Rimless Aquarium Club

invincible569 · 08/05/2007, 06:35 PM

If you own a Rimless (no brace) aquarium no matter who is the builder or size, please post a pic and some info.

300g Starphire 72x40x24
AGE Built with signature PVC bottom

GSMguy · 08/05/2007, 08:54 PM

this should be in reef disscusion no?

Bump anyway

antiant · 08/05/2007, 10:02 PM

great dimensions

hawaiianwargod · 08/05/2007, 11:03 PM

210g +/- Elos tank....

Here's the dims 63L x 31.5W x 23.6H inch [~]

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invincible569 · 08/06/2007, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSMguy
this should be in reef disscusion no?

Bump anyway

You're probably right. I wasnt sure where to put this thread. If it can be moved, that would be great!

glassbox-design · 08/06/2007, 07:43 AM

i'll be joining the club soon...

after finding out reinforcing the mooi unit i wanted to use as a stand would not work...it's in the works and will have to be built to spec...once the ball gets rolling on that, the tank will be ordered.

the "stand" will look simmilar to this....

Dudester · 08/07/2007, 11:34 AM

Not much to look at yet, but I just filled'er up and added the LR. I'll update this thread later. Here's the specs:

60 x 30 x 26 AGE, ~200g
Starphire front and both sides

BTW hawaiianwargod, that's the first image I've seen of your tank. Nice!

coseal · 08/07/2007, 02:44 PM

this is my 30x30x21 acrylic from my lfs atlantis in rich. va...

GSMguy · 08/07/2007, 02:55 PM

did atlantis build that?

love the cube

coseal · 08/07/2007, 03:17 PM

not sure on the builder... i told em what i wanted and a few weeks later it was ready. stand was diy.

reefkoi · 08/07/2007, 04:00 PM

heres my 9.3 gallon cube, its made from 1/2" acrylic.
built by Eric Drew (Calvin415)
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Lunchbucket · 08/07/2007, 05:18 PM

TOO COOL.

Rimless tanks are amazing. I love the open tops of them

Lunchbucket

Cultivatedcoral · 08/07/2007, 05:26 PM

You guys s*ck !! Just kidding. I'm jealous!!!!

Fliger · 08/07/2007, 05:33 PM

Here was my ~135G that I had last year.

The last FTS before I took it down. I never really aquascaped it, knowing I would get a bigger one.

I went down to a 135 (from a 340) because of all the work of a large tank. Then I learned that in many ways - rimless tanks take less time for the everyday tasks. So I sold it and went to a 210G. Sorry no updated FTS, but soon!

Ewan · 08/07/2007, 05:59 PM

Damn!!

Nice tanks guys.

It's been a year since I bought my first house, and I'm finally able to have a 'normal' sized reef. I definitely prefer the rimless tanks. Especially after the eye candy in this thread.

Does anyone have a close-up picture of the joints? Is there just a bead of silicone on the inside edge? Such as a fillet weld as opposed to a CJP groove weld? (for any engineers/welders)

Keep the pics coming guys!

Fliger · 08/07/2007, 06:07 PM

Ewan, I doubt Elos would mind me borrowing this from their sponsor forum

Phish's second pic in this thread has another shot. But its his photo so I'll just provide his thread and not the pic.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1153445

There are definitely tricks of the trade to keep these together w/o bracing - I would ONLY trust a company who has a good track record. Elos and AGE come to mind. I believe the silicone itself and the application are different than another tanks with add'l bracing. They've been around Europe and Asia for a very long time - so its not really new stuff.

Ewan · 08/07/2007, 06:14 PM

Thank you very much Fliger. That's exactly what I was looking for.

Nuuze · 08/07/2007, 06:18 PM

Here's my 79G Elos system 120 running since October of last year.

GSMguy · 08/07/2007, 06:29 PM

can i be a rimless tank club groupie? lol

here is my 1g rimless acrylic mantis tank.

invincible569 · 08/07/2007, 07:27 PM

GSM that's hilarious!! It definitely counts!

I see you like chingchai's tank! .. and you forgot to finish your OJ.

The pics are great everyone! A lot of unknowns out there and am glad to see them now.

hawaiianwargod · 08/08/2007, 04:21 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nuuze
[B]Here's my 79G Elos system 120 running since October of last year.

