CrabbyCrabs Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 At least the cabinet is made of plywood instead of cheap mdf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) Removing the first filter sock holder was a pain in the butt. Managed to cut myself twice but it was worth it still waiting for the new replacement side panel Edited January 21, 2019 by Manny Tavan 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 How is this even possible. My third replacement panel came in with damages...again! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Manny Tavan said: How is this even possible. My third replacement panel came in with damages...again! Oh man that sucks, sorry to see it Edited January 24, 2019 by Derbird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 ugggh. i would be sooooooooo pissed off. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Seriously? 3 times??? Why is it that things that don't matter arrive in flawless condition, but things you actually care about get crushed? 😡 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Is their customer support being cooperative? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Yes so far they’ve always responded quickly and sent out replacement. I think quality controlled may be lacking. I’m curious if all that damage is really happening in the hands of ups...giving them the benefit of the doubt at this time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 How much padding/protection are they adding to the packaging? I have recently ordered some large art pieces and have been amazed at the hard-shell packing they put them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 Just a box and bubble wrap. They should wrap the edges and corners in thick padding imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Since it's shipped UPS I'd wouldn't be surprised if it was in transit. I ALWAYS ask for FedEx if it's an option. I've had stuff extremely well packed, bubble wrapped, box in box and when I get it, destroyed. By UPS. FedEx, never a problem. It's the way they get paid, I swear. That said, most don't understand ground shipping and how stuff is packed. It's bounced around on trucks with big items. Ask for double boxing, at least on the edges as that's where a drop will damage items the most. Bubble wrap is a joke and newspaper works better, ask for solid foam or better yet, spray foam. Just like I experienced, these companies just don't care and do the bare minimum. Even when it costs them more in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Stand is finally in one piece and leveled. I was wondering how far from the wall people set their tank up. It’s currently 4” off the wall. My current 34g tank is like 2” off the wall and It makes it hard to work behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Congrats on getting that stand completed. Hopefully that means you finally got an undamaged panel! What a hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 15 minutes ago, albertareef said: Congrats on getting that stand completed. Hopefully that means you finally got an undamaged panel! What a hassle. Yeah they packed it like they really wanted it to be the last one they sent me lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Manny Tavan said: Stand is finally in one piece and leveled. I was wondering how far from the wall people set their tank up. It’s currently 4” off the wall. My current 34g tank is like 2” off the wall and It makes it hard to work behind it. I have my Reefer XL 425 about 3.5" from the wall. That gives me just enough room to reach behind it if necessary, but I wish I gave it about another 1/2" like you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 Clear background ftw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Nice looking tank! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) These made the work much easier. Hired 3 construction workers that were working on a house down the street to move the tank. With the four us it was easy. If anyone wants to borrow the suction cup handles let me know. They worked flawlessly and I have 6 of them Edited March 2, 2019 by Manny Tavan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 Orphek v4 mounted on the tank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Orphek v4 mounted on the tankMan that looks so nice!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) Decided to silicone my “sand” down to the bottom so detritus can’t get underneath Edited March 3, 2019 by Manny Tavan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 I love how i can just slide the lights out of the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Modifying the plumbing to connect to the clarisea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 These lights are amazing. Very little shadowing because it’s coming from everywhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Cool aquascape! Next time I build a tank I'm going to use some branching rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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