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09-08-2002, 01:08 PM
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Super Moderator
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Big Tank Archive?
Sorry to duplicate but here goes:
Hey Guys, and Girls. Maybe its time for an archive for BIG TANKS.
Its pretty obvious from the pics that large tanks are a whole nother world from the typical home aquarium. major plumbing, lighting and electrical issues as well as automation of functions etc etc
My thought was to archive as many of these as possible, esp with the behind the scenes photos and explanations and stuff. That way when the questions come up it will be easy to pull up pics or threads that apply.
Just off the top of my head I am thinking tanks 8' and bigger but smaller ones could easily be included if they incorporate really trick plumbing setups or neat stuff not usually done on the smaller tanks. Built ins are always a good subject.
What do you think, worth while or not?
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09-08-2002, 01:13 PM
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Birthday tracker
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I think it's a great idea, Doug! Since I have a 29, the info for a HUGE tank just doesn't apply (aside from the envy factor, LOL). It would be a great place to store info that applies just to the bigguns.
Of course, there's info that applies to all tanks no matter the size, and there are archives for that too.
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09-08-2002, 01:20 PM
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The Border Collie Mod
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I'm for it. LOL
We actually have a lot of members with big tanks and it'll be fun!
How do you want to set up the Archive Doug?
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09-08-2002, 01:27 PM
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I'm thinking we better ask mom first 
otherwise create new archive and move old big threads to it
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09-08-2002, 02:29 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2001
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Hey Doug that is an awesome idea. We have had the 240 sitting here for a month and I still have not mastered how I want it to work. Made so many trips to True Value I think I will get my own cashier.
This single 2" overflow is not working for me. Going to go stew on it today and heck with everything else. Got my CR that I never had before too. Cant wait till its humming along.
Looking forward to tapping into al those pics and info! 
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09-08-2002, 06:51 PM
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Addicted Reef Bozo
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Instead of the 8' or so qualification, how about...If you can comfortably sit inside your tank then it goes in the big tank archive. MM
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09-08-2002, 06:55 PM
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Little Fishy
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That would work. My next tank wont be 8' long. More like 6'x3'x 30". Maybe. That 400 looks mighty good though.  |
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09-08-2002, 07:00 PM
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Nothing to See Here
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It is a great idea Doug and you could call it "Dream Tank" archives! We all have a dream tank in our heads and I would say tanks of 200 gallons or more or ones that have unique plumbing requirements like you suggested! Johnny |
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09-08-2002, 07:02 PM
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Little Fishy
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We have a 600g that is up on ebay right now  |
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09-08-2002, 07:09 PM
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Little Fishy
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Freckles, That is a big tank no doubt!
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09-08-2002, 07:46 PM
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Super Moderator
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I have been kind of in a quandry re: this post. As much as I want to pay homage to those that have big tanks, its not about a gallons contest, but rather intended as an easier place ot archive A: Awesome tanks, and B: the technical stuff that goes on with them. If you look at a lot of these big tanks, you see a lot of stuff like closed loops, multi sump/ fuges, and serious life support for the tanks. Most of them go way beyond the basic rubbermaid sump and mag return pump setup common on the smaller tanks.
On the other hand we have an equipment archive so it might be redundant 
The size limit bothers me as well, what constitutes a big tank? Cetainly 240 and up, but what about a sweet inwall 135/150/180, those are bigger than the typical home aquarium. Heck I have a 75 mini tank , it all looks big to me
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09-08-2002, 07:50 PM
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Little Fishy
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You are right Doug. Sorry, just babbling about waiting for the pics and info of how others havee set theirs up so I can do mine right.
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09-08-2002, 08:04 PM
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Super Moderator
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Chris the pics and stuff are in the threads, I just wanted to make it quick and easy for everyone to drool
I am sure that any of these guys would be willing to respond to tech questions eiher in a thread or by email
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09-08-2002, 08:04 PM
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Shark
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I think it's a great idea Doug. I guess the requirements can be as you said with lots of detail on plumbing and such. I know it would help me out a bunch as when we buy our next house I plan to do 200 plus. I will need all the info I can get  . Plus all the tanks that are mounted in walls really add a nice touch. I wish I had this board before I mounted my 38 in the wall. I would have done it different.
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09-08-2002, 08:10 PM
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Super Moderator
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A nice inwall is so sweet, and really the only way to go with a large tank. Freestand or viewed from both sides are nice, but hiding all the clutter gets to be a chore.
With a nice inwall and tank room behind it, you have a lot of freedom to get really creative.
My 75 has a trash can sitting along side it to top off and believe me that has caused me a lot of grief . SOMEDAY
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