My 57 Rimless

kschweer · Jan 21, 2015

My tank is the old oceanic 57 rimless, it has 2 1" holes in the overflow box. Both the drain and return lines under the tank are 1" pvc. In the overflow the return pipe is 1" with a 1"x3/4" thread with locline attached. I built my own durso with 1.5" pvc reduced to fit into the 1" bulkhead. I used oversized pvc for the durso because in my experience it helps quiet things down. The way I have it setup is in my opinion very quiet. I'll see if I can find some pictures and if not I'll try to take a few for you when I get home from work tonight. If I remember correctly the Deeoblue tanks are drilled for a 1" drain and 3/4" return.

I really like that stand. Great work!

revhtree · Jan 21, 2015

Great build so far! You sure have come a long way from the first nano build!

rboutin111 · Jan 21, 2015

kschweer said:
My tank is the old oceanic 57 rimless, it has 2 1" holes in the overflow box. Both the drain and return lines under the tank are 1" pvc. In the overflow the return pipe is 1" with a 1"x3/4" thread with locline attached. I built my own durso with 1.5" pvc reduced to fit into the 1" bulkhead. I used oversized pvc for the durso because in my experience it helps quiet things down. The way I have it setup is in my opinion very quiet. I'll see if I can find some pictures and if not I'll try to take a few for you when I get home from work tonight. If I remember correctly the Deeoblue tanks are drilled for a 1" drain and 3/4" return.

I really like that stand. Great work!

Thank you. This tank has a 1.5" hole and a 2" hole. I'm not sure what one is supposed to be the overflow and what one is supposed to be the return. On a bio-cube I didn't have to know about this stuff. It's very exciting to learn. I think the 2" is the overflow and the 1.5" is the return. I think that's they way I'm going to use an unless someone tells me differently.

Thank you. I've very happy with how it's turned out. I'm looking forward to building the doors. I might start that tomorrow.

rboutin111 · Jan 21, 2015

revhtree said:
Great build so far! You sure have come a long way from the first nano build!

Thank you. It's going to be a major improvement. We don't have a TV in our house. The tank is our TV. The Bio-Cube was perfect for our studio apartment. Now that we bought a house it's time for a tank that is more appropriate in scale for it. I'll be starting to set the stand and tank in place this weekend.

kschweer · Jan 21, 2015

rboutin111 said:
Thank you. This tank has a 1.5" hole and a 2" hole. I'm not sure what one is supposed to be the overflow and what one is supposed to be the return. On a bio-cube I didn't have to know about this stuff. It's very exciting to learn. I think the 2" is the overflow and the 1.5" is the return. I think that's they way I'm going to use an unless someone tells me differently.

Thank you. I've very happy with how it's turned out. I'm looking forward to building the doors. I might start that tomorrow.

The bigger hole should be the drain. The actual hole in the glass will be bigger than the actual plumbing. The 2" hole will fit a bulkhead for 1" PVC and the 1.5" hole will take a bulkhead for 3/4" PVC

Lilmatty5dimes · Jan 21, 2015

kschweer said:
The bigger hole should be the drain. The actual hole in the glass will be bigger than the actual plumbing. The 2" hole will fit a bulkhead for 1" PVC and the 1.5" hole will take a bulkhead for 3/4" PVC

Nailed it for ya.

rboutin111 · Jan 21, 2015

kschweer said:
The bigger hole should be the drain. The actual hole in the glass will be bigger than the actual plumbing. The 2" hole will fit a bulkhead for 1" PVC and the 1.5" hole will take a bulkhead for 3/4" PVC

Thank you!!!

kschweer · Jan 21, 2015

rboutin111 said:
Thank you!!!

You're welcome. Also like stated a few posts ago please replace the deepblue bulkheads that came with the tank. I have seen more than one fail.

rboutin111 · Jan 23, 2015

I was able to start making the doors today. The doors will be flush with the face frame. The rails and styles are made from 1x stock. I ripped them down to 2-1/2" wide. I have a 3/8" bead on the inside edge. The center is 1/4" MDF.

I used a router to make the 3/8" bead and a 1/4" slot about 1/4" deep for the MDF panel. With a biscuit jointed I made slots on the 45 to have a stronger joint.

It's always important to dry fit before gluing anything. If I had an attractive sump using glass would be a great look. It's my first sump so I'm not expecting it be worth looking at.

Once everything fits properly glue all the joints.

Clamp and let dry.

rboutin111 · Jan 25, 2015

Moved the tank and stand into it's final spot today. I had a good friend of mine come over to help me. It's a perfect fit for out living room.

kschweer · Jan 25, 2015

Looks great! Perfect fit.

Mike J. · Jan 25, 2015

Thanks for sharing this build with us. Wish you the best.

rboutin111 · Jan 26, 2015

kschweer said:
Looks great! Perfect fit.

Thank you!!!

Mike J. said:
Thanks for sharing this build with us. Wish you the best.

Thank you!!! I certainly enjoying sharing it. I don't know any other reefers in Vermont. It's always great to share with people who understand.

Lilmatty5dimes · Jan 26, 2015

That's perfect. Now get her wet.

rboutin111 · Jan 26, 2015

Lilmatty5dimes said:
That's perfect. Now get her wet.

I can't wait to. I have a large shipment coming from BRS. I hope it arrives this week so I can't start putting things together this weekend. I also purchased a second Radion from sailfintang last night.

My plan is to have it setup, cycled and everything from my current tank transferred by April 25. It will be a couple more weeks before I have water.

rboutin111 · Jan 29, 2015

I have so many things ordered I can't wait for them to come in so I can start setting it up. Here's what I have coming

- A second Radion G2 from another R2R member.
- Jebao DC-9000 Return Pump
- Maxspect Gyre XF130 from Marine Depot
- 15lbs BRS Pukani Dry Rock. Most that I could order

I hope they send it as one piece like a requested.
- 80lbs Fiji Pink Arag - Alive
- BRS 150 GPD Water Saver Upgrade Kit
- 1/4" Aquatec 8800 Booster Pump Kit
- BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor
- DIY Aquarium Screen Top
- BRS 4"x8" Filter Socks
- Bulkheads Schedule 80
- Overflow and Return parts

ReefCartel · Jan 29, 2015

I ordered some things of the same things. I got the water saver kit, Gyre coming. Also ordered GEO Cal reactor, Co2 tank, AP carbon doser regulator, marco rock with shelve rock, a bunch of stuff from BRS, Apex Probes, modules and API T5s and Your kessil gooseneck plus one more LOL

Im too anxious I can wait. Ive been tracking all the shipments. By Monday hopefully

BetURWrasse · Jan 29, 2015

Following, great build. I've been thinking about the same tank to replace my IM 30L.

kschweer · Jan 29, 2015

rboutin111 said:
I have so many things ordered I can't wait for them to come in so I can start setting it up. Here's what I have coming

- A second Radion G2 from another R2R member.
- Jebao DC-9000 Return Pump
- Maxspect Gyre XF130 from Marine Depot
- 15lbs BRS Pukani Dry Rock. Most that I could order I hope they send it as one piece like a requested.
- 80lbs Fiji Pink Arag - Alive
- BRS 150 GPD Water Saver Upgrade Kit
- 1/4" Aquatec 8800 Booster Pump Kit
- BRS GFO & Carbon Reactor
- DIY Aquarium Screen Top
- BRS 4"x8" Filter Socks
- Bulkheads Schedule 80
- Overflow and Return parts

Schedule 80 bulkheads may not fit the holes in the tank. They are normally a little bigger than the schedule 40 that the tank is drilled for. Let me know how the gyre works in the tank. Still deciding if I want to try one out.