Rimless Tanks!

Ryan Moeller · May 9, 2016

I'm new to the hobby and I have discovered that I really like the look of the rimless tank design! I love the clean look of the tank. I plan on doing a 100gal tank to start with. The dimensions will be 48" x 24" x 18". I'd love to see some pictures of anyone who has a rimless tank setup!

cjd · May 10, 2016

75 gallon rimless, new tank cycling now ....come on nitrates!

revhtree · May 10, 2016

Love the look of rimless tanks!

One of the only downfalls I faced was how easy it is to splash water over the edges when you're working in the tank. It's worth it though if you like the look!

Ryan Moeller · May 10, 2016

revhtree said:
Love the look of rimless tanks!

One of the only downfalls I faced was how easy it is to splash water over the edges when you're working in the tank. It's worth it though if you like the look![/QUOT
Do you have any advice for a newbie? I've been adding all the prices up on paper of equipment and it's pretty daunting! I can understand why people are Leary of getting into the hobby.

RyanCSGO · May 10, 2016

Just finished setting up a rimless.
Unless something disastrous happens i don't think ill ever go with anything else

cjd · May 10, 2016

I'm about 3 grand in and I just put water in it, still have to purchase protein skimmer and flow!!!

cjd · May 10, 2016

old 74 gallon deep blue tower = aka ....armpit soaker!

Ryan Moeller · May 10, 2016

cjd said:
I'm about 3 grand in and I just put water in it, still have to purchase protein skimmer and flow!!!

Yeah. I'm still deciding on if I want to jump in or not. Spending that kind of money to just get started makes me cringe

FMF0331 · May 10, 2016

cjd said:
I'm about 3 grand in and I just put water in it, still have to purchase protein skimmer and flow!!!

that sounds about right, all i have in the tank now is dry rocks

Ryan Moeller · May 10, 2016

FMF0331 said:
that sounds about right, all i have in the tank now is dry rocks

Yikes..... Lol

cjd · May 10, 2016

Ryan Moeller said:
Yeah. I'm still deciding on if I want to jump in or not. Spending that kind of money to just get started makes me cringe

it is a tough choice for somebody starting out. I started out in this hobby in 98 and have built countless tanks ranging from 14 gallons to 150 gallons. I honestly think I enjoy the build just as much as a mature reef tank. I could only imagine how much money I spent in this hobby..... I would be retired by now . You could always look on craigslist for your starter tank so you could get your feet wet and decide if this is the hobby for you. Something in the 30 to 40 gallon range is a better price range when it comes to equipment cost and still gives a decent amount of water volume . Just a thought. But I warn you when that BUG hits, its all over , paycheck after paycheck more and more tank stuff!!! I tell my wife everything cost 5 dollars

and she just says

knukles55 · May 10, 2016

Question for you guys my 30 gallon deep blue rimless goes through 4 to 5gallons a week on top off water how many gallons are you guys going through?

Ryan Moeller · May 10, 2016

cjd said:
it is a tough choice for somebody starting out. I started out in this hobby in 98 and have built countless tanks ranging from 14 gallons to 150 gallons. I honestly think I enjoy the build just as much as a mature reef tank. I could only imagine how much money I spent in this hobby..... I would be retired by now . You could always look on craigslist for your starter tank so you could get your feet wet and decide if this is the hobby for you. Something in the 30 to 40 gallon range is a better price range when it comes to equipment cost and still gives a decent amount of water volume . Just a thought. But I warn you when that BUG hits, its all over , paycheck after paycheck more and more tank stuff!!! I tell my wife everything cost 5 dollars and she just says

Haha. Well, my wife is a banker and she's like a hawk with money.. Always on top of it! Lol

cjd · May 10, 2016

knukles55 said:
Question for you guys my 30 gallon deep blue rimless goes through 4 to 5gallons a week on top off water how many gallons are you guys going through?

my bio cube 14 (OPEN TOP) that has a kessil A160 over it goes through about a gallon a week. Right next to that tank is my new 75 gallon with the 6 bulb ATI T5 fixture and that evaporates just under a gallon a day! What lights are you running?

RyanCSGO · May 10, 2016

I got extremely lucky, I found the tank, plumbing, stand and sump and return pump for 350.
Just added sand rock and water this past weekend, and got the ATO hooked up. letting it run probably until the first week in July. Going to Vegas for a week, figure i should wait until I'm back before adding live stock.

All that's left is upgrading my skimmer and getting my Kessil. (the two most expensive parts lol)

Ryan Moeller · May 10, 2016

RyanCSGO said:
I got extremely lucky, I found the tank, plumbing, stand and sump and return pump for 350.
Just added sand rock and water this past weekend, and got the ATO hooked up. letting it run probably until the first week in July. Going to Vegas for a week, figure i should wait until I'm back before adding live stock.

All that's left is upgrading my skimmer and getting my Kessil. (the two most expensive parts lol)

I'm supposed to be going to Vegas in October. Lol