larrybeck

If you let the acrylic "dry" will this problem be eliminated or lessened? If so, how long would it need to dry?

If it's okay to post linked to... that other site... LOL. If not, mod's, please edit/delete this post. How not to build a 750/1500 gallon build thread It's sort of a heart-wrenching story, to be honest. And long, Was thread of the month at one point. I'm still reading, myself.

Well, it's definitely priced low given the work it will require. The current owner has been very upfront and I'm going back and reading his build threads now. Touching story, and it means a lot to hear his story after spending and hour and a half talking with him yesterday. Great guy. I've done one Envision Acrylics tank in the past. I did it a by hand (it was 100g) and it was tiring, but doable. I'd prefer to enlist a few power tools along the way but James was very clear that the risk of melting the acrylic exceeded the value of moving faster. I've got a full restoration kit on hand, although if I could find someone who would come to the house to do the job I'd probably be willing to fork over the cash. LOL

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LOL yeah, thanks for that generous offer, newfisher. ;-)

Yep, I'm familiar with that approach and would be comfortable taking that on. Thanks for the input Michael!

Hi all, I'm looking for opinions on the riskiness of a purchase I'm considering. I've found a large acrylic tank that I'd like to buy. It's in pretty rough shape, as it's been used as a sump for the past couple of years. However, there doesn't appear to be much in the way of scratches or damage - mostly just years of built-up gunk to be cleaned up, and then hopefully some reasonable scratch removal and buffing to restore it. The tank is a 300g, 84x24x30 tenecor tank built from 1/2" acrylic. It was made around 10 years ago, and still owned by the original buyer. It has 2 openings in the top, with ~5" bracing all around a 12-18" brace in the middle. There are two 2" slots in the eurobrace for plumbing along the back. The current owner forced a 2" pipe into that hole and cracked a section of the brace where it's only about 1" across. The current owner filled the hole with krazy glue and has been using it ever since. His sump design kept the tank full within 4" of the top during normal use and to the top when he shut the pump off, and he wasn't encountering any issues. The crack is only in the eurobracing, the side panel below appears undamaged. I'm hoping that I can clean up the krazy glue and try to get a little weldon in there to help with structural integrity. Then clean this monster up and get it back on display. So, what does everyone think? thanks Larry

Oh, I like the way BRS does their group buys. Any issues with me joining into the buy?

Wow, that was quick. I was just going to get a PM out and - bang - they're gone! LOL Kim, do you *live* on here?! :-P

Hi lucid, if you don't mind me asking, what brand is the fixture, ballasts, and what are the bulb specs?

How much time does he spent out? My wife loves eels; she's going to be due another here before too long, I suspect.

How much are you thinking Gill?

Hi Beckie, thanks for the welcome. I'm probably one of the oddest finds on the forum, not only being from up north, but also because I don't keep a reef tank. But I do find that I like local forums better than national ones, and most importantly - you reef people rock! Those of us that do freshwater have so much to learn from you reef-keepers. So, I mostly sit back and read, and only have the occasional post to add. But thanks to everyone for making this forum a fun read, for the info provided, and Beckie - thanks again for the welcome!

Typically the sale only covers tanks up to 55g, and only what is in stock at the store.

I think he sold the tank; I reached out to him a couple of weeks ago about buying it and didn't hear back, so I'm assuming he finally got a buyer.

Please, somebody, buy this setup. I really shouldn't but it's *so* tempting!

Oh man, I seriously wish this was the black unit, and I'd be right on it. White just won't go with my tanks and decor though. :( Bump for a great LED unit though!

Eric - all yours, turns out this isn't what I need. Brian, good luck with the sale.

Hey Brian, I'd like first shot at the pendant.

Hey reef-fisher, did the LumenMax go or do you still have it?

Does my Envision Acrylics 54x20x20 meet the need?

21 minutes from posting to sold, that's gotta be some kinda record. LOL

Any idea how many hours are on the bulb?

PM sent I love 10 char restrictions LOL