60 Cube Build

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  1. jscottb

    jscottb Astrea Snail

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    I started out a while back thinking I would do this custom 45 cube design. I wound up buying a 60g Solana XL, ASM G1-X Skimmer, Neptune controller, and am awaiting a second generation Ecoxotic Panorama 24" fixture.

    So this is now my 60 Cube build thread. As I started my leak and ops test run (fresh water in the garage) I though it time I posted something here.

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    If you are into reading things in reverse order, you can find a lot of details and progress photos on my build blog. The link is below in my sig.

    Questions, comments, and advice are welcome.
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    I love the look of those tanks.

    Congrats on the build it looks very nice.
     
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  3. jscottb

    jscottb Astrea Snail

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    If you remember, in this thread you introduced me to this tank, so this is all on you :)
     
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  4. Seano Hermano

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    Welcome to 3reef. I love rimless tanks. :)

    Yours looks great already. What program do you use to render your drawings?
     
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  5. jscottb

    jscottb Astrea Snail

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    Thanks. I drew them in Google Sketchup and rendered them using the IDX Renditioner plugin.
     
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  6. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !

    lol, glad someone is living the dream.:)
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I thought it looked like Sketchup. :) That's what I use. I'll have to get the plugin for some more realistic surfaces.
     
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    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Is IDX free?
     
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    jscottb Astrea Snail

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    There is a free version that is limited to smaller images. I got the full up version on sale for $99, but I use it all the time. Bathroom remodel, boathouse design, this project, so for me it was worth the investment.

    Google IDX Renditioner free.
     
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  10. Seano Hermano

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    Downloading the free trial now. Thanks. I'll have to get myself the full version eventually. ::)
     
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