APLATN13 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Well, my boys got me this for Christmas! The tank showed up on Christmas Eve but the stand did not. Which is kinda odd as Aquarium Specialty sent the tank, stand and skimmer at the same time. Anyways, the stand should arrive this afternoon. I can't wait to put it all together and have it running. I will update this OP as much as I can but lets get to the pics.Un-boxing from Main Box.Not bad Packaging from Aquarium Specialty.As you can see the box has been open to be inspected. (Original Tape Seal been Tampered)Opened the Box and saw the Skim-Mate in the tank wrapped in Bubble Wrap.Tank out of the Box and Arrived safely with minor flaws...Skim-Mate (Hopefully, Aquarium Specialty let me exchange for an IM Reactor 7301)Build List:1 x IM Fusion Micro 30L2 x IM Fusion Micro 30L Stand1 x Apex Controller with Lab pH Probe2 x InTank IM Fusion 30L/40 Media Basket1 x IM Auqa Gadget SkimMate MidSize Ghost Skimmer1 x IM MiniMax Desktop All-in-One Media Reactor1 x JBJ Mini Arctica Chiller 1/15 HP1 x Turbo Twist 8w UV Sterilizer1 x CyberPower 1200 APC1 x Eheim Jager 100W Heater2 x EcoTech MP10ESW1 x EcoTech Reeflink2 x EcoTech XR15 Pro Gen32 x EcoTech RMS1 x Tunze Nano 3152 ATO1 x Tunze Care Magnet Nano2 x 20lbs Fiji Pink Arag-Alive Live Reef SandAnthony Link to comment
TeamIM24 Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 You are going to love that tank! Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Today is not a great day The stand showed up but it is damaged! Here is the Stand Package. Starting to opening the box. This is not a good start when removing the panels. Here is Panel 10 damage. Here is Panel 5 damage. Here is Panel 8 damage. Here is Panel 4 damage. Here is Panel 3 damage. Here is Panel 2 damage. Here is Panel 7 damage. I am about to send Aquarium Specialty an email about this issue. They are closed today due to holiday... -Anthony Link to comment
Island Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Hello Anthony. I'm sorry about the stand. You posted in my thread and I wanted to post in yours and first say congrats on the IM tank and diving into this fun/addicting hobby! I am very OCD (Prior military), so I strive for perfection. I purchased my tank and stand from BRS and although the boxes were unscathed, I also had issues with the tank and stand. The tank, had 2 little chips in the front glass that I actually never saw, until I went over the tank with a fine tooth comb, but that was after I had started to cycle the tank. I guess I was just a little to eager, and should have taken the time to look before I got it wet. Anyway, my stand also had a few dings and chipped edges. The front left panel had some dents that can't really be seen unless you put your face right up to it. I was able to heat iron/steam it out so I can barely see it now. I had some chips in the press board like your second to last picture, but with a little acrylic paint, it is not noticeable. Like I said, I am very OCD, but have learned to live with the imperfections. The chips in the glass, have some swirl marks also, as the IM tech was trying to buff it out during inspection I guess, but did a worse job then leaving it alone. Again, the swirls/chips are barely noticeable unless the light hits it at a certain angle. I thought it was more of a pain to drain the tank and wait for a replacement. I did call IM though and sent pictures, and they did send me more then enough goodies to compensate for my tank issues. Anyway, I hope you get your issues worked out. IM is a great Company and took care of me with my tank. Good luck, and I will follow to see your tank progress!!! Happy New Year! Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Hello Anthony. I'm sorry about the stand. You posted in my thread and I wanted to post in yours and first say congrats on the IM tank and diving into this fun/addicting hobby! I am very OCD (Prior military), so I strive for perfection. I purchased my tank and stand from BRS and although the boxes were unscathed, I also had issues with the tank and stand. The tank, had 2 little chips in the front glass that I actually never saw, until I went over the tank with a fine tooth comb, but that was after I had started to cycle the tank. I guess I was just a little to eager, and should have taken the time to look before I got it wet. Anyway, my stand also had a few dings and chipped edges. The front left panel had some dents that can't really be seen unless you put your face right up to it. I was able to heat iron/steam it out so I can barely see it now. I had some chips in the press board like your second to last