Commercial lobster tank convert to reef??

groupergenius

groupergenius

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Theres a lobster tank at a local

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that I could probably get cheap. 6 foot and 16" deep. I'm thinking just add a sump and some good lighting, and this could be a good garage frag tank.
Any thoughts??
 
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alexmir

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If its cheaper than a regular tank id say go for it! Thats going to be a huge frag tank. Is it around 125 gallons?
 
mscarpena

mscarpena

Member
I agree looks good. Also from what I hear they have a great chiller and an awesome skimmer already under them(at least most do). Also should have a pump in it as well. I would not even think you would need to add a sump. Just add a few PH for better water movement and go for it. Also the glass just looks like it need to be cleaned up with a good strong vinegar solution.
 
groupergenius

groupergenius

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I'm not too worried about glass clarity being a frag tank. If I can get this thing for $300 or less, I'm jumping on it.
I just hope the chiller is adjustable enough to keep it at 78-80 versus cold lobster temp. Like I said, this will be in my garage which gets pretty hot in the summer.
 
scsinet

scsinet

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Even if the chiller isn't adjustable there is no reason why you can't retrofit a Ranco controller on there to run it at a higher temperature. Higher temp is usually no problem...
 
newtoit

newtoit

Member
awesome I live in maine the lobster state and I cannot find one of them lol although there is a guy here looking to buy used tanks cuz he wants to buy all the lobster he can and return them to the ocean lol I lost it
 
fats71

fats71

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Originally Posted by newtoit
http:///forum/post/2575073
awesome I live in maine the lobster state and I cannot find one of them lol although there is a guy here looking to buy used tanks cuz he wants to buy all the lobster he can and return them to the ocean lol I lost it
pm me a link sounds like a thread I need to visit.
 
bigleman

bigleman

Member
I'd say go for it!
I've been trying to find one of the big round ones that i always see in the grocery stores.
 
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