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  #226  
Old 07/19/2007, 10:29 AM
azlivingreef azlivingreef is offline
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My tech 120 tank


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Old 07/19/2007, 11:44 AM
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Beautiful Shots and tank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old 07/19/2007, 03:25 PM
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hmm, well I agree with you there, that side is greener then the front... I wonder if they did 3 sides of Low Iron/Starphire with the earlier versions? I remember seeing the date on a label on the tank. I swapped my barb ones for threaded so I could use Spa flex to plumb it. Check valves supposed fail. I have never heard of one do it, but just keep that in mind.
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Old 07/19/2007, 03:26 PM
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azlivingreef

very nice.....
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Old 07/19/2007, 03:30 PM
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thanks larry!!! Now hurry up with yours. i have been following and waiting for ever to see it running!!
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Old 07/19/2007, 04:12 PM
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We are getting there.... I have finalized on my stocking plans, and I have my base rock sitting in my LFS system. It should be full of pods when I am ready. I am doing the plumbing next weekend for my sink, and RODI. I need to finish my return plumbing though. Shouldn't be to much longer.
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Old 07/21/2007, 02:49 AM
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hey guys, ive been following this thread for awhile now and after seeing how everyone loves there tanks i went out and bought one earlier today. got a tech 120 and i got it for 750. well the reason i am posting here is i am going to need to buy a new skimmer i was looking at a euro reef rs-250. do you guys think this is to much for the 120 or should i go with the rs-180? any help will be great.
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Old 07/21/2007, 02:56 AM
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can you tell if yours has all sides starphire? =( How about an ATI Bubblemaster? =)
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40 breeder, BM 150 Skimmer, 25 gallon sump/fuge, Aqualight Pro, Closed loop with Reeflo Sequence Snapper and Vortech.
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Old 07/21/2007, 04:42 PM
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Azlivingreef, nice tank!!

How do you like your light? Is it hanging or on brakets?

Pic?
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Old 07/21/2007, 04:42 PM
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Azlivingreef, nice tank!!

How do you like your light? Is it hanging or on brakets?

Pic?
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Old 07/21/2007, 07:35 PM
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rarelyseen,

Do you pay $750.00 for the tank only?
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Old 07/21/2007, 07:41 PM
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Those of you that got the early production Oceanic Tech tanks are lucky. I've had my eye on a Tech 120... the local store has a display tank set up that is very nice. However, the new tanks are now using the cheap squared-off plastic brace at the bottom (a la AGA). The brace bowed in places, was uneven, and the silicone work was very sloppy. In contrast, the display tank (earlier model) had the classic tapered trim from Oceanic at the bottom. Apparently they've stopped using the nicer trim. Bummer...
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Old 07/21/2007, 07:49 PM
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robolton,

yes it was 750 with tax got a damn good deal from a lfs. the lady who owns the store needed some live rock, had some i wasen't gone to use so she gave me cost on the tank. couldn't beat the deal she gave me.
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Old 07/21/2007, 07:51 PM
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Rarelyseen, which Orlando store was that?
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Old 07/21/2007, 09:22 PM
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its a little store in st.cloud called ''A Fish Wish'' she has a little of everything more fresh water than salt but her prices are ok. she told me that she would sell the tank to a customer at i believe 830 plus tax.
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Old 07/21/2007, 11:29 PM
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My credit card is bleeding.

I still cannot decide on the lighting. under 1k unfortunately.

solarflare t5 on risers or giessmen mh hanging?

so far ive picked up a vortech, tunze 6000w/controller, RK2, new ro/di sys. MRC reefsump (hope it fits)
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Old 07/22/2007, 11:26 AM
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Natty dread I love my geisemann light here is a pic. its hanging from the ceiling on the hangers it came with.
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Old 07/22/2007, 11:34 AM
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Thks, I love the openlook. I have a 25 gal rimless right now.

I went with the Solarflare t-5's last night, i couldnt afford the pendant I wanted. We will see....
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Old 07/22/2007, 04:56 PM
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I have had my 120g Tech since 10/06 setting empty. This week I tried to give A.E. my $$$ for only these items: 72"x30"x30"aquarium, 36”x20”x20” sump and 48”x30”x16” prop tank built by A.E.G but was basically blown off by a BS quote, they also tried to sale me equipment I didn’t want and a monthly service agreement. Who does not clean and maintain there own aquarium, what’s the fun in that!!!

So with all that said, "I’m in the process of purchasing equipment for my 120g Tech".

1. Aquactinics Constellation 48" T5 fixture or Sfiligoi Stealth T5 Pendant with KZ - Fiji purple and Coral white bulbs
2. MRC Reef Sump/Ref 36"x18"x18"
3. ATI BM200
4. GEO618
5. Midwest Aquatic Sulfur DeNITRIFIER
6. MRC Nilsen/Kalkwasser and MRC Fluidized Media Chambers
7. VorTech and Eheim pumps
8. TECO SeaChill with Ranco ETC Dual Stage Controller
9. Emperor Aquatics - SMART HO UV
10. Profilux
11. APC Batter Backup
12. Marshall Island Live Rock

I will add pictures as I get the equipment over the next few months. I will be mainly keeping sps coral, angle, butterfly and wrasse
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Old 07/22/2007, 08:42 PM
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Does anyone have a picture of the 70 tech tank stand?
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Old 07/22/2007, 08:47 PM
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Just bought a 70 tech stand... I'll try to get a picture posted tomorrow.
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Old 07/22/2007, 08:48 PM
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What's the price onthe stand/tank combo?
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Old 07/22/2007, 08:51 PM
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Not sure, I just bought the stand...
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Old 07/22/2007, 10:59 PM
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What's the price onthe stand/tank combo?
I purchased a 70 gallon tech tank/stand combo for 985.00. Have a three week wait to get. Hope to have it this week. John
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Old 07/22/2007, 11:08 PM
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That's a decent price. Thanks for posting.
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