Lunchbucket
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MacnReef - you alread ordered an 8-2???
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Well I did it!!!
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MacnReef
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Roger...I love talking about this stuff so if you have any suggestions for me, please let me know and I will let you know how things work for me.
I won't be using starboard only because I have seen some curl on the ends and it will save me a little money. Generally, I just paint the bottom under the aquarium with white paint. Plus, having an acrylic tank, I am not too worried about rock slides.
With that said, I haven't completely weighed out the use of starboard because I don't want any scratches in the tank, even if they are on the bottom.
Mike
I won't be using starboard only because I have seen some curl on the ends and it will save me a little money. Generally, I just paint the bottom under the aquarium with white paint. Plus, having an acrylic tank, I am not too worried about rock slides.
With that said, I haven't completely weighed out the use of starboard because I don't want any scratches in the tank, even if they are on the bottom.
Mike
rreynell
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My thoughts exactly, I just don't want any more scratches then nscy. I've posted a picture of the new tank. As you can see the openings will not allow a 36x18 sheet to be set in without doing some cutting on the board....I may just use some well through out PVC racks and leave it at that.
As you can see I have four 3/4" openings across the back for returns. May use them for a closed loop.
As you can see I have four 3/4" openings across the back for returns. May use them for a closed loop.
MacnReef
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Hey bud...nope, not yet...heck, I ain't got anything yet!
Might have my tank at the house when I get home, if not, will have it tomorrow. Then my skimmer will be here on Monday. If the tank comes today and I like it...lol, I will start plumbing this weekend. If I don't like it, I will order one like Rogers, unless he paid an arm and a leg for it. :lol:
Mike
Might have my tank at the house when I get home, if not, will have it tomorrow. Then my skimmer will be here on Monday. If the tank comes today and I like it...lol, I will start plumbing this weekend. If I don't like it, I will order one like Rogers, unless he paid an arm and a leg for it. :lol:
Mike
Lunchbucket
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MacnReef - was just wondering buddy. that should be WAY overkill on that tank
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Lunchbucket
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good choices!! OM units ROCK. and that Dart will push some serious water
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Lunchbucket
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the 8-2 should be MORE then plenty.
what return pump you decide on? just dont' use a mag
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what return pump you decide on? just dont' use a mag
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MacnReef
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Wouldn't ya know it!!! :mad2: The tank arrived today and it looks like crap!!! I have filed a claim with my CC because the vendor, who was fast to respond when I was buying it, hasn't responded yet.
The money is temp back in my account and they are looking into it. I am looking to order another tank. Any suggestions?
Mike
The money is temp back in my account and they are looking into it. I am looking to order another tank. Any suggestions?
Mike
Lunchbucket
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macn - why the tank look like crap? who did it??
hope you can get your money back if it is that bad
post pics!!
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hope you can get your money back if it is that bad
post pics!!
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MacnReef
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Well the inside height of the tank is 18" but the overflow is only 17". The slits on the overflow are just wider than a piece of paper and they are about every 1" or so. There is bubbles in the acrylic joints. It just sucks!
I got it from Glass Cages.com.
I am looking at a tank from SoCal Creations right now.
Mike
I got it from Glass Cages.com.
I am looking at a tank from SoCal Creations right now.
Mike
