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Old 11-01-2018, 04:04 AM
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Ok Guys,

Have finally decided on Tank size.
Concept Aquariums in Calgary,AB is building the Tank, Stand, and Sump for me..

Here is the Preliminary Pics.
I REALLY need your help with Flow and plumbing and all that good stuff Feel free to comment on how or why I am doing something and how I can do it better. especially for the over flow and amount of holes etc I should have..


Tank will be 19MM all around, eurobraced Starfire front and one side.
and external overflow with black silicone.


Only Equipment I have right now is a brand new Bubble King SuperMarin 250. Skimmer.








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Old 11-01-2018, 04:29 AM
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Nice tank size!! Looks like 10 feet ?
Your posted image is not fully visable - can't see much of the first image

But WOW, 10 feet by 30-1/2 tall and 42 deep

This is a monster build to watch

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Old 11-01-2018, 08:58 AM
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My tank is 120x38x28. Trust me you will love your new tank. Looking forward to seeing yours come together.
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Old 11-02-2018, 01:33 AM
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This will be a really nice large system! . I will keep my eye out for update photos.
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Old 11-04-2018, 07:38 PM
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This will be a really nice large system! . I will keep my eye out for update photos.



thanks alot guys!
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Old 11-05-2018, 03:56 PM
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My tank is a smaller version of yours and this is what I have for flow.

Stars are holes drilled in the eurobrace for returns. Circles are MP40's.



Here is a rough idea of how my water flows.



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Old 11-05-2018, 03:58 PM
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Also, when concept builds your tank request ZERO bubbles in the silicone on the visible edge between the two pieces of starfire glass. The other edges don't matter as much as I assume they will be concealed.
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Old 11-05-2018, 07:19 PM
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Also, when concept builds your tank request ZERO bubbles in the silicone.
That's something you shouldn't have to request.
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Old 11-05-2018, 10:44 PM
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Also, when concept builds your tank request ZERO bubbles in the silicone on the visible edge between the two pieces of starfire glass. The other edges don't matter as much as I assume they will be concealed.

I emailed them with this Request.
this is the reply i got:




Not sure where that idea came from but it is almost impossible due to the way we build for strength

We use spacer to form a 1/16 gap between the glass contract to give the silicone the strongest bond, but due to this when the silicone cures it traps the moisture in the seams and that can cause bubbles to form


The only way to not have bubble is to remove more silicone between the seams so less moisture is release but you get a weaker seam
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Old 11-07-2018, 05:20 PM
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I agree Wardog! Mtlreeffreak, that was an option (that I didn't know about until after) when I bought my tank. I could be wrong, but I swear someone local to me ordered their tank specifically with no bubbles and paid extra.
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