$1200 for custom tank/sump/stand shipped? Or local?

Kinetic

Kinetic

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I have been working with SoCalCreations on a potential tank I may set up in the future. In the past, I've only seen the most amazing tanks come out of their projects. I wouldn't hesitate to go with them, but again I'm interested in my other options. I wanted to see what you guys thought.

The stand is a 4 foot tall stand, 24" x 24" inner cabinet space for a 24" x 20" custom sump fuge.

Display is a completely rimless/braceless 3/4" spartech polycast acrylic with rounded corners, drilled for a 4 way closed loop, and two sump returns. The display will sit exactly flush with the stand, which they said they will match depending on the footprint of the stand (which will be bigger than 24" x 24". Black back and external overflow.

Sump is 24" x 20" with a built in fuge that's 24" x 10". I may leave it as a fuge with a ton of chaeto and some eggcrate to keep some frags.

All of the above shipped expertly in a well built crate and drop shipped for $1200 total.

With the equipment I'm planning, I only need to purchase about $800 more worth of equipment total (includes 150watt hqi, 1/10hp chiller, om super squirt, etc etc).

Do you think I can get a cheaper price at say Mermaid for the tank/stand/sump? Maybe even a starphire display tank?
 
agree, I think you should get this one, get all of the equipment and then change your mind again and then dump it all before even adding water.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7816762#post7816762 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ac green
agree, I think you should get this one, get all of the equipment and then change your mind again and then dump it all before even adding water.
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:D
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7816762#post7816762 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ac green
agree, I think you should get this one, get all of the equipment and then change your mind again and then dump it all before even adding water.
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lol
 
since I'm so new to the hobby, I don't know exactly what I want until I get something that I don't like. I've saved up for a new system, but everytime I'm about to put it together, something I want to change comes up, or I'm going to move so a basement setup doesn't work. This is all in the planning stages.

I saved up for a new system, so I'm not going to compromise at all with something that is not exactly what I want when there's something out there that is still within my budget. I'm not spending more money than I have saved up, since I sell things before I buy again. Of course when I want something like a braceless/rimless tank I have to put something smaller together since my budget won't allow for the extra cost of the braceless.

Everytime I start collecting parts, it's after I've done a lot of planning. My last plan was a great tank, but then the situation changed on where I would be next year, so that put me in the situation of needing to stop the project.

This next plan is just the reef bug getting back at me. If I setup a small tank that isn't dependant on a basement, then I can move it with me next year (of course that's easier said than done). Or if I spend a whole year planning this tank out, by the time I'm settled down I can get the new tank set up. Plus norman's been babysitting a montipora digitata for me forever, I need a system that doesn't have a flame angel put together so I can take the burden off his hands =( he's good about it though ;) never complains that the hideous orangy brown digi is an eyesore in his beautiful tank.

But I guess it's pretty funny how I keep starting systems, and then getting rid of them. But just wanted to let you guys know I'm not just throwing my money around at first instinct, I'm really planning this stuff out! I promise! ;)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7818235#post7818235 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by orientalexpress
Yeah right ,we're see :smokin:


lapsan
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lol you guys are harsh! ;)
 
This is my .02

Save the money when you have the real estate and time for it. If you are planning on going to school (assuming law school) whether it's local or farther away it's going to be terribly difficult to balance the two or three if count the kick-arse photography your into as well.

You already have the one tank, which sounds like you are planning on keeping. Perfect the one tank you have now, and keep it simple. Read up on the forums and keep yourself informed.

I spent two and a half years putting my 120g tank together and have very few regrets.

Good luck!
 
Just giving you a hard time Art! Just think its kind of funny. I agree with mr.ugly planning and setting up systems is the best part of it all. After the system is setup and tunes in, it gets boring. But I guess you can't relate..jk!
 
thanks for the advice!

I was hoping to replace my 32g mtank with something a bit bigger in terms of depth, though it's true, there's nothing wrong with it at the moment.

I do have a million hobbies, including photography, reefing, a bunch of sports, hiking, and eating good food ;)

I could spend a couple more hundred to make my current 32g better (such as more lighting, better flow) and just call it done for the time being.

I'll keep that in mind for sure. Thanks ;)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7818696#post7818696 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ac green
Just giving you a hard time Art! Just think its kind of funny. I agree with mr.ugly planning and setting up systems is the best part of it all. After the system is setup and tunes in, it gets boring. But I guess you can't relate..jk!
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haha I know you were ;)


but once I set up my 32g, it got really boring in terms of being excited about a new tank. I figured it was because I wanted something more, maybe more depth (the display area is only 12" deep, while the length is 30"). But it's probably just the bug of wanting novelty and something new to work on. I have enough hobbies as it is.

I'll keep planning to make it perfect, and then maybe sometime in the future I'll put it together.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7817969#post7817969 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Kinetic
But I guess it's pretty funny how I keep starting systems, and then getting rid of them. But just wanted to let you guys know I'm not just throwing my money around at first instinct, I'm really planning this stuff out! I promise! ;)
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Oh, I just thought you were a reef equipment retailer who worked out of his garage :D
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7821275#post7821275 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mr. Ugly
Art just wants to give good deals to all his BAR buddies :)
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haha I try to. I definatley have to take a hit to sell things off. but as long as they're going to good hands, I don't mind. it all comes back anyway. The mentality of the club is very generous, it's nice to keep it going... as long as I'm not going completely broke =(

Anyway, I will have more plumbing parts and little nick nacks for sale soon once I get the basement a bit more organized and cleaned up.

Mostly black 1.5" and 2" fittings =P
 
just thought id chime in . . . seems like you really appreciate a nice set up and are looking for something unique with quality.

i was just wondering if you have researched the Elos tanks yet? if so, what do you think?

they are very expensive, but style and craftmenship are undeniable.

just curious.
David
 
Hi David,
I looked into Elos, and yes they are quite nice but there were a few things that held me back.

1. No custom sizes: I couldn't get in contact with them about customizing a setup
2. Not enough flow, no closed loop, equipment was lacking: The system they would put together were very good, but for the price I could do much better putting a system together myself.
3. They use FLOAT glass: Which is pretty good, but it's not as clear as acrylic and/or starphire.
4. I have a bunch of equipment already from my older tank setup which I can reuse.
5. and ha, I love to customize things =)

but I have to say, if I were to go with a freshwater planted tank, I'd go with an Elos setup =) Those rimless glass tanks are sweeeet.

thanks for the suggestion!!!
 
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