This is the best Pentair FB tank video on youtube! (And I know 'cuz I suffered through more than I care to count prior to watching yours!) I have several of these tanks, ranging from 270g to 600g) and they are perfect for my purpose...and, it appears, for yours also. Your pros and cons were spot on. Thank you especially for discussing how you set up your filtration. I had purchased their box filter that goes with these tanks. They work fine, but I strongly prefer my sumped tanks. Thus the reason I started to dig around on TH-cam, as I work toward "upping the ante." Excellent video and exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!
Wow! I’m tired just listening to all the work you had to do. Great info and Plop is a very lucky fish to have someone taking such good care of him! 🐠 🐠🐠
Someone really needs to reality check this company. I very much appreciate this video and the few other videos online on this product. I have been researching proper tanks for viewing my fish farm animals and I don't want something junky. I had a feeling that these would be very strong and durable but I also want quality. These things are very expensive for no more technology that goes into them. I would expect much greater Aesthetics for the insane amount of money you get. This is a great product I'm sure it's for his durability. Thank you again for this video.
@@futureintherearview3025 it depends. There doesn't seem to be any direct competitor to this product. But, you can install a decent quality window into a different style of tank. This product still fits certain need. It's just such a shame that the quality control is seemingly so low. One thing I would like to say, is that if these are going on a concrete floor which is heavy as they would be, they definitely should be on a concrete floor, you can cast a concrete tank and put in a window for about the same money. But with concrete testing you should make a larger pond. I will say this as well, I would buy one of these before trying to make my own tank out of something like wood. There are different qualities of lumber and screws out there. It's rare to build a good quality tank out of wood and fiberglass. Someone out there should rescue us from questionable quality and high prices LOL. Come on inventors help us.
Great video. It sounded like you said you were able to buy a complete system off the pentair website? I am having trouble finding it? Looks like the "filter tank" below is of equal size to the fishes tank?
Can you explain or do a video on your auto water change with a sump. My question is how to you plumb an overflow in the sump and deal with water level rising in overflow when you lose power (assume this extra water goes out overflow on sump)? Thanks for your help.
I can do a video when I have some time but essentially my “overflow” is just a bulkhead installed into the hole that I drilled in the sump. In a power loss situation, the water will indeed flow out the bulkhead without issue. That is actually how I do my water changes as well (more of a flow through system rather than removing x amount of water and replacing with fresh water). If I did lose power, excess water would drain from the sump. Once the power turned back on, the loss would be replaced 3gph at a time until it reaches the bulkhead again. There is, however, enough volume in the sump to accommodate all of the water that would overflow during a power loss situation. Hope this helps!
In your automatic drip change are you using a r.o system or are you using aged treated water in a separate container pumped in? Or just a basic carbon type filter
Good content, keep up the good work. I must have missed it, but what kind of paint did you use to paint the inside black? I just got one myself and the blue is not cutting it for me. Found it, you said pond armor. Did you have to do any prep like sanding?
Nice Mbu! Definitely need a bigger tank when he grows up! Check out aquarium coop! Cory (the owner) has two currently (he used to have 3 but 1 died, from untreatable internal parasites)
I couldn't find any info on these tanks, found this video in a random good search. Thanks.
This is the best Pentair FB tank video on youtube! (And I know 'cuz I suffered through more than I care to count prior to watching yours!) I have several of these tanks, ranging from 270g to 600g) and they are perfect for my purpose...and, it appears, for yours also. Your pros and cons were spot on. Thank you especially for discussing how you set up your filtration. I had purchased their box filter that goes with these tanks. They work fine, but I strongly prefer my sumped tanks. Thus the reason I started to dig around on TH-cam, as I work toward "upping the ante." Excellent video and exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!
Thank you for watching!
Is the viewing window glass or acrylic ?
This video is absolutely amazing! I hope to one day be able to get a Mbu, and I'll definitely come back to this video when I can :D
Very helpful. I had not known about that glass quality prior to your video
Thanks for sharing. I need one I have monsters o saw a 700 plus gallons. Man you gave the best reviews
Wow! I’m tired just listening to all the work you had to do. Great info and Plop is a very lucky fish to have someone taking such good care of him! 🐠 🐠🐠
He’s like a puppy. It’s hard to not want to take care of him properly.
