New 135g Miracles Rimless!!

[BigFeesh]

This is one of the best builds on here!! So good that it has distracted me from the WWC livesale!

 

[Aquaph8]

Rev, that is one clean looking tank. I love the simplicity of the stand, so nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cant wait to see it with water in it.

 

[underwaterfirefighter]

Great to see the stand and tank made it in the house Rev! Really is a great looking set up. Can't wait to see your light stand set up. And of course anxious to see that bad boy with water and live stock! Great build man!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Thanks gang I am really happy about it so far. I painted the inside of the stand and we will be doing the plumbing tomorrow! :D

 

[zoous]

Looking good. Can't wait to see pics when everything is done.

 

[seth&angelle]

Miracle did a great job. I would hard plumb it. In my opinion, hard plumbing is more clean. I like to use the spa pvc when your hard plumbing doesn't line up just right, and it is a life saver. Also like using a small piece (6'' to 12'') on the intake and output when plumbing in a return or close loop pumps to minimize vibration.

 

[RaeRae]

Following this one.

 

[bige]

Who built the hood/light holder? Really cool.

 

[skinz78]

Agreed, I would hard plumb it using PVC and quick disconnects at the back of the tank and also right above the sump unless you can easily disconnect the fittings from the sump.

I am wondering if the left connector is for a remote fuge discharge?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Well the tank is plumbed and has been running FW for 24 hrs without leaks. :D Thanks to my local buddy Brandon!

I just plumbed it easy and nothing special.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Update!

The rack is done and is being shipped. Hopefully it will be here next week and I can finish the tank! WOOT!

I have to paint the aluminum the color of the stand.

Here are the pieces when it is apart.

Here it is when I have to bring the light up high to work in the tank or whatever.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Drawing to compare:

 

[swissgaurd]

rev thats a real cool idea

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Thanks but the idea was from Sea Turtle! He did and awesome job. It it totally custom and not any like it yet! LOL! I hope it looks good live!

 

[jiffy]

looks awesome

 

[bige]

Thats really cool. I think equipment is cool and to intigrate it as a show peice is even cooler.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Thanks and yea I hope it looks good!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Well BIG problem with the light rack. Looking at the pics I noticed that the rack didn't look like it would extend far enough over the 36" wide tank. I contacted the builder and he informed me that he was under the impression it was for a standard 50g tank. So that being said, back to square one.

Ok I need your help. I need a light rack fast. I want something that is modern looking and low profile. Any ideas?

 

[CoralClark]

Why not just hang it from the sealing, I used a couple of toggle bolts, put a couple eye hooks in them, got some round stock, drilled a couple holes into it, paint it and hung the light from the bar.I think it looks clean and modern.

 

[PR_Reefers]

Sorry to hear the rack didn't work out for you... It was kinda neat!! and I was looking forward to seeing it mounted...:squigglemouth: guess you're just gonna have to hang them or get creative & modify or make one... can't help much there though hehe