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Old 06-16-2008, 02:36 AM   #1
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tsouth's rimless 65 build

Woo! It hasn't even been a full year and i'm already acquiring NTS (new tank syndrome). Anyways here are some pictures for you folks.
This is what's going on right now upstairs lol

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48Lx18Wx16H
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Glass-holes.com custom overflow box & return kit (VERY nice!!!!! Super sleek and quiet + great prices and customer service. I had them call back a package and they redrilled a new overflow box for me because of the wrong dimensions at no charge!!!) Pictures of this soon to come. Stay tuned!
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Old 06-16-2008, 03:01 AM   #2
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Can't wait to see it go together.
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Old 06-16-2008, 11:14 AM   #3
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That looks like it is going to be a really sweet setup. Sounds like a very nice size as well.

Best of luck with the build.
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Old 06-16-2008, 01:32 PM   #4
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Are you planning on using the canopy for that tank?
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Old 06-16-2008, 01:36 PM   #5
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Nice tank. I bet you can't wait to get it on the stand and filled with stuff! Got to love the rimless aquariums!
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Old 06-16-2008, 02:05 PM   #6
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Ah most definitely folks. I didn't even care if it was only 10 gallons bigger lol I just wanted rimless!!!
Aquawolf: The canopy will be above the aquarium somewhere between 6-8 inches. I'll house 4 or 6 t5ho's(depending on whether or not I want to buy two more since I have 4 now) w/ icecap reflectors and 5 current lunar light modules in blue. A very simple design of just plywood w/ a really nice wood grain and most likely going to be dark brown to bring out the modern elements of design. I'll use two L brackets to mount into studs on the back wall.
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Old 06-16-2008, 02:09 PM   #7
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Lookin' forward to the build... Congrats!
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Old 06-16-2008, 06:54 PM   #8
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I'll use two L brackets to mount into studs on the back wall.
If you can use some kind of hinge setup it would be much easier to work on. The first time you go to put a 10in piece of live rock through that 8in opening you are going to kick yourself. It's much easier to just flip the canopy up instead of removing the whole thing everytime you need more access.
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Old 06-16-2008, 08:00 PM   #9
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Yeah most definitely. I've seen it done before but not sure on how to go about it. What is the best way of mounting the canopy for this type of movement? Should I use L brackets or screws straight through into studs?
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Old 06-16-2008, 11:33 PM   #10
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Yeah most definitely. I've seen it done before but not sure on how to go about it. What is the best way of mounting the canopy for this type of movement? Should I use L brackets or screws straight through into studs?
Have you seen the thread on Jadinops light setup?
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Old 06-17-2008, 11:21 AM   #11
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^Yes Sir. Very nice indeed.
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Old 06-18-2008, 12:19 AM   #12
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Old 06-18-2008, 01:09 AM   #13
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Its getting there! Almost ready for water after a stand for it to sit on
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Old 06-18-2008, 03:32 AM   #14
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You got that right!
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Old 06-18-2008, 07:22 PM   #15
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Dang, you had me worried and closely scanning those pics. I was afraid something happened and you broke the tank. Glad to see that is not the case at all.
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