Author Topic: JBJ RL-30 custom (Read 3502 times)

itsalifestyle · « **on:** October 04, 2023, 12:43:43 »

So I know they?re not many online but I wanted to share my build. I started off with a 20 gallon rimless just to get something going till finding somthing bigger. I decide to drill it so you couldnt see the gear. As some of you know I drilled first hole fine next one shattered tank 🤬 first tank Ive ever busted?.
Mad.I went on the hunt by that night I had a JBJ RL-30 lined up from a buddy. Wasnt huge fan because was an all in one but figured why not brought home the next night and it all started which was on September 27. I drilled the tank that night just to clear my head ha ha ha.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2023, 12:45:57 »

The before

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2023, 12:46:47 »

Sept27

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2023, 12:48:16 »

Drilling at night

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2023, 12:49:33 »

Success

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2023, 12:52:12 »

Next step rip down the wall and baffles

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2023, 12:53:14 »

Needs more cleaning

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2023, 13:03:01 »

Time for plumbing. I know the valves are junk just have them laying around change them out later and need another union. This build is design on a dime with everything I already have laying around for now. FYI nothing glued till later

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #8 on:** October 04, 2023, 13:04:00 »

Inside

JSellars · « **Reply #9 on:** October 04, 2023, 17:29:57 »

Looks pretty good though! I?m not a huge fan of AIO tanks due to the limited space for equipment. But this is a solid idea! What are you planning to use for a sump? DIY?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2023, 21:59:56 »

Thanks Some day want a custom sump but for now yes diy just having fun with junk laying around.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2023, 22:04:32 »

Custom top for stand

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2023, 22:06:13 »

Diy overflow outta the glass removed from the old sump area

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #13 on:** October 04, 2023, 22:10:21 »

Overflow build

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #14 on:** October 04, 2023, 22:12:24 »

Set in place

Steve · « **Reply #15 on:** October 05, 2023, 17:56:41 »

The Handyman, looking good.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2023, 19:16:32 »

Thanks Steve

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2023, 19:18:33 »

Stained top

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2023, 19:22:23 »

Plumbing 90% done

lazylivin · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2023, 18:06:18 »

Nice job! Plumbing looks great

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #20 on:** October 08, 2023, 19:34:24 »

Thanks man having a blast

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #21 on:** October 10, 2023, 18:17:28 »

Pumping fresh water with no leaks 🤙

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #22 on:** October 10, 2023, 18:22:08 »

Everything dirty but got water

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2023, 13:10:34 »

Need to hide wires but that?s after the move in the house.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2023, 13:13:49 »

For now sumps for equipment only due to size. looking for somthing bigger I can fit before sump build hard working with such small space.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #25 on:** October 11, 2023, 13:23:46 »

Things that need done and purchased.

Clean
Sump/buy/build 🤷‍♂️
Ato
Hook up RO system again
Water making stations
Hide wire
Aqua scraping
Install new loc line

I?m sure there way more

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #26 on:** October 19, 2023, 20:19:58 »

Update filled last Saturday

JSellars · « **Reply #27 on:** October 19, 2023, 21:27:16 »

Looks pretty good! Did you come up with a solution for a sump?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #28 on:** October 19, 2023, 22:46:03 »

Yes and no short term till decide if going to order a custom one or what I?m going to do forsure.

Amstar · « **Reply #29 on:** October 20, 2023, 13:02:47 »

Nice - what light are you running on yours?

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #30 on:** October 20, 2023, 14:31:01 »

Haven?t decided has two kessil 160 on it at moment might switch to ocean rivive and see if I like because I have them.

Amstar · « **Reply #31 on:** October 20, 2023, 22:42:00 »

I have the same tank and I?m running the ocean revive on it - works well and my anemones are doing well

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #32 on:** October 23, 2023, 21:57:18 »

Nice

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #33 on:** October 24, 2023, 21:25:13 »

More purple to hide wires

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #34 on:** October 26, 2023, 22:33:23 »

Tinted the glass and more purple

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #35 on:** October 26, 2023, 22:33:59 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #36 on:** November 08, 2023, 12:36:11 »

Wells its been awhile since updated but pulled trigger on a yellow watchman goby from a old friend he's in qt now doing great as of last night anyways in hiding this morning. To my surprise I also came home with the first new frag JF jock-o- lantern leptoseris which as some of you might remember years ago I had to have it and paid way to much ha ha ha . Tank is still young so working on going slow but the doors been opened now. lol

FYI Thanks again to a old friend it was great catching up and seeing your reef

Amstar · « **Reply #37 on:** December 17, 2023, 22:33:25 »

How is the tank moving along?

Twizted1 · « **Reply #38 on:** December 20, 2023, 19:39:35 »

Looks great. Really like the stand top.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #39 on:** January 04, 2024, 16:24:50 »

sorry for no updates been crazy past couple months underground with the holidays. Tanks doing great ive added bunch of gear and few corals and some clowns and watchman few inverts. I will post them asap once get some pictures .

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #40 on:** January 04, 2024, 16:28:46 »

Quote from: Twizted1 on December 20, 2023, 19:39:35

Looks great. Really like the stand top.

Thanks hope all is well

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #41 on:** February 07, 2024, 17:59:18 »

So been crazy winter been working and playing a lot. So in return haven't had extra funds and time to run around shopping for corals like I would like to unfortunately. Ive picked up a few things new skimmer bubble magus curve 5, used Radion, few corals and inverts and tons of odds and ends. Tanks doing great 6 corals :'( 3 flower anemone 4 fish and of course crabs and snails. Here's a few pictures that are horrible work on getting better.

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #42 on:** February 07, 2024, 18:03:36 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #43 on:** February 07, 2024, 18:05:16 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #44 on:** February 07, 2024, 18:07:35 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #45 on:** February 07, 2024, 18:11:13 »

itsalifestyle · « **Reply #46 on:** February 07, 2024, 18:18:35 »

2024 Ohio Reef Frag Swap

Author Topic: JBJ RL-30 custom (Read 3502 times)