New Build ~ 600 Gallon

[Def Leppard Hysteria]

How do you like the 1000?

I wish I would have paid a few bucks more and bought the 2000 instead. It does a great job of filtering the 600 gallon tank, but with a messy Fly River turtle, I could have used the extra size of the next higher model. Plus, I have an oversized pump (Reeflo Hammerhead/Barracuda Gold Hybrid), so I could increase the flow rate in the aquarium without worrying about running too much flow through the Ultima.

 

[JK47]

I wish I would have paid a few bucks more and bought the 2000 instead. It does a great job of filtering the 600 gallon tank, but with a messy Fly River turtle, I could have used the extra size of the next higher model. Plus, I have an oversized pump (Reeflo Hammerhead/Barracuda Gold Hybrid), so I could increase the flow rate in the aquarium without worrying about running too much flow through the Ultima.

Great feedback, thank you! That's how I ended up with two 1000 models. Decided to go with the 2000's for this tank and separate the pumps after I had already ordered the 1000's.

One of the 1000's is reserved for my 330 gallon and the other is currently running on a 250 gallon. Only complaint I have is it drains the tank to backwash. I still haven't figured out a fix for that yet.

 

[nzafi]

Sounds like you have 4 ultimas and are a fan of them. Is there a reason you didn't consider a biowave?

 

[jaws7777]

The first newborn tank is home. These are nice. Glass, black silicone and rather affordable brand new at $108. 48" x 24" x 12" is a great footprint for very young pups. I ordered another as well and intend to change the plan to go two high over the Ultima's.

My wife and I want to be able to see them from underneath while they feed. We enjoy pellet training and working with young pups.

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Those pup tanks are pretty cool especially at that price. Where did you order them from ?

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Use magic eraser to clean that

 

[JK47]

Sounds like you have 4 ultimas and are a fan of them. Is there a reason you didn't consider a biowave?

Yes there is. I already owned three by the time I heard of biowave so I decided to stick with it and order the last.

 

[JK47]

Those pup tanks are pretty cool especially at that price. Where did you order them from ?

I ordered it through Wet Spot here in Portland. I live about 30 minutes from their brick and mortar store. Most retailers should be able to get them. They are made by Zoo Med which is a fairly common brand.



**EDIT**
The dims are 48" x 24" x 10" (not 12").


**EDIT #2**
The UPC code is 09761207151 - if you want to track one down that code will be the best thing to search for. It is unique to this product alone (UPC = universal product code).

 

[Dis]

Awesome tank and progress. Keep up the good work

 

[Grinch]

The dims are 48" x 24" x 10" (not 12").

Deep Blue makes 48x24x12 and 48x24x16 frag tanks... 60g and 80g. $108 is a great price! I've seen the deep blue frag tanks above in stores for $200-300.

Great build... watching with interest

 

[PDRed302]

Awesome setup and great job on the clean up, I will be keeping an eye on this