jackson6745
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Which T5 retro fixture is that? Beautiful setup!
Looking for opinions on innovative marine 170-200 ext tanks?
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yikes. mine is getting wet wed. let me know how this turns outMy experience with IM200EXT is one of my worst mightmare.
First Issue:
Additional IM Logo (upside down) on side of the tank. Black ink is circled by IM, didnt findout until side black vinyl removed.
IM did agree to replace the tank. But it has setup and running. (not worth it)
Second Issue:
After 6 months of running, Bubbles is starting to forming on the silicone seam. Contacted IM Customer Service since 6/25/2023, 6/30/23 and 7/12/23, NO RESPONSE.
If the business made it too personal when it comes to warranties and problems, then its not for me.
I would suggest Waterbox over IM anyday.
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As for today, NO Response from Innovation Marine. I guess Omar at IM is still pi$$ed at me for exposed them with backward IM Logo. Lol
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I have several IM tanks - a 20 drop off aio, a 5 frag tank that I converted into a planted betta tank that's low and shallow, and my 100 INT peninsula.
My drop off arrived with a shattered side - IM replaced it immediately and it's been running strong since 2019, customer service for me was a breeze to deal with. I will say I swapped out the mighty jet and got the random flow generator for it. The flow on it is awkward, and I had to add a powerhead in the lower section of the drop off to get detritus. The 5 has been up a little longer than the 20, and zero issues with it, though it's just on a sponge filter with an ATO, with a passive co2 system, so it doesn't have a lot going on to go wrong.
My 100 has only been up since Janurary, and that sucker is heavy. I had no issues with shipping other than the freight guy getting impatient about me inspecting it prior to signing the paperwork for it. Per policy you have to inspect it prior to signing off on it - be sure to read up on the policy. Seams are all super clean, and the self leveling mat works pretty well plus it came with a mesh lid. The plumbing was a little awkwardly set up for my Trigger sump, but other than that, the bulkheads are pretty well fitted. It took four of us with suction cup handles to get it up on the stand.
My drop off arrived with a shattered side - IM replaced it immediately and it's been running strong since 2019, customer service for me was a breeze to deal with. I will say I swapped out the mighty jet and got the random flow generator for it. The flow on it is awkward, and I had to add a powerhead in the lower section of the drop off to get detritus. The 5 has been up a little longer than the 20, and zero issues with it, though it's just on a sponge filter with an ATO, with a passive co2 system, so it doesn't have a lot going on to go wrong.
My 100 has only been up since Janurary, and that sucker is heavy. I had no issues with shipping other than the freight guy getting impatient about me inspecting it prior to signing the paperwork for it. Per policy you have to inspect it prior to signing off on it - be sure to read up on the policy. Seams are all super clean, and the self leveling mat works pretty well plus it came with a mesh lid. The plumbing was a little awkwardly set up for my Trigger sump, but other than that, the bulkheads are pretty well fitted. It took four of us with suction cup handles to get it up on the stand.
t5Nitro
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Not the original poster but if you want some quality grips, woods powr grips are great. Otherwise harbor freight cheap suctions will do the trick for a quick job like a tank move. Alternatively, if you know any glass guys around they always have these in the shop whether car or commercial glass businesses you may be able to loan off them.
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Sorry it took me a while to respond, my partner actually had bought them, and I wanted the link for you
They are rated to 500lbs per pair
Everyone still happy with their tanks? I'm really close to pulling the trigger on the IM 200 EXT peninsula. It's just such a good deal compared to EVERYONE else it has me thinking this is too good to be true.
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jackson6745
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Nope. They ignored my email/call when im hitting closed to end warranty.
On man I'm so sorry. When did this show up? Is it spreading? Might be time to get plan B going. I thought about this happening, the warranty is kind of useless. Who the heck is carrying the tank out of my basement?! I needed 6 movers to get it down there lol. I hope you get it squared away. Keep us updated.
Not to undermine the post above. I'm loving my new 200 ext right now assuming it don't spring a leak
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t5Nitro
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Man, are you kidding? Come fly out to WI to do my rock work up like that. Nice job! Tank looks great.On man I'm so sorry. When did this show up? Is it spreading? Might be time to get plan B going. I thought about this happening, the warranty is kind of useless. Who the heck is carrying the tank out of my basement?! I needed 6 movers to get it down there lol. I hope you get it squared away. Keep us updated.
Not to undermine the post above. I'm loving my new 200 ext right now assuming it don't spring a leak
Edit: which model jebao gyre did you go with? I’ve been wanting to add one.
I have the 170 ext. They look real nice. No water yet though. Fit and finish is excellent, imo.
jackson6745
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That’s an scp 180. Honestly 2 of these is more than enough flow for the whole tank. I can only run it 30% with 2xmp40s and 1 mp60.
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