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stuckinfla

stuckinfla

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I just went from a 55 to 180. Hate to say, probably better off building your own. I got the stand with the tank, but I couldnt use the hood, had to make my own. This is 2 months after I made the hood for the 55!
 
aiber

aiber

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Hey,
I live in Pembroke Pines. Do you buy any stuff locally? or only on the internet? If so, where?
I don't have the time to build my own....I could buy a stand with the canopy for $500 at Fish Paradise on Hallandale Blvd. but still would need a reef ready tank.
I am going to hold out until the summer unless I could find someone that wants to get rid of their tank...
 
stuckinfla

stuckinfla

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I am actually closer to Coral Springs. Local fish stores. If you dont already have the tank, try buying a complete used set-up. I got my 180 out of the sun sentinel - dual over flows with Durso stand pipes, wet dry, stand, hood, PC lights, pumps, protien skimmer, 6bags live sand, wave maker, and another sump - total - $1,000.00. Patience sometimes pays off. Keep your eyes in the local paper & The Forum (if you get that). Also check the Bargain Trader - or online at traderonline.com
 
stuckinfla

stuckinfla

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All I have now is cpl diff zoos, colts, shrooms, yellow polyps, some pavona.....none ready yet-maybe week or so (except colts) Ill keep your e-mail:)
 
aiber

aiber

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Fish Paradise from Hallandale is offering to make me a custom built 72x24 satnd 36" high and 11" canapy for $500...unfinished.
What do you guys think???
 
stuckinfla

stuckinfla

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What material? Oak....also, what type of lights are you going to use? Depending on the setup, you might need a bigger hood (I use MH, so my hood is 13" this way lights are approx. 9"'s off the water.)
 
stuckinfla

stuckinfla

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PS..3 sheets of oak plywood should be enough, and only cost about 120.00. What if you buy materials, how much would they charge?
 
aiber

aiber

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Yes, wood.....I thought that the estimate was a good price. Can you build me one for cheaper? :) Or do you know of somebody that can? I simply do not have the time to try to build one!
The commercial stands cost much more..
As far as lighting is concerned, I haven't decided. I really like VHO lighting and have heard many positive things about it. 4 x 160 watts= 640....not really enough for 24" deep for the sps corals but should be enough for all others.
I am also considering halides but two factors sway me away...
COST, HEAT, COST TO OPERATE. Since I really don't need SPS corals, I am seriously considering the VHO's...
hellolights recommended 3 250's....
 
stuckinfla

stuckinfla

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Actually, it is a good price. Build you one???
Trying to build my hood between watching my 2 kids in the house and working in the garage it took me 3wks!!! (dad works 6 days a week:rolleyes: )
 
balistikb

balistikb

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looking for a good LFS with coral?
I often visit 2. one in Davie called Reef Life and the other is Aquacon which is in Lauderhill. They both have a large selection of coral. As for Fish Paradise, I agree be patient and buy a used one if you can't wait look into Beverlys on Pines Blvd or Pet World in Davie. I found them both to be cheaper in dry goods. I hope this helps.
 
stuckinfla

stuckinfla

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Look for the grand opening of "Big Als" in Tamarac HUGE STORE:eek: On Southeast corner of University and McNab.....Im really excited......owners gave me a behind the "tanks" tour bout 2wks ago....looks very promising!!!
 
stuckinfla

stuckinfla

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Originally posted by balistik1
Always looking for a new store. Any idea when it will open?

Should be the next week or two....I think they were waiting for the permits for the 30K shark tank!!
 
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