picture, but with a little acrylic paint, it is not noticeable. Like I said, I am very OCD, but have learned to live with the imperfections. The chips in the glass, have some swirl marks also, as the IM tech was trying to buff it out during inspection I guess, but did a worse job then leaving it alone. Again, the swirls/chips are barely noticeable unless the light hits it at a certain angle. I thought it was more of a pain to drain the tank and wait for a replacement. I did call IM though and sent pictures, and they did send me more then enough goodies to compensate for my tank issues. Anyway, I hope you get your issues worked out. IM is a great Company and took care of me with my tank. Good luck, and I will follow to see your tank progress!!! Happy New Year! Thanks for the input! Michael from Aquarium Specialty just emailed me on their day off! Hopefully, we can get this resolved ASAP. I decided to semi install the stand up to see where the damages will be shown. From the pics below its not even worth putting together... :/ Here is the cosmetic damage on the Lip and Adapter for the nozzle and return line. -Anthony Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share Posted December 29, 2014 Called Aquarium Specialty today and talked to them about my stand. Seems like they have one more in-stock and gonna open it to see there isn't anything damage on that stand before shipping out the replacement. Hopefully, all is well, I want to set this up NOW! The temptation is so bad right now... I have repackaged the stand and is ready for pickup! -Anthony Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Yesterday, UPS came by and picked up the damaged stand and now to play the waiting game until the new stand is delivered. Since, I gave my aunty my IM Nuvo 8 for Christmas it is time to break down the tank. I also setup my Frag Tank until the 30L is up and running Setting up the new Frag Tank. Swapped over a intank filter and 50w Jager Heater Installed the XR15w Pro. Nuvo 8 Tear down and RBTA is only one left to take out... Removing Live Rock and snails. Frags and Clownfish are happy in the new temp tank. FedEx just dropped off my Apex today. -Anthony Link to comment
SquishyFishy Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Chips with swirls?????!!!!! I would send that sucker right back. Do you read all the problems reported here with IM glass failures. Sure the new fusion series is supposed to be O.K. but with their track record, I'd be terrified those little chips could turn into a complete failure! I'm looking at replacement tanks as we speak because I am terrified of my IM 16 Nuvo. Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Chips with swirls?????!!!!! I would send that sucker right back. Do you read all the problems reported here with IM glass failures. Sure the new fusion series is supposed to be O.K. but with their track record, I'd be terrified those little chips could turn into a complete failure! I'm looking at replacement tanks as we speak because I am terrified of my IM 16 Nuvo. Don't remind me. These past few days I been reading about IM failures and that worries me about my 30L! Hopefully, there is no issues with the 30L and problem free. -Anthony Link to comment
paradizecityz Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Don't remind me. These past few days I been reading about IM failures and that worries me about my 30L! Hopefully, there is no issues with the 30L and problem free. -Anthony I'm in the same boat. I've read all about the failures and was freaking out as well. Definitely hope they fixed it with the Fusion series!! Link to comment
SquishyFishy Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 My hubby gave me the go ahead on replacing the Nuvo time bomb with a Biocube...still researching...but think I may do it. I'll get 15 more gallons at least. And for a decent price $404 with stand online, while if I stay with IM it'll be MUCH more. And should I stick with them when I know the reputation??? And since mine has not actually cracked yet, they wouldn't do much for me...I'd have to pay for the upgrade. Stevie says Biocube is reliable even with the bent glass. Link to comment
