New 225 Setup with Aquascaping Focus

andrewsk · #1 06-19-2006, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Snappy

Last time I was at Gold's Dennis said he would put a quote together. He needed to check on the starfire glass pricing I think. I will be going starfire on the front and sides. I will also get a quote from Wais, which is where I bought my present tank, Danny treats me pretty good; although so do Dennis & Albert. I never thought I would outgrow my 130 gallon in 18 months. Maybe you can come over some time and give me some ideas.

Sounds good to me. Feel free to let me know if you want to check anything out yourself. What size are you going for?

andrewsk · #2 06-19-2006, 05:46 AM

Here is a picture of me with my new skimmer that arrived today.

Just kidding.

Richard_Dicosimo · #3 06-19-2006, 05:52 AM

and i thought i had a big skimmer

Richard

Snappy · #4 06-19-2006, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewsk

Sounds good to me. Feel free to let me know if you want to check anything out yourself. What size are you going for?

I mentioned it earlier in the thread, but it is exactly the same size as yours. 72x30x24
I might be able to go 31 deep, but any bigger and I can't get it downstairs unless I move (which I just might)
I would love to come and take a look. I think when the time comes to switch tanks I will be in a bit of trouble as there is a lot to move. I doubt I will need much if any new live rock as I have a tank full now. Encrusted corals and where to put the corals while I aquascape is what worries me.

Wow that is a big honkin' skimmer. Was that at some kind of a aquarium show or something?

andrewsk · #5 06-19-2006, 06:38 AM

Yes at the Interzoo 2006 in Germany. (I was not there)

Fell free to give me a PM any time. Probably best to wait a few weeks until I get my skimmer and lighting and some water in the tank!

andrewsk · #6 06-19-2006, 06:39 AM

Richard,

Nice skimmer. How big is your tank?

Is that a Big Al's price tag I see there?

Joe Reefer · #7 06-19-2006, 02:18 PM

That skimmer is freakin huge.

Richard_Dicosimo · #8 06-19-2006, 03:19 PM

That Skimmer is the big als skimmer, its the dual turbo floater 5000 with dual ocean runner pumps.
im actually in the process of setting up my tank aswell, its a 9'x2'x18" starfire tank. 200 gals, Garry is actually coming to silicone it back up for me tonight... it was to big to fit down the stairs so i thought i would cut it apart, long story short, front panel breaks, Garry gets new lino in his kitchen....

Richard

Joe Reefer · #9 06-19-2006, 03:55 PM

Richard I was talking about the other skimmer, but yours is no slouch either.

Snappy · #10 06-23-2006, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard_Dicosimo

That Skimmer is the big als skimmer, its the dual turbo floater 5000 with dual ocean runner pumps.
im actually in the process of setting up my tank aswell, its a 9'x2'x18" starfire tank. 200 gals, Garry is actually coming to silicone it back up for me tonight... it was to big to fit down the stairs so i thought i would cut it apart, long story short, front panel breaks, Garry gets new lino in his kitchen....

Richard

I run the turbo floater 5000 "shorty" with the ocean runner pumps, never had room the the tall boy.