My Grateful Journeys Tank
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That’s important to me; and I’m not sure if I achieved that on what I’d started. I’ll get one of his for the sandbed and put mine around the gonis.
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Did you get a look at them? He is kinda an artist the way the different color zoas enhance the others colors. Simply beautiful, better than mine. Post a pic of which one you choose, Im looking forward to seeing it.
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I just took a quick peak. I’m supposed to be paying attention for family time today- hehe.
I’ll take some leisurely time in the next day or two and let you know what looks good- it’ll probably be like Doritos and I will want them all!
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Tank Update: I did a lot of research on tank lids; there are quite a few companies that produce really good quality lids so it was a tough decision.
It came down to what you got for a standard option lid, how much that cost, and that the company continues to innovate; and does some crazy custom lids. I didn’t need anything fancy or custom, but I liked that they go out of their way to meet customers needs and still keep the quality up - not always easy to do both.
I chose @Top_Lids and I’m blown away at not only the quality, but the accuracy of each cut fitting around equipment - remember, they had to depend on my measurements and I took HS Algebra 3 years in a row and they finally said “No more math for you!”
One of the owners, Fred, called me while he was on vacation visiting family in Europe and when I told him I didn’t know how to read the small hatches on the ruler, he said, “No Worries! Let’s FaceTime and I will walk you through this”. It was at least midnight for him and he was so patient as I climbed up and down the step ladder with a big metal 36’ yard stick (all I had). It was quite comical.
So, I received the lid last night and it fit as if an AI robot had measured it. Not a smidgen of space for a fish to jump out. The acrylic is solid, and the mesh is taut. It’s so clear and visibility is great.
And, just as important, it has such a streamlined profile, that when you stand in front of the tank, you don’t even see it!
There has been a chonky Diamond Goby at my LFS that has been waiting to come home with me and I can finally get him.
Two Tangs coming from Marine Collectors in the next week or so and this lid will keep everyone safe.
Thank you Fred and everyone at Top Lids for working through the holidays to get this to me before my fish arrive.
It came down to what you got for a standard option lid, how much that cost, and that the company continues to innovate; and does some crazy custom lids. I didn’t need anything fancy or custom, but I liked that they go out of their way to meet customers needs and still keep the quality up - not always easy to do both.
I chose @Top_Lids and I’m blown away at not only the quality, but the accuracy of each cut fitting around equipment - remember, they had to depend on my measurements and I took HS Algebra 3 years in a row and they finally said “No more math for you!”
One of the owners, Fred, called me while he was on vacation visiting family in Europe and when I told him I didn’t know how to read the small hatches on the ruler, he said, “No Worries! Let’s FaceTime and I will walk you through this”. It was at least midnight for him and he was so patient as I climbed up and down the step ladder with a big metal 36’ yard stick (all I had). It was quite comical.
So, I received the lid last night and it fit as if an AI robot had measured it. Not a smidgen of space for a fish to jump out. The acrylic is solid, and the mesh is taut. It’s so clear and visibility is great.
And, just as important, it has such a streamlined profile, that when you stand in front of the tank, you don’t even see it!
There has been a chonky Diamond Goby at my LFS that has been waiting to come home with me and I can finally get him.
Two Tangs coming from Marine Collectors in the next week or so and this lid will keep everyone safe.
Thank you Fred and everyone at Top Lids for working through the holidays to get this to me before my fish arrive.
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I feel your pain, I went to public school!Tank Update: I did a lot of research on tank lids; there are quite a few companies that produce really good quality lids so it was a tough decision.
It came down to what you got for a standard option lid, how much that cost, and that the company continues to innovate; and does some crazy custom lids. I didn’t need anything fancy or custom, but I liked that they go out of their way to meet customers needs and still keep the quality up - not always easy to do both.
I chose @Top_Lids and I’m blown away at not only the quality, but the accuracy of each cut fitting around equipment - remember, they had to depend on my measurements and I took HS Algebra 3 years in a row and they finally said “No more math for you!”
One of the owners, Fred, called me while he was on vacation visiting family in Europe and when I told him I didn’t know how to read the small hatches on the ruler, he said, “No Worries! Let’s FaceTime and I will walk you through this”. It was at least midnight for him and he was so patient as I climbed up and down the step ladder with a big metal 36’ yard stick (all I had). It was quite comical.