rangertex Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 it looks like they increased the thickness from 6mm to 8mm Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Well, its been one week from the original delivery date of the Stand and nothing. I would expected more effort in making contact with me and give me updates on the new stand. I have sent Michael @ Aquarium Specialty 2 emails since our phone call conversation Monday! For my friends spending $928 and $54 for oversize shipping charges would expect better service. I know it was the holidays and all but at-least reply to emails and let me know what is going on... They have lost me on future orders (I was planning on getting some Bio-Tek Marine Aquascape.) It is really sad to not get the service your friends paid for... *rant over* My order from inTank and BRS that I placed 12/26/14 has arrived! My friends was in Houston, Tx today and dropped by my favorite LFS there. I told him I was looking for some Scoly and this is what I picked out Bleeding Green Apple SuperMan/War? My hubby gave me the go ahead on replacing the Nuvo time bomb with a Biocube...still researching...but think I may do it. I'll get 15 more gallons at least. And for a decent price $404 with stand online, while if I stay with IM it'll be MUCH more. And should I stick with them when I know the reputation??? And since mine has not actually cracked yet, they wouldn't do much for me...I'd have to pay for the upgrade. Stevie says Biocube is reliable even with the bent glass. Biocube is nice, but I wanted a Long Version tank. From what I have seen and heard the Fusion Series fix most of the issues and is much nicer then before. Which is nice and hopefully hold up well. -Anthony Link to comment
paradizecityz Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hold up, are you in Houston, TX as well??? Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Hold up, are you in Houston, TX as well???No, but its like my second home Born in Houston family from Port Author, Tx currently in Ms. -Anthony Link to comment
paradizecityz Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Ah ok. I'm in Houston and was just seeing if I found another local fusion 30L owner, close enough Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 Michael @ Aquarium Specialty told my friend to call him back tomorrow to see the status of the new stand. Apparently, they haven't ship a replacement yet and waiting to receive the damage one back. This could be days or weeks to come It has been almost 1 week since UPS has picked up the Damage Stand. They should have shipped the replacement stand ASAP when I called them last week. Well my friend made it home after coming back from Houston, Tx picking up my corals for me and acclimated in his tank until my 30L is up and running... My 2 Scoly on the frag rack. 2 Scoly with the blue lights on Then he moved them down to the floor for lighting and low flow (2 on the right) My friend SCOLY its TITS!!! Here is my Frag tank as of now... -Anthony Link to comment
ATtekrub Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Nice tank! Can't wait! You can go far with that tank, as I did with my biocube! (SPS Dom!) it's great. Good luck Link to comment
pokerdobe Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Ah ok. I'm in Houston and was just seeing if I found another local fusion 30L owner, close enough There's people from Houston on here? Are you going to Reef Currents this year? Link to comment
paradizecityz Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 There's people from Houston on here? Are you going to Reef Currents this year? I'm definitely going!!! Yup, I'm in Houston!! Link to comment
pokerdobe Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm definitely going!!! Yup, I'm in Houston!! Cool! First time going this year. How was it last year? Sorry for threadjack aplatn - nice tank though! Can't wait to see your Fusion. Link to comment
paradizecityz Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Cool! First time going this year. How was it last year? Sorry for threadjack aplatn - nice tank though! Can't wait to see your Fusion. I will be Private Messaging you Link to comment
APLATN13 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Share Posted January 6, 2015 There's people from Houston on here? Are you going to Reef Currents this year? YEP! GO Texans! Where is that? I wanna gooooooo... I'm definitely going!!! Yup, I'm in Houston!! Oh yeah and didn't tell me Cool! First time going this year. How was it last year? Sorry for threadjack aplatn - nice tank though! Can't wait to see your Fusion. All good brotha! This build thread need some chatter. lol I will be Private Messaging you Hey Hey Hey I want to be included.... -Anthony Link to comment
paradizecityz Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 YEP! GO Texans! Where is that? I wanna gooooooo... Oh yeah and didn't tell me All good brotha! This build thread need some chatter. lol Hey Hey Hey I want to be included.... -Anthony Check it out http://www.reefcurrents.org Link to comment
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