I think I am done....

Frogbone · 01-09-2005, 10:25 PM

I have just about had it with my NOT reef ready tank. Overflow siphon boxes and returns are a pain in the you know what...

So..I am contemplating either tearing down my complete setup to have the **** tank drilled or tear it down and replace it with a reef ready tank.

A few questions:

- How much would a new 125 rr cost me? Where can you even get those for a decent price?

- If I were to have it drilled, how much would that cost? Should I go with two overflow boxes?

- How long would it take to drill and install the overflows and how long would I have to wait before I can put the stuff back in?

- If I would put all the LR, fish and corals in bins, would everything need powerheads etc. ? Is there such a thing as a 100+ gal tub that everything can go into during the process?

- Are there any guidelines or suggested layouts of where to put overflows, returns and / or closed loop holes ?

clownfishcrazy · 01-09-2005, 10:31 PM

A new RR 125 should be around ~ $320 (I think, but I am not sure), drilling would be around ~ $40 per hole. I think silicone (overflow boxes) needs 24 hours to dry, also 24 hours for the PVC cement to dry. I would get a 150 gallon stock tank from Fleet Farm to hold all of you critters untill your tank is ready for them.

Frogbone · 01-09-2005, 10:36 PM

150 gal, stock tank ?? I didn't know F&F Boutique has fish tanks

how much is one of those stock tanks ?

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Originally Posted by clownfishcrazy

A new RR 125 should be around ~ $320 (I think, but I am not sure), drilling would be around ~ $40 per hole. I think silicone (overflow boxes) needs 24 hours to dry, also 24 hours for the PVC cement to dry. I would get a 150 gallon stock tank from Fleet Farm to hold all of you critters untill your tank is ready for them.

clownfishcrazy · 01-09-2005, 10:42 PM

Stock tank = Horse trough. I am not sure on the price of them, maybe a $100 or more?

Jeremiah · 01-09-2005, 10:42 PM

It's not really a fish tank. They are just like huge black tubs, I think farmers use them in their pull barns.

Frogbone · 01-09-2005, 10:44 PM

Now that you say that, I think I saw one in Jerry's hallway yesterday

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Originally Posted by Jeremiah

It's not really a fish tank. They are just like huge black tubs, I think farmers use them in their pull barns.

Minnreefer · 01-09-2005, 10:46 PM

I have 3 32 gallon trash cans(that I use for salt water etc.) that you can use and extra powerheads and or heaters. I would like the stuff back in a short period of time, but time should not be a problem, heck, I have a 100 gallon acrylic tank that you could use.

Jon

clownfishcrazy · 01-09-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremiah

I think farmers use them in their pull barns.

Nope, us farmers use them to water our stock.

Irenicus · 01-09-2005, 10:49 PM

What brand of tank are you thinking frogbone?

An AGA Reef-ready will be be at least $300. Non-Reef ready maybe $230...

Then there's drilling the holes yourself, versus having another party do it for you. I can't say what it costs to drill a tank yourself, I think Something's fishy charges 30-40 a hole.

clownfishcrazy · 01-09-2005, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by clownfishcrazy

A new RR 125 should be around ~ $320 (I think, but I am not sure)

Irenicus · 01-09-2005, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by clownfishcrazy

A new RR 125 should be around ~ $320 (I think, but I am not sure)

Hehe... Exactly

spazz · 01-09-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogbone

Now that you say that, I think I saw one in Jerry's hallway yesterday

yep thats jerrys new sump i helped him plum it together.

Frogbone · 01-09-2005, 11:14 PM

Does the 125 AGA reef ready come with overflow boxes installed already?

If they do, $320 is well worth it to get a new one.

Drilling holes at $40 a pop plus overflow boxes at $80 ... I'd rather pay $100 - $150 more and gave a new (unscratched) tank and I can probably get everything together in one day, rather than hauling in the tank to get it drilled and storing all the stuff in bins and tubs for 2 days...

So, where do I go to get a new tank for that kind of money ?

spazz · 01-09-2005, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogbone

Does the 125 AGA reef ready come with overflow boxes installed already?

If they do, $320 is well worth it to get a new one.

So, where do I go to get a new tank for that kind of money ?

i think your best bet is forest lake pets. cheepest "new" tanks that i know of.

clownfishcrazy · 01-09-2005, 11:25 PM

Yup they come with the overflow boxes installed, call FLP tomarrow for a price on the tank, (651) 464-8982.