Oceanic Tech Tank Owners Thread - Page 16

Meisen · #**376** 09/11/2007, 11:17 AM

Try having a local cabinet-maker take a look at it. They can often match something pretty well. On top of that, a good craftsman will be near the price with a much nicer end product.

I have seen a few tanks around here that folks have had custom cabinets made for and wow, every one of them beats the oceanic/all glass stuff on their best day.

etrigo29 · #**377** 09/11/2007, 08:07 PM

Well I already have the stand, so has anyone seen or can I expect that a cabinet-maker come close to matching the knock off stainless steel look of the cabinet?

sammy33 · #**378** 09/13/2007, 04:47 PM

Looks like oceanic has finally updated their webiste:

Oceanic

The descriptions show both the Tech series and Ultimate series as having Starfire fronts. I think they have simply just changed the product to have the front only in starfire.

ukspice69 · #**379** 09/14/2007, 10:23 AM

Please could any one answer this question will a normal AGA Megaflow 90 fit on the Tech tank 90 stand

disbjohn · #**380** 09/14/2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally posted by ukspice69
Please could any one answer this question will a normal AGA Megaflow 90 fit on the Tech tank 90 stand

Yes, but you may have to cut a hole to accommodate your overflow since the tech aquarium overflow is centered and the AGA 90 is to the left of center.

jamesdawson · #**381** 09/14/2007, 11:09 AM

Can anyone tell me if the Ultimate Series 156 has a center brace?

Thanks,

James

ukspice69 · #**382** 09/14/2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally posted by disbjohn
Yes, but you may have to cut a hole to accommodate your overflow since the tech aquarium overflow is centered and the AGA 90 is to the left of center.

Has any one done that as yet , i question the integrity of the stand, if for a friend of mine

Ryan009 · #**383** 09/15/2007, 08:30 AM

I just pickedd up a new Tech 120G but I can't decide which skimmer to use. I want it to fit inside the sump under the stand. Suggestions?

MstgKillr · #**384** 09/15/2007, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Can anyone tell me if the Ultimate Series 156 has a center brace?

Yes

jamesdawson · #**385** 09/15/2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by MstgKillr
Yes

Damn!

Well, I hope they start making Tech Series in 60" lengths.

James

Ryan009 · #**386** 09/16/2007, 08:16 AM

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Originally posted by Ryan009
I just pickedd up a new Tech 120G but I can't decide which skimmer to use. I want it to fit inside the sump under the stand. Suggestions?

Bump

I could really use your help here guys. Which skimmers work well within the stand?

thirschmann · #**387** 09/16/2007, 08:37 AM

I used a ASM G4 skimmer and I was very happy with it. I had a very high fish load and kept SPS corals that did very well also. If you have the money go for a deltec, doesn't get better then that. I have a AP1003 on my current tank and the quality of the deltec product is unsurpassed, but the G4 does a very good job as well at a fraction of the cost. Good luck!

Joe · #**388** 09/16/2007, 02:48 PM

I'm still trying to decide on a skimmer myself.....I'm still leaning toward the H & S 200-1260

Joe

jman77 · #**389** 09/16/2007, 04:09 PM

DAS EX2

Reef Sponger · #**390** 09/18/2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by Ryan009
Bump

I could really use your help here guys. Which skimmers work well within the stand?

Definitely take a look at H&S skimmers. I have one and it's the best skimmer I've owned to date for the money spent as it isn't really outrageous in price. Then the new Bubblemaster have very small footprints. I just bought one and still haven't setup yet. I'm still waiting for my work travels to settle down so that I can decide whether I want to invest in a 90g tech and switchover my 75g.

BTW, I have a H&S A150 on a 180g fish only tank.

juliovideo · #**391** 09/20/2007, 05:45 PM

I have just bought an Oceanic Systems reef ready tank ,and i see that the glass on the bottom is not laying on the stand it is only soported by the borders ;I was think of puting polystyrene panel under the glass ............

Is polystyrene required to be put under this tank 156 gl ?

disbjohn · #**392** 09/20/2007, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by juliovideo
I have just bought an Oceanic Systems reef ready tank ,and i see that the glass on the bottom is not laying on the stand it is only soported by the borders ;I was think of puting polystyrene panel under the glass ............

Is polystyrene required to be put under this tank 156 gl ?

it isn't recommended to place anything under the glass. It was made to sit on the plastic trim.

jman77 · #**393** 09/20/2007, 07:52 PM

I would return it if you can

juliovideo · #**394** 09/20/2007, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by disbjohn
it isn't recommended to place anything under the glass. It was made to sit on the plastic trim.

thank you !!!!!

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disbjohn · #**395** 09/20/2007, 10:54 PM

btw...that is a nice tank. I was looking at that as well.

nattydread · #**396** 09/21/2007, 10:24 AM

Almost ready for water..

I installed a hard line from my pipes into the ro unit, installed a dedicated 20 amp plug, and ran a 220 plug from my garage into the electrical box to run a generator when needed. last winter this city lost power for a week! I aslo got a 55 gal drum from us plastics. I will post pics when the tank is filled.

question; My 120 is very very slightly unlevel, almost unmeasurable on the leveler. The trim on the bottom, is just so slightly uneven. Worth worrying about?

jt_redmist · #**397** 10/08/2007, 07:10 PM

Hi,
How much did you guys pay for your Tech 120? I went to my LFS today, and they quoted me about $960 just for the tank. Is this right? I inquired about the stand and the guy told me their is no specific stand for the tech series, and that I just have to buy a regular 120g stand. Any help appreciated.

Thx,
John

aninjaatemyshoe · #**398** 10/08/2007, 08:08 PM

Here is a website that lists their prices on Tech tanks (down the page a bit). http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/Glas...iumListing.web

It lists the 120 Tech Tank at around $700, so $960 is quite a mark-up (I imagine that the $700 is already a mark-up from what That Pet Place buys them). I don't know from where they are shipped, but that could explain some of the higher price. The stand is listed at $450. IMO the stand is one of the nicest features of the Tech series. It's nice and tall and easily accessible.

reef / aholic · #**399** 10/08/2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jt_redmist
Hi,
How much did you guys pay for your Tech 120? I went to my LFS today, and they quoted me about $960 just for the tank. Is this right? I inquired about the stand and the guy told me their is no specific stand for the tech series, and that I just have to buy a regular 120g stand. Any help appreciated.

Thx,

John

rarelyseen · #**400** 10/08/2007, 09:38 PM

i got my tech 120 at cost and it was 698. there are a couple stores here in the orlando area that sell them for 1000.