Grim's Azoox Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Thatgrimguy, Sep 8, 2012.

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  1. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    nice choices on fish so far....what are you going to do in a sense with inverts? get a pair of harlequin shrimp to match your unique set up
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    What about building your own tank? You could order the glass sheets fairly cheaply from Glass Cages and then assemble the tank yourself. They sell regular plate glass as well as low iron glass. You can get the edges grinded in several ways, depending how fancy you want to go.

    I would do no thicker than 1/2" glass on this. You could maybe do 3/8". Rimless of course.

    Glasscages.com - Custom Size Cut Sheets of Glass

    Looks like a 1/2" LIG tank would be about $225 for the amount you need (36" x 18" x 22").
     
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  3. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I have decided to forgo rimless and custom and just get a standard Marineland 65gallon. It's 36x18x24. I'll fashion my own coast to coast / bean animal overflow. I'm going to start off with some simple NPS and a few low light lovers. I'm thinking of picking up a pack LE chalices to go with the NPS.
     
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  4. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    Did you decide on a skimmer yet? I am leaning toward the ETSS-800XR powered by a Mag18 for my SPS/NPS setup.
     
    FaceOfDeceit, Oct 22, 2012
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  5. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I'm leaning pretty hard towards the ETSS 1500 powered by a PanWorld 250PS External Aquarium Water Pump - 1900gph - Bulk Reef Supply

    I'm going to start off with just LPS style NPS and my algae scrubber and a strong W/C schedule and see how far I can push it without a skimmer. Once I get into the softies and gorgs I don't think there will be any chance without a serious skimmer.
     
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  6. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Thatgrimguy, Oct 22, 2012
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  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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  8. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    Ordered my tank today! Marineland 65g (36x18x24), NOT reef ready. I'm going to do a coast to coast overflow with Bean Animal plumbing. So no need for the corner overflows.
     
    Thatgrimguy, Oct 24, 2012
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  9. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Great choice on the overflow design.
     
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  10. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Great choice, Grim! Looking forward to some pics!
     
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