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Is this where its heading?

So, it seems like a few folks would be interested in storage tanks. I personally was more interested in the vertical tanks as the space I have is more suitable for some thing tall and thin, like my hot water boiler and not the horizontal ones sold by tractor supply. I have started a conversation with some one from Plastic-Mart and they have tons to choose from. see http://www.plastic-mart.com/category/109/plastic-storage-tanks These will ship from TN. I was trying to get a sense of shipping cost to this area and she said it would depend on how much we would get. She did give me a number for 10 of the VT0065. Cost would be about $250. So, I would be willing to continue talking with her, but I would need to get a pretty good idea of how many tanks and the sizes folks are interested in. So, those who are interested in tanks from this company, take a look at there site and let me know what sizes and how many you are interested in. I will then keep a list and see what interest we have.

So I did called ABBEY DRUM and got some information on the drums. The drums are $75. and they also have them in a clear and blue colors. the problem with these drums, is that they are tight head, meaning your cannot put a pump in them to mix salt unless you cut it open. I dont like that look :(

Anyone considering a group buy for some water storage tanks? I would like to get two 45-55 gallon tanks, one for RODI and the other for making salt water. Any suggestions? Much thanks

Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those who do not want to invest in an Apex LDS, I found this that may be useful as an alternative, and cheap. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zircon-Corporation-Leak-Alert-Electronic-Water-Detector-64003/100015624?ds_e_ad_type=pla&cm_mmc=Shopping|Base&gclid=CjwKEAiAw56lBRCs29jB9uOvkygSJADnD3-6S2XKhqIdF97Vw01rpbbuPXMpMqPZRH_qEcL3oMR_bBoCngzw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Are you talking about something like this? http://www.amazon.com/American-Pc-100A-Mount-Power-Switcher/dp/B0002GL50Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1418701464&sr=8-3&keywords=power+supply+center+with+switch

Hi guys, Thank you all for responding to my request for a "reef buddy". Since the guys at ERC are in the area, I will go with them. I can't take credit for this idea, but i think it is something everyone with a tank should have as many of us have lots of money invested in out tank, plus, we need to provide the best possible care for the animals. we owe them that.

Thanks Josh, I am just loving looking at this tank and do spend lots of time weekly doing maintenance and testing. This is why I would like to make sure that I do all i can to make sure it continues to do well

branching, looks like

I am looking for a reef buddy. I realized that as I put more and more $ into my tank, I should not depend so much on the neighborhood kids to look over my tank when I am out of town. So, I am looking for an experinece reefer in the Wheaton area of Silver Spring to be my "reef buddy" and look in on my tank when I am out of town. I have a 90G mix reef tank with about 12 fish (see attached). I do have an apex controller and power backup options should I loose power but would love to have an experience person who would know what to do should something bad happen. Clearly I would be willing to do the same for someone, if needed.

Thank you so much for the info. I will also try this protocol

I use a 1ml syringe. Fill it to exactly the 1ml mark then use the plunger to dispense 0.1ml (ie from 1 to 0.9 or from 0 to .1, depending on how the syringe is labeled). Having said that, i too have been seeing very strange results the the Ca checker. One day I got a reading of 473, 24 hrs later, re took the test and got 499 and did not add anything to the tank. go figure.

Thank you Tricia, I will contact ERC since I am interested in a galss aquarium

Hi all, I am looking for some help. I am looking into upgrading my 90G mix reef to a 180G tank and wanted to get some help with the design and build. Is there a company that anyone would recommend for this job? many thanks Milton