My 60 cube

[ryno212]

Well over the past 3 months I have gathered equipment and supplies for my 60 gallon rimless cube. I was going to wait and post the pictures after everything was done, but I got bored and I'm letting the cat out of the bag. As some of you know I sold my 120 tech and was itching for something bigger than my 29BC. OK.... on with the pics of the build.

Here is the framing of the stand

I chose to do a different color other than the same old white to seal up the frame

 

[ryno212]

Here is the outside cover for the stand

Then comes the stain

Then slide over the frame and then screwed in from inside

 

[ryno212]

After this the tank came in and needs to be cleaned up a bit

Then my 24" 6 bulb ATI fixture

Next was getting it up on the stand under some foam padding and to check to see if it is leveled

After that I made the trim around the tank

 

[ryno212]

I painted the back glass, got all the plumbing parts, and did the front doors. Next is the coast to coast...I should get the glass part of that done this weekend...later

I hate how the flash makes the stain color look like crap....

 

[phil_pl]

looking great cant wait to see more of this build, what are your plans so far for the tank (stocking wise)

 

[ryno212]

Right now I have a bunch SPS frags, high end zoas, nice colored rics, and a few LPS in my 29 that will make the transfer. going to be real selective on what makes it in to the tank...

 

[Azurel]

That will be a great looking tank.....

 

[ryno212]

thanks...I'll keep everone posted as soon as I get a few more things done

 

[seafansar]

Wow! That is a sweet stand!!!

 

[ryno212]

well here a few pictures of the progress I have made... built the glass overflow and covered it with black acrylic,did the plumbing, and cleaned the tank off and put in the sand and running water as we speak.... oh and also did the sump baffles( no pic of that yet)

 

[DEERE G]

Very nice. Love all the DIY.

 

[cparka23]

Clamps, wood glue, pocket screws... looks like you're into woodworking as well. And the end result speaks for itself! Very nice.

Would you mind sharing how you fixed the acrylic to the glass overflow? I've heard of people just running a bead of silicone to hold it in place, but I've seen it only on vertical overflows. Just curious to learn if that's what you used and if it works on horizontal overflows too.

 

[ryno212]

I just ruffed up the back of the acrylic and put a few beads of silicone and that is it. The glass part of the overflow is taking all the pressure.

 

[ryno212]

took a few bad pics to show you the rock work...the water is still a little cloudy..plus I just put in the tunze 6055 30min before taking the pic.. I threw the lights on there just to get a pic and then took them off. The one big dark rock came out the 29BC and the rest was in the vat curing. I still have some smaller rock left in the 29 that I might use for filler.

Front

Right

Left

 

[Sikryd]

Nice setup! After seeing Steve's (PNOY) cube I have been wanting one.
Where did you get the tank and what did it run?

 

[ryno212]

The tank is a oceanview that was custom made with 1/2" glass and black silicone. And got them to drill two holes in the back. The rest was me. $400 I think.

 

[MarvinsReef]

excellent set up ryno212... what are you planning to stock the cube with?

 

[Sikryd]

The tank is a oceanview that was custom made with 1/2" glass and black silicone. And got them to drill two holes in the back. The rest was me. $400 I think.

Thanks for the info

 

[ryno212]

Mostly sps with few a acans. And some higher end zoas.

 

[MarvinsReef]

Mostly sps with few a acans. And some higher end zoas.

sweeet... looking forward to seeing this tank mature...