dormreefer Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Because it's not MarineDepots fault. They just got the tanks in and distributed it out to those pre-ordered. Here is the point where I can say I told you so about IM or I can just observe further and await response from others. I still fail to see why you are so adamant to "prove" that IM is a bad company. Its unfortunate that the tank arrived to jbb damaged but I'm sure it will be replaced...plus we are only seeing the very beginning of the release of these tanks lets not jump to conclusions just yet... Link to comment
ReviloM Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Not exactly. Your argument was that their filtration is inadequate, and that they will never release what you consider to be a "perfect" system. The area in question is where silicone is used against plastic which is a known issue for anyone. This is something that could have easily happened during shipping, and may not be IM's doing at all. So for you to automatically assume that this is a manufacturing issue is unfair. No, my overall point is that IM's tanks are rushed which leads to AIO flaws such as the issue yours have. I cleared layed that out in my build thread. Link to comment
dormreefer Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 No, my overall point is that IM's tanks are rushed which leads to AIO flaws such as the issue yours have. I cleared layed that out in my build thread. How do you know they were rushed? Did they disclose the design plan and timeline somewhere? From what I've seen through my time on forums the only issue IM has had in previous tanks is cracking where curved glass is involved. This is not limited to just IM tanks though. Curved glass is notorious for cracking regardless of brand. Link to comment
ReviloM Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I still fail to see why you are so adamant to "prove" that IM is a bad company. Its unfortunate that the tank arrived to jbb damaged but I'm sure it will be replaced...plus we are only seeing the very beginning of the release of these tanks lets not jump to conclusions just yet... Wrong!! I never said IM was a bad company. I said the tanks are overhyped with flaws. I am just trying to wake hobbyists up and make them conscientious buyers. I made the mistake of using impulse to buy the tanks and won't let it happen again. You can take the experience and use it or you can be the fanboy you are turning out to be and defend every defect till the day you die. How do you know they were rushed? Did they disclose the design plan and timeline somewhere? The product itself shows it is rushed. Link to comment
jbb Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 No, my overall point is that IM's tanks are rushed which leads to AIO flaws such as the issue yours have. again you are assuming this is IM's fault. This could easily be a heat related issue due to time of year in which it was shipped, it was 103* here today and I'm guessing it was a little warmer than that on the UPS truck. Excessive heat and silicone are not a good match, and can lead to problems such as mine. So before we start bashing a company lets make sure we are 100% with our information. Link to comment
ReviloM Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 again you are assuming this is IM's fault. This could easily be a heat related issue due to time of year in which it was shipped, it was 103* here today and I'm guessing it was a little warmer than that on the UPS truck. Excessive heat and silicone are not a good match, and can lead to problems such as mine. So before we start bashing a company lets make sure we are 100% with our information. The heat did it....you could have come up with a better explanation than that. It would have to be extreme temperatures for a seal to break like that. In that case, you would see indication of the sealant deforming from the heat. That is a clean intact seal that wasn't properly cured long enough. The tank was moved before it got a chance to. I will leave you to it. Make sure you call IM, directly, so they can send you a replacement directly from their facility. Sorry about your tank and good luck. Link to comment
jbb Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 The heat did it....you could have come up with a better explanation than that. It would have to be extreme temperatures for a seal to break like that. In that case, you would see indication of the sealant deforming from the heat. That is a clean intact seal that wasn't properly cured long enough. The tank was moved before it got a chance to. I will leave you to it. Make sure you call IM, directly, so they can send you a replacement directly from their facility. Sorry about your tank and good luck. again you are assuming this is IM's fault. This could easily be a heat related issue due to time of year in which it was shipped, it was 103* here today and I'm guessing it was a little warmer than that on the UPS truck. Excessive heat and silicone are not a good match, and can lead to problems such as mine. So before we start bashing a company lets make sure we are 100% with our information. never said it was for certain Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Has anyone ordered/received the 10G? Link to comment
nano-cali Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Somebody has an issue with IM Link to comment
dormreefer Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Well I'm pretty confused now. I went to track my packages and they are still stuck at order label received...that's it. Local stores have had the tanks since thursday...Hope its a mistake. Link to comment
nano-cali Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 How much live rock did you use? Link to comment
dormreefer Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Diggin' that rock! I think I'm going to head to lowes today and buy a sheet of glass or acrylic for the top and some small pipe caps or something. That way I can have my XR15 in use while I wait for the mount Link to comment
jbb Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 How much live rock did you use? I have no idea to be honest. I looked in my 90, found the pieces that I liked, and grabbed them. I'm probably down to about 15g total volume after sand and rocks though . Link to comment
frootbat Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Yours looks much nice than my stack of rocks! I have zero creative skills Link to comment
nano-cali Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 20140817_214256-1.jpg Getting there Is it bare bottom? Link to comment
jbb Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Is it bare bottom? There is a tiny amount of sand in that pic , it has more now . Link to comment
dormreefer Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Started set up yesterday! Due to part impatience and a tad will to save money, I took the risk and hung my Radion! Link to comment
Marine Depot Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Started set up yesterday! Due to part impatience and a tad will to save money, I took the risk and hung my Radion! Looks great! Link to comment
dormreefer Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Cured Rocks means move in! Really liking the way my room looks with this fusion! Before;After;I think it really opens up my room. Two things that are currently bugging me tough...My Apex Fusion is down and my skimmer is pumping out micro bubbles like no tomorrow. Link to comment
Marine Depot Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Love the aquascape! Love it all, really. It came together so nicely. How do you like the light so far? Link to comment
dormreefer Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Love the aquascape! Love it all, really. It came together so nicely. How do you like the light so far? Thank you! I knew I wanted to keep the scape long and low for SPS down the line. At the far right of the scape the most forward rock is actually separated from the main scape. Hoping to utilize that area for some zoas! I love the look of the light. Unfortunately since my Apex Fusion is down I haven't been able to play with the color settings/cycle. Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 https://flic.kr/p/oyVbRK'> https://flic.kr/p/oyVbRK'>Clear Water by https://www.flickr.com/people/126151760@N05/'>darth.slover, on Flickr Link to comment
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