So after months of going back and forth in my mind whether or not to upgrade after 10 months of my water box 60.2 running, my girlfriend convinced me to take the jump ( I know, I'm very lucky to have someone feed into the addiction).
I loved my water box, but a few things made me go with IM instead of WB.
DISPLAY VOLUME on the WB is much more restricted with the overflow running the length of the back. METAL vs. WOOD stand, need I explain more. PRICE. I already had a sump, skimmer and return pump which I have been saving from purchase from someone who never got around to setup their tank. So I didn't need to spend the extra on a sump with WB. Plus, I would have hand to spend an extra 800 dollars on a WB tank to reach 100 gallon display volume. And GLASS THICKNESS. all I can say is, 5/8 in. Thick glass on a 48 x 24 tank with IM makes this thing look like a beast!
So I placed a pre-order with Innovative Marine for the 100 ext model on June 15th which was expecting to be delivered by the end of July.
Equipment already on hand is Bashsea 36 x 18 sump, reef octopus diablo skimmer, Jager heater, and a 1800 gph DC coral box return.
So I begin prepping by purchasing Red furniture grade PVC and grey 45 elbows from home depot. Grab a gate valve and a couple street 90s for the return, and I'm pretty much set to go. I am trying to go with the KISS (keep it simple stupid) method with the tank. PVC for the overflow going down into the tank and flex tubing with a tee for the return
Fast forward to July 23rd and I get the email stating the tank has shipped! The anxiety is killing me, checking for tracking updates with the shipping company. Finally August 3rd rolls around and I get the call to schedule shipping for Thursday August 6th.
So here in NJ, we were planning on getting the after effects of hurricane Isaias. Unfortunately, the storm intensified before hitting our state and walloped us pretty good. So good, the biggest tree in the backyard decided to fall on the back of our house! The roof is completely ruined and our upstairs bedrooms are ruined. Beds, carpet, ceiling, sheetrock, everything besides our clothes.
Of course the insurance company is called out along with a tree guy and the restoration company. Long story short, there is no way in hell I am letting 2020 get the best of me more than it already has, and I'm still setting this tank up throughout all this mess. Fortunately, where the tank is going is nowhere near the affected areas of the house, nor would be in the way of any construction taking place
I finally received the tank today and gosh this thing is beautiful! Thick glass, ultra clear, heaviest 48 x 24 tank I've ever lifted. A huge shout-out to Innovative Marine for providing a beautiful tank for a well deserved price.
I'll continue to update as the stand is made and plumbing is taking place.
Couple pictures of the water box that will be upgraded, tree damage, and new tank
I loved my water box, but a few things made me go with IM instead of WB.
DISPLAY VOLUME on the WB is much more restricted with the overflow running the length of the back. METAL vs. WOOD stand, need I explain more. PRICE. I already had a sump, skimmer and return pump which I have been saving from purchase from someone who never got around to setup their tank. So I didn't need to spend the extra on a sump with WB. Plus, I would have hand to spend an extra 800 dollars on a WB tank to reach 100 gallon display volume. And GLASS THICKNESS. all I can say is, 5/8 in. Thick glass on a 48 x 24 tank with IM makes this thing look like a beast!
So I placed a pre-order with Innovative Marine for the 100 ext model on June 15th which was expecting to be delivered by the end of July.
Equipment already on hand is Bashsea 36 x 18 sump, reef octopus diablo skimmer, Jager heater, and a 1800 gph DC coral box return.
So I begin prepping by purchasing Red furniture grade PVC and grey 45 elbows from home depot. Grab a gate valve and a couple street 90s for the return, and I'm pretty much set to go. I am trying to go with the KISS (keep it simple stupid) method with the tank. PVC for the overflow going down into the tank and flex tubing with a tee for the return
Fast forward to July 23rd and I get the email stating the tank has shipped! The anxiety is killing me, checking for tracking updates with the shipping company. Finally August 3rd rolls around and I get the call to schedule shipping for Thursday August 6th.
So here in NJ, we were planning on getting the after effects of hurricane Isaias. Unfortunately, the storm intensified before hitting our state and walloped us pretty good. So good, the biggest tree in the backyard decided to fall on the back of our house! The roof is completely ruined and our upstairs bedrooms are ruined. Beds, carpet, ceiling, sheetrock, everything besides our clothes.
Of course the insurance company is called out along with a tree guy and the restoration company. Long story short, there is no way in hell I am letting 2020 get the best of me more than it already has, and I'm still setting this tank up throughout all this mess. Fortunately, where the tank is going is nowhere near the affected areas of the house, nor would be in the way of any construction taking place
I finally received the tank today and gosh this thing is beautiful! Thick glass, ultra clear, heaviest 48 x 24 tank I've ever lifted. A huge shout-out to Innovative Marine for providing a beautiful tank for a well deserved price.
I'll continue to update as the stand is made and plumbing is taking place.
Couple pictures of the water box that will be upgraded, tree damage, and new tank
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