What Tank is This and WHat Options Do I have??

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  1. BayArea408CaLi

    BayArea408CaLi Plankton

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    Thanks for taking the time to view my post....

    i really dont know much about this stuff, so any help would be great. this is my first TANK and i purchased it for $50

    The tank has 3 HOLES - 1 On Bottom and 1 Above it behind the black box & / 1 On Top Right Side

    WHats the best Set-UP for this tank??? I plan on going to SALTWATER.


    Thanks in Advance!!!
     

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  2. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    The best set up would be to use a sump beneath the tank which would contain filter equipment e.g. skimmer, heaters possibly a fuge etc. Then the water would be pumped back up to the tank and in through the hole at the top of the tank and/or plumb the bottom hole as an inlet or it could be plumbed and used as a safety overflow. You would need to plum the return to the sump connecting to the overflow box in the 3rd pic.
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    What kind of other equipement do you have so far? Do you have a stand? Skimmer? Lighting?
     
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  4. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    $50? Wow thats a steal if it hold water. I agree with it already drilled for overflow you will want a sump or sump/fuge. What are the deminsions of the tank?
     
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  5. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Not sure what size it is, looks like a 75 or 90g plexi tank, but at $50 thats a great deal. Have you tested for leaks? My only concern is that the overflow box seems kind of small, but I could be wrong. Having something in front of you and looking at a picture are two different exp's. Great score!!


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  6. horkn

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    Yeah, it appears to be a nice score on a plexiglass tank. 50 dollars is a steal for that. I don't think it is a commercially made tank, unless it is say a glass cages or similar tank.

    What are the dimensions of the tank?
     
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