Hello from Iowa

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  1. Footprint

    Footprint Plankton

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    Hello,

    Been playing with tanks in the past, 55 gal corner tank for 3 years but moved 4 years ago and left the tank. Had a 90 gal in the cycling process and 3 weeks ago had a tank crack form on the front and 90 gal of water all over my basement.... think it was from the tank stand (was level etc). So now getting ready to put in a 120 gal behind a wall with better support with a picture frame look.

    Just checking out the web site for hints and what has changed in the last 4 years...

    Will post pictures when the process gets in to full swing.

    Dave
     
    Footprint, Oct 1, 2007
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  2. cuttingras

    cuttingras Starving Artist :)

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    sounds good, can't wait to see the pics and Welcome to 3reef!!
     
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  3. geekdafied

    geekdafied 3reef Sponsor

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    welcome to 3reef!
     
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  4. mandarin11

    mandarin11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    welcome!

    Welcome to 3reef! That sux about your tank cracking, but I'm glad to see that your not giving up and are going for a bigger one.;D
     
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  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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  6. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Hello and welcome to 3reef!
    Sorry to hear about your 90 gallon cracking and the water on the floor thing!!!
    Best of luck with the new tank set-up!
     
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  7. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3reef.
    I used door shims to make sure all of my tank was support evenly, might be something to keep in mind. Wall mounts are nice, I just got done with my and enjoy it very much! ;D
     
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  8. Footprint

    Footprint Plankton

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    ;D was going to go for 300 gal or larger but did not have enough wall to put the tank behind... basement bar in the way.

    Dave
     
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  9. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef!!!!!!
     
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