exactlyobp Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hey NanoReef! I have been lurking around the site for a while now ever since I wanted to have something slick like i see on here. Had a 90 gallon not too long ago but took it down, sold everything (except Apex, VorTechs and such). Now I'm in the process of this cube! Spec: Solana 34 gallon 20” cube w/ 4 panel SuperBrite (low iron glass) EcoTech Radion Gen3 Apex Lite with WXM/VDM Full blown ZEOvit MP40w x 2 (possibly MP10s?) Proflex sump Remora Skimmer fed by MJ1200 Bean with external overflow box DIY ADA style stand Fish-street magnet ZEO reactor 1073.05 return pump Wish list: Avast Marine ATO system Lots of SPS Ok photos! A few weeks ago got a cube package from MarineDepot! Double boxed: Seam: https://flic.kr/p/nc2Xoe'> Seam (inside) https://flic.kr/p/n9Ztza'> Comes with nifty lid holders: Then I brought the tank to the local glass shop to get the cutting job done for external overflow: After: Leak test: Annd passed! With taping for box placement: Bean piping with white bulkheads: As you can see, this is gonna be an overkill build. So might as well, I went with Radion Gen3 (non pro). TBC Link to comment
zooman72 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Nice start, with very nice equipment! Love the glasswork. Probably only need Mp10's here, especially since you are using two, unless you plan on all SPS I guess... Link to comment
exactlyobp Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Nice start, with very nice equipment! Love the glasswork. Probably only need Mp10's here, especially since you are using two, unless you plan on all SPS I guess... Thanks! Im thinking barebottom with a lot of flow.. I guess I have to see OK, more pics. Here is the overflow box before drilling : $12 for all this great glass cutting job. Now time to drill: With bulkheads: After siliconing, cleaned up a bit. As you can see, the stand isn't finished yet. Hopefully get some stuff done real soon. I plan to wrap it with white Formica laminate (Special ordered at Homedepot). Link to comment
zooman72 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Very nice work! I have always like the Solana's, and almost pulled the trigger on one more than once... I like the stand too - should look sweet in white. Are you going to paint the back of the tank black, blue or leave it? I think blue would look nice with the white stand... Link to comment
JCG66 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 really sick build cant wait to see how it will look like when its set up Link to comment
exactlyobp Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Very nice work! I have always like the Solana's, and almost pulled the trigger on one more than once... I like the stand too - should look sweet in white. Are you going to paint the back of the tank black, blue or leave it? I think blue would look nice with the white stand... Thanks for the kind words! Im gonna leave the back unpainted. really sick build cant wait to see how it will look like when its set up Thank you, kind sir! Me neither! Side note: This is the color I went with for the stand. This laminate is the last piece I'm waiting on at the moment to finish up the stand. Link to comment
Ruester007 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Beautiful setup. I will be following this one. Link to comment
exactlyobp Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Ruester! Ill keep you guys updated with a lot of pics! Link to comment
TheKleinReef Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 horay for pic heavy threads following along for sure! Link to comment
exactlyobp Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Roger! Link to comment
marko Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 woah. never being very good at DIYing or moding anything, seeing stuff like this always impresses me. bet its gonna look wonderful. Link to comment
BattleAthletics Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Very nice start, I'm doing the same. Might want to do 2 mp10s instead. Those 40s are overkill. Link to comment
Lawnman Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Very nice start, I'm doing the same. Might want to do 2 mp10s instead. Those 40s are overkill.He has done more in 1 week than you have in a month! Link to comment
BattleAthletics Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Mine was 3 sided, are you sure yours was 4 sided? He has done more in 1 week than you have in a month! Shut up chip or I'll go ape shit on your ass! Link to comment
exactlyobp Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 woah. never being very good at DIYing or moding anything, seeing stuff like this always impresses me. bet its gonna look wonderful. Thanks! I look forward to it too! Very nice start, I'm doing the same. Might want to do 2 mp10s instead. Those 40s are overkill. Thanks! I think I might sell the MP40s (maybe at least one of them). We'll see. Mine was 3 sided, are you sure yours was 4 sided? I think its said that it was 3 sided on MD site, but I'm not 100% sure. (edit: MD has the same description as Current USA has on their site as below.. hmm) However according to the Current USA site it says 4 panels : here Link to comment
RollaJase Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Great looking build so far, loving that overflow! Link to comment
exactlyobp Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Great looking build so far, loving that overflow! Thanks Rollajase! I think it came out ok too Link to comment
exactlyobp Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Ok the snow storm is delaying the final piece to arrive! I really wanted to get it wet this weekend, but i got some stuff done instead: - Hung the light - Sanded and prepped the stand for finishing up - Scored a Remora S skimmer and cleaned the heck out of it - Made the screen top - Took some pics! Hopefully I can pick up the Formica sheet tomorrow! Link to comment
conceyted Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Looks great, love that external overflow. Link to comment
ewilson04 Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Wow this is a beautiful setup can't wait to see it stocked Link to comment
Arkayology Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Now this is a slick setup! Following. Link to comment
BeardedReeferLLC Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Beautiful work here Shin, glad you stopped in on NR! Link to comment
exactlyobp Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 Looks great, love that external overflow. Thanks! Now gotta get it wet! Wow this is a beautiful setup can't wait to see it stocked Thank you for the kind words! Me neither. Now this is a slick setup! Following. Thank you! Beautiful work here Shin, glad you stopped in on NR! Hey Kyle, thanks! I love Nano Reef! :D Link to comment
RollaJase Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Really slick build, tank and overflow both look great. Looking forward to seeing how the stand turns out. Link to comment
pegasus Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 wow this is gonna be a clean build. Link to comment
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