Still having fun...300 gallon in wall reef

[lusenut2]

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[mflamb]

You are not the first one to ask me why I didn't use the foam again in the 300. I never had any problems related to the foam, and once a coral frag was stuck in the foam, it would encrust just like on rock. I wanted the blue ocean look, so I was going to paint the back blue until James Fatherree spoke at the Tampa Bay Reef Club meeting about lighting and backgrounds. It was quite eye opening. As a result I chose the blue acrylic sheet background that is now hanging on the back of the tank. Check out James Fatherree's article here:
http://www.liquid-medium.com/1_2/backgrounds.htm

 

[stylolvr]

I may take you up on that offer next time I am in the area. Thanks for the info on the controllers! Did you buy them from the Neptune Systems website, or a LFS?

 

[mflamb]

A few years ago, we did a group buy through FAOIS.

 

[fishreef1]

hey mike been following your threads. I'm looking at the same tank for an in wall set up as well only with 2 corner over flows. I'm also on wait list for I-tech 400! Thats how I found your thread. How much did your tank set you back? just for a comparison. Were you in the Marines? Saw the flag in your game room.

 

[stylolvr]

Mike, could you post a pic or two of all the electronics (controllers, ballasts, etc.) to give me an idea as to how to get them all set up. Thanks in advance!

 

[mflamb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14890066#post14890066 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishreef1
hey mike been following your threads. I'm looking at the same tank for an in wall set up as well only with 2 corner over flows. I'm also on wait list for I-tech 400! Thats how I found your thread. How much did your tank set you back? just for a comparison. Were you in the Marines? Saw the flag in your game room.

I can't remember what I paid for the tank. I paid a deposit to get all the holes drilled, and I ordered some custom overflows and some other acrylic products at the same time. Next time you talk with John at I-Tech, ask him. I bought the tank from him. The I-Tech 400 works great. You will really like it. My late son was a Marine. I was Air Force.

 

[fishreef1]

from what I understand the wait list for the skimmers is getting longer by the second! I'm waiting for construction to finish up on a new house to finish up before I can start tank build so I have some time. Would love to get it though just to mess with it.

 

[fishreef1]

A lfs has a 300 gal. marineland with starfire front and 2 corner overflows pre drilled for $1800.00. It wouldn't surprise me if that was a little high. They tend to be on some items

 

[mflamb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14890350#post14890350 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishreef1
A lfs has a 300 gal. marineland with starfire front and 2 corner overflows pre drilled for $1800.00. It wouldn't surprise me if that was a little high. They tend to be on some items

Sounds high to me.

 

[stylolvr]

Todd at Studio Aquatics in Lakeland has the same tank for about $1600. He sells tanks at cost on the premise that all the stuff going in and around it will be his profit. $1800 sounds a bit high to me to.

 

[fishreef1]

well if they're cost is $1600.00 a$200.00 mark up isn't nearly as bad as what I thuoght. Not to mention they said they wuold deliver it too! It will be going in the basement and I wasn't looking forward to getting it down there so if I can get them to do it, it may not be a bad deal.

 

[mflamb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14890672#post14890672 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fishreef1
well if they're cost is $1600.00 a$200.00 mark up isn't nearly as bad as what I thuoght. Not to mention they said they wuold deliver it too! It will be going in the basement and I wasn't looking forward to getting it down there so if I can get them to do it, it may not be a bad deal.

I agree.

 

[mflamb]

A bad FTS. Maybe I'll get a camera for Christmas!!!

 

[DB06]

Hi Mike....set up is looking good ! Need to ditch the camera phone though and get something that can take close ups to show off all that work you been doing....

 

[Pacific Reefs]

Mike looking sweet! Those anthias look great all together in there. Also loving those color sticks (sps)!

 

[mflamb]

Thanks Tom!
Dan, that's my Sony Cybershot, a freebie from Ford. I can't seem to come off of the necessary $$$ to buy a good camera.

 

[LauraCline]

Interesting read Mike, thanks for posting that as I was not at the meeting with James Fatherree.

 

[Pacific Reefs]

I've been lazy in this department, but got any new pics?

 

[mflamb]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15106379#post15106379 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pacific Reefs
I've been lazy in this department, but got any new pics?

No, but Adam82 has a new camera and will come over and take some pics. I need to call him. Tank is looking good. I added a couple of female Lyretail Anthias.