Oceanic Tech Tank Owners Thread

JohnL · 03/21/2008, 04:36 PM

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paulthomas · 03/21/2008, 04:36 PM

Nope, the 120 is brand new. And the 238 will be my first reef tank.

Think I'm biting off more than I can chew?

ConcreteReefer · 03/29/2008, 08:29 PM

Maybe you guys can help-- Can the plastic eurobracing be removed from a 120 Tech?

sditch · 03/30/2008, 08:19 PM

I don't think that would be a good idea, it was built with the bracing in mind. If you want a rimless I would sell the tech tank and get a rimless 120 from glass cages.

ConcreteReefer · 03/30/2008, 08:29 PM

glass cages?? Your joking, right?

TriggerHappyDude · 03/30/2008, 11:10 PM

There's nothing wrong with GC tanks...they are decent.

TriggerHappyDude · 03/30/2008, 11:10 PM

What am I going to spend, if I bought an Oceanic 120 Tech series tank?

TriggerHappyDude · 03/30/2008, 11:10 PM

I've heard good and bad things about GC. Like all business, someone is not going to be happy with something.

ConcreteReefer · 03/30/2008, 11:26 PM

The Guy I bought the 120g from has a GC 300g (He is setting up a 220g "ultimate" to replace it) . No lie, It looks like a 2 year old did the silicone, everything on that tank is sloppy. You couldn't give me a GC tank for free.

TriggerHappyDude · 03/30/2008, 11:34 PM

Like I said, some people will never be happy.
What are Oceanic Tech/Ultimate tanks prices like? 120 gal?

ConcreteReefer · 03/31/2008, 12:09 AM

120 Tech Tanks are around $800+/- new, Tech stands are $500+/-. I got my tank/stand used (3 months) for $750.
He paid $650 for his Ultimate 220g (It might be a 210g, not sure exactly).

TriggerHappyDude · 03/31/2008, 12:13 AM

Cool thanks for the info, do you know the difference in the Tech Series and the Ultimate Series? Which one is better?

NanoGurl · 03/31/2008, 12:47 AM

Utimate series doesn't have euro bracing and has "regular" overflows. Neither one is "better" it's all in what you like.

TriggerHappyDude · 03/31/2008, 01:02 AM

Regular overflows vs. what other kind of overflows?

NanoGurl · 03/31/2008, 01:09 AM

Look at the overflow on a tech series tank and then the overflows on the ultimate series or an AGA.

WaterssretaW · 03/31/2008, 08:43 AM

The silicone on my Tech 120 is sloppy as hell too.

I was not impressed with that aspect of Oceanic. That is something they should have a meeting about or something.

sditch · 03/31/2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by WaterssretaW
The silicone on my Tech 120 is sloppy as hell too.

I was not impressed with that aspect of Oceanic. That is something they should have a meeting about or something.

This is what I have been hearing, I wish they would keep a better quility control on these tanks. My silicone on my tech120 looks like a work of art

But I do have a scratch on my left side glass. Its hard to be perfect these days.

I am in the process of buying a rimless GC for a frag tank and will upgrade to black silicone and make sure they know I expect it to be neat

You know, color inside the black lines guys.

TriggerHappyDude · 03/31/2008, 01:00 PM

I'd watch out saying something like that to GC, they will not take that well, and probably ask you to take your business elsewhere, thats just how they are. I've read a lot from people who demand or complain on their work, get asked to send it back and walk on...

So the differences in the Tech overflow is that its just a bigger/wider overflow?

ConcreteReefer · 03/31/2008, 01:20 PM

Can I see pics of these sloppy Techs you guys are speaking of? I know that not all of them are going to be perfect, but the 3 that I have seen were all pretty decent.

I'll post a pic of the GC 300g later on and you will see what I mean by "sloppy work". There is a reason the GC tanks are so cheap- you get what you pay for.

This is an Oceanic Tech thread- start your own for GC.
All I was asking is if the eurobracing could be removed, that's it.

WaterssretaW · 03/31/2008, 02:46 PM

i think the "eurobracing" should be removed too. Rimless looks so much nicer.

TriggerHappyDude · 03/31/2008, 02:56 PM

I second that, so I hope someone knows if they can be removed...or not...and if so how...

We need more pics of these tanks! Please post your Oceanic pics!

NanoGurl · 03/31/2008, 07:06 PM

My Tech 120

TriggerHappyDude · 03/31/2008, 08:17 PM

NICE! Nanogurl...nice! I could be happy with that gig!
Are you going to lay tile down underneath it before you setup?
Or is that already in place? More pics!

paulthomas · 03/31/2008, 10:03 PM

I saw a 180 gallon GC tank not too long ago and a 120 before that. They both looked pretty decent. I suppose it's hit or miss. But I don't want to keep this thread off-track any longer.

My Tech 120 has a pretty clean silicone job, as far as I can tell. I'll post pics soon.

There's a guy on this thread who said he pulled the plastic euro-brace off his Tech 120. But I couldn't get him to post a pic of it?

sditch · 04/01/2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NanoGurl
My Tech 120

Exact same tank I have, all black, Man I love this tank.....What lights are you going with?

