Looking to Step Up.

Boostable · 01-02-2006, 07:25 PM

Well the wife is putting the "kabash" sp? on my 96x24x25 setup. Which in all reality is a bit to long for my space. As I stated earlier I could fit up to 7' with out much issue, so I need to stay at 84" or 72". As no one really makes a 84" it will probrably be a 72", so I am back at teh 180 or 210..

Kills me that the 96" is only 50 bucks more... LOL

Scott you may get me to buy a 180 yet... LOL

JW

***Reefland*** · 01-02-2006, 08:26 PM

Might try the custom size for 84" length.

Boostable · 01-02-2006, 08:34 PM

Already have the email out..

BubbaWPB · 01-02-2006, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlie

When I had Mitch at IA do mine, he tempered the back glass after it was drilled, at least he said he did. It is supposed to add strength, with all the holes in there.

"IA"?

***Reefland*** · 01-02-2006, 10:04 PM

Inter American. It is a custom tank builder in Canada.

Boostable · 01-03-2006, 07:43 PM

Scott,

I took your advice and ask for a quote for the 84" and GC's says its no problem and will do it for the same cost.

So it looks like im going to get the best of both worlds... long like I want and low like a 180 which is GREAT....

If my calculation are correct it should come out to be about 218 Gallons.. got a few more questions to ask about the overflow, but I think im about ready to order.

We laid out the big tank at work today, I will start a new thread on that one.. it should be pretty sweet!!!!

JW

**Poseidon** · 01-03-2006, 09:09 PM

Make sure to plan for heat and humidity that the tank will add to your house. Ideally a direct vent to the outside!

Boostable · 01-03-2006, 09:15 PM

Mike,

Think it will be that bad with a hood on it? Will it be that much worth then my 75?

Well 3x's I guess.. lol..

JW

**Poseidon** · 01-03-2006, 10:40 PM

Well my 90 evap's about 3 gallons a day now, so a 218 with sump should do about 5 gallons at least. You are going to HAVE to plan for that. I would skip the hood, you will need the evap to cool it! Plus the gas exchange...

Boostable · 01-03-2006, 10:57 PM

3 Gallons a Day!!!!! DAMN!!!! my 75 is no where near that.. "MAYBE" a pint a day if that....

Maybe im not moving enough water.. lol

BubbaWPB · 01-03-2006, 11:34 PM

Hmmm.. my 75 does about 3/4 of a gallon a day.... of course, you're farther north, you may not keep the a/c on all year long...

**Poseidon** · 01-04-2006, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaWPB

Hmmm.. my 75 does about 3/4 of a gallon a day.... of course, you're farther north, you may not keep the a/c on all year long...

I WISH! Actually my last power/gas bill went like this: Electric $115. Gas $235.00!!! The only thing that runs on gas is my Furnace, and stove! We eat out alot too, so it is NOT the stove!

Could have something to do with this too:

THat is 9 fans, 5 in 4 out!

Boostable · 01-04-2006, 10:59 AM

Man.. that is some serious movement right there...

01-02-2006, 07:25 PM	#21
Boostable Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 169	Well the wife is putting the "kabash" sp? on my 96x24x25 setup. Which in all reality is a bit to long for my space. As I stated earlier I could fit up to 7' with out much issue, so I need to stay at 84" or 72". As no one really makes a 84" it will probrably be a 72", so I am back at teh 180 or 210.. Kills me that the 96" is only 50 bucks more... LOL Scott you may get me to buy a 180 yet... LOL JW __________________ It's not a hobby, it's an addiction! _____________________________ Jack

01-02-2006, 08:26 PM	#22
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	Might try the custom size for 84" length. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-02-2006, 08:34 PM	#23
Boostable Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 169	Already have the email out.. __________________ It's not a hobby, it's an addiction! _____________________________ Jack

01-02-2006, 10:04 PM	#25
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	Inter American. It is a custom tank builder in Canada. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

01-03-2006, 07:43 PM	#26
Boostable Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 169	Scott, I took your advice and ask for a quote for the 84" and GC's says its no problem and will do it for the same cost. So it looks like im going to get the best of both worlds... long like I want and low like a 180 which is GREAT.... If my calculation are correct it should come out to be about 218 Gallons.. got a few more questions to ask about the overflow, but I think im about ready to order. We laid out the big tank at work today, I will start a new thread on that one.. it should be pretty sweet!!!! JW __________________ It's not a hobby, it's an addiction! _____________________________ Jack

01-03-2006, 09:09 PM	#27
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,539	Make sure to plan for heat and humidity that the tank will add to your house. Ideally a direct vent to the outside! __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

01-03-2006, 09:15 PM	#28
Boostable Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 169	Mike, Think it will be that bad with a hood on it? Will it be that much worth then my 75? Well 3x's I guess.. lol.. JW __________________ It's not a hobby, it's an addiction! _____________________________ Jack

01-03-2006, 10:40 PM	#29
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,539	Well my 90 evap's about 3 gallons a day now, so a 218 with sump should do about 5 gallons at least. You are going to HAVE to plan for that. I would skip the hood, you will need the evap to cool it! Plus the gas exchange... __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

01-03-2006, 10:57 PM	#30
Boostable Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 169	3 Gallons a Day!!!!! DAMN!!!! my 75 is no where near that.. "MAYBE" a pint a day if that.... Maybe im not moving enough water.. lol __________________ It's not a hobby, it's an addiction! _____________________________ Jack

01-03-2006, 11:34 PM	#31
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	Hmmm.. my 75 does about 3/4 of a gallon a day.... of course, you're farther north, you may not keep the a/c on all year long... __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

01-04-2006, 10:59 AM	#33
Boostable Citizen Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lake Mary, FL Posts: 169	Man.. that is some serious movement right there... __________________ It's not a hobby, it's an addiction! _____________________________ Jack

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