Jenene
04-14-2017, 08:08 PM
You guys know I have been making some crazy, impulsive decisions on this reef set up. Well....I went to a reef shop looking for an adapter for the ro/di and the guy asked what I was setting up. He then took apart what I had piece by piece. Ultimately the tank is too narrow and tall for successful coral growth which you guys have been telling me all along. Also the sump is so small and almost completely inaccessible. I was also worried about the overflow box. If I have one more flood the insurance company will drop us. They have said so. The prior 2 water damage issues were not aquarium related but roof and water damning issues. I just can't take any chances if I want to stay married. I know you guys also have had issues with yours (overflows-not marriages I hope).
I really didn't love any of the tanks he had in stock or the stands. With a different tank, I would have to buy or build a bigger sump and it seemed like everything was caving in on me. I swear I almost passed out. I was about to go home and re-group, when I saw the little Red Sea Nano that was set up- which was what I had wanted from the very beginning. After researching, I had wanted to go bigger than 20 and still do. I had liked the 43 gallon Reefer 170 but did not want to shop for all the stuff. Well, now I already have and I did it well thanks to everyone here. Everything I bought except the acrylic baffles and the ten gallon tank are a perfect fit for the reefer. The guy ordered me the tank I really wanted, gave me a stocking credit equal to the sales tax and sure I spent a lot of money but now I know it will work, I will love it and I will not have to upgrade or re-buy anything. Plus it comes with a great sump and an integrated top off system that I had not purchased yet. I love the low lead, extra clear glass- it is like viewing fish in HD.
So I am still stressed from having the experience of the bottom dropping out on my project but equally excited that I will have the tank I really wanted from the get go. Someday I will be able to afford a live animal to put in it. :(
The 30 extra tall will be re-listed on Craig's list. It may have to sit until indoor activities resume for buyers in the fall. The new one arrives on Tuesday and I can scape and fill and cycle and even can enjoy it during that- it is just that beautiful. You only live once right? Though the stress of this day may have taken a few years off...
The funniest thing is the adapter I went in to get? No charge. It did end up costing me a hard dose of reality and a lot of money in the end- Maybe I should have gone to Home Depot? Kidding.
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I really didn't love any of the tanks he had in stock or the stands. With a different tank, I would have to buy or build a bigger sump and it seemed like everything was caving in on me. I swear I almost passed out. I was about to go home and re-group, when I saw the little Red Sea Nano that was set up- which was what I had wanted from the very beginning. After researching, I had wanted to go bigger than 20 and still do. I had liked the 43 gallon Reefer 170 but did not want to shop for all the stuff. Well, now I already have and I did it well thanks to everyone here. Everything I bought except the acrylic baffles and the ten gallon tank are a perfect fit for the reefer. The guy ordered me the tank I really wanted, gave me a stocking credit equal to the sales tax and sure I spent a lot of money but now I know it will work, I will love it and I will not have to upgrade or re-buy anything. Plus it comes with a great sump and an integrated top off system that I had not purchased yet. I love the low lead, extra clear glass- it is like viewing fish in HD.
So I am still stressed from having the experience of the bottom dropping out on my project but equally excited that I will have the tank I really wanted from the get go. Someday I will be able to afford a live animal to put in it. :(
The 30 extra tall will be re-listed on Craig's list. It may have to sit until indoor activities resume for buyers in the fall. The new one arrives on Tuesday and I can scape and fill and cycle and even can enjoy it during that- it is just that beautiful. You only live once right? Though the stress of this day may have taken a few years off...
The funniest thing is the adapter I went in to get? No charge. It did end up costing me a hard dose of reality and a lot of money in the end- Maybe I should have gone to Home Depot? Kidding.
109002