Fellow reefers,

so today was the big day to pick up that 330g tank (http://www.atlantareefclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=27722).

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/4006/cimg1190.jpg

Thanks to everybody who helped with this:
(in no specific order)

cr500_af (Barry)
tgray3 (Tom)
JT955 (JT) + his buddy
Ramone (Glenn)
FishScales2 (Chris)
Grimreefer (Tracy)

Getting there a tad bit late - the North side crew had already figured everything out.
What was supposed to be a 330g is really only a 225. (72x24x30) - I have no problems with that - actually helping with the suspected lighting/heat issues.

Chris inspected the tank (see picture below) and confirmed what I said from the beginning, patching that crack up would be a piece of cake and not worth the trouble going through rebuilding the entire system.
http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/7135/cimg1191.jpg


So with Tracys truck we were able to load the entire thing (stand, tank and canopy) and haul it home.


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http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/3537/cimg1195u.jpg
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It's sitting in the garage right now, and will probably not be set up before August - which is when we're moving to a new house with a basement that will be entirely dedicated to my saltwater addiction.

Thanks for all the help guys.

PS: Tracy, will I see another build thread for that 50gal coming up here? LOL

Sweet tank! Looking forward to the build thread.

ACK!!!! Who's that 39 year old with the 59 year old hairline????

Robb, glad I could help, it went alot easier than I was expecting. You had plenty of help and it was a nice day. Also that is a great size tank, I still think it would look really awesome in my wall. :yes:

And yes on the 50gal build. I'm just not sure what I want to do with yet, maybe just a nice Lion Fish or something. I'll let you know.

ACK!!!! Who's that 39 year old with the 59 year old hairline????


quit talking about me

Thats a nice looking tank and I love the deminsions of it. I was almost tthinking I should have went with the 30" tall. Sweet though!!!!

cool! looking forward to the build thread in august!

quit talking about me


I was talking about the one of me in the back of the truck... I didn't realize it was that bad! I guess after shaving my head so long I lost track of what my hairline was doing.

Nice tank rob, and the rain even held off for us, can't ask for much more.

ACK!!!! Who's that 39 year old with the 59 year old hairline????

Who are you talking about? certainly not me!

Sweet! Keep us posted

This is a very nice thread. I love seeing the pictures of the club members helping out. Plus it puts some names with faces (although I know I won't remember them all....getting old is hell:sad:).

Great efforts guys!

any updates

Dry as a bone in my garage - check in another month and there will be!

Rob, when are you moving?

Dry as a bone in my garage - check in another month and there will be!
That's what I keep saying:doh:

He's moving to Acworth so I can come over and gawk at this beast when it's up and running!
hahah.
Very excited for this one Robb!

He's moving to Acworth so I can come over and gawk at this beast when it's up and running!
hahah.
Very excited for this one Robb!

Gawk heck, you get to help us move it.

Robb let me know if you need any help moving the tank. I'd be glad to help on most weekends

Let me know when your doing the big move Robb. I'm there

You know I'll come help!

You know Robb it's not an aquarium until it's got water in it. Right now it's a glass box holding dust :-)

You know Robb it's not an aquarium until it's got water in it. Right now it's a glass box holding dust :-)

Nice point Simon! My 180 is upside down collecting dust as I type and will be until sometime next year.

Robb, When you are ready to move you have my number just give me a day or so notice and I can help since you are almost going to be my neighbor.

Acworth is where the cool people live anyway :) haaha kidding.

UPDATE!
I am out of the country for a couple of weeks again, but once back I could use quite a bit of help getting this bad boy drilled for the closed loop and moved to its final location.
So, fellow ARC'ers and Acworthians - PM me for details.
We'll have lotso Paella and beer....


Robb

I'd be down to help ya move it pending my back still isn't jacked up..

Heck, you know I'm in... I've already moved that cursed heavy sump twice... all Raj's fault of course.

Agreed.. Everything that happens is Raj's fault..

I'm in if I don't have to work...

Just let me know when. I'll help out!

I'm in if I don't have to work...


What he said...:)

Robb if I can get down there I'd love to help. Just let me know when your ready.

Thanks folks,
PMs will be out once I find a computer w working internet connection here.

OK, all you folks who offered to help... the tank move is this Sunday, 1:00 pm or so. So far we have Eric, me, Rob and probably Ansley. We'll need two more probably, but since we'll also be moving a stocked 55g I understand, any extras would be helpful. The trucks are in place, just need bodies. Rob will be back in town late Thursday night.

Last time Rob bought pizza and beer for all helpers. This year it will be filet mignon. He just doesn't know it yet!

Got a sitter lined up so count me in. See ya at Robb's on Sunday.

