Brett's 30g rimless

brettz16

Member
Brett's 30g pic update

Well i just got started on my new build so i figured i can start a build thread. As most of you read, I am breaking down my 75 and temporarily going to a smaller tank. Once i get the appropriate funds and house, I will make my way back up to a 120 dd or something.

Today i will be purchasing a 30g JBJ rimless tank and some stand that i haven't decided on yet. I have a peninsula style wall in my kitchen that would be perfect for the tank. I just finished moving the thermostat and will be patching up the drywall and painting this weekend. I purchased a it2040 from the GB and will somehow hide the fixture and wires similar to my 75 setup.

Once i have the fixture tank and stand, its just transferring the water, sand rock, etc to the new tank. I am going to try and build a bonsai style formation.

I am keeping the RKL, 1 mp10wes, and dosers so that sps shouldn't be too hard to do. I will need to pick up a skimmer eventually and figure out how to do a auto top off. My last set up used a aqua lifter pump turned on 4 times/day at 5mins each time that went directly to a float valve in the sump. It worked perfect and i would like to do it again but don't know how im going to add a float valve in the back of the tank.

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brettz16

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Some updates...
I decided to try out a different filtering method with an InTank Media basket. I bough the "scrap" on for much cheaper then brand new. Its just missing the handle, no big deal. I also wanted to try out using purigen, Chemi-pure and floss. I heard good results on all. I also received a hydor skimmer that seams to be working well already.

i did come home to hear my mp10 making a loud noise. took it apart and seen that the ceramic shaft broke. Ecotech was quick with sending a repair though.

Therefore i think my set up is finished as far as equipment goes. Lmk what you think.

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brettz16

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Suprised the tang police haven't given you a citation
yeah me too. Truth is i could not resist the little guy. hes actually a yellow belly about 1.5" I already have two tanks > than 200g ready for him when he gets a little bigger.

Here are a couple updated photos thanks to Kratos.

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kratos1028

Active member
Those pictures came out great. I wasn't able to check it on my computer yet but now I don't need too lol
 
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