Jeffreyg Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 So my attempt at making the jbj rimless was a bust well I guess it was a manufacturing flaw and is major bummer because the rim came off as planned what I didn't take into account was there could be a chip somewhere and right in the very front there is . I guess I could take it to a glass shop and have them bevel the edge . But I think I'd rather scrap it and get a new cube . I just hope I find one before my girlfriend finds out I butchered her tank !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 solanas are on sale for $164 @ marinedepot - http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_USA_Solana_34_Gallon_SuperBrite_Frameless_Aquarium_Cube_Aquariums-Current_USA-CU07057-FIAQRC-vi.html almost ordered one myself, but got a smokin deal on a very used acrylic 83...build thread coming soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreyg Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 Good price but I'm not looking for a aio . I had already drilled the nano and everything. I should have popped the rim off before I drilled the tank. Lesson learned . I don't think you can drill solanas and I want something with a sump . Thanks though !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Right - that's why I didn't get one as well. I'll keep my eyes open and let you know if I find anything. Good luck dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHiestand Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 I have some 1/2" and 3/4" acrylic at the shop right now..... We could make you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreyg Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 How much would it cost ? For like 20✖20✖20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHiestand Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 How much would it cost ? For like 20✖20✖20 $180 for material at my cost with no markup, thats 5 @ 20"x20" panels of 1/2" May be able to find somthing used for less, but this would be brand new cell cast acrylic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanRevive Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Good price but I'm not looking for a aio . I had already drilled the nano and everything. I should have popped the rim off before I drilled the tank. Lesson learned . I don't think you can drill solanas and I want something with a sump . Thanks though !! you can drill Solana, i added a sump in the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 You can also add an overflow box. They are about $90 on marine depot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreyg Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 I don't know I'll take your word for it . Lol ! There is a risk drilling anything and I don't want to find out what worked for you could shatter for me . Thanks though !! Now if you want to sell me your predrilled solana . Different story ! Thanks for the offer on making me one sometime in the near future I'm looking to break down the 40b and have a nice cube built 60 - 90 . For now I'm going to go check one out .. It's my girls tank good thing she won't be home for another week . I already have the overflow box and all that Steve but thanks . All I have to do is rip it off the tank . Lol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanRevive Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 I will put it on market right after I find a 60-90 cube! how about we have a trade, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreyg Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Lol !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreyg Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Well I happened to find a cracked 24 gallon cube pulled the rim and replaced it . The chip was to funny looking to bevel . So this build moves forward .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Yeah dude keep going. The chipped glass must have been a heart breaker for your plans, but its whats in the tank that counts most right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreyg Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Ya true . I'm excited because my girl loves all the stuff that I'm not really into anymore so . It's all going in this . After that ill finally get to redo my rock work when I vacate my nems . This will be fourth tank we have going and I wanted it to be easy to maintain . So adding a 20 gallon sump will help I hope . Ill just have a sock laundry day . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I love taking a buckwt of socks and wrecking a laundry mat washer lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 And then a hot water bleach run through after if it stinks! 4 tanks?!? Kick - ***! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 oh right - the laundro-mat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 4 tanks at your house too, glad were not the only ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreyg Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Lol . Ya I recently made the mistake of trying to wash socks with filter socks not a good idea . Soon it will be three again though after the nano is set up the triggers are getting a 180 so the two downstairs will go together . And the 40b and the nano upstairs . Moving in January is going to be fun stuff !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffreyg Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 R.i.p to the clown trigger .. Yesterday was a sad freakin day all my fault too !! I forgot to put the screen back on the power head and the poor little guy got sucked too it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Oh man, sorry to hear that. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 That sucks man im sorry to hear i know you love those guys, saw the same thing happen to a rabbitfish at scales with an aqueon powerhead, learned the hard way to not eat algae off it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I just poured out a little beer in the back yard for your trigger - sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I just poured out a little beer in the back yard for your trigger - sorry to hear that. "For all the dead homies" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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