125G rimless cube

dreadog · Aug 29, 2011

1" thick acrylic 40 x 40 x 18 cube (Advanced Acrylics)
1.5" center drain w/Maggie Muffler
four 3/4" returns (Mag18 w/Oceans Motions)
36" T custom oak stand
36 x 20 sump (Advanced Acrylics)
NAC7 Skimmer

ToXIc · Aug 29, 2011

That looks kewl..

But might be a Aquascape nightmare

ronnie · Aug 29, 2011

What happens when you cut power or lose power? The locline will set the drain height, correct? Meaning the entire contents drain down to the level of the locline. Unless that is a closed loop and you are running your skimmer from some other piping.

cdness · Aug 29, 2011

yeah, you are going to need to raise the returns up higher or you'll flood your sump down to the LOWEST return pipe. Also before it is mentioned, don't rely on a check valve please. I had one fail and almost led to disaster when the power went out one day. I learned my lesson, but I wasn't looking at draining as much as you will

I like the stand and tank, it looks really nice. Also the overflow should be easy to cover with smaller rocks.

revhtree · Aug 29, 2011

Awesome looking tank! Can't wait to see it unfold!

dreadog · Aug 30, 2011

I'm using two clear swing valves in case one fails & will have a battery backup on the return pump.

ronnie · Aug 30, 2011

dreadog said:
I'm using two clear swing valves in case one fails & will have a battery backup on the return pump.

Sorry to say, but that is a disaster waiting to happen. I couldn't sleep at night knowing there is a possibility of my tank draining 75% of the water onto the floor.

RaysReef · Aug 30, 2011

I don't see the swing valve, where is it located? I agree with Ronnie, your playing with fire if you don't have it setup for all four returns to shut completely during a outage. Or at least raise your returns closer to the top of the tank pointing downwards. That's what I have for me current setup *raised returns* so it won't drain my tank completely. I'm not fond of filter socks as well, they clog to easily but at least you have it pretty low so when it does it stays in the sump...I like the splash gaurd over it as well.

ronnie · Aug 30, 2011

Yep.

i'd raise them with PVC and then build a nice center overflow box to hide them made of rock. (probably already doing this to cover up the drain)

RaysReef · Aug 30, 2011

Do you have a emergency drain just in case?

dreadog · Sep 19, 2011

update

added a 12x24x16 refugium (6500k) and 12x12x16 water reservoir (w/JBJ ATO)
added quad Maxspect Mazarra

Livestock pics coming soon

lawnman · Sep 21, 2011

Now were talking. Tell me about that drain/maggie muffler. I am starting a 36x36x27 cube build today. Started the stand today should be finished by friday. Tagging along on this one.

Laird · Sep 21, 2011

Super unique, I love it.

BluegrassReef · Sep 21, 2011

I Love the dimensions...but I agree that is a disaster waiting to happen depending on swing valves......I always look at it as if it will go wrong it is only a matter of time before it happens.