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jft · Dec 17, 2022

photos of newer sumps please?

Turbo's Aquatics · Dec 18, 2022

jft said:
photos of newer sumps please?

I’m not releasing any details until I have IP protection in place, or have at least vetted that out.

Turbo's Aquatics · Mar 17, 2023

1st post updated with

END OF MARCH SUPER EXTRA BLOWOUT PRICING

27% off the already reduced pre-shipped price!!!

These gotta go

jft · Mar 17, 2023

Still No photos of NEWER sumps, WHY???

Turbo's Aquatics · Mar 17, 2023

jft said:
Still No photos of NEWER sumps, WHY???

Same reason as below

Turbo's Aquatics said:
I’m not releasing any details until I have IP protection in place, or have at least vetted that out.

There is a process that must be followed, you can't just shortcut it without wasting your chance to have IP protection.

Additionally, I haven't finalized the pricing structure. Part of this is because about 5-6 weeks ago, the manufacturer of the acrylic that I use (and just about every other decent manufacturer used and has been using for the last 30 years) pulled the plug on their factory completely out of the blue. So now I have to switch material and re-establish a supply chain, along with everyone else who is in the same boat. It's a total mess right now.

Bottom line is that I'm not ready to release that design.

jft · Mar 17, 2023

Turbo's Aquatics said:
Same reason as below

There is a process that must be followed, you can't just shortcut it without wasting your chance to have IP protection.

Additionally, I haven't finalized the pricing structure. Part of this is because about 5-6 weeks ago, the manufacturer of the acrylic that I use (and just about every other decent manufacturer used and has been using for the last 30 years) pulled the plug on their factory completely out of the blue. So now I have to switch material and re-establish a supply chain, along with everyone else who is in the same boat. It's a total mess right now.

Bottom line is that I'm not ready to release that design.

Okee dokie

Turbo's Aquatics · Mar 17, 2023

jft said:
Okee dokie

Believe me, I want to release it ASAP! It’s just been a rough ride this year already

Imagine if I had released it based on my previous acrylic pricing & availability, and then that whole pricing model got trashed…that would have been a hot mess.

TaylorPilot · Apr 13, 2023

Turbo's Aquatics said:
Same reason as below

There is a process that must be followed, you can't just shortcut it without wasting your chance to have IP protection.

Additionally, I haven't finalized the pricing structure. Part of this is because about 5-6 weeks ago, the manufacturer of the acrylic that I use (and just about every other decent manufacturer used and has been using for the last 30 years) pulled the plug on their factory completely out of the blue. So now I have to switch material and re-establish a supply chain, along with everyone else who is in the same boat. It's a total mess right now.

Bottom line is that I'm not ready to release that design.

Who shut down? I have been using Plexiglas G and am still able to get it. It is another brand that you are using?

Turbo's Aquatics · Apr 14, 2023

TaylorPilot said:
Who shut down? I have been using Plexiglas G and am still able to get it. It is another brand that you are using?

Trinseo, the company that bought Arkema/Altuglas at the end of 2021, shut down the 2 factories in Mexico that made Plex-G and PMACS. So whoever your supplier is, they can’t get more. Everyone is shifting to Chemcast because there is not much else vetted well enough for aquarium use. I know major reputable tank manufacturers that have made this shift.

Trinseo still makes G in Italy but it won’t be available again in the US until the end of this year, and at who knows what cost

Plaskolite/Optix bought the 2 plants in MX and will be spinning them back up late this year. But I have yet to get an answer from them on whether or not they will be producing the exact same material, and if they will be making the PMACS type product or just the “G” type product. Plaskolite does not make cell cast currently so this is a new line for them

TaylorPilot · Apr 14, 2023

Turbo's Aquatics said:
Trinseo, the company that bought Arkema/Altuglas at the end of 2021, shut down the 2 factories in Mexico that made Plex-G and PMACS. So whoever your supplier is, they can’t get more. Everyone is shifting to Chemcast because there is not much else vetted well enough for aquarium use. I know major reputable tank manufacturers that have made this shift.

Trinseo still makes G in Italy but it won’t be available again in the US until the end of this year, and at who knows what cost

Plaskolite/Optix bought the 2 plants in MX and will be spinning them back up late this year. But I have yet to get an answer from them on whether or not they will be producing the exact same material, and if they will be making the PMACS type product or just the “G” type product. Plaskolite does not make cell cast currently so this is a new line for them

Yea, that is what I saw after look at some press releases last night. I guess I am just running through their old stock. I have used Chemcast in the past and it is my 2nd choice next to the Arkema stuff, the masking is decent and the sheets seam pretty well. I don't make large tanks, so I doubt I will have any issues. Thanks for your insight, I need to plan ahead.

Turbo's Aquatics · Sep 5, 2023

Updated prices effective immediately, you can buy from SaltwaterAquarium (if you want to use rewareds/point) or directly from me.

Local pickup (In Des Moines, Iowa) must buy directly from me

SpeeDee shipping on 25S and 35S cheaper (only available in their delivery area)

Southwest Airlines Air Cargo available for all sizes for next-day and same-day delivery (you pick it up at the airport). Shipping is about the same for the 25S and 35S but is reduced for the 50S and 55S.

Buy from SWA and use rewards/points/etc: