Deep Blue Rimless Build

[Saltaddiciton]

Hello everyone, I'm new to R2R and just wanted to share my current build. I have been working on it for months and finally did a freshwater leak test today.....back of the overflow has a small drip. Gonna pull it apart tomorrow. But anyway here are some pics from the beginning. Uploaded as many as I could.

 

[Water Wings]

Impressive. Looking forward to seeing how it progresses.

 

[Saltaddiciton]

More pics to come.

 

[AllAboutThatWrasse]

Very sweet! Looks really clean! I like the idea of that side door to hide the wires of all the electronics. Will be tagging along to see your progress. :)

 

[Saltaddiciton]

Up to date.

 

[The new fish on the block]

Welcome To R2R !!! Nice build.:)

 

[ReeferMaddness843]

Welcome to the madness! Great build! Very clean!

 

[Saltaddiciton]

Very sweet! Looks really clean! I like the idea of that side door to hide the wires of all the electronics. Will be tagging along to see your progress. :)

Thanks, I think it's worth the work.

 

[McArcher]

Looking good!
Where did you get those water tanks?

 

[914joe]

Nice work!!!! I'm going to guess that this is not your first tank build:)

 

[Saltaddiciton]

Looking good!
Where did you get those water tanks?

12 Gallon Sumped Rectangular Applicator Tank
Agrimart.com

 

[Saltaddiciton]

Nice work!!!! I'm going to guess that this is not your first tank build:)

No, have been in it for 20 years. This is the first one that I'm going all out.

 

[McMullen]

Loving that aquascape! Did you make the magnetic structures on the back of tank?

 

[Saltaddiciton]

Loving that aquascape! Did you make the magnetic structures on the back of tank?

Yes, I dremeled out a cavity then siliconed rare earth magnets in place. For the outside magnets I put silicone down on a plate of glass then the magnet. After it was dry I dipped the back in rubber coat so it would blend.

 

[McMullen]

Where may I ask did you buy your magnets? What size?
Any pics of dipping magnets in rubber?

 

[Saltaddiciton]

The cheapest place I found them was on eBay from China. In one of the pics you can see the small red ones I tried the first time, they were nowhere near strong enough. The chrome ones hold hundreds of pounds, but there is glass and silicone in between. I'll look for more pics. Thanks for the great replies.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PC-Ne...%3A0fb59c0515b0a6a8d66641d3fff26d09%7Ciid%3A1

 

[Fin]

Very nice! Following along...

 

[revhtree]

Somebodies got some skills!

Welcome!

 

[Saltaddiciton]

Somebodies got some skills!

Welcome!

Thanks

 

[Saltaddiciton]

Under cabinet rope light, for maintenance.