Shallow reef tank Club - Page 3

usmcsgt · 06/05/2008, 11:34 AM

Wow that guy is sweet!!!

Screename_116 · 06/05/2008, 11:52 AM

I love those tanks!

xtm · 06/05/2008, 09:01 PM

How about this shallow lagoon

adtravels · 06/05/2008, 09:06 PM

tanks for short people

I am a strapping 6 footer so went with a full size tank

blackthunda77 · 06/05/2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by xtm
How about this shallow lagoon

dude, i NEEEEEED more info on that lagoon, this is exactly something ive been aching to build as soon as a get into a place with my own back yard! beautiful!!!

gea0119 · 06/05/2008, 10:04 PM

I WANT A SHALLOW TANK.I WAS CALING IT RIMLESS BUT THE ARE CALLED SHALLOW.WHERES THE BEST PLACE TO GET ONE ONLINE.WHATS THE BEST SIZE TO START WITH.

GSMguy · 06/05/2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by gea0119
I WANT A SHALLOW TANK.I WAS CALING IT RIMLESS BUT THE ARE CALLED SHALLOW.WHERES THE BEST PLACE TO GET ONE ONLINE.WHATS THE BEST SIZE TO START WITH.

no need to yell

shallow and rimless are not the same rimless is without bracing shallow is just the opposite of deep.

most of our tanks are custom built due to the unusual dimensions.

best places to get custom tanks

AGE
Elos
Envision Acrylics
miracles in glass

gea0119 · 06/05/2008, 10:23 PM

Sorry.I was just a LIL excited and left my caps on.

Friskaburger · 06/06/2008, 12:15 AM

Hey xtm... is that the lagoon at Aquarium of the Pacific?

If not, it sure looks like it!

InsaneClownFish · 06/06/2008, 01:05 AM

Fantastic tanks guys!

E.J. Coral · 06/06/2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally posted by gea0119
I WANT A SHALLOW TANK.I WAS CALING IT RIMLESS BUT THE ARE CALLED SHALLOW.WHERES THE BEST PLACE TO GET ONE ONLINE.WHATS THE BEST SIZE TO START WITH.

lol.... try John at advanceacrylics.com, he is local and does GREAT work for half the price of most builders. Tell him that E.J. Coral sent you if you call him.

gea0119 · 06/06/2008, 04:47 AM

Good looking out E.J. Coral.I will be calling and dropping your name for the hookup.

xtm · 06/06/2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally posted by Friskaburger
Hey xtm... is that the lagoon at Aquarium of the Pacific? If not, it sure looks like it!

Yes it is!

gea0119 · 06/06/2008, 10:38 AM

HEY XTM, Im in the SFV also.Are you an MASLAC member.I'm going to the meeting there next Sat.6/14, I'd like to discuss your shallow setup.

Friskaburger · 06/06/2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by xtm
Yes it is!

Is it just me or was the fact that they had big Naso tangs in the lagoon you could put your hand in slightly dangerous for a place full of kids? I mean c'mon... surgeonfish didn't get their name cuz of their soft and fuzzy razor spiked tails.

GSMguy · 06/06/2008, 11:07 AM

Gea, if i could have done one thing differently with my tank it would have been an external overflow. keep it in mind when you talk to XTM and the builder.

xtm · 06/06/2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by Friskaburger
Is it just me or was the fact that they had big Naso tangs in the lagoon you could put your hand in slightly dangerous for a place full of kids? I mean c'mon... surgeonfish didn't get their name cuz of their soft and fuzzy razor spiked tails.

Well the Nasos tend to swim away from peoples' hands while the rays don't mind being touched. But then again, the kids put their hands in the water and then eat candies.... can you say "Mycobacterium Marinum"?

Bob1 · 06/06/2008, 11:13 AM

I thought I had lost my mind, I was checking out reef forums yesterday and came across this one and then I couldn't remember where it was.

gea0119 · 06/06/2008, 11:25 AM

GSM guy, I have no clue what an external overflow is but im ASSuming you dont want me to..awe just explain it to me...BUMP

GSMguy · 06/06/2008, 11:54 AM

Gea the overflow box for my aquarium is on the inside of the tank,i recommend an external overflow attached to the back of the tank and thus not taking up any real estate inside the tank, the builder will know what im talking about.

since your new to it all go to the builders shop and have a look around it will shorten the learning curve for you.

GSMguy · 06/06/2008, 11:57 AM

XTM has external overflow, Ej coral has internal like mine.
here is mine. internal overflow drilled in the back

gea0119 · 06/06/2008, 12:02 PM

To the O.C. I go.Thats orange county.

Friskaburger · 06/06/2008, 12:15 PM

That's the one awesome thing about acrylic tanks is you can do those external overflows. I love those they're so genius.

xtm - yeah we noticed the nasos going away from the kids too, but I can just imagine just the right situation where the tangs get comfortable enough to investigate maybe food or something the kid puts in and then the kid tries to grab it... blood everywhere!

