300 tank build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by reef_guru, Jan 21, 2009.

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  1. Optimist

    Optimist Peppermint Shrimp

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    I'm with Sparky... can't believe I missed this one!
    I am trying the same thing but with glass. Kinda having a problem by myself so I am following this thread now. I like the dimensions and the way the flow is... that's some sick GPH ...LOL!!!!!
     
    Optimist, May 15, 2009
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  2. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    i was going to use glass, but the weight would be to much for one person to lift. when the tank is finished ill try and weigh it.
     
    reef_guru, May 15, 2009
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  3. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    So weight was the reason? I have no experience at all with acrylic--but I know it scratches easily. I know you know what you're doing, Guru; and trust you've thought everything out dozens of times in your mind.

    You're bound to have coralline in no time. That would scare the pants off me. I'd be afraid of marring that surface.
     
    ReefSparky, May 15, 2009
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  4. vegasfish

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    I always thought the same thing but i have an acrylic scraper that does the job and does not scratch> >>>> Kent Marine Proscraper L, 12 Inch - Acrylic Safe
     
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  5. Elebriend

    Elebriend Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Wow I am so glad someone feels like they can build their own 300gal DT. Just pictured in my mind having done all that work, having cycled that month and adding my first fish, THEN while watching it one day after everything has matured watching it bust a seam them having a cascade of water, fish and rock come out. Remember i'm pulling for ya, we're all in this together- Redgreen.
     
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  6. doog

    doog Peppermint Shrimp

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    nice plan - look forward to seeing it come together! how's assembly going? what are you doing for your stand and sump?
     
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  7. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    ive gone over this more times than i can count
    an old credit card works great
    not even funny, ive seen large glass tanks open up everything on the floor, acrylic makes a molecular bond, glass doesnt.
     
    reef_guru, May 16, 2009
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  8. ReefSparky

    ReefSparky Super Moderator

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    you're going to use locline to accomplish this?
     
    ReefSparky, May 16, 2009
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  9. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    1.5" pvc will run along the top outer edge to the front corners
     
    reef_guru, May 17, 2009
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  10. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    So much for making it stealth :-/
     
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