Rhino's 80 Gallon Shallow Rimless Build

Rhino · Oct 16, 2014

mattm said:
Do you have any plans for actinic viewing or just going to stick with the Kessils only?

You know I have not really thought about this. I think for now I am going to stick with just the regular. I am not a huge fan of a very actinic tank.

GOSKN5 · Oct 17, 2014

We should start a shallow 80 club... mine should be wet in about two weeks

Rhino · Oct 17, 2014

GOSKN5 said:
We should start a shallow 80 club... mine should be wet in about two weeks

I agree. I love the dimensions of this tank. I think mine will be wet around then as well. I was hoping for sooner, but it looks like I have to go out of town for work.

Rhino · Oct 17, 2014

GOSKN5 said:
We should start a shallow 80 club... mine should be wet in about two weeks

Do you have a build thread started?

GOSKN5 · Oct 17, 2014

Na sure dont.. I might start one though

mattm · Oct 17, 2014

How tall did you build your stand? I apologize if I missed it.

Rhino · Oct 17, 2014

mattm said:
How tall did you build your stand? I apologize if I missed it.

I left that part out. I built it 36" tall. It was a good level for my chair that's right next to it and it is high enough that I don't have to do a lot of bending to work in it.

GOSKN5 · Oct 17, 2014

My stand is about 6" shorter than I would honestly like... but I can live with it I think... it's just a standard height..

Rhino · Oct 17, 2014

GOSKN5 said:
My stand is about 6" shorter than I would honestly like... but I can live with it I think... it's just a standard height..

I am 6' 1" and I hate bending over to work in my tanks.

spspirate · Oct 17, 2014

Great build thread! I really like the way you added the molded trim to the top of your stand. Looks awesome!!!

Rhino · Oct 17, 2014

spspirate said:
Great build thread! I really like the way you added the molded trim to the top of your stand. Looks awesome!!!

Thanks. I never thought of that on my last stand and I must say this looks way better. I am very pleased with how it turned out. This is only my 4th attempt at building something ever lol.

spspirate · Oct 17, 2014

HA! Well keep up the good work!

Rhino · Oct 22, 2014

Small update tonight. I got my sand in. Caribsea seaflor. I was able to get 80 lbs for $50 from petsmarts. Hoping to get it wet within the next two weeks. The wife is getting tired of the tank pile.

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Simonsen · Oct 25, 2014

More pics!!!!! :bounce:

Rhino · Oct 25, 2014

Simonsen said:
More pics!!!!! :bounce:

Lol more to come. I hope to post some more today. I still have a lot to do. Main thing I am waiting on is a day off. My goal this weekend is to cut the hole in the top of the stand and start dry fitting the plumbing.

Rhino · Nov 5, 2014

I have not been able to make much progress on the tank unfortunately. Rock is still trying to complete the cycle in the Brute. I hope to get the tank wet in the next week. In the meantime I have been kicking around ideas for stocking.

Proposed List:

3-5 Green Chromis
1 Midas Blenny
Pair of Snowflake Oscellaris Clownfish
Pair of Firefish
1 Diamond Watchman Goby

I am also considering some type of Anthias or Wrasse. I have never kept either and would like one as a "center piece" fish. I am also considering a Green Mandarin if I can find a captive bred one that eats frozen food, I also plan to grow Copepods in my refugium as a supplemental food source. I am very open to ideas and opinions.

GOSKN5 · Nov 9, 2014

Sounds like a good stock list.. I got mine up and running now

Rhino · Nov 9, 2014

GOSKN5 said:
Sounds like a good stock list.. I got mine up and running now

Do you have a build thread up? I would love to follow along and see pics of your setup. I saw one of your post checking on the Rip Tide. I think I am going to pick one up in January. If you pick one up let me know your thoughts on it. I would prefer one of those to 4 koralias.

GOSKN5 · Nov 9, 2014

Didn't do much of a build thread... a small one on local forum... here is a pic... still a work in progress...

Yea I'm running an mp40 now, with a koralia hidden behind rocks... I'm considering the gyre if I can cover the whole tank with it...

Rhino · Nov 9, 2014

GOSKN5 said:
Didn't do much of a build thread... a small one on local forum... here is a pic... still a work in progress...

Yea I'm running an mp40 now, with a koralia hidden behind rocks... I'm considering the gyre if I can cover the whole tank with it...

Tank looks great! I think it will cover no problem from what I saw from their videos.