Starting a new tank thread....

badazztealcobra · 10/11/2009, 12:22 AM

Well, I figure with a new tank in the works, It's a good time to start a new thread for it....

Picked up the tank today, its a GlassCages tank, 90g (36"x24"x24") rimless, starfire front and side panels, with black silicone. I also had them throw together one of their overflow covers while they were at it....

Starfire versus regular (I cant wait to see it in the daylight):

All in all I am more than happy with the GlassCages product. You hear some horror stories, but most of them appear to be taken care of and I thought their customer service was great....

Im going to try to get over to Home Depot tomorrow to buy some lumber for the start of the new stand....

madadi · 10/11/2009, 12:30 AM

nice! when is the tank warming party?

badazztealcobra · 10/11/2009, 12:31 AM

So far the tentative list of equipment looks like so:

90g rimless
30L sump
ATI T5 8x39 powermodule fixture
Tunze Silence return pump
I-Tech Model 100 skimmer with Tunze hydrofoamer
Profilux Plus II (will be upgrade to PIII at Christmas)
(2) Tunze 6105 pumps (I might downsize to 6055's if theyre too much flow)
Profilux Simu-L dusk/dawn/lightning storm LED light stick

Im also planning on possibly making the jump to the balling light method on this tank and tying a Profilux doser into my Plus III.

badazztealcobra · 10/11/2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madadi

nice! when is the tank warming party?

Its going to be awhile.... I need to get this tank ready to go and then transfer over all the stuff from my 180. I have to make a stand and make a few other changes in the room that the tank will be going into.

madadi · 10/11/2009, 12:47 AM

im glad you went with the 8 bulb model. you can get a much better color combo out of that. if you throw in a figi bulb it wont glow too pink.

badazztealcobra · 10/11/2009, 01:06 AM

I always wanted an 8 bulb, Ive just been trying my best to keep everything an even swap pricewise and the Sunpower 6 bulb was a better option financially.....

After I sell all my old lighting, Im going to end up spending about $250 more on the new fixture, but I figured if I stayed with the old lighting its all going to need new bulbs fairly soon anyway, so it should end up being just about even....

drew11588 · 10/11/2009, 01:37 AM

tank looks a lot smaller than 90g in the pic. nonetheless nice looking tank!

madadi · 10/11/2009, 01:57 AM

i standard 90 is 48x18x22. this tank is only shorter but i like this size much better.

Tank2379 · 10/11/2009, 07:32 AM

I wonder if they would do a Rimless 200G???... HHMMMM...

badazztealcobra · 10/11/2009, 08:42 AM

They have a rimless 190 and 240... theyre both really large bases though (48x36 and 48x48)... Thats just alot of floor space to give up.

cas · 10/11/2009, 08:50 AM

I like the dimensions. It gives you some nice options for aquascaping.

badazztealcobra · 10/11/2009, 08:59 AM

I was originally thinking about going with a standard 90g, but everytime I looked at my 180 I cant get over how nicely the left side aquascaping came out. So the plan is take the aquascaping that was on the left side and transfer it right into this tank.....

So I went with my 180 cut in half.........

Heres a picture of the left aquascape that Im hoping to transfer, its a little blurry and is an older picture so things are more grown in, but you get the idea...

It can be a little hard to see but theres also a TON of caves and places to swim around and through...

cas · 10/11/2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badazztealcobra

I was originally thinking about going with a standard 90g, but everytime I looked at my 180 I cant get over how nicely the left side aquascaping came out. So the plan is take the aquascaping that was on the left side and transfer it right into this tank.....

So I went with my 180 cut in half.........

Heres a picture of the left aquascape that Im hoping to transfer, its a little blurry and is an older picture so things are more grown in, but you get the idea...

It can be a little hard to see but theres also a TON of caves and places to swim around and through...

It looks sharp. I like the more open style landscaping.

DOTZ · 10/11/2009, 10:36 AM

That's an awesome tank!

Mr. Thingdoer · 10/11/2009, 01:13 PM

Not a fan of the Vortech pumps?
I'd like to check out the tank some day. I've got an itch to do an interesting corner system, and have glass cages make the rimless tank.

badazztealcobra · 10/11/2009, 01:31 PM

It's not that I dont like the Vortech pumps, but Tunze has phenominal customer service and are controllable with my Profilux... I cant pass up that combination.

badazztealcobra · 10/13/2009, 05:43 PM

Spent some more money today.... $700+ for a new tank...

$16 on the wood for the stand.