Amazing video. Just what I was looking for as I'm currently contemplating getting a 270. Beautiful puffer as well!
Thanks, Mark!
This is premium aquarium content and worth many more views than it has.
Thank you 🙏
Someone really needs to reality check this company. I very much appreciate this video and the few other videos online on this product. I have been researching proper tanks for viewing my fish farm animals and I don't want something junky. I had a feeling that these would be very strong and durable but I also want quality. These things are very expensive for no more technology that goes into them. I would expect much greater Aesthetics for the insane amount of money you get. This is a great product I'm sure it's for his durability. Thank you again for this video.
Have you found a good alternative?
@@futureintherearview3025 it depends. There doesn't seem to be any direct competitor to this product. But, you can install a decent quality window into a different style of tank. This product still fits certain need. It's just such a shame that the quality control is seemingly so low. One thing I would like to say, is that if these are going on a concrete floor which is heavy as they would be, they definitely should be on a concrete floor, you can cast a concrete tank and put in a window for about the same money. But with concrete testing you should make a larger pond. I will say this as well, I would buy one of these before trying to make my own tank out of something like wood. There are different qualities of lumber and screws out there. It's rare to build a good quality tank out of wood and fiberglass. Someone out there should rescue us from questionable quality and high prices LOL. Come on inventors help us.
Great video! Looking to do a 725 gallon shark build. Could the low quality glass be removed and higher quality installed?
My absolute dream fish! Currently got a GSP but one day I'm aiming to have the room for a MBU! Man they're beautiful!
Yeah the mbu is definitely the coolest fish I’ve ever kept.
Great video. It sounded like you said you were able to buy a complete system off the pentair website? I am having trouble finding it? Looks like the "filter tank" below is of equal size to the fishes tank?
Considering getting one of these for my motoro stingray. Thanks for the info
That will be a very large bio load! Also mbus need a HUGE tank! (Some people even say they need 1000gal)
Very nice on the automatic water change plot. That could've been awesome if explained more. But that's still dope! More videos please!! 💪😎
Did u have to sand the tank before the pond armor was applied
Did you drill it the same way you drill acrylic?
Yep. Same hole saw as acrylic
Can you explain or do a video on your auto water change with a sump. My question is how to you plumb an overflow in the sump and deal with water level rising in overflow when you lose power (assume this extra water goes out overflow on sump)? Thanks for your help.
I can do a video when I have some time but essentially my “overflow” is just a bulkhead installed into the hole that I drilled in the sump. In a power loss situation, the water will indeed flow out the bulkhead without issue. That is actually how I do my water changes as well (more of a flow through system rather than removing x amount of water and replacing with fresh water). If I did lose power, excess water would drain from the sump. Once the power turned back on, the loss would be replaced 3gph at a time until it reaches the bulkhead again. There is, however, enough volume in the sump to accommodate all of the water that would overflow during a power loss situation. Hope this helps!
How did you go about drilling this?
I was planning to use 2 fx6s lol
Bro, the intro was too funny 😁
How is the tank holding up? Thanks
In your automatic drip change are you using a r.o system or are you using aged treated water in a separate container pumped in? Or just a basic carbon type filter
Where do you get those tanks I need a 600 with out window thx
Hey man! I’m in Colorado as well. Really curious about these. What do you think so far?
Good content, keep up the good work. I must have missed it, but what kind of paint did you use to paint the inside black? I just got one myself and the blue is not cutting it for me. Found it, you said pond armor. Did you have to do any prep like sanding?
Nice video bro, I’m about to buy one
Do it 🤙
Nice Mbu! Definitely need a bigger tank when he grows up! Check out aquarium coop! Cory (the owner) has two currently (he used to have 3 but 1 died, from untreatable internal parasites)
I like your fish vlog, very eloquent and technical. Mbu puffers are amazing!
How thick is the glass and the fiberglass around the tank?
Glass is probably 1/4” or less. Fiberglass is probably 1/8” or less.
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Love it
Thanks man
I just made a concrete 2500 gallon koi pond, with a viewing panel for the same amount of money ( they charge like 3 k for the biggest size) rip off
Concrete is great. Plywood is another good option for cost to volume.
If you love these fish...DO NOT get one!
Having taken one from a baby to the 2+ foot beast he is now, I completely agree