Tansu inspired mixed reef & Haddoni:Clown setup
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Gogandantess
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Wow amazing thread and an Asian chic too!:wildone: Hot! So sorry for your troubles. Good luck and hope to see the build continue!
sugartooth
Reef bully
Thanks everyone for the encouragement! It's so nice, and gives me the nudge I need.
sugartooth
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Hi Gus!
Well, so far nothing new. I'm hoping the tank will be sold this weekend. If that happens then I'm hoping to replace the tank and move forward. I've lost more and more corals as my setup is just not adequate enough for long term care so I will end up starting all over. Sadly, my last bit of shades of fall and vanuatu lemonade is gone, a couple of my favorites.
Well, so far nothing new. I'm hoping the tank will be sold this weekend. If that happens then I'm hoping to replace the tank and move forward. I've lost more and more corals as my setup is just not adequate enough for long term care so I will end up starting all over. Sadly, my last bit of shades of fall and vanuatu lemonade is gone, a couple of my favorites.
Just finished reading the thread... just letting you know that I feel for you... and very surprise that AGE actually would made a tank with bubble to begin with. I plan to buy from them in the future, but your experience caused me to rethink that decision. I too have problem with bubble, my 230G tank was built by Canadian company. Although not as "prestigious" as AGE, they would warranty the tank if the stand I use is approved by them.. so I sent them the design and detail pictures of the build. When I received the tank there are bubbles too and also minor crack at the top edge that they patched up with silicon. They told me that it would be OK. In any case I complained and got a 2/3 refund, so I decided to use the tank, still setting it up though (freshwater planted tank). I think I would make a profit selling the tank with that kind of refund, but decided to keep it. Just sharing the story and hopefully AGE decided to resolve your problem after is reading this.
sugartooth
Reef bully
khoile: Thanks so much for taking the time to write. Unfortunately, A.G.E. (and the store stands by A.G.E.) does not feel this is a problem and the tank is a solid build. As much as I believe that they believe this, I am not comfortable using it due to the aesthetics as well as the limited warranty (none) given that it's not on an A.G.E. (or aquaria equivalent) stand, even though I firmly believe this stand will outperform any Oceanic, All Glass, Marineland, or their stand had I purchased one from them.
WhiteShark1
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Wow, this tank would have been gorgeous if it was completed, but appears to have turned into one of the biggest debacles since Jgarrison’s build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=923295&perpage=25&pagenumber=1
I can understand your concern, but if both the builder and local fish store say that it’s normal (along with a few people on here saying they have the same issue), why not go for it? I’m guessing you’ve already sunk ten’s of thousands of dollars into this only to turn around and sell the tank (and spend thousands more on another tank).
Spend a few hundred (and a couple hours) and lay/tape down some plastic sheeting for the 1st few weeks in case you do have a leak. Or gradually fill the tank to see if you start to notice the bubbles growing (and if so then drain the tank).
Another idea could be that if you absolutely can not get over the bubbles then pay someone (reputable of course) to come and reseal it for you.
Or have you thought about just talking with an engineer or tank builder about checking out your tank to possible put your mind at ease about these issues? Surely having a professional consultant come in to check things out would be cheaper than selling and restarting a new tank.
I can understand your concern, but if both the builder and local fish store say that it’s normal (along with a few people on here saying they have the same issue), why not go for it? I’m guessing you’ve already sunk ten’s of thousands of dollars into this only to turn around and sell the tank (and spend thousands more on another tank).
Spend a few hundred (and a couple hours) and lay/tape down some plastic sheeting for the 1st few weeks in case you do have a leak. Or gradually fill the tank to see if you start to notice the bubbles growing (and if so then drain the tank).
Another idea could be that if you absolutely can not get over the bubbles then pay someone (reputable of course) to come and reseal it for you.
