230 Gallon In the Making Biotype

[Second Hand Pat]

As in mounted into the ceiling. LOL cute.

[geodehunter]

Pat, Something like this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/MULTI-POSITION-F...item33657f9e87

[Second Hand Pat]

Way better and worthy of consideration. Thanks Robbie.

[geodehunter]

If you have a Lowes, Home Depot, Menards etc. try checking them out. Pretty sure they have them and i know you can find one cheaper.

[geodehunter]

Pat, Once you get your tank set on the stand would you please post a pic. Thanks, Robbie

[Second Hand Pat]

Should Robbie, most likely will be empty. Still want a pic?

[mwdw]

vinegar wash? I'm setting up a 210 gallon with a lot lime build up. do you mix it 50/50 vinegar and water?

[Second Hand Pat]

I am spraying it on at full strength and letting it sit. I have been spraying it on several times today as vinegar needs to sit to be effective.

[geodehunter]

Yes, Still want a pic if you would please. Kind of like a build thread. Your aquarium has me intriged. I guess its the size of the tank and its acrylic. Inquiring minds need to know.

[Second Hand Pat]

Sure Robbie will do but it may be a week before it is on the stand. In the mean time here is a picture of it setup at the seller's place. It is 72x24x31.

[geodehunter]

Thanks Pat!!! Please keep us posted.

[Darrell Ward]

Started tank cleanup this morning. Used the house vac to suck up most of the remaining sand and doing a vinegar wash for the lime buildup. Later will do a beach wash.

So you folks with tall tanks, what do you recommend for arm/hand extenders for cleaning. My first thought was a extra tall kitchen stool and a pair of kitchen tongs. Also anyone with an acrylic tank have recommendations for cleaning tools and/or techniques?

I have a couple of 30" deep tanks. I have found the following helpful...http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.co...fm?pcatid=5544 Pricey, but worth it when you drop something in the tank, and it goes straight to the bottom. Mag Floats are great for those tank "wipe downs"....http://www.fosterandsmithaquatics.co...m?pcatid=13366. I've found these to work wonderful. http://jehmco.com/html/maintenance_equipment.html .They swivel, so they can get into hard to reach places. Look for 10" swivel pad, Item PAASSP, and the 4' pole Item PAPMV-PA both on this page.

[Second Hand Pat]

Sure Robbie, be happy too.

Thanks Darrell, I was looking at fosters and smith earlier today at both items. I was thinking of using a kitchen tong but most likely too short. Also like that pad/pole combo

Oh yea, thinking of a slimline BG for this baby. http://www.designsbynature.net/produ.../slimline-bgs/ item BJ27WA at the bottom of the page.

[Darrell Ward]

You know, I had given up finding one of those "3-D" backgrounds for a tall tank. I think those might just work!

[Second Hand Pat]

Darrell, they are the slimline and are 31.75 inches tall and about 1 inch thick. I have one in my 100 gallon which is 24 inch tall. It fits flat against the glass. The top of the BG does need to be against your brace as these are very buoyant.