Lucas's Rimless Shallow Reef - Long overdue update!

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Sacul1573, Jun 28, 2012.

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  1. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    looks good so far definatly interesting thats its as shallow as it is, are you going to try some mangrove trees?
     
    rc_mcwaters3, Jul 21, 2012
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  2. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    LOL Enjoying what was left in the package?
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Very nice Lucas, this will be fun watching you fill it up.
     
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  4. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !

    Ok wow.

    I really like the minimalist look of the scape.

    I love rimless.

    Yup I am jealous.

    Great job!!!!
     
    Corailline, Jul 21, 2012
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  5. pookstreet

    pookstreet Astrea Snail

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    Wow, great job so far. Looking forward to seeing the tank progress once it's cycled and you start stocking :2thumbsup
     
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  6. FatBastad

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    sweet
     
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  7. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Probably not. I've only seen a few shallow setups that make mangrove trees look "fitting", and Im afraid this setup will not.

    Well... I couldn't just buy one. That would've looked silly. ::)

    Thanks John. One step at a time. Currently, I get to watch an empty tank do visually nothing. :-/

    But, soon enough!

    Coralline! I've been hoping you'd drop by. Thank you for the kind words, but I have ages to go before I match the likeness of your tank.

    There is more rock in the sump, and the rock in the display is even a little heavy for my taste. In the end, it was a compromise between myself and the mrs. I would prefer to let the coral fill the space in... However, I do love the rock on the left that almost touches the surface... It's about 1/4" shy. Perhaps a perfect perch for a red uca crab?
     
    Sacul1573, Jul 21, 2012
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  8. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Wow, awesome job, Lucas!

    Shallow rimless + LED + DIY + minimalist aquascape = :D
     
    Seano Hermano, Jul 21, 2012
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  9. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Thanks Kenny. High compliments coming from you!

    Thanks man. Doing well on your own build as well!
     
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  10. Sacul1573

    Sacul1573 Millepora

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    Thank you Seano. There definitely has been a lot of sweat and even a little blood spilled, so it is definitely rewarding to see the tank finally full of water.
     
    Sacul1573, Jul 21, 2012
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