I Won A 24 Gallon Aquapod

Tangweed · 11/05/2008, 07:19 PM

Ok check this out. I went to That Fish Place a couple weeks ago and picked up some salt and sand for my 90 gal build. While I was there I entered the AquaPod Tank, Stand and Light give away. (SunPod HQI Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting Fixture - a $500.00 total value). Well, I was the winner. I'm not sure what to do with it. I just picked this up tonight. Any info on a skimmer would help also.

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Hyphy831 · 11/05/2008, 07:29 PM

you lucky SOB! I had a remora on my 24 w/ sunpod and it was a great setup.

Stylaster · 11/05/2008, 07:38 PM

tunze nano skimmer fits perfectly in the back partition that's what i use

TheApprentice · 11/05/2008, 11:46 PM

wow! its a sign! you have to turn it into a sweet nano!

nice!

kev apsley · 11/06/2008, 07:55 AM

turn it into a high end zoa tank

leezer · 11/06/2008, 10:36 AM

that's awesome! i used to live in pittsburgh until we moved to Nashville. do you ever go to the seahorse on route 8? I used to work there (about 10 years ago) and stop in every once in a while, but haven't gotten a chance in a year or so.

kveille · 11/06/2008, 02:05 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tangweed
[B]Ok check this out. I went to That Fish Place a couple weeks ago and picked up some salt and sand for my 90 gal build. While I was there I entered the AquaPod Tank, Stand and Light give away. (SunPod HQI Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting Fixture - a $500.00 total value). Well, I was the winner. I'm not sure what to do with it. I just picked this up tonight. Any info on a skimmer would help also.
QUOTE]

Since you are not sure what to do with it, you can always give it to me. I would be more than happy to take it off of your hands. You don't want something that is going to hide that great piece of artwork to the right of it.

Congrats on the tank. Post pictures once it is up and running.

Tangweed · 11/06/2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally posted by Stylaster
tunze nano skimmer fits perfectly in the back partition that's what i use

Do you have any pictures of your tanks and skimmer?

Tangweed · 11/06/2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by leezer
that's awesome! i used to live in pittsburgh until we moved to Nashville. do you ever go to the seahorse on route 8? I used to work there (about 10 years ago) and stop in every once in a while, but haven't gotten a chance in a year or so.

No I didn't. I'm on the eastern side of PA.

Tangweed · 11/06/2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally posted by kev apsley
turn it into a high end zoa tank

I thought about that. Good idea

stlrams88 · 11/06/2008, 06:29 PM

really happy to see what that looks like with the light on. Just ordered one w/ hqi sunpod for $299. probably going to get a remora skimmer for it eventually. Is that light good enough to keep SPS and maybe a clam?

Tangweed · 11/07/2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stlrams88
really happy to see what that looks like with the light on. Just ordered one w/ hqi sunpod for $299. probably going to get a remora skimmer for it eventually. Is that light good enough to keep SPS and maybe a clam?

I was thinking that myself about sps and a clam

dtech · 11/07/2008, 06:45 AM

I use a sapphire skimmer in my ap24 but it has a lid, the tunze doc is good in them and if you like the remora get ta uss skimjet they work the same and are about half price.

stlrams88 · 11/07/2008, 08:54 AM

I would imagine it is good enough for a clam. I have read reviews that say that with the white l.e.d's on it is almost overkill.

dtech · 11/07/2008, 06:30 PM

I have seen a couple of posts in the past that have had clams in them with the sunpod, not sure what type or if they use the white leds or not but the pics looked great.

Tangweed · 11/07/2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally posted by stlrams88
I would imagine it is good enough for a clam. I have read reviews that say that with the white l.e.d's on it is almost overkill.

Are you kidding

I guess that's a good thing then.

Brandon's Reef · 11/07/2008, 09:43 PM

i had an aquapod i broke down recently and im reseting up....had clams and sps growing fast...i had a super skimmer 65 on it and i would swear by it..just make sure you put an ato on it and you should be ok

Tangweed · 11/08/2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally posted by Brandon's Reef
i had an aquapod i broke down recently and im reseting up....had clams and sps growing fast...i had a super skimmer 65 on it and i would swear by it..just make sure you put an ato on it and you should be ok

Do they lose a lot of water with evaporation?

dtech · 11/08/2008, 08:12 AM

the open top will lose a bit due to being open and also having a lot of light heat above it. the closed tops lose a little but it takes a bit due to being closed.

mic209 · 11/08/2008, 08:31 AM

do yourself a favor before filling with water and Silicone around the inside of the upper trim, they're are notorious for leaking around the corners if you run the water level high. Also, swap out the stock pump for a maxijet 900, it'll be much quieter. Don't go for a maxijet 1200 as they run hot.

Tangweed · 11/08/2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mic209
do yourself a favor before filling with water and Silicone around the inside of the upper trim, they're are notorious for leaking around the corners if you run the water level high. Also, swap out the stock pump for a maxijet 900, it'll be much quieter. Don't go for a maxijet 1200 as they run hot.

Great info!!! Thank you!

Tangweed · 11/09/2008, 06:49 PM

Ok here I go... It's set up time

first picture. I still need a skimmer. If anyone has pictures of their skimmer mounted on their tank please post a picture. I want to see how much room is need and they are mounted.

I used one bag of new live sand and LR from my 58 gal that I'm breaking down. Picture was taken after about 2 hours.

stlrams88 · 11/10/2008, 08:02 AM

Lookin good so far. I would love to see a pic with the blue and white l.e.d's on with the water and rock and everything in it. How is the setup? I dont have mine yet and i am curious as to how everything works in the back. Is there enough room for a fuge in the back?

