SaraB's 45G Marineland Cube

SaraB · Apr 19, 2010

SPStoner said:
The Radium.

Awesome, I'm all over that!!! I didn't know Radium did a DE 20K 150W bulb! I run SE Radiums on my big display.

jcusmarine · Apr 20, 2010

I really like the rock scape BTW. Enjoying watching this one come together....

JC

SaraB · Apr 20, 2010

jcusmarine said:
I really like the rock scape BTW. Enjoying watching this one come together....

JC

Thanks JC!

ReefDoctor · Apr 21, 2010

Really nice Sara

SaraB · Apr 21, 2010

Thank you Chris!

SaraB · Apr 23, 2010

So I realized the rock was too close to the sides of the tank, so I had to do a rearrangement of the rock. Of course it never goes as planned so now I have another look to the rockwork. Not sure I like this one now ... :cry:

gparr · Apr 23, 2010

Nope, too symmetrical. Two columns is a good idea but the twin towers in a cube looks too planned. Maybe something that goes most or all of the way to the surface and then a shorter, flatter "column?" Consider having clear separation between the two.
Gary

SaraB · Apr 23, 2010

Version 3 now ... Version 4 will be by Gary

gparr · Apr 23, 2010

Oh, great!! Now it's my fault!

SaraB · Apr 23, 2010

gparr said:
Oh, great!! Now it's my fault!

LOL, I remember something about blocking flow with rock too close to the glass??? :snicker: You were correct, but now I messed up the look is all!

mpoletti · Apr 23, 2010

I like version 3

SaraB · Apr 23, 2010

mpoletti said:
I like version 3

Thanks Mark! I was waiting on your feedback of the picture on the wall on page 1 ...

revhtree · Apr 23, 2010

I like version 3! Just make sure you have enough room on that right side to clean!!

mpoletti · Apr 23, 2010

SaraB said:
Thanks Mark! I was waiting on your feedback of the picture on the wall on page 1 ...

Thats awesome

I-K@ndY · Apr 23, 2010

Version 3 for me as well.. but will wait for the version 4

gparr · Apr 23, 2010

I'd better drive over there and do version 4 myself. Don't make me look bad, Sara.

SaraB · Apr 23, 2010

I-K@ndY said:
Version 3 for me as well.. but will wait for the version 4

So you are saying I may need a version 4, huh?

gparr said:
I'd better drive over there and do version 4 myself. Don't make me look bad, Sara.

LOL - I guess I won't be selling the left over liverock tomorrow at the swap ... in the sump it goes for a potential version 4 I guess. You know I'm messing with you Gary

I changed the rock layout moving it over, so it's on me!

mooredezign · Apr 29, 2010

Do you know what the exact outside dimensions of that tank are? Is it really 24x24? Or just a little bit larger than that?

SPStoner · Apr 29, 2010

mooredezign said:
Do you know what the exact outside dimensions of that tank are? Is it really 24x24? Or just a little bit larger than that?

That is the measurement of the glass. The frame adds approx. .5 to .75 of an inch to each side.

SaraB · Apr 29, 2010

SPStoner said:
That is the measurement of the glass. The frame adds approx. .5 to .75 of an inch to each side.

I just ran down for a measurement for you and I take back what I said! The glass is a smidge over 23" and the actual trim is really the 24x24

There's been no more progress on the tank as of yet. I'm leaving on vacation so it will be a bit before I update with anything.