Goin' Big!

Discussion in 'Fish Tank Brands and Kits' started by piezopaul, Apr 21, 2009.

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  1. piezopaul

    piezopaul Bristle Worm

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    I've been looking for a larger tank and found a guy with a new marineland 300 with stand and canopy that he's never set up. Still sitting on the packing crate. I'm going to pick it up Saturaday. I'll try to post some pics if I can figure out how. The works will be behind the wall in a separate room to make access easy. I'm pretty excited.- Paul
     
    piezopaul, Apr 21, 2009
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Congrats and keep us updated!
     
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  3. Swifty1189

    Swifty1189 Bristle Worm

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    Good luck! sounds like a good deal.
     
    Swifty1189, Apr 21, 2009
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  4. tigermike74

    tigermike74 Panda Puffer

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    As Scar said in "Lion King" "Be prepareddddddd!!!" hehe
    Tanks that big are a huge undertaking to get started.
     
    tigermike74, Apr 28, 2009
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  5. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Start a build thread with it. Hope you have put a budget back for a tank of that size.
     
    Otty, Apr 29, 2009
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  6. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Have fun! I plan on upgrading soon myself, but not quite that big, yet....

    FWIW, a bigger tank is easier to care for than a smaller one. But on the downside, you will probably need a bigger skimmer, and upgraded equipment, and longer/ more lights for the new tank.

    The other downside is increased electric costs.
     
    horkn, May 7, 2009
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  7. vegasfish

    vegasfish Feather Star

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    But it is worth it untill you get the itch to go bigger again. Have fun with the build and plan ahead and go slow.
     
    vegasfish, May 7, 2009
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  8. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    better take 5 people with u to lift. that thing is no fun to move.
     
    luvreefs23, May 7, 2009
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  9. horkn

    horkn Giant Squid

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    Oh yeah, it is definitely worth it.

    If I can do this 180g, it is def a showpiece tank with its custom stand and canopy. when I go bigger, it will be in the basement, behind the bar linked to it's dedicated fish room.:)
     
    horkn, May 8, 2009
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  10. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

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    Awesome find
     
    cdeboard, May 11, 2009
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