Cad Lights aquarium

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  1. zeeman04

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    Hi does anyone have a Cad Lights aquarium? I just purchased there new series the Versa line its 42 gal. With 16 gal. Sump. I am replacing my redsea 130d. I appreciate any input about Cad Lights. Thanks.
     
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  3. John M

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    I do, I just received mine yesterday. Did you receive an "I" piece that doesnt seem to go anywhere? I asked the sales tech on Cadlights for directions on how to put this stand together, but the directions doesnt mention this piece at all, along with 5 included screws. The I piece has 2 holes on top and on the bottom, yet there are no other predrilled holes anywhere on the stand. Im hesitant to place the tank on the stand, fearing that there wont be enough support to hold the tank since this I piece isnt installed.
     
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    I have not received mine yet due to the weather in NE. Did you get the 42g? I am curious how it was packed, Fedex said it weights about 235lb. What do you think on the quality?
     
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    The tank is of very good quality. The glass is thick, and clear. Cabinet is nice too. It was all packed really well, and had no damage whatsoever. No instructions whatsoever either. The ones I got from the website u had to email them to get them, and they aren't the easiest to follow. No I have this extra piece and don't know what to do. I got the Versa 42g.
     
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    The piece may go in the front of the cabinet between the two doors(like a stop) you may have to put the sump in first. A friend has an older cad light tank, he did say the staff is not much help and there was no instructions.
     
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    Odd thing is that there are no more pre drilled screw holes how it. Does it need support for the front?
     
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  9. zeeman04

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    I don't know it may need support. I have a redsea 34g with cabnet and it has no center support and I have no problems with the tank and its been setup for 4 years. I would think the cl staff should be able to answer that question. My tank is scheduled to be delivered on Wenesday so I will have a better idea with the issue you are having. I will let know on Thursday, unless this snow storm delays shipment.
     
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    Ok thanks. Let me know what you find.
     
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    Hi just found An old forum on 3reef under sponsers Marine depot. It shows the brace in the cabnet. Also what are the dim. Of the sump will the cl pls-100 work? Ebay has them for $159 (the new version).
     
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    Yea, they fit. I bought the Bubble Magus Curve 5 though.