Brian's 270 Starphire

[mpoletti]

Congrats Brian, Thats a huge step. I'm looking forward to seeing your tank filled with nippers

 

[Dejavu]

It's going to be awhile. All my drain holes are drilled 1/16-1/8 too small. I have tried three different brands of bulkhead and none of the fix. I measure the holes and they are not the measurement that I gave them. I will be talk with Miracles on Monday. :mad2:

 

[Ian]

Man, what a drag

I wonder what their solution will be. You can't file glass out, can you? Not that you should have to

Im sure you'll get it worked out....

 

[Gondore]

Congrats getting the tank up Brian!

After seeing all the problems you have had with Miracle I have decided I definitely won't be going with them for my upgrade.

 

[Ed Reef]

Great job in getting it safely on the stand....!! Now where's all the pictures of men struggling to bring it on top lol

 

[Dejavu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15540342#post15540342 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
Man, what a drag

I wonder what their solution will be. You can't file glass out, can you? Not that you should have to

Im sure you'll get it worked out....

I'm not touching it! They are only 4 hrs away... so they can come down and fix it. I'll find out Monday for sure.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15540411#post15540411 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gondore
Congrats getting the tank up Brian!

After seeing all the problems you have had with Miracle I have decided I definitely won't be going with them for my upgrade.

I have had some problem... but the have made it right every time. I'm sure this time will not be any different. The tank looks great oterwise. Seams are great, everything is nice and clean.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15540924#post15540924 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Great job in getting it safely on the stand....!! Now where's all the pictures of men struggling to bring it on top lol

I didn't get any pics of the move. Everyone was pretty busy and it went pretty fast. I tihink it took less then 20 mins to get it on the stand.

 

[tanglovers]

The tank is gorgeous. I am sure they will get the issues resolved. After hearing in detail all the issues with it, I would not have any concern getting a tank from them....and when we eventually upgrade they will be doing it.

Move was a breeze, super easy, told you it would not be bad Brian

 

[imcosmokramer]

sucks about the holes being the wrong size. Interested in your overall experience as I am looking for a tank very similar to what you had built.

 

[Creetin]

Very nice tank Brian! The best part is watching it all grow in.
You went with the elite's did you not? I run them and phoenix bulbs and i am switching to 20k ushio's next bulb replacement.
They thow off some serous light.

 

[Dejavu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15541251#post15541251 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tanglovers
The tank is gorgeous. I am sure they will get the issues resolved. After hearing in detail all the issues with it, I would not have any concern getting a tank from them....and when we eventually upgrade they will be doing it.

Move was a breeze, super easy, told you it would not be bad Brian

Thanks Scott for giving me a hand moving it. It was super easy and yes you told me so.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15541459#post15541459 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by imcosmokramer
sucks about the holes being the wrong size. Interested in your overall experience as I am looking for a tank very similar to what you had built.

I'm sure they will fix the problem. As for the tank I love the dimentions so far. If it was an option for me I wou;ld hav gone a little taller.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15542727#post15542727 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Creetin
Very nice tank Brian! The best part is watching it all grow in.
You went with the elite's did you not? I run them and phoenix bulbs and i am switching to 20k ushio's next bulb replacement.
They thow off some serous light.

Thanks Alex, I'm runnig LAIII. In fact two of them are the ones I bought from you a few yrs ago. I'm just putting them to use now.

 

[mpoletti]

Brian, just throw some sch 40's on there if they will fit and call it a day. We do not have enough pressure going through the tanks for it to matter. Most standard bulkheads are drilled for 40. Either way, it's a small issue and you will get it resolved shortly.

 

[DanW]

Well congratulations on getting the tank inside without an incident but man that sucks to have the holes drilled in correctly. I'm sure that Miracles will make it right but I'm sure that having to wait is not fun but it's a journey, so enjoy the ride.

 

[Dejavu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15543011#post15543011 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Brian, just throw some sch 40's on there if they will fit and call it a day. We do not have enough pressure going through the tanks for it to matter. Most standard bulkheads are drilled for 40. Either way, it's a small issue and you will get it resolved shortly.

I have tried sch 40's and they will not go in either. They told me to sand the treads on the bulkhead. I'm doing it now...so we'll see.

 

[Dejavu]

I was able to get the plumbing 90% done. I still have to plumb the manifold and raise the stand pipes for the drain... there little to noisy. I only had one small leak!

 

[Ian]

NICE!! You're on your way!

 

[Dejavu]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15553132#post15553132 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
NICE!! You're on your way!

Oh.... I forgot these pics .

It's filled! I still working on the rock work, but for the most part I have most of the rock I want in there.

Lots of wiring to do and equipment to hook up. I'll get alot of that do when my new controller get here. My wife tells me I need to have this done before my youngest daughters 1st b-day in 2 weeks.

 

[Ian]

I bet that feels good!

Let the cycle begin!

 

[mpoletti]

Very nice Brian. Oh...and by the way, welcome back

 

[Gondore]

Looking good Brian! Did you end up going with the Apex controller?

 

[Tony Romano]

Sweet!