I was originally planning to buy an aqua Japan 150. I was informed by the vendor after waiting for two weeks that the tank was no longer available and would be 6 to eight weeks away. Next I put an order in for a proclear ProStar 150. A week later, the tank shows up at the shop. When the employees unpack it they discover that the corner has a big huge gigantic crack broken into it. Getting a replacement? Another 6-8 weeks.
Mind you, my current 125 has bubbles in the seams and they are progressively getting worse.
So in the LFS's used section they had a Planet Aquarium rim 125 with a stand and custom sump. External low profile overflow box. The sump appears to be a 55 gallon with glass baffles.
The original owner of the tank had owned it only for a few months , and they were selling it because they were moving out of state - so lucky me, right?
Some photos of the tank before they broke it down:
Plus - most of the plumbing is done. I just need to hook my pump up and reconnect the pipes.
However, I'm unsure about the sump design...I dont see a holder for filter socks. Theres not really a spot for a fuge, unless I'm missing something?
Drains appear to be Bean Animal...except that the pipe that I think is the emergency drain is not positioned above the water level - and appears to be almost at the bottom of the sump?
Pictures below of the tank and stand sitting in my office:
Any suggestions for how to tackle the sump and drain piping would be appreciated - I'm not sure how the previous owner utilized it.
I'm planning to do any changes Thursday 6/4 and Friday 6/5 before filling.
Mind you, my current 125 has bubbles in the seams and they are progressively getting worse.
So in the LFS's used section they had a Planet Aquarium rim 125 with a stand and custom sump. External low profile overflow box. The sump appears to be a 55 gallon with glass baffles.
The original owner of the tank had owned it only for a few months , and they were selling it because they were moving out of state - so lucky me, right?
Some photos of the tank before they broke it down:
Plus - most of the plumbing is done. I just need to hook my pump up and reconnect the pipes.
However, I'm unsure about the sump design...I dont see a holder for filter socks. Theres not really a spot for a fuge, unless I'm missing something?
Drains appear to be Bean Animal...except that the pipe that I think is the emergency drain is not positioned above the water level - and appears to be almost at the bottom of the sump?
Pictures below of the tank and stand sitting in my office:
Any suggestions for how to tackle the sump and drain piping would be appreciated - I'm not sure how the previous owner utilized it.
I'm planning to do any changes Thursday 6/4 and Friday 6/5 before filling.
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