cbort Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Calling this build "Over the Edge". Hopefully you understand. If not, follow along and you will get it soon! 4 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, cbort said: Calling this build "Over the Edge". Hopefully you understand.... More pics please. Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Originally I wanted to wait until this winter to start a build due to the summer and fall months my family and I like to spend as much time outdoors as possible. I have had my eye on a Marineland 150DD for sale locally that I intended on purchasing and stashing in storage until late fall as my future build. But as soon as this came available, I had to jump on it. A Zeroedge has always been something I have wanted to try, so with that said, here we go.... Equipment for this "Over the Edge" build will be as follows: -Zeroedge 14g 20"x20"x8" shallow cube -Custom built stand by myself utilizing "Cement" --Follow along for the build! -Apex Gold -Apex DOS --Automatic Water Changes -Apex Top off feeding Kalk -Avast Marine Kalk Stirrer -Aqua Illumination Prime with Hanging Kit -Reef Octopus 7000 Water Blaster Return Pump -Coral Box D500 Skimmer -40g Custom Sump with large refugium for planty of live rock and macro Stocking for this "Over the Edge" build will be as follows: -Minimal Live Rock hiding return plumbing -GSP covering the trough area -LPS --Super Bright Only -Zoas --Super Bright Only -Small fish such as Firefish, Dartfish, possibly a pair of designer clowns 3 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, cbort said: Just picked up this gem. Always wanted one, and couldn't resist. Was going to wait until winter to start a build, but I'm feeling the "itch" again! Very cool. Definitely interested to see that thing running! Quote Link to comment
SeaFurn Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Very cool! How big is it? Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 16 minutes ago, WV Reefer said: Very cool. Definitely interested to see that thing running! Thanks! 14 minutes ago, SeaFurn said: Very cool! How big is it? Thanks, it's 20x20x8T with the trough it measures about 24x24x8T. So about 14g. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lula_Mae Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Looks neat! Nano-Reef member schgr.cube is planning a hidden equipment build that shares similarities with this so you might want to check it out! Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 26 minutes ago, Lula_Mae said: Looks neat! Nano-Reef member schgr.cube is planning a hidden equipment build that shares similarities with this so you might want to check it out! Thanks Lula_Mae! I will check it out for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 46 minutes ago, Nickbruh510 said: super dope!!! Thanks Nick! Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 So, keeping on the "Over the Edge" theme of this thread, here is part II of the setup: I will be picking up this large display tank this weekend -10' x 1' x 3'T -Concave 225g display 3 Quote Link to comment
Weetabix7 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, cbort said: So, keeping on the "Over the Edge" theme of this thread, here is part II of the setup: I will be picking up this large display tank this weekend -10' x 3' x 1' -Concave 225g display Whoah..... Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Well, the "Big Curve" is loaded up and we are headed home! 3 Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Another quick shot to show the scale of the size compared to my wife and son And finally 1 more shot of the "Big Curve" safe and at home in the garage on dollies. Construction pictures on the stands for both tanks to come soon! 2 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Unique tanks! What are your plans for The Big Curve? Aquascaping seems the biggest challenge. Fish will love that 10 foot run though! Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 53 minutes ago, Tamberav said: Unique tanks! What are your plans for The Big Curve? Aquascaping seems the biggest challenge. Fish will love that 10 foot run though! Thanks Tamberav! Aquascaping the "Big Curve" is going to be a lot of fun! The biggest challenge I see is going to be a positive in my opinion. Since the tank is only 12" front to back, the only directions the rock work can go is up and left or right, which simply means less rock will go further. I do plan to have lots of open space, but also want some nice sized structures. Should be a lot of fun! 2 Quote Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I can't wait to see what you do with that tank! Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 15 hours ago, fishfreak0114 said: I can't wait to see what you do with that tank! Me either! Hope it doesn't disappoint! Quote Link to comment
gogeta Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Very interesting indeed, following along Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 On 8/29/2017 at 5:13 AM, gogeta said: Very interesting indeed, following along Yea, they both are tanks you don't see every day! Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Came across a deal too good to pass up. Local reefer was getting out of the hobby and decided to sell off his Elos 120 setup along with tons of equipment including 2 MP40qd brand new units all for a low low price of cheap. So with that, my hoard of tanks grew by 1 more! ? 3 Quote Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 37 minutes ago, cbort said: Came across a deal too good to pass up. Local reefer was getting out of the hobby and decided to sell off his Elos 120 setup along with tons of equipment including 2 MP40qd brand new units all for a low low price of cheap. So with that, my hoard of tanks grew by 1 more! ? You didn't happen to just pick this up from Codey from the Greater Iowa Reef Society did ya? Quote Link to comment
cbort Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 14 minutes ago, xiaoxiy said: You didn't happen to just pick this up from Codey from the Greater Iowa Reef Society did ya? Did ? 1 Quote Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 5 hours ago, cbort said: Did ? I thought that tank looked familiar! Also you gonna set up that Edge?!?! Quote Link to comment
TatorTaco Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Whoa. I got confused really quick. Is this 3 builds at the same time? Quote Link to comment
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