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Thanks, they are actually on the adjacent wall, like they are swimming toward the tank. Originally wanted them above the tank but they would be partially hidden by the light fixture
The Black pearl/ Reef Savvy 240
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Scottsquatch
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Loving your thread, makes me wanna plan a small room in the basement for my sump, frag tank, and qt tank.
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I had already ordered 140# of pukani that been cleaned and cycled in Brutes but as an after thought decided I would and about 25# more which I now have cycling in a small brute. Fingers crossed that once added to the main display, they will only under go a small cycle, if any. These are looking pretty good after a couple of weeks. I did the acid bath and LC treatment to these also. NH4 and NO2 looking good and the Nub is holding its own also LOL
ScottMyers123
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Very nice! Well thought out planning.
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Thanks for looking in
Ryan Moeller
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If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost of a tank of this magnitude? I contacted Reef Savvy about a build I'm wanting to do. It's for a 100gal rimless that is 60" x 24" x 16". I might go a tad bit taller on height. Reef Savvy told me it'd cost $ 1,495 and that's without crate or shipping. I've heard good things about Planet Aquariums and I emailed them and I'm waiting for a reply. 
Scottsquatch
Third times a charm?
You have to understand that reef savy is not only the highest quality tank you can get, their tanks are pieces of art. That said, I have heard many great things about planet aquarium as well. You'll have to pm me if /when you get a quote from them. I'd be interested in the cost comparison.
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d2mini
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Nice box! That turned out pretty cool.
They make nice tanks for the $. They are no reef savvy though. But you pay for it. RS runs around twice the price from what I've seen. And nearly a year wait time.
FWIW, my 200g planet tank (84x24x24) with eurobracing and hybrid bottom ran me around 2k. No overflow in that price.If you don't mind me asking, what's the cost of a tank of this magnitude? I contacted Reef Savvy about a build I'm wanting to do. It's for a 100gal rimless that is 60" x 24" x 16". I might go a tad bit taller on height. Reef Savvy told me it'd cost $ 1,495 and that's without crate or shipping. I've heard good things about Planet Aquariums and I emailed them and I'm waiting for a reply.
They make nice tanks for the $. They are no reef savvy though. But you pay for it. RS runs around twice the price from what I've seen. And nearly a year wait time.
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Go for it makes thing so much more convenient
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I am by no means, what you would call Well Off financially but I have this genetic flaw that when I like something and its within reason of by ability to afford it, I can't settle for something else just because I can save some money, once i saw their 2013 MACNA video I was sold.Because of the wait time i did look at others, but that thing that genetic flaw "I want that one", i kept coming back to RS. When I had my first conversation with Felix, then I knew this guy has to build my tank. But that just me.Nice box! That turned out pretty cool.
FWIW, my 200g planet tank (84x24x24) with eurobracing and hybrid bottom ran me around 2k. No overflow in that price.
They make nice tanks for the $. They are no reef savvy though. But you pay for it. RS runs around twice the price from what I've seen. And nearly a year wait time.
Scottsquatch
Third times a charm?
My wife hates it, but when it comes to somthing I'm really into....I tend to have that very same flaw. If I'd known about reef savy when I bought my 220 gal 5 years ago, I'd have a reef savvy right now.
d2mini
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Yep, I totally agree. No need to explain.
In no way was I judging your purchase (I bought an Elos!), I was just replying to Ryan's question.
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Oh I know you understand. I've seen your STUFF LOLYep, I totally agree. No need to explain.
In no way was I judging your purchase (I bought an Elos!), I was just replying to Ryan's question.
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Obstacles stumbling block snag deterrent, impediment that's a good one. Very familiar words in this hobby and they frequently pop up from time to time no mater how long you are in this hobby but we press on. Last month mind stand was ready, got it home safely, got it off the truck, no problem. Then tried getting it in the door. Oops! Tank stand 35" tall by 42" wide by 80" long. My door is 35" ! Soooo the frame has to come off befor I can get the stand in
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Jose was my hero that day, came right over, made everything right. That obstacles conquered. Now check this out, I was really exited about this part of the build. My lights and hood were a real pain on my last tank, everything about my last tank was a pain, I'm surprised I'm still in the hobby. I digress
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The Spectra was attached to the above actuator. The actuator is located in the attic, made sure I got this done before it got too hot. I try to avoid the attic in the summer at all cost
