Wally
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Carillio <darterman_at_cboss.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2002 1:48 AM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- algae filter
> Wally... That sounds great! I am really glad to see you support that
local
> store. I operated one for 5 years along with the maintenance service,
which
> I started in 1992. I guess I am a bit partial! HA! I am "retired" from
> both!
>
> It seems like what you are making requires a more customized situation
> anyway. I know Perfecto makes a nice stand for a 220, and seeing that it
> is constructed of pine, it can be a bit pricy at that range. I wouldn't
want
> to see you pay a lot for what may be relativly inexpensive. I last had
> purchased o a Perfecto 220 stand a few years back and it was a bit less.
> Believe it or not.. the stands almost cost as much wholesale as we would
> sell them retail. Mark-ups on tanks and stands are really not that much.
>
> I always like working on the "little aesthetic details" of the native
> aquarium display... What may look really cool on your stand, as far as
> aesthetics, would be some old barnwood siding. This really compliments a
> native fish aquarium display. You can tack it on the outside structure as
> is, just for a rugged look.
>
> Farms, with old collapsing barns, are the placce to look! Sometimes the
> owner will gladly let you take a few boards from the heap! It looks really
> cool whan finished. You just have to make sure it's dried out and free of
> termites! I made that "Water-Shed" display out of old barnwood. It was set
> up at NANFA 2001... Good luck with your display, as it sounds really
> interesting! Post some photos for us when finished... :-)
>
> Rob C.
>
>
> > Hi Rob,
> > Would love to buy a stand from a LFS but they want 300-400 bucks for the
> one
> > Perfecto makes, plus if I make it myself I can sit the 55 behind it.
They
> > are already going to get close to $1,000 bucks for the 220. I am
ordering
> > the tank from my LFS which is a size they do not normally carry. My LFS
> > owner loves me and I support her very much. I spend at least $20 a week
> > there in feeders for my herps and fish, and that will increse when
winter
> > comes. I also give her TONS of plant clippings all the time out of my
> tanks.
> >
> > Also the OSB and the blocks will come from my local Mom and Pop hardware
> > store/lumber yard not Homedepot or Lowes we do not have one in my little
> > town of 6,000 anyway, and I really do not want to make the 45 minute
drive
> > to Erie to go to one anyway.
> >
> > Wally
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Robert Carillio <darterman_at_cboss.com>
> > To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2002 10:57 PM
> > Subject: Re: NANFA-- algae filter
> >
> >
> > > I am going to build my own stand for this
> > > > tank to save a major bucks and to hold my refugium.
> > >
> > >
> > > Just a comment...
> > >
> > > Depending on the materials, a stand for this size tank shouldn't
cost
> > very
> > > much. I'm sure a locally owned aquarium store could use and appreciate
> the
> > > business which would involve your purchase of a stand, much more than
> > Lowes
> > > or Home Depot needs it in selling materials to build one, so to
> speak.....
> > > or that place that wiped out that stream with a parking lot...
> > >
> > > Rob C.
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