Cool scapes Nuuze!

reiko1078 · 08/08/2007, 05:38 PM

holy freaken crap! these tanks are amazing! ive been on the elos website and always figured there tanks were for the super wealthy (or obsessed

) is anyone willing to spill the beans and say how much they payed for their tanks? just tanks though i can imagine how much the rest of the equipment runs. Nuuze what are the boxes to the right of your tank with the blinky lights? they look fancy!

GSMguy · 08/08/2007, 06:19 PM

my tank with lighting and filtration was $36.00 LOL

reefkoi · 08/08/2007, 06:46 PM

mine cost $100

Nuuze · 08/08/2007, 07:06 PM

Thanks all!

reiko1078, the boxes are the Sfiligoi ACLS computers/ballasts for my Infinity XR4 light fixture that controls the MH/T5 and moonlights. Some of the features included sunrise/sunset dimmable MH, moonlight control, longitude/latitude, cloudy days, intensity control, etc.

Elos prices may start you with a jaw drop but your have to remember it comes with everything you need. Tank, stand, sump, skimmer, ATO, pumps and all necessary plumbing. If you add it all up it's very comparable to buying it piece by piece. If you don't believe me ask the others that own Elos. On top of that the quality and crafsmanship is outstanding! Also Jesse is one of the best in the business!

08/05/2007, 06:35 PM	#1
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	Rimless Aquarium Club If you own a Rimless (no brace) aquarium no matter who is the builder or size, please post a pic and some info. 300g Starphire 72x40x24 AGE Built with signature PVC bottom

08/05/2007, 08:54 PM	#2
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	this should be in reef disscusion no? Bump anyway __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

08/05/2007, 11:03 PM	#4
hawaiianwargod Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 11 54' N, 121 55' E Posts: 1,836	Here's mine.... 210g +/- Elos tank.... Here's the dims 63L x 31.5W x 23.6H inch [~] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ "To be a successful reefer, one must master the art of mimicry" ~Hawaiianwargod~ [E] levated [L] evel [O] f [S] weetness Current Tank Info: 210+ - "G" Elos 160XL [~]

08/06/2007, 07:43 AM	#6
glassbox-design Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SF Posts: 3,041	i'll be joining the club soon... after finding out reinforcing the mooi unit i wanted to use as a stand would not work...it's in the works and will have to be built to spec...once the ball gets rolling on that, the tank will be ordered. the "stand" will look simmilar to this.... __________________ GLASSBOXDESIGN the modern reef blog LEDs are a 50,000 hr investment. Choose wisely. Current Tank Info: ...a new glassbox is coming

08/07/2007, 11:34 AM	#7
Dudester Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,218	Not much to look at yet, but I just filled'er up and added the LR. I'll update this thread later. Here's the specs: 60 x 30 x 26 AGE, ~200g Starphire front and both sides BTW hawaiianwargod, that's the first image I've seen of your tank. Nice! __________________ The Dude abides Current Tank Info: building a new home tank l 450g office tank with Deltec everything

08/05/2007, 10:02 PM	#3
antiant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: diamond bar/brea/rowland hts. Posts: 591	great dimensions

08/07/2007, 02:44 PM	#8
coseal Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rich,va Posts: 376	this is my 30x30x21 acrylic from my lfs atlantis in rich. va...

08/07/2007, 02:55 PM	#9
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	did atlantis build that? love the cube __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

08/07/2007, 03:17 PM	#10
coseal Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rich,va Posts: 376	not sure on the builder... i told em what i wanted and a few weeks later it was ready. stand was diy.

08/07/2007, 04:00 PM	#11
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	heres my 9.3 gallon cube, its made from 1/2" acrylic. built by Eric Drew (Calvin415) [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

08/07/2007, 05:18 PM	#12
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	TOO COOL. Rimless tanks are amazing. I love the open tops of them Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

08/07/2007, 05:26 PM	#13
Cultivatedcoral Moved On Join Date: May 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 394	You guys s*ck !! Just kidding. I'm jealous!!!!

