120 Gallon Shallow Rimless Build

ShepherdReefer · Dec 3, 2020

Opes said:
Bought a new house and decided to build a new tank rather than transfer all of the stuff from my 90 cube, I decided to build a new reef. The new tank is 72x24x16 rimless. It will be predominantly SPS reef with a few LPS pieces mixed in. I actually started this build last Sept. Just getting around to a build thread.

Looking good.

samnaz · Dec 3, 2020

Wow absolutely gorgeous tank.

KWT · Dec 3, 2020

Liking this a lot, just what I need is another build. LoL

Smite · Dec 3, 2020

Opes said:
Loving the dimensions so far. After going from a deep cube, this is so nice!

Easy access and great top down viewing, what more could ya ask for?

Opes · Dec 3, 2020

Dosing alk, cal, and mag. Aminos every other day. Controlling the tank with an Apex. Next project is 3d printing pump controller and power supply mounts, and building a display to clean everything up in the cabinet.

Opes · Dec 4, 2020

Picked up this beauty today!

925Reefer · Dec 4, 2020

Nice tank! I like how spacious you made the scape. I’m starting a 48x32x19 build loving the shallow reef look. Will definitely be following along

Opes · Dec 4, 2020

925Reefer said:
Nice tank! I like how spacious you made the scape. I’m starting a 48x32x19 build loving the shallow reef look. Will definitely be following along

Thanks! Can't wait to see it fill in with sticks. Cool dimensions for your build!

Opes · Dec 6, 2020

Working on a little chalice garden. Hopefully they can stay getting along.

Opes · Dec 6, 2020

Ready for the sticks to fill in! They are starting to take off.

Opes · Dec 6, 2020

Sucky pic, but stoked on my sunset mile colors. Starting to grow too.

LBReefer · Dec 6, 2020

What a fun project. I love this build.

LBReefer · Dec 6, 2020

And I like the open space. You are making me rethink my next build.

Opes · Dec 12, 2020

A couple progress pics. Pretty happy with the grow in 1.5 months.

mid October

Now

mid Oct

Now

Opes · Dec 12, 2020

WirelessMike · Dec 12, 2020

Your build is legit! Love it

BlackLabelCorals · Dec 12, 2020

Love the tank dimensions!

Espino963 · Dec 21, 2020

Your tank is goals! How’s the spill over from the lighting?

Opes · Dec 22, 2020

Its not too bad. Spills over a bit. I have run open top tanks for years and don't notice it to be any more than others. I may just be used to it though. More light in the room than with a hood I would imagine. That reply isn't very helpful.

Opes · Dec 27, 2020

Snagged a couple new frags today. An ORA Miami Orchid Stag I have been hunting. Love them when they settle in and color up. Also picked up a couple ORA maricultured acros. A Mauve Acro and Neon Polyp Acro. Interested to see how they color up.

ORA Mauve Acro and Miami Orchid in back.