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06-30-2005, 10:29 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Waseca,MN
Posts: 1,443
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I Give Up!!!!!!
Well I decide to replace existing the two existing 55 gallon tanks that are my fuge with one single 125, to fix my pump regulating problem....well I measured to make sure the tank would fit height wise and just ASSumed that since a 125 was the display the same would fit underneath.....well no surprise....I WAS WRONG. I need something only 12 inches wide!!!! this sucks! Now I thank God have done nothing to the new one I just purchased...so it can go back, but now I have to go back over to Mankato...and try to figure out what size will fit.....I JUST CAN"T TAKE IT.
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06-30-2005, 10:41 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rochester
Posts: 3,636
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WOW!...thanx for making us all feel better about our problems.
Dont you just love this hobby!!!!...It will be a funny story to tell after your new system is up and running, but for now you can cry...its OK!
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06-30-2005, 10:59 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Prior Lake, MN
Posts: 1,222
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Wow, that sucks. Like my dad always said, measure twice, cut once. (In this case buy tank once.)
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07-01-2005, 12:29 AM
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RIP Steve Irwin
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Whereva
Posts: 5,500
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Sorry I missed your call. I wish I would have been around to help.
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07-01-2005, 01:53 AM
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TCMAS Used 'Ta Be
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Anoka, MN
Posts: 2,119
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I think you need to build an acrylic sump. I had to do that for my 75. |
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07-01-2005, 03:52 AM
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300 Pound Gorilla
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Hudson, WI / Hong Kong
Posts: 2,640
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I agree with Jake, find a temporary solution, then talk to Bob (jg24) or Spazz about building a sump. That way you can get exactly what you want for baffles, holes, fuge, ect...
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Currently between tanks......And countries!!!!
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07-01-2005, 04:41 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 23,882
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Thats the easyest!
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07-01-2005, 07:33 AM
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TCMAS Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: River Falls, WI
Posts: 3,017
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I agree. Go acrylic and you can have the size/design you want.
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07-01-2005, 09:24 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Waseca,MN
Posts: 1,443
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I just like the look of the open tank......
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07-01-2005, 11:42 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rochester
Posts: 3,636
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You can always re-do your stand to fit the tank, and give you the look you like.
I believe you know someone who is handy with woodworking LOL!
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07-02-2005, 08:57 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Waseca,MN
Posts: 1,443
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No way would I ask him at this point
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07-02-2005, 09:02 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Waseca,MN
Posts: 1,443
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EUREKA!!!!!!!!!!! the D**n thing is fixed!!! I have it regulated and repaired......wonder never cease to exist. I didnt have to replace ANYTHING under the tank!!!! Just ran a hose from one side of the system to the other and sucked (yechhhh) all the air out and now gravity keeps both tanks level. I pulled the fancy smancy light out from over fuge(6ft T-5 fixture) put just standard lights back over the fuge. Put protien skimmer back in fuge where it goes....NO MORE WORRIES! LIF E IS GOOD!!!! |
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07-02-2005, 09:49 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Savage, MN
Posts: 2,176
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Does that mean you have a 6ft T-5 left over ? .... I might be interested  |
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07-02-2005, 09:51 PM
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Nothing to See Here
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Savage, MN
Posts: 2,176
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PS: Skimmer in the fuge ? I don't know if that makes much sense. There is a lot of good stuff in a fuge which you wouldn't want to have skimmed out !
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07-05-2005, 09:11 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Waseca,MN
Posts: 1,443
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There is a possibility on the light ...will let you know have to see if Josh is going to use over 150 FO tank
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