Tenecor

divefan · 06/27/2007, 07:19 PM

anybody have any experience with Tenecor reef ready setups?

Henry Bowman · 06/27/2007, 07:33 PM

I had a friend and neighbor into reefing that had a tenacor tank. He loved it and I believe that they are good tanks. He put it on a stand that he made and set up his own canopy. I think the stands etc. are a little on the pricey side but the tanks well worth the $$.

I went to set up a RR acrylic tank and ordered from another company (Aquariumsource). I had several problems with my tank. I wish I had gone with a Tenacor tank....

divefan · 06/27/2007, 07:47 PM

pricey is an understatement! I'm trying to decide between a tenecor "plug-n-play" or piecing a SeaClear together. About a $1k difference. Since I'm new to the hobby, I'm leaning to the Tenecor.

Henry Bowman · 06/27/2007, 09:20 PM

If you do go with a SeaClear, I truely believe that you'll end up with as much $$ in the set-up in the long run. I dont know of a single person that has purchased a Tenacor and been unhappy with it.

I have set up reefs on the cheap (lower cost equip / not necessarily a bad thing) and would rather wait and do it right. I have moved cross country a few times in the last 10 years only to sell and part off my set-up's. Now that I am going to stay a while, I took almost a year to the day to gather the equipment that I have for my current 90. I had the tank and stand for almost 6 months before I put water in it.

If you really need something now, do a small tank and keep some LPS and musrhooms (what I did) and then started on the equipment for the larger tank.

What size tank are you looking for ? I'd definitely do a 36 or 48" length tank. More fixtures designed for these size tanks....

The only difference between most 55's 75's and 90's are in heighth. Most of them are 48" long. I have seen a 55 that was 36" long but it looked like a bathtub. Look at the supporting equipment (lights etc...) that you'll need to keep what you want. Are you going for a full "reef" set up. Large polyp stonies, mushrooms etc....? Or a Small Polyp Stony set up (more $$ here, need lots of flow and very high lighting...

kysard1 · 06/27/2007, 10:38 PM

I had a 110g reef ready tenecor as a planted aquarium, it scratched so easily I can't imagine how you would get coralline off. It ended up in the dumpster.

leebo_28 · 06/28/2007, 06:43 AM

azreefer · 06/29/2007, 12:57 PM

Hi Divefan,

I would be happy to discuss this tank with you. You can reach me at 602-437-4373 ext. 101 or brian@tenecor.com

Brian

Bluey101 · 06/29/2007, 09:50 PM

Hey folks do any of you know if Tenecor is open on the weekend? I am looking for a plumbing part to get my tank set up....

Amy

06/27/2007, 07:19 PM	#1
divefan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	Tenecor anybody have any experience with Tenecor reef ready setups?

06/27/2007, 07:33 PM	#2
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	I had a friend and neighbor into reefing that had a tenacor tank. He loved it and I believe that they are good tanks. He put it on a stand that he made and set up his own canopy. I think the stands etc. are a little on the pricey side but the tanks well worth the $$. I went to set up a RR acrylic tank and ordered from another company (Aquariumsource). I had several problems with my tank. I wish I had gone with a Tenacor tank.... __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

06/27/2007, 09:20 PM	#4
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	If you do go with a SeaClear, I truely believe that you'll end up with as much $$ in the set-up in the long run. I dont know of a single person that has purchased a Tenacor and been unhappy with it. I have set up reefs on the cheap (lower cost equip / not necessarily a bad thing) and would rather wait and do it right. I have moved cross country a few times in the last 10 years only to sell and part off my set-up's. Now that I am going to stay a while, I took almost a year to the day to gather the equipment that I have for my current 90. I had the tank and stand for almost 6 months before I put water in it. If you really need something now, do a small tank and keep some LPS and musrhooms (what I did) and then started on the equipment for the larger tank. What size tank are you looking for ? I'd definitely do a 36 or 48" length tank. More fixtures designed for these size tanks.... The only difference between most 55's 75's and 90's are in heighth. Most of them are 48" long. I have seen a 55 that was 36" long but it looked like a bathtub. Look at the supporting equipment (lights etc...) that you'll need to keep what you want. Are you going for a full "reef" set up. Large polyp stonies, mushrooms etc....? Or a Small Polyp Stony set up (more $$ here, need lots of flow and very high lighting... __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

06/27/2007, 07:47 PM	#3
divefan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 18	pricey is an understatement! I'm trying to decide between a tenecor "plug-n-play" or piecing a SeaClear together. About a $1k difference. Since I'm new to the hobby, I'm leaning to the Tenecor.

06/27/2007, 10:38 PM	#5
kysard1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SE PA Posts: 827	I had a 110g reef ready tenecor as a planted aquarium, it scratched so easily I can't imagine how you would get coralline off. It ended up in the dumpster.

06/28/2007, 06:43 AM	#6
leebo_28 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fl/Pa now Posts: 456

06/29/2007, 12:57 PM	#7
azreefer Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chandler, AZ. Posts: 523	Hi Divefan, I would be happy to discuss this tank with you. You can reach me at 602-437-4373 ext. 101 or brian@tenecor.com Brian

06/29/2007, 09:50 PM	#8
Bluey101 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 116	Hey folks do any of you know if Tenecor is open on the weekend? I am looking for a plumbing part to get my tank set up.... Amy