[Relapse] Mr-Aqua 30c Rimless Cube w/ LED

nerdyjon · 01-23-2011, 03:22 AM

Most recent FTS:

07 May 2011

30 Apr 2011

Decided to go in a new direction with rocks... I am planning on UG in the front and DHG in the back.

14 Feb 2011

30 Jan 2011

The inspiration for this tank is after the many downfalls of my last couple tanks... keep it easy.

I went for a low tech tank that would offer up a great display as well. I liked the concept of having a tank that centered around the minimalist idea of the driftwood being the focus. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible with 1 type of plant (Annubias).

The sand is about 4-5mm and good enough to not let detritus build up on top. I choose a Zoomed 501 filter to keep a small current, enough to keep the water moving and keep the fish/shrimp happy. The heater is submersible 100W and the light is a LED 90 optics 7000k. Last is the decoration my roommate got. Although its not what I was hoping for I will keep it just to keep her happy.

The fish will include 5-10 Cardinals and maybe a clean up crew of Coreys.

Messed with the wood a bit and settled on a variation of this layout.

Next built an ADA style stand with a DIY wire for the light fixture and light bar.

Filled with water.

Picture of the light.

And then the plants.

Wood is being boiled as we speak (12 hours+) and will be added tonight.

nerdyjon · 01-23-2011, 03:25 AM

Finally. Please let me know what everyone thinks. I am open to suggestions to fish to add, changes, etc..

GitMoe · 01-23-2011, 04:49 AM

I like that stand. Looks well constructed. Going with the minimalist approach can create a very nice tank. Especially with smaller tanks...

nerdyjon · 01-23-2011, 05:01 AM

Wood added.

Close up. Again not by choice to have that small decoration.

DANIELSON · 01-23-2011, 05:12 AM

I like the setup looks simple but elegant. (Then theres the shark decoration LOL). Looks great.

hydrophyte · 01-23-2011, 05:14 AM

Nice work! Where did you get the LED?

nerdyjon · 01-23-2011, 12:55 PM

The light is a BoostLED bulb.

Awesome quality.

Yeah I am not a fan of the shark but again my roommate got it and I think she'd be mad if I took it out.

garuf · 01-23-2011, 02:07 PM

Tank looks excellent. The led I'm especially impressed with. Don't suppose you know if they do a UK 240v version do you?

nerdyjon · 01-23-2011, 02:13 PM

The LED is a screw in light bulb. I wired it to a 14 gauge and then a plug.

That is the best part of it. All you need is a light socket and it works.

arwolff · 01-25-2011, 01:12 AM

cool fish tank dude. But will the anubias survive under LED's.

nerdyjon · 01-25-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arwolff

cool fish tank dude. But will the anubias survive under LED's.

Guess we will find out.

prjct92eh2 · 01-25-2011, 06:11 PM

Tank looks good. I've been eyeing that style of LED bulb for some future setups. Can't beat the ease of use vs. building an LED array or paying for an overpriced fixture.

As for the shark decoration.......are you dating or having any kind of "extracurricular" activities with this roommate? lol. I think that's the only way i would put it in the tank.

nerdyjon · 01-25-2011, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prjct92eh2

Tank looks good. I've been eyeing that style of LED bulb for some future setups. Can't beat the ease of use vs. building an LED array or paying for an overpriced fixture.

As for the shark decoration.......are you dating or having any kind of "extracurricular" activities with this roommate? lol. I think that's the only way i would put it in the tank.

No. She kind of called me out on it last time it wasn't in and I told her I was treating it for ick. But now I dont have an excuse.

arwolff · 01-26-2011, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nerdyjon

No. She kind of called me out on it last time it wasn't in and I told her I was treating it for ick. But now I dont have an excuse.

I think he might just be scared of her because she can probablly whoop his ass

nerdyjon · 01-26-2011, 07:51 PM

She can whoop anyone's ass.

I forgot if you met her or not.

01-23-2011, 03:22 AM	#1
nerdyjon Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	[Relapse] Mr-Aqua 30c Rimless Cube w/ LED Most recent FTS: 07 May 2011 30 Apr 2011 Decided to go in a new direction with rocks... I am planning on UG in the front and DHG in the back. 14 Feb 2011 30 Jan 2011 The inspiration for this tank is after the many downfalls of my last couple tanks... keep it easy. I went for a low tech tank that would offer up a great display as well. I liked the concept of having a tank that centered around the minimalist idea of the driftwood being the focus. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible with 1 type of plant (Annubias). The sand is about 4-5mm and good enough to not let detritus build up on top. I choose a Zoomed 501 filter to keep a small current, enough to keep the water moving and keep the fish/shrimp happy. The heater is submersible 100W and the light is a LED 90 optics 7000k. Last is the decoration my roommate got. Although its not what I was hoping for I will keep it just to keep her happy. The fish will include 5-10 Cardinals and maybe a clean up crew of Coreys. Messed with the wood a bit and settled on a variation of this layout. Next built an ADA style stand with a DIY wire for the light fixture and light bar. Filled with water. Picture of the light. And then the plants. Wood is being boiled as we speak (12 hours+) and will be added tonight. __________________ Zoomed 501 Pimp Club Member Last edited by nerdyjon; 05-08-2011 at 05:44 PM..

01-23-2011, 03:25 AM	#2
nerdyjon Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	Finally. Please let me know what everyone thinks. I am open to suggestions to fish to add, changes, etc.. __________________ Zoomed 501 Pimp Club Member

01-23-2011, 04:49 AM	#3
GitMoe Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (38/100%) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,536	I like that stand. Looks well constructed. Going with the minimalist approach can create a very nice tank. Especially with smaller tanks... __________________

01-23-2011, 05:01 AM	#4
nerdyjon Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	Wood added. Close up. Again not by choice to have that small decoration. __________________ Zoomed 501 Pimp Club Member

01-23-2011, 05:12 AM	#5
DANIELSON Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: clovis ca Posts: 669	I like the setup looks simple but elegant. (Then theres the shark decoration LOL). Looks great. __________________ USMC SGT TYPE

01-23-2011, 05:14 AM	#6
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,154	Nice work! Where did you get the LED? __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

01-23-2011, 12:55 PM	#7
nerdyjon Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	The light is a BoostLED bulb. Awesome quality. Yeah I am not a fan of the shark but again my roommate got it and I think she'd be mad if I took it out. __________________ Zoomed 501 Pimp Club Member

01-23-2011, 02:07 PM	#8
garuf Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds, United Kingdom Posts: 1,466	Tank looks excellent. The led I'm especially impressed with. Don't suppose you know if they do a UK 240v version do you?

01-23-2011, 02:13 PM	#9
nerdyjon Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	The LED is a screw in light bulb. I wired it to a 14 gauge and then a plug. That is the best part of it. All you need is a light socket and it works. __________________ Zoomed 501 Pimp Club Member

01-25-2011, 01:12 AM	#10
arwolff Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 5	cool fish tank dude. But will the anubias survive under LED's.

01-25-2011, 06:11 PM	#12
prjct92eh2 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (28/100%) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 364	Tank looks good. I've been eyeing that style of LED bulb for some future setups. Can't beat the ease of use vs. building an LED array or paying for an overpriced fixture. As for the shark decoration.......are you dating or having any kind of "extracurricular" activities with this roommate? lol. I think that's the only way i would put it in the tank.

01-26-2011, 07:51 PM	#15
nerdyjon Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 286	She can whoop anyone's ass. I forgot if you met her or not. __________________ Zoomed 501 Pimp Club Member

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