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Old 03-17-2010, 08:45 PM
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Oh by the way, i was looking through your build thread again and wanted to point out that you installed the tank upside down. Usually the tank is on top and the cabinet sits below. That is unless you are going for a new and unique look.

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Old 03-17-2010, 09:00 PM
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i thought it was going to be one of these personally

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Old 03-17-2010, 09:17 PM
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Oh by the way, i was looking through your build thread again and wanted to point out that you installed the tank upside down. Usually the tank is on top and the cabinet sits below. That is unless you are going for a new and unique look.

Don't feel bad, we all make newbie mistakes, but we're all here to help out.
Hahaa not sure what to make of that comment...


They shipped the tank on the bottom, as it is the heaviest item, then a sheet of 5/8" Plywood across the top of the tank, then the stand and canopy. all on a big pallet.
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Old 03-17-2010, 09:21 PM
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What sizes are the overflow/return holes/bulkheads? I'd like to get a 250gal 5'x3'x2' Marineland DD for my next tank but I'm not sure if their typical overflow system will work for what I want to do.
The Overflows on all Marineland tanks are drilled for 2 x 1" Bulkheads.

with the dual corner overflows, i am going to use a snapper to return from the sump to the tank, and i have some of the new EVO Hydors, that are controllable by the Profilux, and a few MP40W's.
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Old 03-17-2010, 10:39 PM
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Who did you end up buying the tank from?
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Old 03-18-2010, 01:32 AM
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Purchased the tank through Interior Reef
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Old 03-18-2010, 02:19 AM
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The Overflows on all Marineland tanks are drilled for 2 x 1" Bulkheads.

with the dual corner overflows, i am going to use a snapper to return from the sump to the tank, and i have some of the new EVO Hydors, that are controllable by the Profilux, and a few MP40W's.
I'm guessing the returns are 3/4"?
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Old 03-18-2010, 04:16 AM
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I'm guessing the returns are 3/4"?
All plumbing is outside the tank is 1" PVC.
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So how are you going to get the forklift in your house to move the darn thing?!?! How heavy is it? My buddy and I moved my 180 to the basement and I thought I was going to die!
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Old 03-18-2010, 05:46 AM
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im gonna guess beer? maybe pizza as well?

after all alcohol is the cause and solution to all lifes problems............
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