks to fill in! They are starting to take off.

 

[Opes]

Sucky pic, but stoked on my sunset mile colors. Starting to grow too.

 

[LBReefer]

What a fun project. I love this build.

 

[LBReefer]

And I like the open space. You are making me rethink my next build.

 

[Opes]

A couple progress pics. Pretty happy with the grow in 1.5 months.

mid October

Now

mid Oct

Now

 

[Opes]

 

[WirelessMike]

Your build is legit! Love it

 

[BlackLabelCorals]

Love the tank dimensions!

 

[Espino963]

Your tank is goals! How’s the spill over from the lighting?

 

[Opes]

Its not too bad. Spills over a bit. I have run open top tanks for years and don't notice it to be any more than others. I may just be used to it though. More light in the room than with a hood I would imagine. That reply isn't very helpful.

 

[Opes]

Snagged a couple new frags today. An ORA Miami Orchid Stag I have been hunting. Love them when they settle in and color up. Also picked up a couple ORA maricultured acros. A Mauve Acro and Neon Polyp Acro. Interested to see how they color up.

ORA Mauve Acro and Miami Orchid in back.

ORA Neon Polyp Acro