30" Cube Acrylic Tank - new home for my plecos and a whole bunch of tetras

[tony1928]

Hi everyone,

So after many months of waiting for Tenecor to get their act together, they finally shipped the tank to me this week. I had it delivered to Point Roberts and drove across the border to pick it up myself. I didn't want to have to deal with the cost of shipping to Canada and the online reseller that I used was throwing in shipping in the price. In total, I paid $1000 for the tank plus $120 in taxes.

Anyways, the tank was alot lighter than I thought originally. I was easily able to move it myself and got it into the garage. Here's some obligatory unwrapping pics.



I was a bit worried as I was unwrapping the tank based on Mike's recent experience with Tenecor. First thing I noticed off the bat was that while they drilled my bulkhead holes, they did not include the bulkheads which I specifically asked for and paid for.....idiots. I also noticed that the welding of the inside of the top piece of acrylic was downright amateurish. Check it out.




I was kinda pissed at first but the it looks like its only the top seam and while sloppy doesn't look like the actual weld is compromised at all. They just were not careful in applying the solvent. I do understand why that top seam is hard because its probably the last piece to go on and basically you gotta do it through the hole from inside the tank, probably with the tank upside down. But hey, these guys are pros right? The other seams look fine.

Here's a full tank shot. Sorry for the messy garage. Too much aquarium stuff in there.



Anyways, the next step is to get this into the house after Target builds me one of his beauties. Will post more when I have further updates.

[m_class2g]

tank looks good!!! dont worry about the bulkheads lol. they will ship it. just more waiting! they forgot a lot of things on our order too! bulkheads, feed holes and even sent a tank that was suppose to have rounded corners, reg corners instead!

i didnt have any solvent problem with my 300. i guess it depends on the tank maker because ive seen some tenecor tanks on mfk that has the same issue.

i cant wait to see your cube fully setup! whats going in it?

[ngo911]

What was the process like going across the border with that thing?

[tony1928]

Thanks Mike. I'm going to be doing a south american Rio Tapajos'ish look river bed for my L134 and L201 plecos. Thought I'd try something different.

Yeah, I'm not too worried about the bulkheads but just a pita. I'm losing faith in this company to be honest. How hard is it to ship something???

tank looks good!!! dont worry about the bulkheads lol. they will ship it. just more waiting! they forgot a lot of things on our order too! bulkheads, feed holes and even sent a tank that was suppose to have rounded corners, reg corners instead!

i didnt have any solvent problem with my 300. i guess it depends on the tank maker because ive seen some tenecor tanks on mfk that has the same issue.

i cant wait to see your cube fully setup! whats going in it?

It was easy. Just like bringing anything else across the border. Just declare it and pay your taxes. I went to Point Roberts as opposed to my usual stop in Blaine as that border is so busy and Point Roberts is about 20 minutes closer and no real wait at the border. The shipping places there are very busy though. I used TSB shipping this time. Guys are real nice there.

What was the process like going across the border with that thing?

[jobber604]

Tony, you're a very patient hobbyist to be able to wait for months for this new toy. Look forward to seeing this tank develop and evolve.

[tony1928]

Haha, patient??!! Then you don't know me so well Ming LOL! I had to pester, harrass, irritate people enough to get this tank going. Its Tenecor that's been the problem so far. Everyone else, totally fine. If there was another option besides Tenecor, I'd be going that way. But for custom tanks, they are by far the cheapest and supposedly with good quality, at least historically. They at least used to be a premium product. I try to be patient but its been hard. When I was younger, not being able to afford anything forced patience. Now that I've given up my car hobby and I'm a lot older now, I've got more time and money to devote to this and I'm loving it.

Tony, you're a very patient hobbyist to be able to wait for months for this new toy. Look forward to seeing this tank develop and evolve.

[target]

Nice looking tank. I am still figuring out the best way to get the stand into you place with he least amount of work after its in place. Should have solution soon.

[2wheelsx2]

Wow! I'm loving this. Living vicariously through your new build as I can't have any more tanks in the house. Awesome, just awesome!

[charles]

I can help you to fill about 1000 cardinals, to be exact, wild, healthy, quality, living in many holding tanks for weeks after dewormed, treated, and well feed, cardinals...

[tony1928]

Thanks Daniel. I'm sure there's some way to do this with the least pain possible.

Nice looking tank. I am still figuring out the best way to get the stand into you place with he least amount of work after its in place. Should have solution soon.

This wouldn't have gotten this far without your encouragement...I guess encouragement is the right word!

Wow! I'm loving this. Living vicariously through your new build as I can't have any more tanks in the house. Awesome, just awesome!

Wow, that would be a vortex of cardinals. Maybe I'll save a few for my 400 when it goes discus next year. Now if you could hold and treat a bunch of wild discus for me.....hmm.......

I can help you to fill about 1000 cardinals, to be exact, wild, healthy, quality, living in many holding tanks for weeks after dewormed, treated, and well feed, cardinals...