Can the bracing on the top of a bow front be fixed? - Page 2

Wiskey · 05-01-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jenajet

Thanks Whiskey. Who makes the G4? I have an mr1 and love it which is why I was thinking of staying with the brand. I thought if I go light on the rock I would need an even better skimmer. What do you think?

I had a MR-2 with a GenX PCX 55 on my 125 SPS tank and it proved to be too much,.. I could have dialed it back, but I ended up putting it in my closet (where it still is lol) and going with a smaller NW skimmer just for power reasons.

If you do go with a MR series skimmer I think the MR-2 would be more than plenty with that pump, I still say it's the best performing skimmer I've ever used.

The G4 is made my ASM.

Whiskey

jenajet · 05-01-2007, 06:52 PM

Thanks. I think I will go with the mr4. It is going to be a predator fowlr with lots of feeding but no coral. I just want to make sure I have a good skimmer to clean the poo these guys will make. How do you guys feel about the sump. How big should I go? As big is I can get under the tank?! I am thinking a 55 gallon. A 75 may not give me enough room to work under there.

jenajet · 05-01-2007, 07:46 PM

anyone have the stand from oceanic/aga? Thinking of building a custom stand. The stand is wood frame and then like a laminate type plastic or something. Is it durable? Or better to do a custome stand? I guess they can't be too bad or people wouldn't be still buying them. Both of my aga tanks have wood frames completely, do they switch to a different material because of the wood shape?

leveldrummer · 05-01-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jenajet

anyone have the stand from oceanic/aga? Thinking of building a custom stand. The stand is wood frame and then like a laminate type plastic or something. Is it durable? Or better to do a custome stand? I guess they can't be too bad or people wouldn't be still buying them. Both of my aga tanks have wood frames completely, do they switch to a different material because of the wood shape?

the bow stands are usually plastic types because its hard to get a good looking stand built out of wood with a bow in it. if you know someone to build it, and build it strong, it should be fine.

jenajet · 05-01-2007, 09:11 PM

The hubby is quite a good handyman. I have plenty of time to decide what to do about the stand cause I am taking my time on it. Just wondering how good the stands are.

Doug1 · 05-01-2007, 10:00 PM

FWIW Oceanics guarentee normally requires that you use one of Their stands, going custom usually voids the warrenty. Since its a "used tank" that may not be an issue, but it gives you some insight into the strength of their stands

jenajet · 05-01-2007, 10:05 PM

Okay, I can stick with the stand and repaint it.

leveldrummer · 05-01-2007, 10:59 PM

your probably not getting a warranty anyway, especially if your pulling the trim and putting your own on, if you want to go with a custom hubby stand, i say go for it, its just tricky to get wood to bow and fit the tank just right,

jenajet · 05-01-2007, 11:17 PM

Guess we'll see when we get the stand in the house. I already have him reinforcing the subfloor so the thing doesn't fall thru, don't want to push my luck. I am just ready to get it going. Lot's to do and so little time. Actually I got nothing but time but I want to get all the parts and not skimp on them. I see this thing sitting empty for a while.