Check Out My New Tank: Helen's 105 Rimless Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Pdxile, Nov 13, 2013.

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  1. mikekx65

    mikekx65 Skunk Shrimp

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    That's the same tank I was looking to buy for my next build in the future.
     
    mikekx65, Nov 30, 2013
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  2. Pdxile

    Pdxile Coral Banded Shrimp

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    The lights are unboxed and up! I decided to go with the tank mount instead of hanging them. They look awesome. I can't believe how thin they are! Sadly I cannot plug them in yet :(
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    Pdxile, Nov 30, 2013
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  3. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    That looks awesome! Very sexy tank and light you have there :)
     
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    yes, looks really slick and modern.
     
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  5. Pdxile

    Pdxile Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Tomorow I commence to paint the back black. I am unreasonably worried that I will screw it up. It's soooo pretty now.

    Sand and salt and new RODI with integrated booster pump will arrive from foster and smith this week. I can't believe it is free shipping on over 200 lbs of stuff.

    I think this is now officially my build thread.
     
    Pdxile, Dec 1, 2013
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  6. stylaster

    stylaster Gigas Clam

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    Awesome congrads on the new tank!
     
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  7. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    You should look into using window tint instead of paint
     
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  8. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    or a sheet of plastic.....
     
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  9. Pdxile

    Pdxile Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Well, today I painted the tank using craft acrylic paint. After doing research (actually looking at YouTube videos) it was the easiest to apply and remove. It looks slick.

    On Wednesday the electrician is coming! Yay! Right now I can't plug in the tank.
     
    Pdxile, Dec 2, 2013
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  10. Pdxile

    Pdxile Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What heater do I buy? I guess I need 300 watts for the tank. I don't want to spend too much money, but I don't want to cheap out, either. Can anyone make recommendations?
     
    Pdxile, Dec 4, 2013
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