smellyfish
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What is wrong with their sumps?
TRUVU Question
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Thales
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I don't believe the people negatively posting about TruVu are even BAR members. Its one of the hardest parts about this open forum - anyone can post anything they want even if they aren't part of the club.
A side note: It seems counterintuitive to see self proclaimed newbies posting hard core opinions about the hobby they are new to.
A side note: It seems counterintuitive to see self proclaimed newbies posting hard core opinions about the hobby they are new to.
you made the assumption first. and you generalized your statement following everyone elses, so what else was there left to assume? Because this is an open forum and some aren't members of your exclusive BAR, we're not allowed to chime in? it's also a local forum, if you have problem with people posting things in your special section then why bother having a discussion forum? I called to point TruVu's inaccurate tank volumes, i don't see the harm in that. I was upset because of that, it should have been a 125gallon and not a 120 as the dimensions showed it to eventually be.
Qwiv
Persistant Perspective
The size of your tank issue was most likely due to the guy making the web page. Typo's are easy, I make 100/s. Ooops, just maed one. Or too.
KuanTi, there is a local forum. This is a club forum. Here is a link to the local one
http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=392
KuanTi, there is a local forum. This is a club forum. Here is a link to the local one
http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=392
Thales
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Al G Blenny
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KuanTi,
Not to jump on the flaming bandwagon but seriously you should think before you type. The aquaplex (truvu) tank sizes are standard. They didn't come up with them. They have to match the industry so people know that their tanks are going to fit on their stands. It just makes it easier for everyone. No tank comapany will offer a 122.75gal tank. They will round it up to 125. Again, TruVu didn't start this. They just fell in line with everyone else. As far as the quality. Aquaplex makes very nice tanks for the price. They always have. Their only problem was that they fell behind the times for a while there. Now that Scott is running things they have improved a lot. They are not using sub-standard acrylic and overcharging for it. There is a reason they make the tops openings small. It supports the tank better. They could use thicker acrylic (they do on request) and make the openings larger but then the tanks would cost more. They are a competetive business and that means they have to make a good product while keeping costs down. I bet that if they didn't offer the lower cost standard tanks you will be on here saying they are ripping people off. There is a reason they are a big name. It is because they make good, cost effective tanks. That is all there is to it.
Not to jump on the flaming bandwagon but seriously you should think before you type. The aquaplex (truvu) tank sizes are standard. They didn't come up with them. They have to match the industry so people know that their tanks are going to fit on their stands. It just makes it easier for everyone. No tank comapany will offer a 122.75gal tank. They will round it up to 125. Again, TruVu didn't start this. They just fell in line with everyone else. As far as the quality. Aquaplex makes very nice tanks for the price. They always have. Their only problem was that they fell behind the times for a while there. Now that Scott is running things they have improved a lot. They are not using sub-standard acrylic and overcharging for it. There is a reason they make the tops openings small. It supports the tank better. They could use thicker acrylic (they do on request) and make the openings larger but then the tanks would cost more. They are a competetive business and that means they have to make a good product while keeping costs down. I bet that if they didn't offer the lower cost standard tanks you will be on here saying they are ripping people off. There is a reason they are a big name. It is because they make good, cost effective tanks. That is all there is to it.
Al G Blenny
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I would like to know what the problem is with the sumps as well. They are super cheap for the platinum sumps and they are well built. I just can see for the life of me why you would say that.
Al G Blenny
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Yes there are some discrepencies with the companies but most are basically standard. Is this your whole reason for saying they are cheating people? Aquaplex has been around for a long time. These measuments have been around even longer. Some companies give differnent gallon ratings for the tanks but most are newer companies. Besides all of that WHO CARES??? Jeez. Give a man a podium...
Al G Blenny
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Another thing is you are wrong on gallons. a 4'x2'x2' tank will actually only hold about 113 gallons of water. So you should be complaining about All-Glass lying. They are ripping people off as well.:eek1:
Al G Blenny
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Big Pappa Pump
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Well I took a look at the PSSW-180. The first thing I notice was the glue job. Real messy. The next thing I notice is the water level would be to low. So I couldn't use Euro reef skimmer due to their water depth requirment of 8 inches. . If I was to do that the bio-ball would be summerged in water . A no no. Plus the pump space, and again water level is a problem. The other thing is if I was to use vinyl tubing on the drain, the lid would come up, and spill salt water everywhere. I am aware that I can fix it myself but that would defeat the purpose of buying the "Platinum Series sump".
Al G Blenny
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You must be looking at the wrong sump. What do you mean messy glue job? I have never seen a truvu tank or sump that had a messy glue job. If you saw one that had problems, it was the exception to the rule. That doesn't mean you should go around saying their sumps are sub-standard. Besides that ITS A SUMP! You should like a messy glue job. That probably means they used lots of glue so it will hold for sure. As long as your tank doesn't have cement drips it shouldn't matter. Yet still I assure you that their sumps and tanks are very well made. I have never seen a messy glue job on any of their normal tanks. Maybe you saw a factory second. They do sell those sometimes.
You are totally wrong about the water height for the skimmer. In the PSSW sump the water is about 10". If you meant to say the PSS sump, it is almost exactly 8". Go measure for yourself and see. Here is a link to the PSSW180 http://www.truvuaquariums.com/mwdpssw180.html
Here is a link to the PSS180 http://www.truvuaquariums.com/mwdpss180.html
The PSSW is a sump designed for a fish only tank. You are looking at the wrong sump for your tank.
Why would the lid come up if you used vinyl tubing? I always use vinyl for drains and again I haven't had a problem. The lid has dropdowns to keep it in place. Did you look at a running model? The only way it can lift a tiny bit is if you cut your tube to the wrong length. Even then it doesn't cause a problem but if you avoid doing that you won't see the lid lift at all. Even if it lifts a tiny bit the water doesn't splash because of the dropdowns (built in splash guards that hold the lid in place.
Actually it turnes out that Aquaplex never says the gallons on their tanks. They call them model #s. The reason for that is again because they are industry standards. They know they are not accurate but why would they be the company to call them something else and confuse people that are ordering stands, canopys, etc.. They didn't make up the size names. They aren't ripping people off. They are just calling the tanks what everone does and they are not even saying "gallons". Take a look at the site. http://www.truvuaquariums.com/index.html
They have sections for 10-50 gal tanks but the tanks never say the gallons. They clearly state the measurements. If this is your only reason for complaining you should really think about doing something better with your time.
