So I decided today was the perfect day to start my build thread. I have been planning this build for a while and have finally got around to making it happen. I currently have a JBJ 30 gallon rimless AIO. It's a good tank and I will be keeping it, I plan to switch it over to a frag tank. The switch from tank to frag tank will also be included in this thread. So onto the new stuff! While I like my JBJ, it's just not big enough. I wanted something 4 ft long and about 2 ft wide, also I did not want it to be really deep. A quick internet search led me straight to the Deep Blue 80 gallon rimless frag tank. The dimensions are 4 ft long, 2 ft wide, and 16 in deep. My initial impressions are the tank quality is very nice. Glass looks good, silicone job appears good. I have read a few reviews that say the silicone was sloppy but mine was perfect. The bulkheads are a different story. They are junk. Cheap plastic. I went ahead and picked up replacement bulkheads when I picked the tank up from my LFS, so problem solved. I plan to do some diy with this build, mainly my stand, but I have some other ideas as well. More on that later, first though a parts list.
Tank: Deep Blue 80 Gallon Rimless Frag Tank
Sump: 40 Breeder
Stand: DIY
Lights: Kessil A350W Tuna Blue with Gooseneck
Skimmer: Tunze 9410
Return Pump: Mag Drive 9.5
Controller: Reef Keeper Lite
Powerheads: Hydor Koralia 1150 and 850 (have 2 of each)
ATO: Tunze Ozmolator
Heater: Aqueon Pro
That's all I have time for right now, time for a meeting at work and then pics to come this evening. Feel free throughout my ramblings to ask any questions.
Tank: Deep Blue 80 Gallon Rimless Frag Tank
Sump: 40 Breeder
Stand: DIY
Lights: Kessil A350W Tuna Blue with Gooseneck
Skimmer: Tunze 9410
Return Pump: Mag Drive 9.5
Controller: Reef Keeper Lite
Powerheads: Hydor Koralia 1150 and 850 (have 2 of each)
ATO: Tunze Ozmolator
Heater: Aqueon Pro
That's all I have time for right now, time for a meeting at work and then pics to come this evening. Feel free throughout my ramblings to ask any questions.