Custom 80 Deep BlueRimless

[dvskin]

I put this post in the Meet n Greet section, but I thought here might be better. My name is Chad. I have been out of the hobby for too long. I used to have a 65 rimless from Glass Cages. Now I'm in the process of setting up an 80 rimless from Deep Blue. I ordered the tank w/o an overflow so I could install a custom internal/external system to suit my needs. So far, I don't have water in it, but I am getting ready to start the plumbing since the completion of the overflow system. Here are a few pics of my progress. Thank you for looking.

Stand Construction

Completed Stand

Drilling Process

Internal Wier

External Box

Tank and Stand

Thanks for looking, I will keep you guys posted, but don't hold your breath lol. I am slow at projects!!

Chad

 

[dcsaquarium]

Looking sexy!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looking awesome!

 

[dvskin]

Thanks a lot guys!! I just placed an order for my dbl union ball valves and ultra flex pvc. Def looking forward to starting the plumbing.

 

[Rob&Gab]

OH man thats Slammin! cant wait to see this finnished and all colorful.

im loving the wood panaling just like my house lol.!

its built in the 60s so yea. LOL

 

[Flameback Pair]

I love your drill press.

 

[dvskin]

Thanks for all the compliments!

I used to manage an LFS, and stated friendly with my old boss. He lets me use the press whenever I need it. I have drilled countless holes with that drill press, definitely convenient, that's for sure

 

[dvskin]

Just a small update for anyone who liked my setup. I just did a leak test. Everything passed except a small leak at a fitting near the SCWD. Its pulling in air when it switches over.

Tank

Overflow

Sump

 

[dvskin]

Hey guys! Old thread, but I have some progress to share. I have about 10 frags in here, that I picked up from CT frag farmers market. Tiny guys, but they will grow out

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Yay for updates!! I love the rock work!! Now, keep the updates coming.

 

[dvskin]

Thank you so much! Just got my falco hawks. Stay tuned for pics

 

[inkedsparkster]

Nice tank, I like the aqua scape. Simple yet spread out. Looks good!

 

[dvskin]

Thanks a lot! I'm very happy with how the rock work came out. Here are some more pics!

Make hawk fish

Female Hawk. Wish I could catch a good pic of her, she is shy right now

Here are some polyps and acans too!

 

[dvskin]

Just one teeny tiny little bump! LoL, just so proud of how it is coming along. Whenever I get home, I sit in front of it and get lost for a half hour!

 

[mfinn]

Cool looking tank.
I like the internal and external boxes.
I'm doing something similar on a new build.

 

[dvskin]

Hey guys.. Just a little update.

Hawke are getting comfy!

And the acans are starting to pop out some babies!! Hehe

 

[skinz78]

Great looking setup, keep the updates coming!

 

[ethridge78]

Great looking tank.

 

[inkedsparkster]

Nice man! I like the pair of hawkish.

 

[dvskin]

Thanks for the compliments!! I am moving it at the end of the month, so I'm holding off on putting anything else in it. Just getting everything ready for the move right now.