iFarmer's 93g reef cube - SPS tank

ifarmer · Dec 2, 2014

Not sure when I will be getting a new tank. I am scheduled to bring the tank back to the store where I bought it so that Marineland will pick it up from the store this Thursday (12/02/2014).
I will have more updates in a few days.

Looking back, I just can't believe that I started this tank build back in July and now it's december and I still do not have a tank seutp yet. That goes to show that I am a very patience reefer

Djtonton · Dec 3, 2014

Patience is key man it will all work out in the end can't wait to see this up and running!!!!

shred5 · Dec 3, 2014

ifarmer said:
Not sure when I will be getting a new tank. I am scheduled to bring the tank back to the store where I bought it so that Marineland will pick it up from the store this Thursday (12/02/2014).
I will have more updates in a few days.

Looking back, I just can't believe that I started this tank build back in July and now it's december and I still do not have a tank seutp yet. That goes to show that I am a very patience reefer

Yea started my 93 back in June and still not done and have the same bubble issue in the seams.
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/club-cube/162783-shred5s-93-gallon-rimless-cube-tank-build.html
My issue is it is drilled so no warranty so I am screwed. Good they are replacing those tank for others though.
My only choice is too scrap the project or buy a new tank and hope their are no issues.
I will probably end up keeping a few things that I purchased for my 93 and install them on my 75.. Allot of money down the drain..

Good luck with your build it is looking really nice...

s2nhle · Dec 3, 2014

Wow, I can't believe it take this long. your patience is very impressive.

ifarmer · Jan 22, 2015

yes. marineland finally refunded the credit. I wasted no time, had my LFS ordered the same tank which i will be picking that up on 01/30/2015.

s2nhle · Jan 23, 2015

Congratulation. I can't wait to see it is wet.

kevantheman35 · Jan 23, 2015

About time! can't wait to see it up and running

Longnose Hawkfish · Jan 23, 2015

Glad it worked out.

w.gurney77 · Jan 25, 2015

My 93 has been up and running for a almost 3 months. The seems were full of bubbles just like yours. They have completely gone away now. So if there are s few bubbles in the new one I wouldn't worry.

s2nhle · Jan 25, 2015

You all scared me. i am about to wet my 93g glass cage tank.

ifarmer · Feb 4, 2015

a new replacement tank from Marineland.

Took me 7 months to get to this far. But at least I am making progress.
This new tank's sillicon looks worse than the previous one but I am going to take my chance this time. Getting tired of waiting

Started this tank setup back in July 2014 and now it's already February 2015 and tank still has no water. Amazing.

I plan to do a leak test on this tank in a week or so.

nova65ss · Feb 4, 2015

Nice congrats!

shred5 · Feb 5, 2015

Nice well at least they are replacing some of them..
Congrats..

s2nhle · Feb 5, 2015

Let's hope they tested it before shipping out to you. Wish you luck on this one.

tbdh20 · Feb 14, 2015

Happy you were finally able to get a replacement. Did you do your leak test yet?

ifarmer · Feb 14, 2015

Tank is filled with water today.

Still very frustrated with these marineland tank.
I am also seeing these same bubbles after filling the tank with water.
Have heard from a few members that their tank have the same issues. I am going to take my chances this time

Longnose Hawkfish · Feb 14, 2015

My tank had these too, but they went away after a while. Mine wasn't as bad as yours

tbdh20 · Feb 15, 2015

Planning my leak test on a new 93 next week (prior to drilling). Thanks for the update.

KoleTang · Feb 15, 2015

FYI, the manufacturer usually won't cover any type of tank failure or issue if the tank is resting on a stand that is not made by them (even though most custom stands are 10x better built). Just something to consider.

The stand looks great by the way. Will there be a canopy or is it going to be open top?