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04/07/2008, 11:57 AM | #1 |
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GSMguy's 67G rimless, shallow Anemone tank build.
Well my new tank is shipping today , it is acrylic 48"x27"x14"
here are some pics from that James at Envision sent me today |
04/07/2008, 12:00 PM | #2 |
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Nice, How thick's that acrylic? What sort of anemones do you plan on keeping?
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04/07/2008, 12:03 PM | #3 |
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It is 1 inch for the side panels, and .75" on the bottom.
I originally planned on just a few color morph of BTA but now im thinking one BTA island and a big carpet.
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Sounds Good, What equipment will you be using? Maybe you could give us a bit more insight into the equipment.
Edit*** Forgot to ask, What type of fish aswell? |
04/07/2008, 12:14 PM | #5 |
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Sweet tank! going to tag along for this one, so Is this going to have MH or T5's? Good luck on the build.
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equipment list, is much the same as my current 50G with a few changes
ATB multi use cone skimmer when its available, until then my MCE 600 is going on the sump. 20G sump and a 10g ATO container with Tunze osmolator eheim 1250 return 2x 6055 tunze nanos mouted on the overflow and hidden by rocks hopefully. 2x250w hqi reef optix pendants, someday switching to t5s and MH/LED spotlights. I haven't done much planning, i dont even have a clue how to plumb a tank(seriously), this is going to be my first sump ever.
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The cones are already available but if Multi Use is a new one coming out then i havent heard of that one.
http://www.atbskimmers.com/ |
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here are some pics of the clowns and their RBTA and frogspawn they are hosted by both. |
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Will you be using moonlights? Blennies are one of the dumbest fish at night when it comes to carpets
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it uses an meshmod aquaclear PH with a custom volute. |
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Ive google and cant find anything about the Multi Use. Got any links for the info?
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04/07/2008, 12:27 PM | #14 |
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They look like a good skimmer. i might get one for myself if they're available over here.
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thats a nice display and very well built GSM, subscribed.
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tagging along as well, because I've always wanted to do an anenome tank and now I can draw inspiration/live vicariously through yours.
btw-why don't you drop the BTAs and just go with a awesome color carpet as the focal point of the tank? -avp |
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DAMN!!! That tank looks like it can stop a bullet!
That is some NICE acrylic work! That tank is so clean and nice looking it should be on the front page of their website! Just curious, why'd you go so thick with just a 14" tall tank?
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because its 4 feet long and i dont want it to bow, FWIW both james at envision and the guy at a local place thought that 1 inch was the way to go.
oh and thank you for the compliment, Currently Steve Weasts tank is on their front page so I dont think I will get to bump him anytime soon
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some pics i just took, none of the rocks covered in tulip anemones will be in my new tank. i am getting all new rock.
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Did they build your sump also or did you just pick up a 20g tank?
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04/07/2008, 03:26 PM | #23 |
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I love the tank! I'm definitely going to be following along this thread. I really like the concept of a shallow anemone tank. Don't worry about the plumbing, we can help you along the way if you need it. It's really very easy once you plan it out. Maybe I missed it, but what are your stand plans?
I'm going to get something a little smaller from James in a few weeks. I just got a quote and couldn't believe how cheap it was. |
04/07/2008, 03:34 PM | #24 |
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I have a huge old wooden desk that is built like a tank and i currently use it for my 50g stand i planned on just using that.
the key with this system is to be as cheap as it can be, while not looking cheap. the sump will be a 29g tank because they are cheap and i will get Wooster glass to cut me some baffles Im not too worried about the plumbing because between you guys and Dan at Salty Critter I will get it taken care of.
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i noticed your clown doesn't have its 3rd stripe....how old is she?
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