BoringDave

Another forum I belong to has an ever open thread named picture of the day. It's been a lot of fun for everyone there. So I thought I would try it out here. The rules are there are no rules. Other then those imposed by PNWMAS. Post pictures of your tank, your car or whatever?

I think I came down with a case of the flukes. So I'm treating my display tank with prazipro. I know I shouldn't but there is no way I'm catching the fish it's impossible!

So I banished my little colony of Xenia to this.

I read on the net that they don't like prazipro to much.

But I have now learned a valuable lesson.

Quarantine all new fish no matter what!

I checked Marinelands web site before I setup my 25gallon frameless cube. They stated place it right on the stand with no pad.

Also as per redsea web site

The aquarium sits on a recessed base that “floats” it above the cabinet, which seamlessly follows the contour of the glass.

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Looks great!

I like the cover on the overflow and the detail to the silicone work.

Pics look good for a phone.

How come fish you don't like never die or go missing? Especially ones you cant ever catch.

Also, how are you going to keep a eel in a rimless tank?

I'm excited. I have always bought used and gotten great deals, I hope this one will be good quality.

I talked to Cadlights today and found out that they are out of the black stand until next month, I'm not patient so I decided to go with the white.

I will do a write up here about my experience, I know Cadlights has suffered in the past from quality control but they seem to be better now, I'm hoping!

I just did the same not so long ago. I have always bought used or cheap AGA tanks, Until this last tank I got a smoking deal on (Well I thought) It ended up leaking on me. I was just getting back into the hobby and it bummed me out. So the wife told me just go buy a new tank with a warranty. So I did just like she said. Deep Sea Aquatics 65 Neo Pro Just shy of $1000.00 for tank and stand. I looked into the Cad tanks but just didn't find a footprint I liked. The largest complaint I could find was the stands were kinda flimsy but the glass work was said to be great.

All said and done I kinda wish I wasn't in such a hurry and would have waited for the RedSea Reefer to come out. Now Cuttlefish has them in stock.

The only real complaint I have with DSA so far is the customer service blows! I have contacted them several times to register my tank for the 7 year warranty. The only response I get is. We will answer as soon as possible. That was several several months ago!

My Brinkmann gas grill is toast and the Traeger rep at Home Depot got me pointed at pellet grills. I think I might be ready to sell my salt water tank and get a GMG Daniel Boone with WiFi.

One real nice thing about GMG is you can load them up. You can stand beer can chickens in them no problem. In fact I have cooked a full sized 20lb turkey on a turkey cannon with no problems. They are tall enough to make jerky racks and hang jerky or fish from hooks.

I do admit they make a better smoker then grill. If you don't clean them good before trying to grill at 500+ they seam to soot the food a bit. Red meat you don't see it as much. But skinless chicken or pork you find a slight black specks. It seems worse on rainy days. My buddy told me he heats his to 500 before every cook then sets his temp and let's it settle in and has no soot problems.

Not to hijack, But I'm in the same boat. I have a seven day trip to go on in about three weeks. I already feed New Life Spectrum pellets along with frozen. I've been feeding in the same spot of the tank for weeks already. So now my question. Out of all the auto feeders which one to trust?

Dave

If it is still up for grabs I will take it., I have a some lps and some soft corals you can come pick one out if you want I am in fair view

Sounds like a deal! When?

Upon further inspection it actually only has three chips. It just looks worse than it actually is because it's dirty.

The front glass top mid right side.

Right front bottom

And left front bottom.

Mostly the bottom corners and one midway up on the right side of the front panel.

Bought this tonight off Facebook to strip it of the filter and heater. It's in rough shape with some chips hear and there but seems to hold water just fine.

Free! but would accept softy frag if forced.

Its funny how things work out? Cerk1985 works for Pa and my wife finds one local on Facebook tonight.

So never mind I got one.

And of course the lids missing!

Thanks for any all offers for help anyway.

Pm sent.

Yikes! Salem is quite far. How far are you from the premium aquaium?

Want one for my quarantine setup I'm putting together.

Can't believe what they are asking for them new anymore.

I'm really surprised. I belong together other forums that this would have turned into a huge bash OP fest.

This is what I have been doing.

Research and ask questions.

Find what I think I want or want.

Then PM three of the local vendors for a quote.

This has worked very well for me. One vendor told me if I wanted a Aquamaxx I would have to order it online. I ended up buying what he could sell me at a very reasonable price. Way better then both BRS or Marine Depot MAP price.

So it is worth checking.

I do understand for some it's very inconvenient to drive to a LFS. For me it's at least a two hour trek to any of the supporting vendors.

What are everyone's favorite pellets? I have only tried the GMG gold blend so far.

 

I stick with Bear Mt. Usually. Cash and carry has them for 9.90 a bag just a little cheaper then GMG. Both are a quality low ash content pellet. Bear Mt. Use Oregon alder as there base wood so alder flavor is pure. I stay away from traegers pellets all together after I found a rusty wood screw in a new sealed bag. Did some research to find people saying since they to are now made in China they grind up oak shipping pallets as base wood. Then add a chemical scent of the flavor wood of choice. They also seem to produce more ash per pound used so your vacuuming out the fire pot more often. I have also tried two others don't remember the names. One sold by my local meat store and the other sold by Home Depot and Bimart. Same problem as the traegers, lots of ash and soot.

Ended up going back and buying just a 10 to use as a quarantine tank. I looked at the 40b also but decided to hold off, maybe a used 36"w rimless will pop up?

Just have both tanks drain to the sump and split the return back to both twnks. That little giant is plenty for two tanks. Install valves on each side so you can adjust water flow however you want. 50/50 60/40 70/30?

Yea I thought about that also. But I just had this gut feeling no matter what I did that second one was just not going to make it. Now that he's gone the other one seems just fine. Started eating and acting just like nothing's ever happened.

I think I'm going to give this one away if someone even wants him. Then search for some higher quality specimens.

Like always I'm a day late and a dollar short.

I to have a pellet pit and have owned several others. Right now I have a Green Mountain Davy Crockett. I've owned two Daniel Boons both the old original models and two of the chines traegers.

If I remember correctly Bently gave the Louisiana grill a stellar review on pellet heads forum.

If I had all the money I have spent on pellet grills to do it all over again I would buy a MAK! But now days bang for the buck is hands down the Green Mountain Grill.

There customer service is bar none. Jason the factory regional sales rep even delivered one to my house for no charge at all. Also when one of mine broke down I received personal attention from David Baker himself. He is the owner of the company.

I am not affiliated With Geen Mountain Grills just a third time satisfied customer.

awoke this morning to find the smaller one dead. So I chucked him and did a small water change again before I left for work. My wife texted me the last one looks fine and is swimming around the container.