Gladfelter's 125 Build-"In the Beginning"

EvilMel · Apr 15, 2013

It was new...it was cracked...and you're going to buy another one? Hmmmm.

Gladfelter · Apr 15, 2013

Im returning it for a refund. If I can get some credit ill get one local if not I'll probably order one again unless someone has a used one. I wanted to start filling the tank this week cause I am getting behind

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EvilMel · Apr 15, 2013

Ooh! Ok. Gotcha! Good.

Rob...heeeelarious.

Gladfelter · Apr 15, 2013

Actually though before I fill it I've gotta figure out the sump situation

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EvilMel · Apr 16, 2013

Did you check out that website? Glass cages?

Gladfelter · Apr 16, 2013

Ya I looked at it. I need to call them. Ideally I would like around 36x15x20 size range. Do they do custom like that?

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EvilMel · Apr 16, 2013

Yeah, I think so! I would consider getting it made out of acryllic...glass if it's cheaper but I bet acryllic is cheaper.

CoryC · Apr 17, 2013

the place i got my sump at will be at the frag swap. synergy reef systems? they are a vendor on R2R. i think they have ones that are prefab arcylic in that size range for around 3 bills.

Gladfelter · Apr 17, 2013

Ya I saw it. It doesnt seem like there is room for the skimmer and a sump area though? Or am I not viewing it right? Looks cool though.

Gladfelter · Apr 18, 2013

Woot got my Ro/Di today and broke down my Cichlid tank. I'll miss them but I gave my favorite to AM's cichlid display

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Gladfelter · Apr 18, 2013

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EvilMel · Apr 19, 2013

Oh good deal! You got the inline TDS meter. That's a really good thing to have.

jabberkaycee · Apr 19, 2013

That's the same exact RO/DI unit I have from BRS. I've been very happy with it.

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Gladfelter · Apr 19, 2013

Just got my sand from AM. Going with Fiji Pink and probably one bag of crushed coral for texture

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k2parkstar · Apr 19, 2013

Gladfelter said:
Just got my sand from AM. Going with Fiji Pink and probably one bag of crushed coral for texture

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Take it from me, don't do crushed coral

Gladfelter · Apr 20, 2013

Even just 20 lbs mixed with 120 lbs of sand? What type of problems have you had out of it? I've only ever used sand.

jabberkaycee · Apr 20, 2013

I tried some crushed mixed in once and regretted it. It gave a surface for things to grow on and was always discolored so the pieces really stood out.

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k2parkstar · Apr 20, 2013

jabberkaycee said:
I tried some crushed mixed in once and regretted it. It gave a surface for things to grow on and was always discolored so the pieces really stood out.

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Same here, algae growing on it looks bad. There's no real need for it