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Shaggy's looking great. Where's Scooby?

Yes it does, just be sure to get a ph probe with it.

Those are some good choices. Just keep in mind the Koralia pumps are not meant to be run on a wavemaker, they will burn out pretty quick like that. Also, I don't see a ph monitor on your list. A ph monitor is easier and more accurate than test kits. I woul scrap the Ranco controller and go with...

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Starfire is low iron glass, has nothing to do with acrylic. Acrylic scratches VERY easily. UV not necessary.

I wouldn't factor in the cost of a chiller right away. You may or may not nead one. I had a 65g with 2 - 150w MH and a 180g with 3 - 250w MH, never neede a chiller, temp never went above 83. Just a small fan blowing across the water surface of the tank or sump.

OK, plumbing and overflow problems fixed. I filled it this morning, I'll let it sit for a week to be sure but it looks good so far.

Water test didn't go quite as planned. I had a leak into the overflow cover and water was running out the holes in the bottom. I re-sealed the overflo cover and will try again tomorrow. :(

Overflow cover and euro-bracing done. I did a 3" brace along the front and sides and a 1 3/4" along the back to access the overflow. Water test tomorrow :-\

I wish. That would have meant a new Marineland 36x36. ;D

Glad to hear the clowns are doing well. Thinking about a pair of true percs or maybe Rod's onyx for this tank. I'm going to euro-brace the top with a 2" wide strip of 3/8" glass. It really doesn't need it but, it sure can't hurt to have it.

I have most of the equipment I'll be using, just need to pick up a couple small tanks for sump and refugium...and build the stand. ;D I tried really hard to stay within budget...not even close. ::)

Some assembly required... Now we wait... It's should cure enough over the weekend to move and then put in the overflow cover. I also think I'm going to euro-brace the top. This thing is alot bigger than I thought... ::)

Cheap? No. Acrylic has gotten very expensive. About 75% more expensive than glass.

It's really not time consuming, at least not at home. I'm building the tank at work where I have plenty of help to hold the glass and and keep it straight while it gets taped or clamped. The stand will also be built at work, we have a full carpentry shop as well as electrical, plumbing and sheet...

It's just 1/2" glass.

I picked up my glass today ;D. WOW, that stuff is heavy. The 5 pieces weigh about 190 lbs. I hope to get it all taped up between tomorrow and next Thursday and put it together next Friday.

Dan, what don't you like about the Vortech's? I need some negative feedback before I break down and order them.

Sorry to say, the cheapest ones around are the new controllable Koralia's. For the price of two of them and the controller you can get one Vortech.

Unfortunately, it's going to be a slow process. I just ordered the glass today to build the tank, should be ready in 2 weeks. Once I build the cube, I want to let the silicone cure for at least 2 weeks. With a little luck I'll be cycling by the end of the summer.