Gotta love this hobby.....

broke1 · 10/13/2009, 09:34 PM

Let me know how the overflow cover works for you. I had to modify mine so I could get get any kind of turnover in the tank. I want to try some penductors on mine as I would like to get get a little more flow without opening the valve more and risk overflowing the tank, my water level is pretty high.

badazztealcobra · 10/14/2009, 01:09 AM

I dont think it'll be much of a problem..... My return pump is only going to be pulling water through the sump slightly fast than what the skimmer can handle, which shouldnt be anything too crazy....

Ill definitely keep updating this thread though in the meantime...

lex211 · 10/14/2009, 04:57 AM

Snakeman have you ever used the i-tech skimmer or is it new give up your opinion about the skimmer because i'm looking at the 400
thank you
lothar

badazztealcobra · 10/14/2009, 07:26 AM

Nope, I havent used one yet. I was just looking at them and they looked like nice skimmers and nobody had a single bad thing to say about them....

I might actually be going with a Vertex Alpha 170 now that it looks like they ironed out the microbubble issue they were having. I wouldve thought about going up to the iTech 200 but I dont think it will fit in the sump I have planned for this tank....

The best part about the iTech's (IMO) is that they use Tunze pumps and got the okay from Axel Tunze himself that they will warranty their pumps on his skimmer. I've never had better customer service than what Roger and Tunze provide.

badazztealcobra · 10/16/2009, 05:12 PM

Well, just spent some coin with Jeremy over at Premium Aquatics.....

ATI PM 8x39
(8) T5 bulbs
Vertex Alpha 170 Cone skimmer
Tunze Silence return pump

Man, I REALLY hope all my current stuff sells fast to recoupe these costs.

Carriegiesler · 10/16/2009, 07:51 PM

The tank look great! Excited to see the progress. Let me know how you like the lighting. I am considering the same for my 70 gallon setup.

badazztealcobra · 10/17/2009, 01:06 PM

Ive read nothing but good things about them.....

If youre doing the TECH70, you should use a 6 bulb unit which means you can get in the SunPower light to save even more money... I actually like the look of the sunpower better and wouldve gotten one of them if the fixture came in an 8 bulb size...

broke1 · 10/17/2009, 03:08 PM

Did you decide to get rid of the MSX skimmer?

10/11/2009, 12:22 AM	#1
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	Starting a new tank thread.... Well, I figure with a new tank in the works, It's a good time to start a new thread for it.... Picked up the tank today, its a GlassCages tank, 90g (36"x24"x24") rimless, starfire front and side panels, with black silicone. I also had them throw together one of their overflow covers while they were at it.... Starfire versus regular (I cant wait to see it in the daylight): All in all I am more than happy with the GlassCages product. You hear some horror stories, but most of them appear to be taken care of and I thought their customer service was great.... Im going to try to get over to Home Depot tomorrow to buy some lumber for the start of the new stand....

10/11/2009, 12:30 AM	#2
madadi ReefOG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morton grove, IL Posts: 3,976	nice! when is the tank warming party? __________________ -~adrian~- LETS TRADE YUMAS Current Tank Info: Glass box.

10/11/2009, 12:47 AM	#5
madadi ReefOG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morton grove, IL Posts: 3,976	im glad you went with the 8 bulb model. you can get a much better color combo out of that. if you throw in a figi bulb it wont glow too pink. __________________ -~adrian~- LETS TRADE YUMAS Current Tank Info: Glass box.

10/11/2009, 01:57 AM	#8
madadi ReefOG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morton grove, IL Posts: 3,976	i standard 90 is 48x18x22. this tank is only shorter but i like this size much better. __________________ -~adrian~- LETS TRADE YUMAS Current Tank Info: Glass box.

10/11/2009, 07:32 AM	#9
Tank2379 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago(Logan Square/Humbolt Park) Posts: 4,204	I wonder if they would do a Rimless 200G???... HHMMMM... __________________ 90G- Powered By Tek T-5 8 bulb 1X MP10wES,1 MP40wes, Waveline DC4000, Octopus Skimmer NW150, Apex lite, Eshopps RS200 sump 80G Frag system- Powered by 2X MH Pendants with 250W 20K Radiums, DIY S

10/11/2009, 12:31 AM	#3
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	So far the tentative list of equipment looks like so: 90g rimless 30L sump ATI T5 8x39 powermodule fixture Tunze Silence return pump I-Tech Model 100 skimmer with Tunze hydrofoamer Profilux Plus II (will be upgrade to PIII at Christmas) (2) Tunze 6105 pumps (I might downsize to 6055's if theyre too much flow) Profilux Simu-L dusk/dawn/lightning storm LED light stick Im also planning on possibly making the jump to the balling light method on this tank and tying a Profilux doser into my Plus III.

