Majestic_Aquariums

Well, here goes! I am jumping into this Tenecor deal for sure! I will be ordering the 96"X24"X30" instead of the 30"X84" I had originally planned on. I started to look seriously into the math-with the taper on the end columns, the bases would have been 38"-too wide for most doorways. With a reef, I want the clarity of acrylic, and cannot achieve that easily with glass, being a 30" high tank-starfire is a fortune! Will have to watch the scratches though. So, I gained an extra foot in length :bang1: What the Hell... I think this dimension will fit better for estetics, too. Albert, what can you do on this? I did stick to the original plan of 2 internal overflows. Just couldn't warm up to the end cabinet design, and only have 3 sides viewable :grr:

Word of warning-(not that I have ever built a tank) The black silicone is usually masked off inside the tank, that's how they keep a nice "clean" look to it. Prepare yourself for some prep. work if that's the look you want. Talk to Albert, I bet he can shed a bit of light on this.

opp! Nice yellow tang too!

actually, I am STILL waiting for them to finish! Saw the maroon, and got the idea though!

Cool Connie! Those are some big pics. alright! Nice maroon clown too. That was a quick set up!

Cool! Welcome!

good razor first, then a chisel? If the chisel is really sharp, this will help alot. Oh, and patience!

You could try atinic? They are for reef/marine mainly, but it will add purple to the tank. Looks cool on freshwater too-adds color to the fish. The one's I have are Coralife.

Enough said for me Albert! Will modify for an end to house the overflow-3 out of 4 sides is pretty good, and this way, there will be no overflows inside the tank, giving me the full 84" viewing space on the "back", as opposed to 60" Be willing to be I just spent another $200 though! :grr:

The overflow looks good for sure, Albert. But yeah, the stand was supposed to be viewable on all sides. I talked to Dennis briefly before about having a large overflow right in the middle of the tank-(tank 30" wide) thought this would work, and can be hidden with liverock. But he suggested staying away from that, as it would be a higher risk of leaking. I may have to look into viewable 3 sides, and have a cabinet on the one end to access a 24" wide external overflow. This would free up options for return lines as well, was going to have to enclose those in the framework around the tank anyways-and run a line inside the canopy to the other end of the tank. Keep planning for me!

As long as enough water can get down through the overflows-This pump would run a 8 man Jacuzzi for sure! @ overflows hopefully will be enough (2") I will check out the link Albert!

Linear overflows? As in what's referred to as "coast to coast"? Sounds cool regardless. Will be doing a closed loop for sure, and the cleaner the look in the tank the better, the tank will be visable all 4 sides. I have to distribute 4500gph (less head loss) off the pump, and one of the concerns I do have is the pump drying out the sump, (90 gal) before more water can return! With the micro-socks in line (will be set up for only 1/2 of the flow to the sump) I would think that could happen. Keep the suggestions coming Albert!

Good! I have plans as well, but they are just thoughts. I have (will have, if I ever get down to Calgary again) 2-4" micro-filter socks, and a BIG A$$ pump-need to do something with all that flow!

Just do what any respectable fish geek would do-take the kindergarten's sand instead! You may get fired though!

I would use the white myself-it helps to brighten the tank. Where did you find the white?

I think it's up to the buyer to do proper research before buying. I'm guilty of buying dyed tetras on impulse, cause they were cheap. So there you go. But, if the purchaser does a little homework, and then check out the LFS, it's not hard to tell which ones care about the well-being of their livestock. These are the ones to buy from IMO. Stores that tell you NO, you cannot have that fish! Win my respect now, and there are some out there for sure.

Yeah, sounds good! How bout in the spring? But, maybe once I get caught up slightly, another BBQ anyway-or AA X-mas party! :eh:

Gold's owns Calgary for prices!

Well, so here it sits. I have all the lighting, all mechanical, (sump, skimmer, liverock) most if not all materials, and more than enough stone. UUG-it's heavy stuff, but I found some really cool emerald shale on the last trip to B.C. Now, I can't have the time avail. to start! It's dissapointing, but I am REALLY busy (if I see a day off by Christmas, I will be surprised!-most-likely mid Feb.)) Can't afford the 200hrs. I would estimate to create. Anyone know a stand builder? I am still taking on bookings for stands though SUCKER FOR PUNISHMENT! :chair: I will build this thing asap, but it isn't going to be until at least March to start. So here I sit with 4K in equipment-(conseratively speaking), 2k in material. No time. That's the way it goes I guess

Hey Pat, Welcome :welcome: I believe we were talking a year ago-you were looking for a tank @ the time. ( think it was a year ago. Glad to have more Red Deer members for sure

I do get to build your stand? COOL! Wasn't sure if you were still planning the go ahead on the tank yet. Thanks for the buisness Sounds like it is going to be an awesome tank for sure!

Great place to keep beer cold in Hotels too!

Well, I am going with one on my tank if that helps at all. But I don't think many use them-don't think it can hurt though

Maybe check into this Darcy. http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18244

Well, yeah, it has holes. Cannot remember the thread on Canreef for the stockman-but that may the best solution. Lemme go surf a bit.