johnbljr Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I'm picking up a free tank from a friend and I can't find it online anywhere. It is probably 60-75 gallons and it is acrylic and has 2 sides with 2 tubes connecting the sides together. Anyone ever heard of or seen one of these? It looks like the very crude pic I attached. Link to comment
greeneyes Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Could it be a custom made tank? Link to comment
johnbljr Posted February 12, 2008 Author Share Posted February 12, 2008 I don't think so. I'm pretty sure that I remember seeing a brand name on it. I am picking it up tonight so I will take some pictures and post them later. Link to comment
greeneyes Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I can't wait to see what it really looks like. I ahve never seen anything like that before. Link to comment
Withers Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Not to be a downer, but it sounds like it'll be awfully difficult to clean those tubes. Link to comment
Roc! Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I have seen a tru-vu version of this tank and it was used mainly for freshwater bare bottom goldfish tanks. Link to comment
johnbljr Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 OK here are the pics... FTS Tank Anybody hear of this kind of filter Water Pump Lower Shot Tank is drilled on both sides - underneath shot Right side inside bottom Left side inside bottom Top of left side Top of right side Ok it is going to be a lot of work, but I think I can do it. Anybody have any idea on what a set up like this costs? Now since this is drilled through the bottom how should I do the set up. The tubes will be manageable to clean. How many people use canister filters? I have enough room to do a fuge underneath. Well give me some suggestions people. Any are welcome. I will be cleaning and testing the seals as I have time. I look forward to suggestions. Thanks ~John Link to comment
Roc! Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 was that a freshwater set-up before? I say that becuase it looks like gravel in the bottom of both tanks, if it was you have a lot of work to do before you set it up. I did a 20 gal freshwater to reff tank change if you want to look for ideas. Link to comment
johnbljr Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Yes it was a freshwater setup previously. I know it is going to be a lot of work, but what do you think I need to do? Link to comment
Roc! Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Don't reuse the filter, tubing, pumps, etc it is not worth the amount of work it would take to get it clean. the tank needs to be cleaned with vinager (20% vinager 80% water) and then washed out very very very well. I would consider replacing all the bulkheads and fittings I know you got this as a gift but I will tell you this is a very long hard task and some ppl feel it is completely not worth all the time. Link to comment
johnbljr Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 What is it that I am trying to "get rid" of? Link to comment
IceTurf Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 What is it that I am trying to "get rid" of? chemicals, basically any stuff that has dried onto the glass and tank which can kill saltwater inhabitants for starters(note that most freshwater tanks don't require super clean water, so buildup of chemicals can collect on the glass, etc) Link to comment
Roc! Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I have a thread on NR but I can't find it, here is a link to my tank thread on my local clubs site Planted tank to Reef Link to comment
mic209 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Those tanks were popular in the 80's and early 90's.... Link to comment
wav3form Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 You're going to need twice the power heads if that's what you plan on using for flow. I'd do a closed loop on this thing. Link to comment
TriggerHappyDude Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 This is the aquarium's version of the modern day "mullet"... Link to comment
wow_it_esploded Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yeah, I have heard of those filters but wouldnt have much benefit to a saltwater tank. Those are also the older version so even if you did want to use them you would probably have to replace everything in them. Also, vinegar works WONDERS! Soak some rags in a 1:4 vinegar to water sulution then lay them on the calcium build up areas. After waiting 20 minutes, everything should wipe off. John (sweet, we have the same name *high fives*) Link to comment
southstar66 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 i have seen someone online that made it into a saltwater and turned out pretty cool.... go for it bro...my brother has one he said he would give it to me...but my g/f hates the look...but its free lets see it up and running. Link to comment
Uhuru Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 This is the aquarium's version of the modern day "mullet"... :lol: Link to comment
caponeman Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 That's a "Clear for Life" aquarium. When I was shopping to do a tank with a Mantis in one side and an Octopus on the other, I was considering this tank. I was thinking of ways to put a barrier in the tubes. Anyway, decided against it, but here is a link. http://www.clearforlife.com/acraqutube.html EDIT: Better link http://www.aquariumsdirect.com/aquariums/o...be.cfm#navbar=a Link to comment
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