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01-25-2013, 03:31 PM
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A Birthday Present for My Father
My father recently retired and is interested in getting back into freshwater fish. He mentioned wanting to buy a beta tank. However, I still have his old aquarium from when I was younger and would like to get it operational again.
His old tank is a Perfecto Mod 3. Some of the accessories include a Profile 5500 pump, Supreme Heetmaster mod 2, and Secondnature filter. Unfortunately, I do not have most of the original paperwork, and I have no idea how to assemble and function check the equipment.
Any advice as to where I could find instruction sheets? I would like to set the tank up for my dad as a surprise.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Best,
Mike ~
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01-25-2013, 03:35 PM
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Welcome to AA
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01-25-2013, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew McFadden
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Oh Andrew, you are the one man welcome committee!
As to finding the instruction manuals, I would check the website if they one, or just search for them on google.
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3, 20, 25, 33 Gallon FW Tanks.....For Now 
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01-25-2013, 07:19 PM
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Welcome to AA. By the way, how big is that tank?
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01-25-2013, 07:32 PM
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Welcome to the family
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"When creating an aqua scape, strive for the beauty of imperfection, as its art and there is no wrong or right, it's left open for interpretation" James Findley
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01-25-2013, 08:04 PM
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Welcome!
That's a great idea for a gift! 
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01-25-2013, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Fishanatic
Welcome to AA. By the way, how big is that tank?
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I'm not sure yet. I filled it to capacity to test for any leaks, but I didn't take the time to measure volume. I would guess about 25-30 gallons?
Thanks to all for the warm welcome, btw!
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01-25-2013, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream to Dream
I'm not sure yet. I filled it to capacity to test for any leaks, but I didn't take the time to measure volume. I would guess about 25-30 gallons?
Thanks to all for the warm welcome, btw!
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Could you get a picture? 
Is it vertical or horizontal. This is a big factor if you're getting fish.
Vertical is more expensive:/
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01-26-2013, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Fishanatic
Could you get a picture?
Is it vertical or horizontal. This is a big factor if you're getting fish.
Vertical is more expensive:/ |
It is a vertical tank, hexagonal shaped. I will attempt to get a picture up tonight if possible.
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01-26-2013, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Dream to Dream
It is a vertical tank, hexagonal shaped. I will attempt to get a picture up tonight if possible.
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Actually, i made a mistake, horizontal is the most expensive. Sorry:/
Anyways, the tank you have must be impressive. Just make sure to respect the fishes needs, some need more room, some need more room to swim in.
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01-26-2013, 09:26 AM
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What do you mean it's more expensive?
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01-26-2013, 09:56 AM
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Looks like im too late to hand out advice, but welcome anyway, im a newby here myself, and you are a good son lots of luck, im sure he will love it.
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