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03/17/2007, 01:12 AM
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REV's 37 Gallon Oceanic SPS Build Thread
Well here goes my 37g Oceanic thread!
I went and picked up the tank today. I found the tank on craigslist and was shocked to find such a good deal. The add said nice 37g oceanic tank and stand $250. Well I shot them an email saying I will take it for $200 and they said come get it. I was very happy cause I have been looking for this tank. I was told that the tank was purchased for $589 and that it was used for 3 months. I went and got the tank today and the back was painted blue, but the tank and stand were in MINT condition. The tank is going to be a mixed tank, but set up for sps. Tomorrow at our local reef club meeting we are drilling the back. I am doing a 1 1/2" drain to a 10g sump which I will be building tomorrow. The return will be a mag 7 split off to two 3/4" returns and lock line. The skimmer I will be using is a Aqua C Urchin in sump and for flow in the tank I will have the 2 returns and a tunze nano 6025. Pics coming. Last edited by RevHtree; 03/17/2007 at 01:40 AM. |
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03/17/2007, 01:44 AM
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i have the exact same tank and stand, but with the oak finish. i got it cheaper than you though
 i will be following this thread closely as i am thinking of transferring my 24 nano to the 37. keep the pics flowing!
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03/17/2007, 04:20 PM
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Well good and bad news. Good news is the the paint looked great and dried good.
Bad news is we busted the tank drilling it today at the meeting.  Dont know what happened, but after the hole was drilled it cracked from top to bottom. Now my tank is a 18g rubbermaid! LOL! I am going to see what a glass company in my area says about cutting me a piece. Bummer... |
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03/17/2007, 09:25 PM
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03/17/2007, 09:57 PM
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Im sorry to here that, and im sure you alreay though of this, but just incase you didnt....
Have the glass drilled by the glass shop, then install it on the tank. you dont want to try to drill it again, and then have it break again. Anyways, Im looking forwards to your build though!
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03/18/2007, 12:09 PM
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very nice looking foward to seeing your build and sry about the tank breaking
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03/18/2007, 12:13 PM
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sorry to hear about ur tank man!
I have the 33g cube, and i was sweatin bricks getting it drilled the other day. Luckily it turned out ok. Let us know when u get that tank moving again...good luck
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03/18/2007, 01:39 PM
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Thanks you all, I appreciate it. I for sure am going to get the glass shop to drill the holes. No more tank drilling for me. i did everything right..i think...and it still cracked.
I am starting on the sump today so hopefully some pics soon. Stay tuned! 
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03/18/2007, 01:54 PM
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i am also in search of a sump that would fit in the stand...let me know what u have up your sleeve. Are you building it yourself, or having it made? I really wanted to go acrylic but its a little expensive.
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03/19/2007, 03:45 PM
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Well ordered the glass today. Found a place that would ge it to me for $33. So not to bad considering what all th other places wanted.
On a side note, I am going to try and drill it again! This time out of the tank. It comes in Wednesday. |
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