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bgbdwlf2500

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I have a post about setting up a 210 gallon that I got in an abandoned storage unit. Years ago I know that protein skimmers and uv was something that was claimed to "need". So in looking at what I acquired I found that the 12w uv light has gotten wet in the light socket portion so its ruined. Also, no protein skimmer found.

The setup of this tank will be at least 6 months, just wanting to know what is recommended to run these days. I havent tested the pump yet but from what I have read, it was too high of a GPH for the uv to be doing a whole lot anyway.

So what would you recommend that I need for a 210 gallon tank with sump. Tank has dual returns and overflows. Planning on low maintenance aggressive tank.

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This is the tank I'm referring to.
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Skimmers and ATO and doser just make maintenance a whole lot easier.
I said I would never need or use.
I was wrong.
Each week my skimmer pulls a ton of crap......my ATO and dozer removes daily stuff
 
Uncle99 said:
Skimmers and ATO and doser just make maintenance a whole lot easier.

I said I would never need or use.

I was wrong.

Each week my skimmer pulls a ton of crap......my ATO and dozer removes daily stuff
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I mainly meant cleaning maintenance. I dont mind water changes, I just hate algae. Itll be fish only. I may even go back to freshwater and discus so I'm not mixing salt. Like I said I have awhile to wait.

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I'm sure you're already on top of the need to test that bad boy for leaks, which would be the #1 need, I'd say. Good find!
 
kfisc said:
I'm sure you're already on top of the need to test that bad boy for leaks, which would be the #1 need, I'd say. Good find!
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Yep, planning on this week. Found out the pump needs a rebuild too. Just under 40 bucks not too bad

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bgbdwlf2500 said:
Yep, planning on this week. Found out the pump needs a rebuild too. Just under 40 bucks not too bad

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Is this going to be a problem? I filled it up about a third right now. They were there before water went in so it didnt expand it.
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What is they?
Gobs of some gook in pic but need better info. Anything can be cleaned out, more importantly is that the DT does not leak.
 
I see the splits now didn't before, was pretty tired when i got home from work.
Never saw an upper tank rim do that maybe someone who has exp with large tanks has an idea what happened? Good luck.
 
Oldreeferman said:
I see the splits now didn't before, was pretty tired when i got home from work.
Never saw an upper tank rim do that maybe someone who has exp with large tanks has an idea what happened? Good luck.
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Thanks, I'm just curious if its crucial to replace/brace or if I could epoxy plastic to repair it. I wrapped a cargo strap around it to brace it so I could finish filling it this morning.

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That rim needs replaced. With a crack in it, it doesn't do it's job of keeping the tank from bowing. I wouldn't fill it with water, even if to test it.

The good news is, you can go to a fish store. They can order you a new rim, and they're not that tough to replace.
 
nereefpat said:
That rim needs replaced. With a crack in it, it doesn't do it's job of keeping the tank from bowing. I wouldn't fill it with water, even if to test it.

The good news is, you can go to a fish store. They can order you a new rim, and they're not that tough to replace.
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My lfs has a display tank just like it. They said you cant get the brace anymore.

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