Broskies 57g Rimless

broskie · Feb 14, 2010

So finally after a month or so I have the tank up and runnning. Now comes the crappy part waiting until the cycle processes. But I'm stoked with how its turned out and how much I have spent. As for cost I didn't want to break the bank but I did want something I would like with no regrets and something that I can make into a quality showpiece.

Cost of setup so far
1. New Oceanic 57g Rimless $315 dealers cost
2. Stand built buy me and in the DIY forum $110
3. Nearly New 3HRS of use Current 20" 250w MH with 3 and 3 LEDS $175
4. Used but mint condition and modded Reef Octopus Skimmer $75
5. Used DIY 20g tall sump $40
6. New Mag drive 12 return pump $50 "score"
7. New Ecotech MP20 $250
8. Used haha 48lbs of Live rock with 50lbs of live sand $160
9. New 12" light hangers $7
10. Used Ebo Jager heater $free
11. Time $Priceless

So on with the pics. I think I am going to add another 10-15 pounds of live rock in the middle but no more. I like the open look. Plus once I start doing corals and clams I will have plenty of space for them to grow in. Also I will be odering the doors for the cabinet this monday.

So let me know what you guys think and how my first SW tank came out. Any advice on how long the cycle process may take "ball Park" the LR and LS was straight from another members tank.

Mavjoy · Feb 14, 2010

Welcome to R2R broskie! Yay! another Illuminata rimless tank:bigsmile:. Nice set up and keep the pics coming.

Lilmatty5dimes · Feb 14, 2013

Awesome tank. Looks like your off to a great start. If that's live rock and sand from another tank you shouldn't really see a cycle unless you had a die off or you kept the rocks out of water for a lil while. I would check your parameter and go from there in a couple of days.

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