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Old 12-21-2007, 03:34 PM
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Ok, well i will start this today, and just keep adding/updating as things progress...

Today i got my 120gal Tenecor Acrylic tank in the mail! 48"X24". Here are some pictures...

More to follow as more arrives!



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Old 12-21-2007, 04:02 PM
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have you ever had a Acrylic tank be for?
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Old 12-21-2007, 04:27 PM
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beautiful tank I like the style.. are you going to stain or paint the stand and hood?
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Old 12-21-2007, 07:43 PM
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patrick- never had an acrylic before, no... i know, be careful... living where i do, shipping is VERY limited b/c things just get too cost prohibitive, and my LFS has ridiculous prices... so... i opted for acrylic... i know i will scratch it sometime, somewhere... but its something i am prepared to deal with! =)

Jim- Thanks! It is actually stained a light cherry, and i am thinking i will keep it like that, it matches the rest of the furniture pretty well right now... i was hoping it would be a bit darker, but i can deal!
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Old 12-21-2007, 08:21 PM
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I love acrylic tanks and all the tanks I have ever had wher acrylic all tell i got the (cube master) I was just going to say go with the bigest sand and or crushed coral it will help keep the scratching down alot also you can get some really good repair kits that take about 2 min to do on the acrylic i use mine ever time i do a water change and all but one tank looks as new as the day i got them
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Old 12-21-2007, 09:07 PM
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Thanks for the advise! I guess i'm feeling a bit defensive on the acrylic! LOL Lots of reading, and it seems, people love them, or hate them!
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Old 12-21-2007, 09:19 PM
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i dont like how easy it is to muck up but if you just take your time you will not have to worry about that
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plus you can drill and cut it with out worrying about braking it
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