Oceanic Tech Tank Owners Thread
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hyperfocal
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Ok, now I'm confused.
Theop, did you read RoBolton's post where he mentioned he removed the black plastic from the top?
Theop, did you read RoBolton's post where he mentioned he removed the black plastic from the top?
hyperfocal
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Okay, cool -- thought I was losing my marbles there for a minute :-D
MarineGirl411
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I'd be worried too. Unless he had them replace it with something else. Love to see it. Man, I wish I would have ordered them when they were 3 sided starphire if that's true. Oceanic seems like they dont know what they are talking about. I've talked to them 3 different times. =( Each time something different. We need a Vice President to come in here to set things straight.
Bud's Reef
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I know it would cost more, but can you order one and specify that you want starfire on all three sides?
hyperfocal
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I was looking into buying a Tech series tank drilled for a CL but I was never able to get *any* kind of info at all from Oceanic. My LFS was able to track down pricing info, along the way learning that Oceanic was cutting certain sizes from their overall product line (the 5 foot, 110 gal was cut for example... which is too bad since I was considering that tank too)
I get the impression that Central Pet is trying to streamline their whole operation. If that is the case, I really doubt they're interested in custom orders. There are custom tank manufacturers out there, some are RC sponsors...
I get the impression that Central Pet is trying to streamline their whole operation. If that is the case, I really doubt they're interested in custom orders. There are custom tank manufacturers out there, some are RC sponsors...
nattydread
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Pics please, it could work, the glass is 1/2". I doubt that plastic eurobrace does much at all. But I havent gone over it with magnifying glass either.
hyperfocal
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I'm not sure if the glass thickness has much to do with it -- glass tanks aren't made with cemented butt joints like acrylic tanks, rather are held together by the silicon sealant and associated plastic bits.
Look at it this way: You own Oceanic. You are making this cool high-end aquarium. If you *could* remove some plastic bracing and a) cut costs, thus increasing profit and b) make the tank look even cooler, why wouldn't you? Because your manufacturing engineer assures you that the bracing is there for structural reasons, and that your warranty claims will go through the roof if you remove it.
At least, that's how I'd look at it...
Look at it this way: You own Oceanic. You are making this cool high-end aquarium. If you *could* remove some plastic bracing and a) cut costs, thus increasing profit and b) make the tank look even cooler, why wouldn't you? Because your manufacturing engineer assures you that the bracing is there for structural reasons, and that your warranty claims will go through the roof if you remove it.
At least, that's how I'd look at it...
Bud's Reef
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OK, I just ordered a Tech 120. It will probably be a couple of weeks before it comes in. Can you guys that already have them measure and tell me the exact dimensions, length and width? And if you know how wide the load bearing edge is? I may start working on the stand before it gets here, but only if I can be sure of the dimensions.
reef / aholic
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My 120 Oceanic TT has "starphire or ultra-clear or low-e or what ever" on 3 sides but thanks any way for the assumption. What do you think "ultra-clear" is?
www.ppgstarphire.com
Joe
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RoBolton;
Here is the e-mail I received from Rob at Central Aquatics, when I inquired about the staphire glass on the Tech tanks. No assumption on my part!!!!! (notice...Ultra-Clear is Cheaper than Starphire).
"I checked the “Bill Of Materials†in the computer system and the only pane of glass listed as starfire is the front panel. I know that when the tanks were being made in Texas they were using “ultra clear†glass which is cheaper than star fire. When the production was moved up to Franklin Wisconsin they started using starfire glass.
I just talked to one of the engineers and he said that they were going back and forth on whether they should do the sides and front in starfire, or just the front. They chose just the front due to cost of the finish tank to the distributor. The tanks started being built here in October of 2006."
Regards,
Rob Moneyhan
Central Aquatics
Product Lines Tech Support
Phone# 1-800-255-4527 or 1-414-423-8544 ext. 1215
Fax# 1-800-398-0396 or 1-414-421-4195
rmoneyhan@central.com
I hope this helps you understand.
Joe
Here is the e-mail I received from Rob at Central Aquatics, when I inquired about the staphire glass on the Tech tanks. No assumption on my part!!!!! (notice...Ultra-Clear is Cheaper than Starphire).
"I checked the “Bill Of Materials†in the computer system and the only pane of glass listed as starfire is the front panel. I know that when the tanks were being made in Texas they were using “ultra clear†glass which is cheaper than star fire. When the production was moved up to Franklin Wisconsin they started using starfire glass.
I just talked to one of the engineers and he said that they were going back and forth on whether they should do the sides and front in starfire, or just the front. They chose just the front due to cost of the finish tank to the distributor. The tanks started being built here in October of 2006."
Regards,
Rob Moneyhan
Central Aquatics
Product Lines Tech Support
Phone# 1-800-255-4527 or 1-414-423-8544 ext. 1215
Fax# 1-800-398-0396 or 1-414-421-4195
rmoneyhan@central.com
I hope this helps you understand.
Joe
Hi everyone.
I'v read most of this thread and I had one question hopefully someone here can help me. I got this great deal off craigslist and what he did was use an AGA 120 but got hte Oceanic Tech stand. My question is, besides using some sort of pendent is there any canopies avaliable to match the stand? My lfs here in Kansas City have not had any luck finding something, is it them or am I just being too creative?
Thanks
Eddie
I'v read most of this thread and I had one question hopefully someone here can help me. I got this great deal off craigslist and what he did was use an AGA 120 but got hte Oceanic Tech stand. My question is, besides using some sort of pendent is there any canopies avaliable to match the stand? My lfs here in Kansas City have not had any luck finding something, is it them or am I just being too creative?
Thanks
Eddie
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Try having a local cabinet-maker take a look at it. They can often match something pretty well. On top of that, a good craftsman will be near the price with a much nicer end product.
I have seen a few tanks around here that folks have had custom cabinets made for and wow, every one of them beats the oceanic/all glass stuff on their best day.
I have seen a few tanks around here that folks have had custom cabinets made for and wow, every one of them beats the oceanic/all glass stuff on their best day.
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