1200 Gallon One Of A Kind Reef Project

[zooqi]

missing the part where we put the tank on those four carts. I put foam under it and every feet when we moved the tank through the door we moved the foam with it. I just did not trust the carts and did not want to take chances. What made me feel good is that after taking the tank inside I looked under and saw one of the wheels was cracked and luckily it was holding.
The tank is in the building and now we need the help to pick it up to move it next to the stand.

 

[zooqi]

above picture is after a long time turning the forklift around in the building. Forklift only can be brought in backward and it has about an inch clear (we checked it before and luckily found that ). After bringing the forklift in Mike (driver) raised the forks all the way up carefully and turned it around.

 

[zooqi]

We had a challange and is that we could not bring the tank next to the stand to push it easily. Not enought space behind the forklift or in front of it with that long 8' forks. Mike has experience with them and that's what he does for living and he managed to mave slowly (after 30 minutes) to where we could. At some points the back of the forklift was about inch from the tank behind it.

 

[zooqi]

Everybody stood in one corner assisting Mike and making sure they let him know if he got close to other aquariums. He could not seen anything in front of him because of the tank

 

[zooqi]

I read about people using silicon spray so the tank can slide easily on the foam so I got two bottles from Lowes. It would've been ok using it if we sprayed it quick and slide the tank quick or if it was smaller tank. It worked well moving it first half way but it got harder as we pushed it more. The spray has some gasoline product in it and it started to melt the foam in the areas where it had more spray. It started to heat and melt shapes and holes in some spots. If you spray it, few minutes later you will see a small hole and if you rub your finger in the hole you can feel some rough material from the foam and lube mix. Moving the tank 6" to the edge was not easy task and those who were involved know what kind of pain it was. I would recommend anything else other than silicon spray. Some might had good experience with smaller tanks but we did not. It would not effect what the foam is suppose to do but if you look in the bottom of the tank you can see holes in some areas.

 

[matthew112687]

Its looking good, the pictures are awesome.

 

[zooqi]

Thank you Matthew..

Here is when started to slow down.

 

[zooqi]

Putting a line around the tank so we can pull it instead of pusshing it. The tank moved everytime we tried to push it or pull it. So that's why you see forks holding the middle legs. We also had some lines tied to the stand and forkleft so it does not move.

 

[zooqi]

 

[zooqi]

It took 7 people to move this tank and it would've taken more people without the forkleft. Finally we got it to where we want it. We used the forkleft to move the stand to what it should be.

 

[zooqi]

More pictures to come and they will get more interesting. Tomorrow we are getting the stones that will be framing two sides of the aquarium.

 

[yoboyjdizz]

Man that is one awsome tank! Can't wait to upgrade my 280 nano cube that i havent even set up yet!

 

[sailfish]

That tank is huge, will be intersting in to follow this thread and see its progress.

What types of pumps will you be using for returns and closed loops if there are to be any?

 

[dougie]

awesome.

 

[Aquarium Obsessed]

Looks great!

Thanks again for the business we look forward to doing your next project.

Thanks,
Team Aquarium Obsessed

 

[marinelife]

Nice looking tank, I can not wait to see it finished

 

[mbunaman]

Cant wait to see it full awesome!!!!!

 

[Goldleaf Reef]

Quite impressive...... Looks Good. This makes my planned 500 gallon look like an Eclipe 20. I love a tank that needs power tools to move it.

What are you planning to put in it ?

 

[rickyfins]

Great job MO! Can't wait to visit the finished product and have a drink or just chat when you have time.

Thanks,
Rick

 

[zooqi]

I have not decided which pumps I will be using and will know for sure by Monday. This tank will have more close loop than return water movement and is because of space under is and distance of water traveling about 25 feet to the back room.
Ricky.. I have some pictures of drinking coming up shortly..

This side will have doors on the top and cabintry and other side rocks which came in today.