265 gallon Mixed Reef New Build

Sharvey103 · Mar 15, 2016

I have been playing with saltwater tanks since 1987 and wanted to share a new build thread since I just relocated and started this tank December 3, 2015.

The gear:
Marineland 265 gallon tank
Reef Octopus 150 INT skinner
Bubble Magnus 3 channel doser for acropower, trace element and coral feeding
UV sterilizer
Tsunami sump with refugium reverse daylight setup
Aqua medic calcium reactor
Biopellet reactor
Carbon and GFO reactors
2 ecotech MP 40s
1 XF 150 gyre
3 ecotech 30 pro lights
Puratek Insight 24/7 with ATO

Sharvey103 · Mar 15, 2016

I will try to keep this updated on a regular basis so you can follow the process.

Sharvey103 · May 9, 2016

Well folks after only 5 months of operation the bottom seam gave way on this Marineland tank. My lfs and service company clearly identified a manufacturing defect. Really hoping Marineland will man up and do the right this since this was my dream build and final tank to go into retirement with. Lost all the fish and several corals. Not to mention the damage to the house. Wish me luck that Marineland does the right thing and I can get started again soon. I will keep you posted on the Marineland response.

120reefkeeper · May 9, 2016

Sharvey103 said:
Well folks after only 5 months of operation the bottom seam gave way on this Marineland tank. My lfs and service company clearly identified a manufacturing defect. Really hoping Marineland will man up and do the right this since this was my dream build and final tank to go into retirement with. Lost all the fish and several corals. Not to mention the damage to the house. Wish me luck that Marineland does the right thing and I can get started again soon. I will keep you posted on the Marineland response.

Good grief ...... Sorry for your loss [emoji22] sending you lots of prayers !

Paul C. · May 9, 2016

Oh man. Sorry for the troubles. Was there last year with a ELos XL160.

Was looking at a 265 until today. Guess Marineland is off my list.

revhtree · May 9, 2016

Sharvey103 said:
Well folks after only 5 months of operation the bottom seam gave way on this Marineland tank. My lfs and service company clearly identified a manufacturing defect. Really hoping Marineland will man up and do the right this since this was my dream build and final tank to go into retirement with. Lost all the fish and several corals. Not to mention the damage to the house. Wish me luck that Marineland does the right thing and I can get started again soon. I will keep you posted on the Marineland response.

Oh dang I am so sorry! Not the first I have heard of this happening with these tanks! @Mike&Terry wasn't yours a Marineland that gave way?

Mike&Terry · May 9, 2016

revhtree said:
Oh dang I am so sorry! Not the first I have heard of this happening with these tanks! @Mike&Terry wasn't yours a Marineland that gave way?

Yes it was Rev.

@Sharvey103 So sorry to hear this happened to you and hope you get quick resolution from Marineland (United Pet Group).

Sharvey103 · Jun 3, 2016

Marineland has done the right thing by me. Watch soon for the new build thread and upgrade to a 300. Looking forward to bringing back my survivors from the best LFS - Nemo's Reef.