the 1700g stingray reef
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Lordhelmet
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I think this thread is overdue for some picture updates. 
Chris from Midwest Custom Aquarium has been over a couple of times just to check on the progress. He knows I sit up on the brace and he doesn't seem to have a problem with it. He has been more concerned about deflection on the 15'5" long front pane and so far there has been none. When I put my 200 lb frame on the center of the 3/4 inch acrylic top I do get some deflection. Acrylic has some flex so I'm not worried. I am more concerned with heat damage/cool water splashing which could cause a problem from sudden temp swings on the acrylic. The tank is doing fine and Chris is a great guy to work with. I would definately give him my business again.
xdusty6920
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it took a while but 28 pages of solid reading and im still impressed and interested. this is truely an impressive tank and inspiring to say the least. when it comes to having the tank built, what where the best features you incorporated into the tank? what things didnt work out quite as well (or would you do differently)?
dont let anyone give you crap about housing a ray. every day a rays are made a quick snack, killed by pollution, die tangled in nets, get hooked and thrown on shore, and snatched up by collectors to end up in a newbies 55g. living life with no preditors, crystal water, no threat of nets or fishing, and stuffed like a pig in your own personal 1700g tank........it could be worse.
keep up what your doing and keep the pics and updates coming.
dont let anyone give you crap about housing a ray. every day a rays are made a quick snack, killed by pollution, die tangled in nets, get hooked and thrown on shore, and snatched up by collectors to end up in a newbies 55g. living life with no preditors, crystal water, no threat of nets or fishing, and stuffed like a pig in your own personal 1700g tank........it could be worse.
keep up what your doing and keep the pics and updates coming.
spazz
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6576453#post6576453 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Lordhelmet
I think this thread is overdue for some picture updates.
well i have a stop scheduled some time in the next week or so. then i wil post some new pics. energy is just way too busy of a guy to post pics. he has a beautiful new baby to take care of. along with the rest of his family, 2 older toddlers, wife, blue spotted sting ray, 25 wrasses, and i dont know how many other family members. there everywhere. its hard to count them all. he he he he he
jnarowe
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I really agree with energy on the heat issue. After receiving my used 1000g I found quite a bit of heat damage and although the side panel seams are excellent (which is what I checked) the top panel has quite a few problem areas. The saving grace is that the top panel is 2" thick so no worries there.
I know I will have to be extremely careful about placing my 1000W lamps and make sure they do not transmit heat to the bracing.
I know I will have to be extremely careful about placing my 1000W lamps and make sure they do not transmit heat to the bracing.
melev
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Jonathan, you can add an extra piece of acrylic matching the current top, made out of 3/8" or 1/2". You'd probably add it in sections, like a jigsaw puzzle of four large pieces. Beneath these pieces, glue some acrylic railes or strips to them. This will allow the faux top to absorb the brunt of the heat, allow heat to vent out through the gap beneath, and protect your tank completely. You can also replace the heat barrier panels if they become brittle or damaged.
jnarowe
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yes he is, and 3 more inches and I won't be able to "fit" on top of the tank. LOL...
It is an idea worth considering though but I am not sure how to secure it to the top, and adding more inches to the already thick bracing will make it so I can't touch the bottom. Already I can just get my finger tips to the bottom without getting into some bizarre yoga position. I do not want to do a face plant into a reef believe me. I have been smashed into them more than once and it is not fun.
It is an idea worth considering though but I am not sure how to secure it to the top, and adding more inches to the already thick bracing will make it so I can't touch the bottom. Already I can just get my finger tips to the bottom without getting into some bizarre yoga position. I do not want to do a face plant into a reef believe me. I have been smashed into them more than once and it is not fun.
melev
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Well, this is just an option to consider. You can use them as "blast doors" (aka Star Wars) to protect the tank, but when you've gotta get in there, pull them off. Since you'll spend far less time in the tank than the lights that will be cooking it all day long, the heat shield is a good protection.
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