03/31/2008, 08:43 AM	#16
WaterssretaW Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 474	The silicone on my Tech 120 is sloppy as hell too. I was not impressed with that aspect of Oceanic. That is something they should have a meeting about or something. __________________ Oceanic Tech 120 + 30gal Sump, Aqua C EV 180, BRS Duel Carbon+GFO Reactor, Ecotech Vortech MP40w, 2X250 Icecap Pendents w/Icecap Balast; 14K bulbs Current Tank Info: Coral only with Live Rock

03/31/2008, 02:46 PM	#20
WaterssretaW Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 474	i think the "eurobracing" should be removed too. Rimless looks so much nicer. __________________ Oceanic Tech 120 + 30gal Sump, Aqua C EV 180, BRS Duel Carbon+GFO Reactor, Ecotech Vortech MP40w, 2X250 Icecap Pendents w/Icecap Balast; 14K bulbs Current Tank Info: Coral only with Live Rock

03/21/2008, 04:36 PM	#1
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,431	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...1#post12147301

03/21/2008, 04:36 PM	#2
paulthomas Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 875	Nope, the 120 is brand new. And the 238 will be my first reef tank. Think I'm biting off more than I can chew?

03/29/2008, 08:29 PM	#3
ConcreteReefer Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SW FLA Posts: 996	Maybe you guys can help-- Can the plastic eurobracing be removed from a 120 Tech?

03/30/2008, 08:19 PM	#4
sditch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston,Texas (USA) Posts: 750	I don't think that would be a good idea, it was built with the bracing in mind. If you want a rimless I would sell the tech tank and get a rimless 120 from glass cages.

03/30/2008, 08:29 PM	#5
ConcreteReefer Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SW FLA Posts: 996	glass cages?? Your joking, right?

03/30/2008, 11:10 PM	#6
TriggerHappyDude Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,442	There's nothing wrong with GC tanks...they are decent.

03/30/2008, 11:26 PM	#9
ConcreteReefer Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SW FLA Posts: 996	The Guy I bought the 120g from has a GC 300g (He is setting up a 220g "ultimate" to replace it) . No lie, It looks like a 2 year old did the silicone, everything on that tank is sloppy. You couldn't give me a GC tank for free.

03/30/2008, 11:34 PM	#10
TriggerHappyDude Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,442	Like I said, some people will never be happy. What are Oceanic Tech/Ultimate tanks prices like? 120 gal?

03/31/2008, 12:09 AM	#11
ConcreteReefer Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SW FLA Posts: 996	120 Tech Tanks are around $800+/- new, Tech stands are $500+/-. I got my tank/stand used (3 months) for $750. He paid $650 for his Ultimate 220g (It might be a 210g, not sure exactly).

03/31/2008, 12:13 AM	#12
TriggerHappyDude Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,442	Cool thanks for the info, do you know the difference in the Tech Series and the Ultimate Series? Which one is better?

03/31/2008, 12:47 AM	#13
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	Utimate series doesn't have euro bracing and has "regular" overflows. Neither one is "better" it's all in what you like.

03/31/2008, 01:02 AM	#14
TriggerHappyDude Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,442	Regular overflows vs. what other kind of overflows?

03/31/2008, 01:09 AM	#15
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	Look at the overflow on a tech series tank and then the overflows on the ultimate series or an AGA.

03/31/2008, 01:00 PM	#18
TriggerHappyDude Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,442	I'd watch out saying something like that to GC, they will not take that well, and probably ask you to take your business elsewhere, thats just how they are. I've read a lot from people who demand or complain on their work, get asked to send it back and walk on... So the differences in the Tech overflow is that its just a bigger/wider overflow?

03/31/2008, 01:20 PM	#19
ConcreteReefer Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SW FLA Posts: 996	Can I see pics of these sloppy Techs you guys are speaking of? I know that not all of them are going to be perfect, but the 3 that I have seen were all pretty decent. I'll post a pic of the GC 300g later on and you will see what I mean by "sloppy work". There is a reason the GC tanks are so cheap- you get what you pay for. This is an Oceanic Tech thread- start your own for GC. All I was asking is if the eurobracing could be removed, that's it.

03/31/2008, 02:56 PM	#21
TriggerHappyDude Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,442	I second that, so I hope someone knows if they can be removed...or not...and if so how... We need more pics of these tanks! Please post your Oceanic pics!

03/31/2008, 07:06 PM	#22
NanoGurl Moved On Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 4,306	My Tech 120

03/31/2008, 08:17 PM	#23
TriggerHappyDude Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,442	NICE! Nanogurl...nice! I could be happy with that gig! Are you going to lay tile down underneath it before you setup? Or is that already in place? More pics!

03/31/2008, 10:03 PM	#24
paulthomas Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 875	I saw a 180 gallon GC tank not too long ago and a 120 before that. They both looked pretty decent. I suppose it's hit or miss. But I don't want to keep this thread off-track any longer. My Tech 120 has a pretty clean silicone job, as far as I can tell. I'll post pics soon. There's a guy on this thread who said he pulled the plastic euro-brace off his Tech 120. But I couldn't get him to post a pic of it?