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  1. aldiaz33

    Stainless Framed Geezer Tanks

    Did a full restoration on this 20G Pemco. Bought a 20G during Petco's $/gallon sale and took it apart to replace the glass on the Pemco. The bottom panel was the only piece I had to cut to fit. Man, it was a lot of work. Took forever.
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    Stainless Framed Geezer Tanks

    I have a bunch of them, but only 1 in use.
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    108"x30"x42" Aquarium Return Pump Ideas needed

    I've seen mixed reviews in regards to Jebao pumps. They've had lots of issues with their speed controllers over the years. I'd personally go with a higher quality pump. I'm a big fan of Laguna Pumps. They're quiet, super efficient and reliable. I've been running one on my 770G for 10+ years...
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    Help with heating an outdoor pond

    You might find some info in this video helpful:
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    Lets see what's in your stand! mechanical photo's

    770 gallon with 150 gallon sump:
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    Help with heating an outdoor pond

    Assuming the Eheim 1000l aquarium heaters are the 300 Watt model, 10 of them would draw 3,000 watts. You'll want to make sure your circuit can handle that much. Not sure where in the world you are located, but in the United States you aren't supposed to run a circuit at more than 80% of it's...
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    Sign of the times

    Update: with the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, any solar systems installed 2022 onward will receive a bump up in the tax credit from 26% to 30%. If I'm reading the legislation correctly, there's also an additional 10% credit for systems installed in low-income neighborhoods (I qualify...
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    770 Gallon Monster Setup

    I'm going to start checking the plugs on my heaters more regularly after seeing this burn mark on my power strip. Never a good idea to run more than 80% of a circuits max load. I was under 80%, but still had a close call.
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    Sign of the times

    Happy to share any updates/developments. I don't anticipate anything newsworthy. I know lots of people who have had systems for many years and they've run flawlessly; no issues at all. I will say that it's been awesome setting the A/C pretty much as cold as we want it during heat waves without...
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    Sign of the times

    I just had a 9.12kW solar system installed in May. Components are 24 Panasonic Evervolt 380W Panels with Enphase IQ7 7+ Micro-inverters. Guaranteed 1st year production is 13kWH. Output guarantee at 25 years is 92%. Annual degradation is only .25%. Getting a battery wasn't worth it to me, since...
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    770 Gallon Monster Setup

    Been a minute since I posted a video on here. Feeding video from a 1st person perspective:
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    For Sale Vintage Aquarium Large stainless

    Cool tanks! What's the largest size you have? Do you have pictures of that one?
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    Want to Buy 10 Gallon Metaframe Aquarium

    Yup, that's it. Are you selling? My hood and back cover plate would look nice paired up with your tank. I wouldn't make the drive just for the tank (way too far), but I am down there every so often (family in Costa Mesa) so it's feasible.
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    770 Gallon Monster Setup

    I've noticed there seem to be a lot more large fish than large tanks. ?
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    Want to Buy 10 Gallon Metaframe Aquarium

    BUMP Anyone looking to sell some old Metaframes or Pemcos? I'm interested in any and all sizes.
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    Want to Buy 10 Gallon Metaframe Aquarium

    Cool. Are you looking to sell it? Are you in the SF Bay Area?
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    770 Gallon Monster Setup

    Thanks for the kind words. In regards to the CLs, I still have them. They had already turned in for the night when I filmed that video. They sleep in the black ABS pipe fittings under the driftwood stumps. Just like old people, they seem to go to bed earlier and earlier the older they get. The...
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    Want to Buy 10 Gallon Metaframe Aquarium

    I really lucked out. The guy selling it was asking $60 and he was so tired of buyers flaking on him he told me he'd take $50 for it if I actually showed up. You are correct about the stainless steel frame. Here's a closer look at the label. I like your thinking; I already ran a bead of black ASI...
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    Want to Buy 10 Gallon Metaframe Aquarium

    Haha, yeah, I've heard that tar stuff referred to as asphaltium. I guess they worked with what they had at the time. Silicone is definitely a better sealant. My first tank was a 20G Metaframe that my mom bought used at a garage sale in 1986, so these tanks have nostalgic value to me. I recently...
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    Want to Buy 10 Gallon Metaframe Aquarium

    Dang, that's all bad. That's not something you can just slip into a backpack and walk out with. A 100G Metaframe probably weighs 200+ lbs. The glass they used was crazy thick. And if it was a slate bottom (I think they were 3/4" slate) that would have been a bear to move. Sorry to hear about...
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