Rimless Edge [Nanoboxed Powered deRimmed Fluval Edge]

[xiaoxiy]

Introduction
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I've always wanted an ADA-style tank, whether it be planted or a nano-reef. A few months into owning the edge, I got fed up with the small opening of the Fluval Edge, so I decided to take matters into my own hands and de-rimmed it to look like a rimless tank.
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After seeing the clean-look of the lily pipes, in combination with a very simplistic aquascape, on a few nano reefs, I found my inspiration. I knew I had to set up a small rimless ADA-style nano tank with minimal rock work and lots of corals to keep me company for the next four years of school.
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Latest FTS Video

[video=youtube;JTqSjFFBpOE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JTqSjFFBpOE[/video]
Video List:
Initial Setup
Initial Setup Part 2
Actinic Lighting
GSP and Frogspawn
July 4th Update

Equipment:
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Like I mentioned before, I choose my equipment with the goal of minimalism in mind. I wanted to create a modern rimless tank with minimal equipment in the tank.

• De-Rimmed Fluval Edge 6G​
• Eheim 2211 w/ ChemiPure, Purigen, Phosguard, and Seachem Matrix for extra biological filtration.​
• 2 Sets of VIV Inflow Lily Pipes​
• 2 Sets of Ebay Outflow Lily Pipes​
• Nano-box Mono with Storm Controller: 160 Blues, 80 Whites​
• Tunze ATO​
• Hydor In-Line Heater​
• MP10: Set to 32% Reef Crest​
• DIY ADA Stand​

Stocking:

• Yellow Clown Goby​
• Emerald Crab​
• Various Rics​
• Acans​
• Zoas
  Various unnamed Zoas
  Red People Eaters
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• GSP​
• Frogspawn​
• Pavona
  
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[xiaoxiy]

P.S. I forgot to write: Hi everyone!

Woops. Just learned that I can't edit my first post: LOL that formatting got screwed for future use!

Anywhooo. I'm expecting a great order from Legendary Corals to come in, in a little over 2 weeks. Yay!

Furthermore, I'm gonna place an order from kp aquatics for some sponges and gorgs. :becky:

I'll update this thread when everything comes in!

 

[xiaoxiy]

I've been away from my tank for 3 months now because of an out-of-state internship. In my nostalgia, I've strung a short sequence of progress vids from the past 4 months together.

Enjoy:

[video=youtube;MdUJzbzI-Xg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdUJzbzI-Xg[/video]

 

[xiaoxiy]

Whew. A long overdue update:

I moved into a new apartment!


View from my desk:


New Additions:


Closer View:

 

[tureefik87]

Beautiful tank!!

 

[xiaoxiy]

It's been a while since I updated this thread and my tank has changed quite a bit:

Let's first start off with the FTS:

After getting NPS gorgs, my filtration was unable to keep up with the feedings. Thus I did what every logical reefer would do, I upgraded.

I nabbed a 11 gallon Mr Aqua tank and stand off of craigslist for quite cheap, and got to work.

First off, I was unhappy with the black background and overflow, so I scraped off all of the paint, frosted the background with vinyl window backing, and laser cut a new overflow.

Next came to baffling the sump:

Then everything had to be put together:

And finally after buying some new corals & transferring my livestock. Here we are today (With the FTS above).

I'm still in the progress of cleaning up my stand & making shelving:

 

[3lusive]

Wow that frosted back looks awesome.

Annnnnnd i may have to steal some sump ideas from you if you dont mind.

one of the better nanos out there for sure.

 

[hybridazn]

Very clean! I like that shelf idea, I might have to do something like that myself!

 

[xiaoxiy]

Thanks guys!

Feel free to take all the ideas/designs you need. Especially since I drew inspiration from other build threads myself!