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Darshan is. For some reason I can't upload a mpg file but will include some pic's of the new tank coral polyp extensions.

And the Final. Was the Brides stamp of approval!

First, let me say the new custom tank was not cheep. Especially the shipping. But it arrived and the rebuild process started anew. Again With Darshan at the helm we started to get the new plumbing and other aspects of this coordinated. Again with Darshan and Andy the plumbing was reconfigured...

Ok, now what?????????????????????? I called Darshan and he got me calmed down (a bit). SO now what do I do? Well Crystal Dynamics is out of business. One of the reason I went with this tank was that it had the "euro bracing" around the top. Which I thought wuld prevent this kind of...

Ok fast forward to 2025 December..... I was sitting in my recliner watching Steph Curry shooting the lights out in another game when i heard this " Tic" !! and the sound of water splashing........ I jumped up and ran to the tank which had split a back seam!! Holy Mother of GOD!!! I grabbed a...

This has to be a winning moment for me after getting it set up and a couple of corals and fish put into the tank. My Bride and Stepdaughter sitting and admiring the tank! Proud owner of my FIRST tank over 40 gal!! My 60 year dream has come to fruition!!! I have had aquariums since 1960. Boy how...

Then our filtered ocean water arrived for the big filling! Again Darshan and Andy are shown setting up the rock scape. I was pleased with it's look.

Then on to "the build"! First up was the light and got that out of the way for all the bigger stuff. Then the plumbing for the overflow and return lines. if you look behind the plumbing you can see where it penetrates through the wall into the "laundry room control center". where the Apex system...

Ahoy, If you have seen my other posts about my Crystal Dynamic 120 Gal tank that blew out a back seam then this is the continuation of my journey with the replacement with a new custom Planet 150 gal tank. First Ill start with some pictures back in 2018 when I purchased the tank stand and sump...

I'll try again to see if anyone is interested in this tank. I would hate to see it go to the recycle center. The back seam opened up. If your interested please let me know! I'll give it another week or so before hauling away.

phase 1: New custom tank delivered!!

The tank lives in my dining room and backs up against the wall of my laundry room which is where the Apes, and all the controls are mounted. Plus calcium reactor, GFO Chiller Top off controls Power heads etc.

Ahoy, My new Planet tank is sitting in my driveway and now to schedule the rebuild with Darshan Patel. Major job of removing the old one and plumbing in the new one and all that entails of removing the livestock, r&r on all the plumbing and restocking. Actually looking forward to it as so many...

Unfortunately my Crystal Dynamic tank (2'x2'x4') tank split the back seam. I have ordered a new tank and will be looking to get rid of this tank to someone who would like to refit the back glass. I am in Redwood City and should have my new tank set up in a week or 2. If interested please send me...