Fence's Tank Build

Fence13 · Feb 7, 2018

Hey thanks for that @NY_Caveman! I thought there was something like that but I've seen so many reviews and videos of things lately that I have a hard time remembering what goes to what!

;Dead

Fence13 · Feb 14, 2018

It's here! The stand alone is a beast. I'm surprised I was able to get it inside on my own. Leveling it out with some shims for a minor adjustment and then letting the carpet settle.

Fence13 · Feb 14, 2018

Tank is still in the box. I was smart enough to wait for the wife to get home to help move this off the pallet.

Fence13 · Mar 10, 2018

I've been quiet I know but I've been paying off the tank and stand. These things are expensive! But I'm happy to announce that I placed an order with SynergyReef for their 26" sump and 5gal ATO. I'm really excited for this and will share any pictures if provided. Just a countdown of 3 weeks until it arrives.

Flameback Pair · Mar 13, 2018

Did you get their Triton sump? I did. Took over a month but they were backlogged. I received the Fusion Green last week and it's a class act!!

Fence13 · Mar 16, 2018

I actually went with their filter sock version. Vanessa was very helpful in answering all my questions and said that they can make a CL version of the 26". So I got that and the ATO container in storm cloud. Very excited for it but I know it'll be awhile yet.

najer · Mar 16, 2018

The stand looks good quality.

Flameback Pair · Mar 16, 2018

Fence13 said:
I actually went with their filter sock version. Vanessa was very helpful in answering all my questions and said that they can make a CL version of the 26". So I got that and the ATO container in storm cloud. Very excited for it but I know it'll be awhile yet.

What is "CL version"?

Fence13 · Mar 16, 2018

najer said:
The stand looks good quality.

It is! Right now it is a good quality junk holder. Won't put it all together until I can plumb it. But I won't lie, I'm very impatient.

Fence13 · Mar 16, 2018

powers2001 said:
What is "CL version"?

It's their standard filter sock version

Fence13 · Apr 15, 2018

BIG DAY!

Well okay the big day was earlier this week but I was out on vacation so it doesn't count. And then I had to go back to work so this is the first time I can actually start writing this up. So it's like the big day when in fact it isn't.

It all started with a box.

Then you open the box....and bam!

New sump. She is a beauty.

Here is it "installed" in the sump. Plumbing will come later, once I have the return pump.

There will be a matching ATO container but Synergy was a bit delayed in making those.

Fence13 · Apr 15, 2018

Things left to buy before the transfer:

MP40QDw
Return Pump (Vectra S1 is the current winner on this)
Screen top (I suck a DIY generally so I want something nice)
and ... I may need a new dosing pump one of the heads on my jebao unit is not pumping accurately.

najer · Apr 15, 2018

Nice looking sump.

Fence13 · Apr 21, 2018

ATO finally arrived. Looks great, only complaint is that it won't have water in it anytime soon.

Fence13 · Apr 21, 2018

Also today due to the Saltwateraquarium.com having an open box item, I was able to purchase the Varios-4 return pump at about $80 off retail price. This wasn't the original choice of return pump but I can't pass up that deal. I didn't like the Vectra S1 that much better to pay an extra $80.

Now just need the ATO (Neptune) and MP40QDw before we can start getting serious about a time frame for the transfer.

Bayareareefer18 · Apr 21, 2018

Fence13 said:
Also today due to the Saltwateraquarium.com having an open box item, I was able to purchase the Varios-4 return pump at about $80 off retail price. This wasn't the original choice of return pump but I can't pass up that deal. I didn't like the Vectra S1 that much better to pay an extra $80.

Now just need the ATO (Neptune) and MP40QDw before we can start getting serious about a time frame for the transfer.

What's your thoughts on saltwateraquarium

I was looking at their site yesterday. They have grade A davinci clowns on sale like $100 off around grade C price. Can't understand why

Fence13 · Apr 21, 2018

Bayareareefer18 said:
What's your thoughts on saltwateraquarium

I was looking at their site yesterday. They have grade A davinci clowns on sale like $100 off around grade C price. Can't understand why

I've only ever used them for dry goods. There is nothing wrong with those but I'm very skeptical about where I buy my fish from.

But if it works out then it works out. Most people I know would get it if they were the actual fish for sale

Flameback Pair · Apr 26, 2018

I have used saltwateraquarium.com too for drygoods. They are excellent to deal with. They don't do livestock. I think you're referring to saltwaterfish.com

Bayareareefer18 · Apr 26, 2018

powers2001 said:
I have used saltwateraquarium.com too for drygoods. They are excellent to deal with. They don't do livestock. I think you're referring to saltwaterfish.com

Ah maybe. Good to know