Tangweed · 11/10/2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally posted by stlrams88
Lookin good so far. I would love to see a pic with the blue and white l.e.d's on with the water and rock and everything in it. How is the setup? I dont have mine yet and i am curious as to how everything works in the back. Is there enough room for a fuge in the back?

I'll try to get pictures ASAP. I'm trying to put as much as I can in the tank from my 58 gal. This is my first nano tank so to me everything about is small. I guess you could put a fuge behind it some how. I'll try to get pictures with just the L E D's.

texasfootball21 · 11/10/2008, 04:46 PM

Lots of potential there, great looking tank.

11/05/2008, 07:19 PM	#1
Tangweed Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohnton, PA Posts: 1,002	I Won A 24 Gallon Aquapod Ok check this out. I went to That Fish Place a couple weeks ago and picked up some salt and sand for my 90 gal build. While I was there I entered the AquaPod Tank, Stand and Light give away. (SunPod HQI Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting Fixture - a $500.00 total value). Well, I was the winner. I'm not sure what to do with it. I just picked this up tonight. Any info on a skimmer would help also. [/IMG]

11/05/2008, 07:38 PM	#3
Stylaster Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 345	tunze nano skimmer fits perfectly in the back partition that's what i use __________________ 312 gallon SPS Dominated System

11/05/2008, 11:46 PM	#4
TheApprentice Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 386	wow! its a sign! you have to turn it into a sweet nano! nice! __________________ Rome wasn't built in a day. Current Tank Info: 29 gallon, 12gallon Aquapod reef only, 5.5 gallon DIY pico (reef)

11/06/2008, 02:05 PM	#7
kveille Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 76	Re: I Won A 24 Gallon Aquapod [QUOTE]Originally posted by Tangweed [B]Ok check this out. I went to That Fish Place a couple weeks ago and picked up some salt and sand for my 90 gal build. While I was there I entered the AquaPod Tank, Stand and Light give away. (SunPod HQI Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting Fixture - a $500.00 total value). Well, I was the winner. I'm not sure what to do with it. I just picked this up tonight. Any info on a skimmer would help also. QUOTE] Since you are not sure what to do with it, you can always give it to me. I would be more than happy to take it off of your hands. You don't want something that is going to hide that great piece of artwork to the right of it. Congrats on the tank. Post pictures once it is up and running.

11/07/2008, 09:43 PM	#17
Brandon's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 780	i had an aquapod i broke down recently and im reseting up....had clams and sps growing fast...i had a super skimmer 65 on it and i would swear by it..just make sure you put an ato on it and you should be ok __________________ Brandon Fields, PROUD HURRICANE SURVIVOR Current Tank Info: 24gallon Aquapod 65 coralife super skimmer 1x150w 14k metal halide on 30g oceanic stand 54gallon corner bowfront RR, Current Outer Orbit 1x150 HQI PC supplemented, ATO, Deltec AP600 skimmer,100 pounds of Marshal Island Live Rock, SPS domintated

11/05/2008, 07:29 PM	#2
Hyphy831 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bay Area - Santa Cruz Posts: 44	you lucky SOB! I had a remora on my 24 w/ sunpod and it was a great setup.

11/06/2008, 07:55 AM	#5
kev apsley Moved On Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: LI, NY Posts: 4,445	turn it into a high end zoa tank

11/06/2008, 10:36 AM	#6
leezer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Nashville (Bellevue) Posts: 176	that's awesome! i used to live in pittsburgh until we moved to Nashville. do you ever go to the seahorse on route 8? I used to work there (about 10 years ago) and stop in every once in a while, but haven't gotten a chance in a year or so.

11/06/2008, 06:29 PM	#11
stlrams88 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 577	really happy to see what that looks like with the light on. Just ordered one w/ hqi sunpod for $299. probably going to get a remora skimmer for it eventually. Is that light good enough to keep SPS and maybe a clam?

11/07/2008, 06:45 AM	#13
dtech Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Englewood, co Posts: 520	I use a sapphire skimmer in my ap24 but it has a lid, the tunze doc is good in them and if you like the remora get ta uss skimjet they work the same and are about half price.

11/07/2008, 08:54 AM	#14
stlrams88 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 577	I would imagine it is good enough for a clam. I have read reviews that say that with the white l.e.d's on it is almost overkill.

11/07/2008, 06:30 PM	#15
dtech Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Englewood, co Posts: 520	I have seen a couple of posts in the past that have had clams in them with the sunpod, not sure what type or if they use the white leds or not but the pics looked great.

11/08/2008, 08:12 AM	#19
dtech Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Englewood, co Posts: 520	the open top will lose a bit due to being open and also having a lot of light heat above it. the closed tops lose a little but it takes a bit due to being closed.

11/08/2008, 08:31 AM	#20
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingman, Arizona Posts: 1,062	do yourself a favor before filling with water and Silicone around the inside of the upper trim, they're are notorious for leaking around the corners if you run the water level high. Also, swap out the stock pump for a maxijet 900, it'll be much quieter. Don't go for a maxijet 1200 as they run hot.

11/09/2008, 06:49 PM	#22
Tangweed Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mohnton, PA Posts: 1,002	Ok here I go... It's set up time first picture. I still need a skimmer. If anyone has pictures of their skimmer mounted on their tank please post a picture. I want to see how much room is need and they are mounted. I used one bag of new live sand and LR from my 58 gal that I'm breaking down. Picture was taken after about 2 hours.

11/10/2008, 08:02 AM	#23
stlrams88 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 577	Lookin good so far. I would love to see a pic with the blue and white l.e.d's on with the water and rock and everything in it. How is the setup? I dont have mine yet and i am curious as to how everything works in the back. Is there enough room for a fuge in the back?

11/10/2008, 04:46 PM	#25
texasfootball21 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 10	Lots of potential there, great looking tank.