08/07/2007, 05:33 PM	#14
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	Here was my ~135G that I had last year. The last FTS before I took it down. I never really aquascaped it, knowing I would get a bigger one. I went down to a 135 (from a 340) because of all the work of a large tank. Then I learned that in many ways - rimless tanks take less time for the everyday tasks. So I sold it and went to a 210G. Sorry no updated FTS, but soon! __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

08/07/2007, 05:59 PM	#15
Ewan Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 2,594	Damn!! Nice tanks guys. It's been a year since I bought my first house, and I'm finally able to have a 'normal' sized reef. I definitely prefer the rimless tanks. Especially after the eye candy in this thread. Does anyone have a close-up picture of the joints? Is there just a bead of silicone on the inside edge? Such as a fillet weld as opposed to a CJP groove weld? (for any engineers/welders) Keep the pics coming guys!

08/07/2007, 06:07 PM	#16
Fliger Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 8,642	Ewan, I doubt Elos would mind me borrowing this from their sponsor forum Phish's second pic in this thread has another shot. But its his photo so I'll just provide his thread and not the pic. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1153445 There are definitely tricks of the trade to keep these together w/o bracing - I would ONLY trust a company who has a good track record. Elos and AGE come to mind. I believe the silicone itself and the application are different than another tanks with add'l bracing. They've been around Europe and Asia for a very long time - so its not really new stuff. __________________ Growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional. Closed minds should come with closed mouths. When life hands you lemons, add vodka! Current Tank Info: Current: 210G Elos System, 2x400W + 6x54W Photon w/Aquaconnects, H&S skimmer, Deltec FR509/ROWAphos+Elos Carbon, 6101's and 6201's, Ocean GEOtronic 900 Chiller/Heater, Biotopus II Controller w/SMS. Elos System 70.

08/07/2007, 06:14 PM	#17
Ewan Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 2,594	Thank you very much Fliger. That's exactly what I was looking for.

08/07/2007, 06:18 PM	#18
Nuuze Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NorCal, California Posts: 3,550	Here's my 79G Elos system 120 running since October of last year.

08/07/2007, 06:29 PM	#19
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	can i be a rimless tank club groupie? lol here is my 1g rimless acrylic mantis tank. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

08/07/2007, 07:27 PM	#20
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	GSM that's hilarious!! It definitely counts! I see you like chingchai's tank! .. and you forgot to finish your OJ. The pics are great everyone! A lot of unknowns out there and am glad to see them now.

08/08/2007, 04:21 PM	#21
hawaiianwargod Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 11 54' N, 121 55' E Posts: 1,836	[QUOTE]Originally posted by Nuuze [B]Here's my 79G Elos system 120 running since October of last year. Cool scapes Nuuze! __________________ "To be a successful reefer, one must master the art of mimicry" ~Hawaiianwargod~ [E] levated [L] evel [O] f [S] weetness Current Tank Info: 210+ - "G" Elos 160XL [~]

08/08/2007, 05:38 PM	#22
reiko1078 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Naples FL Posts: 170	holy freaken crap! these tanks are amazing! ive been on the elos website and always figured there tanks were for the super wealthy (or obsessed ) is anyone willing to spill the beans and say how much they payed for their tanks? just tanks though i can imagine how much the rest of the equipment runs. Nuuze what are the boxes to the right of your tank with the blinky lights? they look fancy!

08/08/2007, 06:19 PM	#23
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	my tank with lighting and filtration was $36.00 LOL __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

08/08/2007, 06:46 PM	#24
reefkoi Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,983	mine cost $100 __________________ 1Kw bulb club Current Tank Info: A 600gal. on Zeovit & a 240gal.

08/08/2007, 07:06 PM	#25
Nuuze Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NorCal, California Posts: 3,550	Thanks all! reiko1078, the boxes are the Sfiligoi ACLS computers/ballasts for my Infinity XR4 light fixture that controls the MH/T5 and moonlights. Some of the features included sunrise/sunset dimmable MH, moonlight control, longitude/latitude, cloudy days, intensity control, etc. Elos prices may start you with a jaw drop but your have to remember it comes with everything you need. Tank, stand, sump, skimmer, ATO, pumps and all necessary plumbing. If you add it all up it's very comparable to buying it piece by piece. If you don't believe me ask the others that own Elos. On top of that the quality and crafsmanship is outstanding! Also Jesse is one of the best in the business!