Or have you thought about just talking with an engineer or tank builder about checking out your tank to possible put your mind at ease about these issues? Surely having a professional consultant come in to check things out would be cheaper than selling and restarting a new tank.
dahenley
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I hope you'll have a new tank in the near future. Your Tansu concept and execution is too good to not complete this project. I'm a big fan of Japanese simple and elegant design, and seeing that you've elevated the hobby to this level of details and sophistication is quite inspiring. Maybe I can show this thread to my wife to explain how an aquarium can fit nicely in the house decor 
sugartooth
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henley's right, even if the tank is guaranteed solid, I would still have a problem looking at the imperfections in the seams. If they were few and far between, I definitely would use it. It's the placement and number of them that bother me.
I did fill it partially and outline the bubbles. I let it sit for a few months and did not observe any changes. Given this, I still would not want to spend every day looking at bubbles to try and determine if it's grown, and have to tear everything down should they have changed. My number one priority if I had to rank importance is to protect the livestock and protect the beautiful stand, which was a much bigger investment in both time, money, and effort than I could have imagined.
Yes, I also did try to find a professional to take apart the tank and reseal it. Another LFS told me they have a very good 'glass guy' who is top notch and should know how to seal a hybrid tank. I left them all of my info and was told he would call and arrange a visit to come and look at the tank and give me a quote. No one ever called.....seems like a running theme doesn't it?
WhiteShark, I haven't thought about using an engineer. It is a good idea, but would only solve part of the problem I have with this tank.
I did fill it partially and outline the bubbles. I let it sit for a few months and did not observe any changes. Given this, I still would not want to spend every day looking at bubbles to try and determine if it's grown, and have to tear everything down should they have changed. My number one priority if I had to rank importance is to protect the livestock and protect the beautiful stand, which was a much bigger investment in both time, money, and effort than I could have imagined.
Yes, I also did try to find a professional to take apart the tank and reseal it. Another LFS told me they have a very good 'glass guy' who is top notch and should know how to seal a hybrid tank. I left them all of my info and was told he would call and arrange a visit to come and look at the tank and give me a quote. No one ever called.....seems like a running theme doesn't it?
WhiteShark, I haven't thought about using an engineer. It is a good idea, but would only solve part of the problem I have with this tank.
sugartooth
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Thanks Sara! You have been so nice throughout this, I really hope it pays off in the end.
I'm so happy to hear about your tank, I hope that continues to be the case!
sugartooth
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I hope you'll have a new tank in the near future. Your Tansu concept and execution is too good to not complete this project. I'm a big fan of Japanese simple and elegant design, and seeing that you've elevated the hobby to this level of details and sophistication is quite inspiring. Maybe I can show this thread to my wife to explain how an aquarium can fit nicely in the house decor
Thank you for your nice post Higgy.
It was very important to me to make that setup fit in that room as seamlessly as I could without too much compromise.I'm really REALLY really lucky that I haven't been thrown out of the house......................yet.
WhiteShark1
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Why not call the LFS back again (they may have just neglected to give their glass guy your information), or find out who the guy is and contact him directly? Seeing as how big (and expensive) a project such as this would be I'm guessing a professional wouldn't want to pass something like that up.
sugartooth
Reef bully
WhiteShark: For me, I don't like to deal with a vendor if they are poor with their communication from the start. Perhaps you may think it's wrong, but I automatically weed out those that fail to respond to my original inquiry (for all things, not just reef related). If it is the store's fault or the glass guy's fault is not important to me. I would have to deal with both if I pursue that option and if at least one failed to communicate properly, I don't want to go any further.
Well, it's not an issue anymore because the good news is that the tank was picked up this weekend by a very nice gentleman and his friends. Now, I can concentrate on completing this project.
Well, it's not an issue anymore because the good news is that the tank was picked up this weekend by a very nice gentleman and his friends. Now, I can concentrate on completing this project.
sugartooth
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Elos USA
I just sent an email to Jesse and got a response already, he's very easy to work with and I've had the pleasure of owning 2 smaller tanks that are built very well.
I just sent an email to Jesse and got a response already, he's very easy to work with and I've had the pleasure of owning 2 smaller tanks that are built very well.
