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  1. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone!!! I've lurked long enough so I joined and suppose I'll open my life to some good ole feedback and constructive criticism! I kid but really, looking forward to sharing my fish with you and seeing all yours! If anyone is in Florida and wants to trade frags let me know! I recently...
  2. Tank Specs
    I picked up a 240 gallon acrylic tank on CL, about a year and a half ago. I was told it was too scratched up to be refurbished, but with some wet sanding and buffing, I was able to restore it to an almost new condition. The tank came with a nice cabinet, which was reinforced with a metal...
  3. General Reef Discussion
    I'm getting a 48"x24"x24" acrylic tank made where I am going to implement an internal coast to coast exactly like BeanAnimal (3 1" bulkheads, 1" plumbing). Looking to get at least 1200 GPH through the overflow My question is, how big should the "L" be in the overflow and how close to the top...
  4. General Reef Discussion
    Advice Needed 90 gallon acrylic tank started leaking. Came out at 2:30am to a huge amount of saltwater. The leak is at the seam on the bottom of the tank. My question is, would it be wise to use pvc cement to kind of melt the acrylic back together and make it like 1 piece, or should I use...
  5. General Reef Discussion
    Hello everyone. I am an Amercan living I The Philippines. My wife and I have a home on the beach in Subic Bay. I had a pretty successful reef tank when I lived in Los Angeles, even though I had no experience. I just put the new pieces in and go Wow, that is so awesome. I had no sump filter...
  6. DIY Forum
    I just got a used tank that has a bunch of shallow scratches. I am going to start with wet/dry 1000 grit than 2000 but is it safe to buff it out with Plastic X compound on the inside? Any other ideas?
  7. DIY Forum
    Hey guys new here im building a 1300gal (5000ltr) 12'x4'x4' reef tank out of acrylic with a 350 gal sump/refurg the main tank will be 2inch thick acrylic and the sump will be 1 inch thick acrylic all supported by a custom stell stand the tank will be placed the the middle of a room and have 360...
  8. General Reef Discussion
    I have the permission to upgrade the 175...time and money are still questionable:rolleyes: What are guidelines for a good acrylic tank of about 500g? I found one from Tenecor that said it was a 1" acrylic tank with a fresh "buffer job"...used, obviously. Didn't know how thick an acrylic tank...
  9. Member Classifieds
    I've got a beautiful 200g aquarium for sale. It was custom made for me by Tenecor and is reef-ready with two large overflows and drilled for a closed loop. The two overflows are each drilled for one 1.5" intake (standpipes included) and 2 1" returns. This was set up as a SPS reef tank for...
  10. Large Systems
    Im new to saltwater tanks in general and im learning a lot from my 55 gallon that I have going right now. Eventually the wife and I are going to be buying a house hopefully in the next year and she has given me the ok to do a serious build once we get settled in the new home. Im talking about a...
  11. General Reef Discussion
    I have always had glass tanks and the outer trim must be on a solid surface. Now I will set up a 360 Gal Acrylic tank. The stand will have 3/4" plywood on top. Does the tank sit directly on the plywood? Am I supposed to put something between the tank and stand? Thanks- Dave
  12. For Sale /Trade or Buy
    New (still in wrap) RR acrylic tank for sale. Dimensions: 42" wide (left to right) 24" deep (front to back) 30" tall 130 Gallons Note: Tank is meant to be a square corner tank and has a bull nose (rounded corner) on the left front side only. This is NOT a pie shaped corner tank like you...
  13. General Reef Discussion
    Hi, Today I was cleaning my 25 gallon Acrylic Aquarium and noticed a crack running from the top to the rear of the aquarium (see attached photo). The crack is approximately an inch and a half. I'm worried this will spread further. I've heard weld-on works to bond acrylic. Do you think this is...
  14. Member Classifieds
    Was going to setup a frag tank system...! Baby, is coming in a few weeks! I have 2 complete systems, price is firm! 2 Acrylic tank or frag tank drilled with overflow box Dimenision: L x W x H 30 ¼ in. x 12 ½ in. x 12 ¾ in. Built with a corner overflow drilled 3/4" Brace in the center. Brand...
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