Thats a decent price, comes out to around 4 to 4.50 when you include shipping. LR usually doesnt have to go over night, so get the slowest available.Originally Posted by Iconz
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Thats a decent price, comes out to around 4 to 4.50 when you include shipping. LR usually doesnt have to go over night, so get the slowest available.
55 Gallon. One year old, and looking SUPER.
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UPDATE!!!!
Alright! Here goes! The order above has arrived! Everything looks good. I'm in the office right now, so I'll take pix of it all later tonight when I get home.
I've also gone out and bought the tank and a Top Fin heater.
I decided to go with a 20 High, instead of the 20L. I liked the looks of the dimensions alot more, and thought it would do better for rock scaping.
Dimensions: 24L x 12.25W x 16.5H
I've also started building the stand! I originally build the frame 3 inches too deep AND 3 inches too tall. (Its supposed to be 36" tall, 29" wide and 20.5" deep.) So, I had to correct all of that. It was an easy 15 min fix. The frame is made of 2x4's and will be covered w/ 3/4" stain grade oak plywood.
Total project cost so far:
$266.00
Pics to come tonight! Thanks for following along!
-JD
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WOW sounds nice only thing I would have done different is sticking with the 20L. It is easier to get light to the bottom with a shallow tank and I think longer tanks are easier to scape as you can stretch the rock out over the length instead of stacking. But I'm sure you have a vision in your head and I for one can't wait to see it come to life. GOOD LUCK AND GIVE US SOME PICS!!!
Does water always taste like salt and poo????
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Just a word on the Fission Skimmer... I'm sorry I just now saw this thread! I would've chimed in sooner!
I bought the skimmer for my 10g from Pet Solutions, and after a couple of weeks of tinkering I just couldn't get it to work right. I called Pet Solutions, and they suggested I call the manufacturer. Current told me that these skimmers were specifically designed to go in the AquaPods and would be extremely difficult to "tweak" properly for a standard tank. Pet Sloutions told me to send it back to them and happily (and promptly) refunded my money.
Perhaps Foster & Smith will be as kind for you...
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yeah, they will. I asked them the day it shipped out if they take returns (and they do) So, I've just gotta ship it back to them. Thanks for the tip!
-Iconz
PICS inc on next post!!!
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Picture time!
Here's all of the equipment I have so far!
And for the weight test!!!
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lets get that thing WET !!
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lol 2x4s are MORE than sufficient =P
Just make sure their balanced, if not you'll need to add a piece of foam or other soft material for the tank to distribute its weight evenly.
55 Gallon. One year old, and looking SUPER.
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Yeah, the top (and sides) are gonna be covered with 3/4" oak. I'm gonna put adjustable legs on the bottom of it to make sure it stays level.
Now, for the question of the day, what about this picture just doesn't fit?!
I found the missing "item" in the tank after gettin out of the shower. lol... now, as long as she doesn't try that once I get it up and running!
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if she does ... get rid of the cat !! lol
you know you're a reefneck ... you get rid of your cat for a new tank !!
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