I just can't get it right..

Brew12 · Jul 24, 2017

Sistawolf said:
You live so close you should come help

If it were a little closer I would! Then again, I think you are learning more by working through your issues than you ever would have if someone came and did it for you.

Sistawolf said:
and yes you know the struggle

I did see your thread in the vendor reviews. I was thinking about buying a 180-wide from them but now I am second thinking that. They made the tanks for Battlecorals new setup which made me want to trust them. But now?

Sistawolf · Jul 25, 2017

Brew12 said:
If it were a little closer I would! Then again, I think you are learning more by working through your issues than you ever would have if someone came and did it for you.

I did see your thread in the vendor reviews. I was thinking about buying a 180-wide from them but now I am second thinking that. They made the tanks for Battlecorals new setup which made me want to trust them. But now?

Yea they did a huntsville store.. actually two of them and screwed them.. I have one of the frag tanks that one of the stores got screwed on.. please Dear God don't put yourself through what I did

Fin · Jul 25, 2017

What tank manufacturer did you end up going with? When will we see pics of the setup?

Brew12 · Jul 25, 2017

Sistawolf said:
Yea they did a huntsville store.. actually two of them and screwed them.. I have one of the frag tanks that one of the stores got screwed on.. please Dear God don't put yourself through what I did

I've been tempted to go with this one. http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-150-Gallon-Starfire-Tank-p/sca-150g.htm but might ask them what a custom build would be at 72" long. I don't want the 28" height of the 210g they offer.

Sistawolf · Jul 25, 2017

Fin said:
What tank manufacturer did you end up going with? When will we see pics of the setup?

Planet aquariums and soon

Sistawolf · Jul 25, 2017

Brew12 said:
I've been tempted to go with this one. http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-150-Gallon-Starfire-Tank-p/sca-150g.htm but might ask them what a custom build would be at 72" long. I don't want the 28" height of the 210g they offer.

Mine is 72x18x16 it's custom

Fin · Jul 25, 2017

Sistawolf said:
Planet aquariums and soon

Part of their ownership is from the old Oceanic manufacturer, I believe. I have seen some of their work first hand and you will have a very nice tank.

Sistawolf · Jul 25, 2017

Fin said:
Part of their ownership is from the old Oceanic manufacturer, I believe. I have seen some of their work first hand and you will have a very nice tank.

A sneak peak

Brew12 · Jul 25, 2017

Sistawolf said:
Mine is 72x18x16 it's custom

My current system is 72"x18"x20" and I really wish I had the extra depth. Really is an impressive tank size though, I think you will love yours!

Fin · Jul 25, 2017

Really like the dimensions of that tank!

Brew12 · Jul 25, 2017

Sistawolf said:
A sneak peak

Looking great so far!

Sistawolf · Jul 25, 2017

Thanks guys.. I should have added a couple inches and made it a 72x20x16 I love the low profile. I didn't like they put black vinyl on the back but I can always peel it off.. I'm in love with it other than trying to figure out how to mount my center light. I bought the extended arm for my Kessil from brs and it won't work either because of my plumbing..

Fin · Jul 25, 2017

I know you already have the mounting arms, but do you think you might like the lights hanging from the ceiling (if that is even possible where the tank is)? If that isn't an option, maybe mount a rail (the length of the tank) on the wall behind the tank? Then you could clamp the mounts to the rail. Just throwing out ideas.

Sistawolf · Jul 25, 2017

Fin said:
I know you already have the mounting arms, but do you think you might like the lights hanging from the ceiling (if that is even possible where the tank is)? If that isn't an option, maybe mount a rail (the length of the tank) on the wall behind the tank? Then you could clamp the mounts to the rail. Just throwing out ideas.

I may have to do a mounting rail.. it sucks because I have bought all of these and I will have to find someone to make me one for the length of the tank. The ceiling isn't a option cause I have cathedral ceilings and they slope and I would rather not put holes in my ceiling ...

Sistawolf · Jul 25, 2017

I was hoping someone knew how I could make the mount go out and then up and back out again so I could go around the plumbing

Fin · Jul 25, 2017

Someone may come up with a better idea. I really haven't ever used the tank mount brackets. Just sharing what first popped into my head.

Brew12 · Jul 26, 2017

How sturdy are the mounts? Any chance you could take a piece of aluminum stock and mount it to the two outside arms. Then attach the middle light to aluminum stock? I think it would look good if the mounts will hold it. The bar stock itself weighs under a pound.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt...m-Flat-Bar-with-1-8-in-Thick-801927/204274000

imustbenuts · Jul 26, 2017

Brew12 said:
I've been tempted to go with this one. http://www.scaquariums.com/SCA-150-Gallon-Starfire-Tank-p/sca-150g.htm but might ask them what a custom build would be at 72" long. I don't want the 28" height of the 210g they offer.

This manufacturer makes really nice tank. https://www.cdaquarium.com/ All seems are reinforced on larger tanks. Very high quality! I have the 66g SCaquarium I don't recommend them. PM me if you want more info.

imustbenuts · Jul 26, 2017

Sistawolf said:
Thanks guys.. I should have added a couple inches and made it a 72x20x16 I love the low profile. I didn't like they put black vinyl on the back but I can always peel it off.. I'm in love with it other than trying to figure out how to mount my center light. I bought the extended arm for my Kessil from brs and it won't work either because of my plumbing..

What about adding another Kessil mount on the other side of the synergy overflow and running bar stock across the top connecting the two mounts. Then you could drill a hole in the middle of the bar stock to attach the light.