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kien 12-23-2010 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Skimmer King (Post 575721)
Well an update of the stand went to home depot to get a price on the cabinets and OMFG. $7600 for the cabinets around the tank. looks like that i'm going another route for the cabinets tank on hold til i can figure this one out . sorry folks.:cry:

Ikea. :)

Skimmerking 12-23-2010 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kien (Post 575722)
Ikea. :)

I tried that Kien i need a 36x24x83 tower and i never saw one and a 12x24x83

kien 12-23-2010 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Skimmer King (Post 575724)
I tried that Kien i need a 36x24x83 tower and i never saw one and a 12x24x83

You could maybe stack a couple of base cabinets?

doobiej 12-23-2010 10:30 PM

im definately as curious as Grizz about the overflow on this one. I have a 96Lx24Hx22W and chose a full 8 foot coast to coast overflow to maximize surface skimming. I am happy with my setup, although it does take up some room internally, so I too am curious to see if a much smaller overflow design will keep up with removing nutrients from such a big tank. please post some pics your feedback when you get it running. other than that, nice tank! After a year of running my 8 footer I am already wanting a 10.

Skimmerking 12-23-2010 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by doobiej (Post 575735)
im definately as curious as Grizz about the overflow on this one. I have a 96Lx24Hx22W and chose a full 8 foot coast to coast overflow to maximize surface skimming. I am happy with my setup, although it does take up some room internally, so I too am curious to see if a much smaller overflow design will keep up with removing nutrients from such a big tank. please post some pics your feedback when you get it running. other than that, nice tank! After a year of running my 8 footer I am already wanting a 10.


look at my asmodeus's 150 gal i have the same one too

MitchM 12-24-2010 12:14 AM

$7600.00?

Holy Moley, what about buying some Ikea cabinets and modifying them?
I just bought some pantry cabinets from Ikea, about $500 each that are 15 X 24 X 87.
Cut them to size, re-drill for the dowels and maybe do up some plywood doors with some nice edging. It certainly would be cheaper!

Also..I like the small overflow. Keep the nutrients in the tank where the corals can use them but make sure to lower your bio load.

Mitch

Skimmerking 12-24-2010 12:18 AM

ya I know Mitch I was surprised too with the price. oh well bette rto find the right price and what I want since this is the last thing I ever buy for a tank.. since I will stay in this house...

MitchM 12-24-2010 12:23 AM

Maybe do you have any contacts with the local high school or a woodworking club?

Mitch

michika 12-24-2010 12:06 PM

Or local trades schools.

The build is looking good!

fishoholic 12-24-2010 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Skimmer King (Post 575220)
Its OK Grizz no worries I like them that way then I get way more area to have for the fishies. I used it on my last tank that is currently running the 150 and its has been going great for 2 years. less is good in a long tank/ and it worked the best with the design that i built

I also have a small side overflow box on my 230g reef tank, never noticed any issues with it. My only problem (annoyance) with it was every once in awhile I would discover one of my small goby/blenny/wrasse would find it's way into it.


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