Getting Started - Rimless 125

[Mike]

I just returned from Great Lakes Aquariums. I was very impressed with the stands and craftmanship. I spent a couple hours asking questions and going over what I wanted in this tank. Steve (the owner) was super friendly and because of my limited time on the days they are open to hte public he accomodated me with an appointment today. The stand I picked is awsome I think. 36" tall with an extra door on the end to make getting to the skimmer easy. I can also get a Swabbie down hte road too to increase skimmer performance ;)

I am going to need some help once this is done. Looks like I either make two trips or someone with a van or SUV comes with me to haul it all home.

[bobilo]

Nice! I was also thinking about going with Great Lakes Aquariums. What kind of pricing did you get for the tank and stand?

[Hopkins]

Let me know when. I might be able to help you out. Between our two cars, we could get it in 1 trip.


I just returned from Great Lakes Aquariums. I was very impressed with the stands and craftmanship. I spent a couple hours asking questions and going over what I wanted in this tank. Steve (the owner) was super friendly and because of my limited time on the days they are open to hte public he accomodated me with an appointment today. The stand I picked is awsome I think. 36" tall with an extra door on the end to make getting to the skimmer easy. I can also get a Swabbie down hte road too to increase skimmer performance ;)

I am going to need some help once this is done. Looks like I either make two trips or someone with a van or SUV comes with me to haul it all home.

[Mike]

If you buy the tank and the stand together he might give you a deal as a package. It was supper reasonable withthe 3rd door. It was around 350.00 and it is poplar with this awsome stain color. It is wood not that cheap particle board covered with laminate.

Thanks Adam. Do you have a big car too???

[bobilo]

Ah ok didn't realize you had the tank seperate. Not bad you will have to show it off once its setup!

[Hopkins]

My seats fold flat. I could fit the tank if its the 36"x30"x26" 125.

[ReeferRob]

Mike I've got a Jeep Commander and love new tank set up especially aquascaping just hit me up bro!

[Sir Patrick]

Just in case everyone else falls through- I will see if I am available, depending on work, ect. I can fit the tank in the back and the stand will strap to the top of my jeep. One shot in one car. I recently picked up chorts 75g + stand w/ it.

Let me know, just in case ya need the help.

[Mike]

I will and thanks. I cant wait to actually get a tank upstairs that I can care for properly not to mention enjoy. I have some ideas for aquascaping it already using a similiar look on a smaller scale as the 270 has now with slight modifications.

I will be searching for a few frags too like a Lemonade and Shades of fall is the prices are not rediculous.

[Mike]

I ordered a swabbie last night for the skimmer to help keep the neck clean. This will help with performance and reduce the nearly every day neck wipe down. It is important esp withthe skimmer being upstairs under a stand now.

[tanglovers]

I will be curious to hear what you think of the swabbie Mike. I have been considering ordering them for the bubble kings I will be running on the 520. Let me know what you think of it when you get it - build quality and fit mostly.

[Mike]

Got it yesterday Scott. Looks to be a quality product. I will know more once it is running on the new tank though.

[Mike]

Ordered 2 more of the 7 up XPG's from cutter. Going to use these to make one more LED array for an SPS area at the end of the tank (shallow water) and do a deep water near the overflow.