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That helps a lot! Thanks.... I was looking at the site you gave me, it looks like they are now selling the pumps with the set-up. I think I will print that picture off and take it to the people at the LFS here. They told me last night that they would be more than willing to help me with anytihn gI need. I am thinking about getting either the Super Squirt or the 4-way because I know I will end up with a larger tank than I started with. I will probably end up with a larger tank before I even start setting it up lol. I found a 90 gallon tank with the stand and a bunch of other stuff for 600 bucks IT is also a wave front tank instead of just a rectangular one. I couldn't help but drool over it! I am going to talk to them abotu it because they will hold it for you if you need them too as well... lol I should have known! If I do this would I need the 8 way instead of the 4 way?

Oh yea, The 90 gallon comes with a canister filter, lights(which I woudl still ahve to upgrade) plants and a bunch of other stuff. It seems like a great deal to me...

I have finally made some decisions as to what I am doing though because I have kind of settled on a tank size and I looked at a lot of stuff yesterday so I have a better idea of what I am looking for now. That site you gave me helped me out a lot

Sorry if any of this seems redundant I jsut woke up really...




Christina

No, you would def. not need the 8 way.

My main display tank is 72 gallons. Originally I planned on ordering the 4 way, but after talking with Paul, he assured me that I would be more than fine with the Super Squirt. This saved me so much money, and completely gained his trust because of how honest he was. And keep in mind, my tank is designed to be able to house SPS, the corals in need of very high flow and good current.

An OM unit is sort of a hard thing to set up on one tank and then move when you upgrade to another, so I wouldn't buy it until you have your tank and you are confident about the set up you want. This way you end up going with the right one.

And note that the way I set it up isn't the only way to do it, and the way mine is plumbed wont work perfectly for every tank. If you go to the website, and then their forum, you will be able to see pictures like crazy from other people, showing all the different ways that they've set theirs up. This will give the people at your LFS a better idea too.

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

I think I am goign to go ahead and end up with the 90 gallon tank for this because it will actually be a little bit before I can actually set up the tank I want so I will have plenty of time to get enough money to buy it. I know your set up will not work for everyone; however, it will give them a good idea of how these units work. I asked him if he knew of anything other than powerheads to create waves and he didn't so this will be something new for him as well. I am not going to set it up and change it later thats why I am trying to decide exactly what I want to do now before I start any of it. I do not want to change any of it after it is set up. This mean I can also do a 55 gallon angel tank.... something I have also always wanted to do I will be set for a long while when get these tanks set up I think... or atleast I hope

One big reason I decided to go ahead and up the size of the tank is because as you guys know the bigger the body of water, the more stable it is. This will make it more likely that I will have success with it I think. I will be more comfortable with it and I will have a little more versatility stocking it when it comes time to stock it.

Do you guys agree with me or am i just nuts as always?



Christina

no! you aren't totally crazy

I completely agree. I said it myself in my article, that bigger tanks are better, because they are more stable. More water means more room for errors.

Look into buying a 90 gallon predrilled reef ready tank.

I think you would be fine with the super squirt on that tank. You could get the 4 way if you really wanted.

I think you'll be much happier going with the bigger tank. I really do.

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

Wouldn't a predrilled tank cost a heck of a lot more? If not please let me know I will be on the look out. What exactly is drilled in the tanks? Why do they drill them? Remember once again, I am new at this... I am quite dumb when it comes to that. Remember I was originally thinking of putting a few clowns in a 10 gallon tank. I was not going to do much more than get a skimmer and a HOB filter with some LR and live sand... I would like to think that I have come a long way all ready

What would it take to drill the tank though?


Christina

Predrilled tanks have the overflow(s) built into them.

Makes it ten million times easier to have a sump or fuge.

Not that much more expensive.

Do a google search to find more.

-Formerly known as the Ferretfish

"What would it take to drill the tank though?"

Actually drilling the tank is a pain. Usually you can have it done at the shop where you buy the tank, and they often will make you sign a document which absolves the store of responsibility for any damages to the tank. If you have a fish tank made of tempered glass, it will crack from the drilling and basically become useless. A pre-drilled tank is much more convenient and really doesn't cost a whole lot more.

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I have honestly never seen a pre-drilled tank for sale anywhere except on Ebay, probably because I ahven't looked for one really... I will have to look around. Maybe I will get lucky and find one on sale. I have definitely decided I want to go bigger than the 55 gallon I have. I just have to find a tank that suits my needs and my budget. A friend of mine agreed to sit down with me and help me figure out a set plan for my tank. I am sure the plan will still change, but this will give me a much better idea of what I need and how to go about all of it. I am a very visual person and need to see things to understand them, so it will be a blessing if he can help me with this. You must show me some more pictures of your tank Liana. I need all the help and inspiration I can get!



Christina