So, I received the lid last night and it fit as if an AI robot had measured it. Not a smidgen of space for a fish to jump out. The acrylic is solid, and the mesh is taut. It’s so clear and visibility is great.
And, just as important, it has such a streamlined profile, that when you stand in front of the tank, you don’t even see it!
There has been a chonky Diamond Goby at my LFS that has been waiting to come home with me and I can finally get him.
Two Tangs coming from Marine Collectors in the next week or so and this lid will keep everyone safe.
Thank you Fred and everyone at Top Lids for working through the holidays to get this to me before my fish arrive.
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Tank Update: I did a lot of research on tank lids; there are quite a few companies that produce really good quality lids so it was a tough decision.
It came down to what you got for a standard option lid, how much that cost, and that the company continues to innovate; and does some crazy custom lids. I didn’t need anything fancy or custom, but I liked that they go out of their way to meet customers needs and still keep the quality up - not always easy to do both.
I chose @Top_Lids and I’m blown away at not only the quality, but the accuracy of each cut fitting around equipment - remember, they had to depend on my measurements and I took HS Algebra 3 years in a row and they finally said “No more math for you!”
One of the owners, Fred, called me while he was on vacation visiting family in Europe and when I told him I didn’t know how to read the small hatches on the ruler, he said, “No Worries! Let’s FaceTime and I will walk you through this”. It was at least midnight for him and he was so patient as I climbed up and down the step ladder with a big metal 36’ yard stick (all I had). It was quite comical.
So, I received the lid last night and it fit as if an AI robot had measured it. Not a smidgen of space for a fish to jump out. The acrylic is solid, and the mesh is taut. It’s so clear and visibility is great.
And, just as important, it has such a streamlined profile, that when you stand in front of the tank, you don’t even see it!
There has been a chonky Diamond Goby at my LFS that has been waiting to come home with me and I can finally get him.
Two Tangs coming from Marine Collectors in the next week or so and this lid will keep everyone safe.
Thank you Fred and everyone at Top Lids for working through the holidays to get this to me before my fish arrive.
Hello Jenny,
This is Fred and Leo writing for you.
We'd like to say Thank you for trust on our work! We know how special this tank is for you and want to express that we made it with love. Its was important to read that and see that we are helping the hobby and conecting with people like you.
Wish you a great 2024 and to many years of protection and enjoyment
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Hi Fred and Leo,
I definitely felt the love on this Lid Build!
And I always like to support small businesses that focus on quality and customer service so am happy to write a recommendation!
My clownfish have swam the entire perimeter of the tank, looking up and are pleased they are in a cozy, secure home. Hehe.
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Thanks Fishy; as you can see by my intro to thread I had and continue to have a lot of help.
Including @REEF2REEF which is basically the Library of Congress for all things Aquaria!
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Thanks Casper! Now that I’ve had it a few days, I can’t say enough about it! So streamlined, yet sturdy.Congratulations on your new lid - it looks great and complement the tank very well!
Looks like you're doing well with your coral also! Keep it up and happy reefing!
Corals are doing good, some have struggled but considering how new the tank is, not surprising. The long-arm gonis are going bonkers, so fluffy, yet the micro-gonis really struggling - interesting.
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Still gotta get my tangs in the tank and then the melanurus Wrasse Finally! All three are very much needed for the utilitarian group of fish. After that, it’s my list of other wrasses and anthias for eye candy
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What Tang?
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Here’s my complete stock list and order of placement per Elliot at Marine Collectors:
Batch 1:
2 - bonded black storm clowns (already in tank)
Batch 2:
Orange-Shoulder Tang - already transitioned in color but not large yet.
Chocolate Tang - Acanthurus Pyroferus. Fully transitioned but still small
Batch 3:
1 Diamond Goby
3 Helrichi Fire Fish
Batch 4:
· Melanarus (male)
· Rosy Scale/Red Velvet (male)
· Blue-Star Leopard (male)
· Blue-side/Cirrhilabrus Cyanopleura (male)
Batch 5:
Square Anthias (Pair)
1 Sunburst Anthias
Batch 6:
Imperator Angelfish, Juvenile
Some will have to go to new home someday as they get too big, but my LFS will take them so I’m happy to enjoy while I can.
