Gladfelter's 125 Build-"In the Beginning"

[EvilMel]

It was new...it was cracked...and you're going to buy another one? Hmmmm.

 

[Gladfelter]

Im returning it for a refund. If I can get some credit ill get one local if not I'll probably order one again unless someone has a used one. I wanted to start filling the tank this week cause I am getting behind

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[EvilMel]

Ooh! Ok. Gotcha! Good.

Rob...heeeelarious.

 

[Gladfelter]

Actually though before I fill it I've gotta figure out the sump situation

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[EvilMel]

Did you check out that website? Glass cages?

 

[Gladfelter]

Ya I looked at it. I need to call them. Ideally I would like around 36x15x20 size range. Do they do custom like that?

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[EvilMel]

Yeah, I think so! I would consider getting it made out of acryllic...glass if it's cheaper but I bet acryllic is cheaper.

 

[CoryC]

the place i got my sump at will be at the frag swap. synergy reef systems? they are a vendor on R2R. i think they have ones that are prefab arcylic in that size range for around 3 bills.

 

[Gladfelter]

Ya I saw it. It doesnt seem like there is room for the skimmer and a sump area though? Or am I not viewing it right? Looks cool though.

 

[Gladfelter]

Woot got my Ro/Di today and broke down my Cichlid tank. I'll miss them but I gave my favorite to AM's cichlid display

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[Gladfelter]

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[EvilMel]

Oh good deal! You got the inline TDS meter. That's a really good thing to have.

 

[jabberkaycee]

That's the same exact RO/DI unit I have from BRS. I've been very happy with it.


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[Gladfelter]

Just got my sand from AM. Going with Fiji Pink and probably one bag of crushed coral for texture

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[k2parkstar]

Just got my sand from AM. Going with Fiji Pink and probably one bag of crushed coral for texture

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Take it from me, don't do crushed coral

 

[Gladfelter]

Even just 20 lbs mixed with 120 lbs of sand? What type of problems have you had out of it? I've only ever used sand.

 

[jabberkaycee]

I tried some crushed mixed in once and regretted it. It gave a surface for things to grow on and was always discolored so the pieces really stood out.


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[k2parkstar]

I tried some crushed mixed in once and regretted it. It gave a surface for things to grow on and was always discolored so the pieces really stood out.

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Same here, algae growing on it looks bad. There's no real need for it

 

[cee]

If you want to keep jawfish you're going to need some larger pieces though. Probably the only reason I'd ever consider a mix.

 

[k2parkstar]

If you want to keep jawfish you're going to need some larger pieces though. Probably the only reason I'd ever consider a mix.

Yeah that's why I bought it, for a jaw fish. I'd recommend rock rubble