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03-26-2015, 09:17 PM
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I'm thinking maybe put like a step along the bottom of the stand so that I can reach further into the tank, and my kids can stand on it and see into the tank from a better height. Maybe have it removable incase I need access under the stand. But I don't want it to be a hazard it possibly topple if the kids are on it. I also wouldn't want it to be in the way if adults are trying to look into the tank up close.
Ok, I get it about the buyers remorse. I'll have to crunch numbers and see exactly where the tank will be situated before I can determine what max size I can afford. What are you guys lighting your tanks with? Especially those spectacular tanks like lpsreefers 10 x 3?!? As much as I want to use MH again, I don't think I can deal with the heat effectively. Or would a house having HRV do the trick? (That's another topic I'll have to get into) or I suppose this is my brainstorming thread... Will having a house with HRV eliminate problems with heat, moisture etc the tank will most likely be free standing or peninsula as opposed to being situated in wall or with a fish room.
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03-28-2015, 01:53 AM
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If you wanted to come by and have a look at my tank, that can be arranged. It has been up for 7 years now, so I must have done some things right!
The fact that it is acrylic has made the 4' width manageable from a maintenance POV.
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03-28-2015, 06:06 AM
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I remember seeing your tank a few years back, i was very impressed with your whole set up.
can you explain how the tank being acrylic has made maintenance easier?
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03-28-2015, 06:12 AM
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I suspect it is because the cross brace is strong enough to climb on?
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03-28-2015, 03:29 PM
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lol you are correct, that is what I do with my tank as it is 30" deep and I have no problem reaching the front but the far back I have to climb on the acrylic top. I don't think you can do that with glass tank.
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03-28-2015, 10:50 PM
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Water changes are done using a pump. There are a lot of union valves throughout that enable pump maintenance. Just think maintenance on EVERYTHING that you plan.
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03-28-2015, 11:52 PM
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have you get inside your tank as well? I did mine because I can't reach. But yeah planning is everything with dream tank as there is no room for error and if there is, its really hard to fix that's why it could be nightmare for others.
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03-29-2015, 05:09 AM
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Ha... No, I've never been inside the tank...on purpose.
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05-28-2015, 10:14 PM
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in practice, that probably wouldn't last long...
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