Deep blue tank reviews?
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jscarlata
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Exactly how I did mine. I use the return hole in the overflow as the backup drain and run my return up and over the side. My tank is in my basement workshop so I'm not too concerned with aesthetics as I am functionality. So far it works just fine. Only thing I don't like about herbie is the fluctuating water levels as the filter socks clog up, but that has nothing to do with the tank itself. I believe the db tanks have something similar to star fire, but from what I have read "star fire" is a trademarked term. As far as scratching goes, honestly I haven't seen it happen yet, and I'm not the most careful person. I've had rocks hit te glass, picked up bits of sand with my mag float etc and have yet to see any scratches. It's good enough for me, I just wish the overflow kit was optional like aga does, it would be even cheaper....
yes, just the 57g for the illuminata. I've had mine set up for a year - quality top notch, great support for the company (oceanic) (just contacted them to buy - but decided to not use - the glass top for it). on this thread cause looking for potentially swapping for larger 75 or 80.
mordibv
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I thought about CAD a lot . Nice tanks . Yes the Oceanic and DB57 used to be about 10 2 20 dollars difference . Now it is like 125 ..
No CAD dealer around here and I am not too keen on shipping via freight .
The overflow in the DB 57 is quiet . All I can hear is a trickle from the anti siphon hole I drilled . No gurgling at all using a Eheim 1260 pump . I don't like a lot of flow from a return pump so that may be why it's quiet .
hazmat319
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I'm not happy with my stand. It's pine, black and shows salt water streaks like crazy. Plus, the doors are so small I can't get squat in or out of it. I SO need to get my skimmer out and clean it but it isn't happening until I move and tear down my tank. I'm wanting to get a better look at the DB stand and see if it has better access with that side door. Hopefully, it's decently made.
Can anyone who has this take some pics and post them??
Can anyone who has this take some pics and post them??
mordibv
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Sorry ,
I only bought the tank...
I have a steel welded stand . Aspen wood for the bottom .I'll skin it later ..
mordibv
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Sup Neal ...
It will be a bit b4 I am collecting again >>>SIGH .. Had to remove 2 bulbs from the PM . 4 B+, 1 PP ,1 CA ,2 12k was too white .Using 4 B+ , 1 CA , 1 12k .. much better ...Knew i should have picked more bulbs in the PC ...
Oh well .... Not like I have anything to fry but some Acans atm
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It will be a bit b4 I am collecting again >>>SIGH .. Had to remove 2 bulbs from the PM . 4 B+, 1 PP ,1 CA ,2 12k was too white .Using 4 B+ , 1 CA , 1 12k .. much better ...Knew i should have picked more bulbs in the PC ...
Oh well .... Not like I have anything to fry but some Acans atm
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mordibv
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to the op , i apologize for jacking the thread ...
The Panic's Peach Nasuta is RIP .Tommy knocker's etc , etc I had just gotten a Acropora Spathulata the thick milli type coral too from AR via Eric C (frag Farmer's ) to settle in .
Where were u when the power went out during that massive snow storm ? A failed inverter would not kick on the heater . That's why I sold the nano .. I lost all MY PRIZED SPS .I COULDN'T EVEN SHIP THEM SOUTH TO SAVE THEM ...
A pretty hefty chuck of $$$$$.. I am over the pain ...
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