140 gallon lobster tank conversion

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  1. ccardini

    ccardini Bristle Worm

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    My roommate and I received a 140 gallon marineland lobster tank from a guy who was an electrician for a convenience store. The store had a new lobster display tank so they gave him the old one for his help. We wanted to turn it into a display tank and took the summer to do so. It has been up and running since the summer and all is going great.

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    The tank's current occupants are a Flame Angel, Koran Angel, pair of Percula Clowns, 2 Green Chromis, Leopard Blenny, Blood Shrimp, Horseshoe Crab and various snails and other hermit and emerald crabs.

    This is my first post on here after I finally signed up. I always come here for advice so let me know what you guys think or if you have any questions about the setup! I will try to attach pictures but like I said, first post. Thanks for looking.
     
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  2. bulldogniner

    bulldogniner Feather Duster

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    Got any pics? Sounds cool
     
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  3. ccardini

    ccardini Bristle Worm

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    Pics

    Here are a few pics. Tank looks a lot cleaner in person.
     

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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    That is awesome..... I always though round tanks were sweet. Better yet... FREE.
     
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  5. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    What a cool tank. Did that come with the chiller too?
    Is that glass?
     
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  6. ccardini

    ccardini Bristle Worm

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    It came with the chiller yes but we unplugged it since we don't need it for tropical fish. It pretty much came with everything, pumps, protein skimmer, uv sterilizer etc. And its acrylic.
     
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  7. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    Awesome shape!:) WELCOME!
     
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  8. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    That's cool! I almost scored one from a bar once. Wanted it for the chiller.
     
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  9. dumbderk

    dumbderk Purple Spiny Lobster

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    you could take the top off for more gas exchance, as well as build a mountain with a water fall in the center, I know there is a build with exactly that somewhere in these forums.
     
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  10. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Nice tank. I like the cylindrical shape. :)

    The Volcano Tank
     
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