Maybe me and my friend are just morbid. :/

xtm · 06/06/2008, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gea0119
HEY XTM, Im in the SFV also.Are you an MASLAC member.I'm going to the meeting there next Sat.6/14, I'd like to discuss your shallow setup.

hey Gea,

Isn't MASLAC being ran by the guy who owns that LFS in Reseda? (sorry I forgot his name) very nice guy. I'm not sure yet if I can make it on that date but feel free to ask anything about my shallow tank. If you haven't bought your tank yet, I also suggest you go with an external overflow. This is not always an option with most reef-ready tanks so you will most likely end up with a DIY box. Since you're local, I can help you build one.

I think one drawback of the external overflow box is that you MUST have enough space in the back of your tank.. this is usually about 5" deep. For most people, that is a lot to give up.

gea0119 · 06/06/2008, 12:23 PM

SaltWater LANCE is his name.Great Guy.If you help me build one I would be the coolest girl in the world.What supplies do I need to get.I'm on it.Im suppose to be turning my 26g into a QT and i just picked up a 45g this morning.

06/05/2008, 11:34 AM	#51
usmcsgt Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pensacola Fl. Posts: 999	Wow that guy is sweet!!! __________________ There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits on the human capacity for intelligence, imagination and wonder. -- Ronald Reagan Current Tank Info: 100 Gal Mixed reef Cube.

06/05/2008, 09:01 PM	#53
xtm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Panorama City, CA Posts: 4,703	How about this shallow lagoon __________________ Function before fashion Current Tank Info: 120g SPS Tank (48x24x24)

06/05/2008, 09:06 PM	#54
adtravels you cant buy blue fingers Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,542	tanks for short people I am a strapping 6 footer so went with a full size tank __________________ False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long; but false views supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon 36x24x24 reef

06/05/2008, 10:04 PM	#56
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	I WANT A SHALLOW TANK.I WAS CALING IT RIMLESS BUT THE ARE CALLED SHALLOW.WHERES THE BEST PLACE TO GET ONE ONLINE.WHATS THE BEST SIZE TO START WITH. __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/05/2008, 10:23 PM	#58
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	Sorry.I was just a LIL excited and left my caps on. __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/05/2008, 11:52 AM	#52
Screename_116 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 111	I love those tanks!

06/06/2008, 12:15 AM	#59
Friskaburger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 98	Hey xtm... is that the lagoon at Aquarium of the Pacific? If not, it sure looks like it!

06/06/2008, 01:05 AM	#60
InsaneClownFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,069	Fantastic tanks guys! __________________ 7 Years Reefing and Many Fresh 8 Foot Envisions

06/06/2008, 04:47 AM	#62
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	Good looking out E.J. Coral.I will be calling and dropping your name for the hookup. __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/06/2008, 10:38 AM	#64
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	HEY XTM, Im in the SFV also.Are you an MASLAC member.I'm going to the meeting there next Sat.6/14, I'd like to discuss your shallow setup. __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/06/2008, 11:07 AM	#66
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Gea, if i could have done one thing differently with my tank it would have been an external overflow. keep it in mind when you talk to XTM and the builder. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

06/06/2008, 11:13 AM	#68
Bob1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Farmington Mn. Posts: 100	I thought I had lost my mind, I was checking out reef forums yesterday and came across this one and then I couldn't remember where it was.

06/06/2008, 11:25 AM	#69
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	GSM guy, I have no clue what an external overflow is but im ASSuming you dont want me to..awe just explain it to me...BUMP __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/06/2008, 11:54 AM	#70
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Gea the overflow box for my aquarium is on the inside of the tank,i recommend an external overflow attached to the back of the tank and thus not taking up any real estate inside the tank, the builder will know what im talking about. since your new to it all go to the builders shop and have a look around it will shorten the learning curve for you. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

06/06/2008, 11:57 AM	#71
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	XTM has external overflow, Ej coral has internal like mine. here is mine. internal overflow drilled in the back __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

06/06/2008, 12:02 PM	#72
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	To the O.C. I go.Thats orange county. __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company

06/06/2008, 12:15 PM	#73
Friskaburger Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 98	That's the one awesome thing about acrylic tanks is you can do those external overflows. I love those they're so genius. xtm - yeah we noticed the nasos going away from the kids too, but I can just imagine just the right situation where the tangs get comfortable enough to investigate maybe food or something the kid puts in and then the kid tries to grab it... blood everywhere! Maybe me and my friend are just morbid. :/

06/06/2008, 12:23 PM	#75
gea0119 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.F.V.-LOS ANGELES,CA. Posts: 403	SaltWater LANCE is his name.Great Guy.If you help me build one I would be the coolest girl in the world.What supplies do I need to get.I'm on it.Im suppose to be turning my 26g into a QT and i just picked up a 45g this morning. __________________ How Do Saltwater Fish Get High...SeaWeed Gea M. Current Tank Info: 26g 5/17/08 LS,LR,CPR Bak Pak Protein Skimmer,Fluval 205 Filter,45lbs LR/LS,#2/#1 Koralia Powerheads, 100w heater, 2 Coralife 55W Blue and White Lights.I have 1 Killer Clown Fish and 4 Fast Swimming Damsels to keep him Company