Tanks
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Ashish Patel
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I got my tank from CTC since its local for me so can't say from personal experience. However, planet aquariums is a reputable dealer and ive seen there work- top notch
Ashish Patel
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Thats a good size tank!...What kind of tank (eurobraced, braced, rimelsss?) and how thick is the glass? What kind of water turnover do you plan on having in the tank?
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Dual40IM
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The brand is Planet Aquarium, euro braced, not 100% sure of thickness. I think it is 1/2 inch. As for turn over i am gonna shoot for 10 times, so approx 1600 gph to 1800 gph. I figure the tank is 180 gallon minus whatever the rock displaces so I may be able to turnover even less. Going with a DC pump that way i can control/adjust the flow rate. I will also have some wave pumps to move the water around also.
Troy V
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I have 3 Planet Aquariums. One is 60"x30"x31" and eurobraced with 1/2" hybrid glass/acrylic construction. I have nothing but good things to say about the quality of their product. The finish work on the tank is excellent. However, I am not a fan of the look of a eurobraced tank. But I do recognize the strength it provides. So I ended up covering the eurobrace top with a wood trim.
The dimensions of your tank will make a beautiful mixed reef. Good luck!
The dimensions of your tank will make a beautiful mixed reef. Good luck!
Ashish Patel
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I am going to build a open top canopy that will cover the waterline and light spill. I don't think I would allow myself to go with anything else other than a Eurobraced tank.
This picture is from about 3 months after setup but you get the idea of why a canopy would solve my light spill problem.
This picture is from about 3 months after setup but you get the idea of why a canopy would solve my light spill problem.
Beautiful tank.I am going to build a open top canopy that will cover the waterline and light spill. I don't think I would allow myself to go with anything else other than a Eurobraced tank.
This picture is from about 3 months after setup but you get the idea of why a canopy would solve my light spill problem.
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Dual40IM
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Ashish, that is a nice tank. I see what you mean about the light spill. I am not a huge fan of the look of Euro bracing but I definitely agree with the added strength it provides. I am contemplating on weather or not I want a canopy or just hide the Euro bracing like Troy V did in an earlier reply.
Thanks for the input and ideas.
Thanks for the input and ideas.
Ashish Patel
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Thanks! Eurobrace is good for a number of reasons but the true test for a tank is after 10 years. Eurobrace is probably taking a lot of pressure of the 4 panels and seams. Anything we can do to strength the tank outweights any negatives. Also, after 7 month I can't really say I have any saltcreeps.. It also prevents water from splashing out even with a 2" wave. The negatives are all cosmetics, I want to cover the light and waterline but also want to add a cooling fan on the tank and cover that. I used MDF board to cover my stand and will use same material and paint it. I don't intend on spending more than $20 on the canopy