10/11/2009, 01:06 AM	#6
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	I always wanted an 8 bulb, Ive just been trying my best to keep everything an even swap pricewise and the Sunpower 6 bulb was a better option financially..... After I sell all my old lighting, Im going to end up spending about $250 more on the new fixture, but I figured if I stayed with the old lighting its all going to need new bulbs fairly soon anyway, so it should end up being just about even....

10/11/2009, 01:37 AM	#7
drew11588 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 165	tank looks a lot smaller than 90g in the pic. nonetheless nice looking tank!

10/11/2009, 08:42 AM	#10
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	They have a rimless 190 and 240... theyre both really large bases though (48x36 and 48x48)... Thats just alot of floor space to give up.

10/11/2009, 08:50 AM	#11
cas Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 748	I like the dimensions. It gives you some nice options for aquascaping.

10/11/2009, 08:59 AM	#12
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	I was originally thinking about going with a standard 90g, but everytime I looked at my 180 I cant get over how nicely the left side aquascaping came out. So the plan is take the aquascaping that was on the left side and transfer it right into this tank..... So I went with my 180 cut in half......... Heres a picture of the left aquascape that Im hoping to transfer, its a little blurry and is an older picture so things are more grown in, but you get the idea... It can be a little hard to see but theres also a TON of caves and places to swim around and through...

10/11/2009, 10:36 AM	#14
DOTZ Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Benton, Il Posts: 1,764	That's an awesome tank!

10/11/2009, 01:13 PM	#15
Mr. Thingdoer Don't ban me bro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 955	Not a fan of the Vortech pumps? I'd like to check out the tank some day. I've got an itch to do an interesting corner system, and have glass cages make the rimless tank. __________________ "I will see you there, or I will see you on another time" Current Tank Info: In progress: 57G DB EDGE, Maxspect Gyre 130, Trigger Sys Ruby 30, Reef Octopus INT110

10/11/2009, 01:31 PM	#16
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	It's not that I dont like the Vortech pumps, but Tunze has phenominal customer service and are controllable with my Profilux... I cant pass up that combination.

10/13/2009, 05:43 PM	#17
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	Spent some more money today.... $700+ for a new tank... $16 on the wood for the stand. Gotta love this hobby.....

10/13/2009, 09:34 PM	#18
broke1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IL Posts: 1,721	Let me know how the overflow cover works for you. I had to modify mine so I could get get any kind of turnover in the tank. I want to try some penductors on mine as I would like to get get a little more flow without opening the valve more and risk overflowing the tank, my water level is pretty high. __________________ Removed. Current Tank Info: Too big, yet too small

10/14/2009, 01:09 AM	#19
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	I dont think it'll be much of a problem..... My return pump is only going to be pulling water through the sump slightly fast than what the skimmer can handle, which shouldnt be anything too crazy.... Ill definitely keep updating this thread though in the meantime...

10/14/2009, 04:57 AM	#20
lex211 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: parkridge Posts: 427	Snakeman have you ever used the i-tech skimmer or is it new give up your opinion about the skimmer because i'm looking at the 400 thank you lothar

10/14/2009, 07:26 AM	#21
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	Nope, I havent used one yet. I was just looking at them and they looked like nice skimmers and nobody had a single bad thing to say about them.... I might actually be going with a Vertex Alpha 170 now that it looks like they ironed out the microbubble issue they were having. I wouldve thought about going up to the iTech 200 but I dont think it will fit in the sump I have planned for this tank.... The best part about the iTech's (IMO) is that they use Tunze pumps and got the okay from Axel Tunze himself that they will warranty their pumps on his skimmer. I've never had better customer service than what Roger and Tunze provide.

10/16/2009, 05:12 PM	#22
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	Well, just spent some coin with Jeremy over at Premium Aquatics..... ATI PM 8x39 (8) T5 bulbs Vertex Alpha 170 Cone skimmer Tunze Silence return pump Man, I REALLY hope all my current stuff sells fast to recoupe these costs.

10/16/2009, 07:51 PM	#23
Carriegiesler Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 928	The tank look great! Excited to see the progress. Let me know how you like the lighting. I am considering the same for my 70 gallon setup.

10/17/2009, 01:06 PM	#24
badazztealcobra Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Streamwood, IL Posts: 7,394	Ive read nothing but good things about them..... If youre doing the TECH70, you should use a 6 bulb unit which means you can get in the SunPower light to save even more money... I actually like the look of the sunpower better and wouldve gotten one of them if the fixture came in an 8 bulb size...

10/17/2009, 03:08 PM	#25
broke1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: IL Posts: 1,721	Did you decide to get rid of the MSX skimmer? __________________ Removed. Current Tank Info: Too big, yet too small