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All you need is a hacksaw which you can get one for like $20 a Home Depot, some roughgrit sandpaper to smooth out the cut ends and a pair of scissors to cut the screen to the right size. The kit comes with all the tools to put the top together.

Depending if your tsk has a rim or not they also sell little hanging clips you can set your screen top on if you don’t have a rim
 
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I used the RedSea kit from BRS for my 135.4. It came out good and it's cheaper than the BRS kit, includes the legs for the glass too.
That's what I liked about my Innovative Marine tank; it had clips that the lid sat on.

All you need is a hacksaw which you can get one for like $20 a Home Depot, some roughgrit sandpaper to smooth out the cut ends and a pair of scissors to cut the screen to the right size. The kit comes with all the tools to put the top together.

Depending if your tsk has a rim or not they also sell little hanging clips you can set your screen top on if you don’t have a rim

I have a hacksaw, so I will need to get some sandpaper, the screen, and some clips since the Waterbox is rimless.

Thanks for the recommendations!
 
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I noticed that two of my fish have been scratching against the PVC fittings this evening, so I took a trip to a local shop and picked up a bottle of PraziPro. I'm going to treat the tank with two doses and then give them a break for a few days before starting copper. I'm being cautious with the treatments since wrasses can be more sensitive than other fish.

I live by, and I will die by, my calendar and reminders applications. Being able to quickly schedule tasks like this is invaluable to me.

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I just placed an order for the MJV from Vivid Creative Aquatics! That will make the removal of detritus from the sump much easier!

I was moved to order it after performing a water-change on my quarantine tank last night; it sits on the floor, and siphoning water into a bucket at the same height as the tank is incredibly challenging. I tried using the Maxi-Jet, but it didn’t suck up the detritus well since it’s shaped awkwardly for that application. The MJV will make it much easier, and I think the price is fair for the convenience that it will provide.
 

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I hope your experience with the trucking company is a good one and much better than mine was....
 
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I hope your experience with the trucking company is a good one and much better than mine was....
I’ll find your thread and see what happened.

I’m hoping for a smooth delivery. I’ve seen a few posts about scratches and other issues related to product quality. I’ve also seen many posts of praise about quality of the products. I’ll find out tomorrow...
 

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My 1st tank arrived just the stand, no tank, and it was damaged. Second one arrived and the pallet was a mess but everything was OK.
 
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After receiving an awesome bonsai structure from West Mariculture, I asked if I could have a couple of dens made for my wrasses. Here is what they look like!

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Since I’ll be going bare-bottom, this will give them some shelter and add some depth to the tank. I’m more than happy with these pieces! The measurements are 5" x 4" x 3", and they will fit perfectly on both sides of my overflow.
 
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My amazing wife ordered me the Man O War jellyfish print from Coral Morphologic, and I couldn’t be more excited! I’ve been eyeing these prints since they made them available. I quickly jumped on the chance to order the other five, and I’m incredibly thankful that they were still available. They are absolutely gorgeous, and I can’t wait to frame and hang them in my aquarium room!

If you want to check them out for yourself, head over to their website.

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Hey Nick! Everything looks like it's going to be great! I'm sure you're really excited. I'll be following your build! (Also, those prints are amazing. I think the green/purple Zoas may be my new phone background.)
 
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Hey Nick! Everything looks like it's going to be great! I'm sure you're really excited. I'll be following your build! (Also, those prints are amazing. I think the green/purple Zoas may be my new phone background.)
Thanks for the compliment!

The prints are incredible, and they come on metallic paper, which I’m excited to see!
 
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Well, I had to call SAIA, which is the company that is delivering my aquarium. I worked from home today because delivery was scheduled to be between 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. I waited, and it never showed. I checked the shipping information, and it changed from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Shortly after that, it changed from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. I decided to check again, and now it's showing it as being returned to the terminal. This is fun.

I'm on the phone with them now, on hold. I am incredibly frustrated with this entire process. :mad:

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It turns out that the shipper, which I assume is Waterbox, replaced the word "Drive" with "Lane" in the address. They also had the incorrect phone number, which is why I was never contacted. Deliver has to be rescheduled tomorrow morning since the scheduling department is gone for the day. Cool.
 

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