13threefmaniac
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Thanks Ed. I will do that.
180G in-wall Display/350G system
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waynem
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I tend to drop by Oceanic or AI when I have the time to drive. AI must be one of the bigger import / export set ups around. I should post some pictures of the place sometime.
My tank looks like being 450g now and 3 x sumps around 100 each but I much prefer to work in METRIC lol . It depends on what the fish room looks like after the contractors finish. I was told Gold cup or something like that are the best custom tank builders in town. I intend to well over engineer my tank and max out the safety factor. I am happy to pay for quality. I will talk to Water Solutions as well once I can locate them....
My tank looks like being 450g now and 3 x sumps around 100 each but I much prefer to work in METRIC lol . It depends on what the fish room looks like after the contractors finish. I was told Gold cup or something like that are the best custom tank builders in town. I intend to well over engineer my tank and max out the safety factor. I am happy to pay for quality. I will talk to Water Solutions as well once I can locate them....
13threefmaniac
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AI? Where is that?
Holy smokes!! That's 700++ gallons in total. I too plan to over engineer the tank which is why i am contemplating adding braces at the bottom of my tank (The only thing holding me back is the fact that i haven't decided on the depth of my intended sand bed). The last thing i need is an indoor swimming pool of sorts!!I have yet to place the order for my tank so there is time yet to make any changes to the design. I have not heard of Gold Cup before. Would you mind shooting me a PM with their contact details? Thanks in advance.
13threefmaniac
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Hello Steve,
Nice to have the Lord of the Wave drop by my humble thread!!
Phuket is nice but it's getting way too commercialized IMO.
mcliffy2
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We aren't planning on spending too much time in Phuket...mainly, we'll be there as a central base to head out to Racha Yai, Phi Phi, and the Similans...the claim is that November is the start of the dry season, lets hope so since all the hotels are twice as expensive then than if we went right now!
13threef - have you talked to Mike @ Reef Specialty about shipping a Reeflo from the U.S. to Malaysia? Shipping would be pricey, but maybe with the exchange rate it would be worth it. Also, there are some risks, but if you bought it from him, I could bring it with me on the plane to BKK, and if you met me there, maybe you could pick it up? only problem is you would probably need to meet me right when I get in...as I can't carry it around with me while diving. and I would worry with how they toss boxes around on planes....
13threef - have you talked to Mike @ Reef Specialty about shipping a Reeflo from the U.S. to Malaysia? Shipping would be pricey, but maybe with the exchange rate it would be worth it. Also, there are some risks, but if you bought it from him, I could bring it with me on the plane to BKK, and if you met me there, maybe you could pick it up? only problem is you would probably need to meet me right when I get in...as I can't carry it around with me while diving. and I would worry with how they toss boxes around on planes....
13threefmaniac
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That's what my dad said. It's one of the few places in the world where the 'she-males' actually do look like ladies. NEVER hook up with anyone from Phuket. :lol: :lol:
Btw, You've got mail.
13threefmaniac
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I've got a friend who works at a Hotel over there and he says that the weather has been pretty unpredictable for the past couple of years. Where exactly are you staying btw? Club Med? I just hope the dry season sticks to its schedule for your sake.
I have not spoken to Mike yet because from past experience, shipping items from over there more than doubles the original price of it and it takes ages to clear an item at local customs!! Then there is all the under table money and 'red tape' that one has to get through. It's too much of a PITA. The whole idea of bringing it with you is tempting but i could not impose on you in that manner, especially since you're heading there on holiday with the missus. From the pictures i've seen the RO200 is pretty large and the packaging makes it even larger/heavier. Just out of curiosity though, how much would a 200 w/pro kit set me back by(in USD)?
13threefmaniac
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13586446#post13586446 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
When u get Steve involved in your tank, be ready for a 5" Tsunami Wave
:lol:
:lol: I better get some added braces worked into the tank if that's going to be the case.
13threefmaniac
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Re: Re: Tank (take 2)
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I guess it's back to the drawing board for me then.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13587363#post13587363 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jar*Head
I agree with Ed to move the box toward the front. You can combine the two box into one like this.
I don't have any drawing but i have pictures. The tank was build in November 2007
I guess it's back to the drawing board for me then.
13threefmaniac
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13588251#post13588251 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Or widen your eurobracing as there will be splashing
I'll probably increase the width of my eurobracing by an inch just to be on the safe side.
13threefmaniac
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13589173#post13589173 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jar*Head
You'll be fine
Are you sure Steve? What is the width of the bracing on the tank in your pics?
Something else crossed my mind while i was redoing my sketches. Wouldn't the continuous wave action within the tank weaken the silicone over time. This would mean that the tank itself will have a shorter 'lifespan' than a tank without any noticeable wave action right?