Dang, does it have to be Sunday at 1? That's right when church starts. I'll catch up with you guys to see if I can still help after.

Barry,
Did you find suction cups at HD if so and you don't have enough at the one by you I can see if the one on HWY 41 has some also.

Okay Ladies n Gentlemen,

Time for a shoutout!

Thanks go to Eric, Barry, Ansley, Colin and Cliff for lending not only a hand but a whole arm with my tank move.
I truely appreciate all the selfless help I received - be it a HD run at 949pm or countless weeks of tank sitting before the move.
You guys made the move a full success with virtually no losses.
I am glad I found friends that I can really count on and that share the same hobby.
Guys, whenever you need me - please don't hesitate just one second, call me and I'll be there.

Pictures to follow soon - we still don't have internet at the house.

Robb

...And I am 100% sure with future leaders like you guys (Ansley and Barry) - we will be moving in the right direction.
Their dedication to the hobby is beyond any comparison.
- just wanted this to be known.

Robb

Well, Eric DID bleed on your dryer, so a Purple Heart for him.

I'm glad everything worked out nicely. I believe it was my leadership that made this happen so smoothly; I'm so good, I don't even have to be there to lead! :D

It was all good would have bleed more if Rob would not have mentioned it because I never felt anything. Just wish we could have videoed the siphoning of water by Cliff on Saturday and that it took Robb & Cliff about an hour and a half to build a frag rack for the 40 gal tank and myself laughing at them the whole time. Both were priceless!!!!

Robb you need to see if Cliff has the flu or pneumonia yet!!!

Leave it to Eric to bleed all over stuff.. go figure!

Rob, buddy its no problem what so ever.. That is what sets this club apart to me.. Its the willingness of members to help each other whenever,however possible.. I try and do things like this to show my thanks to you guys that have helped me when I needed help.. Its just what friends to for each other..
Im so proud to be a part of this club thick and thin, no matter what because I truly feel we have the best club out of all other clubs near and far...

Robb, u never mentioned needing help this weekend, I'd have been more than happy to come over and supervise

I'm glad everything worked out nicely. I believe it was my leadership that made this happen so smoothly; I'm so good, I don't even have to be there to lead! :D
Its a mixture of that and your dashing good looks.. Im just glad I didnt have to move your former sump..LOL

Robb it was no problem! Glad i could meet the family and help. If you need anymore just call.

YAY! When is the water going in? hehe :)

Well,
Need some walls built - the tank drilled - the plumbing fitted, lights hooked up...
So how about tonight?!
JK - prolly a month to go.

Robb, glad to hear it all went well. Sorry I couldn't be there to help out.

Nice dude! I think I originally found this craigslist post and you bought the tank =)

So, there's a little bit of me in your future fishy's home!

Water is in the tank!!!

Pretty much 6month late - but it's done!

Leak testing for the next 2 weeks - then replacing the water with RODI and salt.
Closed loop is plumbed - last thing is to get overflows plumbed and return pump hooked up.
One thing to figure out is how I can attach locline to 1.5" bulkheads without losing too much flow. Anyone?

Robb

Robb maybe you could incorporate both loc line and this http://reefbuilders.com/2010/02/08/omni-flex-nozzles-oceans-motions-replace-locline-1-15-level/ with multiple outlets? Just an idea.

wooooooooooooooohhhh

Robb maybe you could incorporate both loc line and this http://reefbuilders.com/2010/02/08/omni-flex-nozzles-oceans-motions-replace-locline-1-15-level/ with multiple outlets? Just an idea.
You would post that after I just bought all new loc-line

You would post that after I just bought all new loc-line

Dude it was my physic abilities that told me to post this just to make you mad!! lol :D:D

Dude it was my physic abilities that told me to post this just to make you mad!! lol :D:D

Guess you meant "psychic" LOL

Guess you meant "psychic" LOL
I think finals week is getting to him

Guess you meant "psychic" LOL
Yup that's the one.

I think finals week is getting to him

That, lack of sleep, the 2 test before finals, the project, and finals on top of that are all killing me!

awe, that's below the belt!

:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

awe, that's below the belt!

Water is in the tank!!!

Pretty much 6month late - but it's done!

Leak testing for the next 2 weeks - then replacing the water with RODI and salt.
Closed loop is plumbed - last thing is to get overflows plumbed and return pump hooked up.
One thing to figure out is how I can attach locline to 1.5" bulkheads without losing too much flow. Anyone?

Robb

Any new updates or is this where your at?

Any new updates or is this where your at?

Ha! He sold this tank to John at All things Aquatic back in August.

Ha! He sold this tank to John at All things Aquatic back in August.
ah lol...well theres my update haha.

Wow what a letdown.

I just read this thread from the start for the first time haha.