Mo's Custom Build 'Stealth Cube'

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  1. MoOriginal

    MoOriginal Astrea Snail

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    Im the early process of starting a cube .

    The tank is a custom build
    We are going stealth on it - friend and I
    This means we have nothing showing in the tank
    No equipment to spoil the tank

    so eventually everything will be hidden under the tank or behind LR for the flow

    Initial pictures show the tank on its custom plinth - cabinet and position.

    Hope you like...

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    brief explanation
    Cabinet - bedside set of drawers modded to take out drawers and hide eheim 2126 marine thermo canister in ..
    Welsh slate plinth - custom cut to size.
    Tank built to size - using Pilkington Optiwhite 10mm glass.
    All flow handled by in/out pipe shown to canister
    Canister - running LR pieces - cheato - with submerisble light
    Light - 150w MH light mounted to modded Ikea Table lamp arm!

    End effect is that the tank is sitting on feet that make it float above plinth hence the glow you can see in pics

    will take more to explain if anyone wants...

    Enjoy

    Mo
     
    MoOriginal, Jun 5, 2008
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    That is beautiful Mo! 8)
    It's going to be a stunning tank. Great job!
     
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  3. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    nice mo. I like it.
     
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  4. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

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    Looks great
    I am curious on how you will hide the intake and outtake. I have never seen that before.


    Good luck
     
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  5. BaxterS80

    BaxterS80 Pajama Cardinal

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    Very nice....8)
     
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  6. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Looks great, cant wait to see it full of life.;D Luna
     
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  7. ImprovMaster

    ImprovMaster Astrea Snail

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    very cool keep us updated
     
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  8. Seppish

    Seppish Fire Worm

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    Very nice, can't wait to see it stocked. I am assuming it will be a reef tank?
     
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  9. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef>>>> Very nice....
     
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