375 gallon build thread

[TampaReefer79]

I figured I'd start a build thread to chronicle my journey from beginning to TOTM. I am also going to keep track of every dollar spent...I'm curious to know how much this system is going to cost.

A lot of these build threads take awhile to be completed, but hopefully mine isn't too far from water. Thanks to Butch for all of the help with sanding this thing. For those of you that have never sanded an 8 foot acrylic tank...DON'T.

I'll update again later.

P.S. Yeah, yeah I know...CRICKETS. :wave: Beat ya's to it. :hammer:

 

[schudini]

You can only say Crickets if nobody responds to your thread for at least 2 days (and it moves off the main page)

 

[TampaReefer79]

Sorry, I wasn't aware of the criteria. lol

 

[TurboGuru]

Can't wait to see your progress. Tracking the expenses is a bad idea, it only serves to make you cry later on.

(Pre-crickets)

 

[boring]

bump to get rid of crickets


looks like lots of fun. i to would like to know what a 375 cost to setup, im thinking of going to a 200 or something along those lines but im going to need to save up first. can wait for the updates. some pics would be nice to!

 

[steelcity]

set up costs and monthly costs.

 

[TampaReefer79]

set up costs and monthly costs.

It's the MONTHLY costs that are going to make me cry.

 

[TampaReefer79]

I guess I'll get to it!

I bought the tank from Pacific Reefs in Orlando...

 

[TampaReefer79]

Then tried to figure out how to get it in the house... :fun2:

 

[TampaReefer79]

Got it home to Port Richey from Orlando thanks to Russ and his truck...

Then got a helping hand getting it in the house through the garage. I knew it would fit all along...thanks again guys!!!

Even though not pictured, I also have to thank Sue and Tara!!! :thumbsup:

 

[TampaReefer79]

Then I sold some equipment, and bought some more.

By the way, you know you're nuts when your skimmer is almost as big as your 11 month old. :hammer:

:fish1::fish1::fish1::fish1::fish1:


:lolspin:

 

[TampaReefer79]

My rock is on it's way as we speak, and the rest of my lighting is 'out for delivery' so I'll have more pics soon. I'm just glad I got these ones in before the 'THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICS' signs started showing up.

LOL

 

[AG84]

lol.... you forgot allison in the honorable mention part. lol

 

[TampaReefer79]

Haha, sorry about that. It's been so long since the tank move. SORRY ALLISON! I'm sure I'll hear about next time I see her. lol lol

 

[GlassReef]

Looks like you're off to a good start - the hard parts done! BTW - is that Mike Lamb's old (in a good way) stand?

 

[TampaReefer79]

Looks like you're off to a good start - the hard parts done! BTW - is that Mike Lamb's old (in a good way) stand?

Sure is! His canopy too...but it doesn't fit on the tank. The damn Florida ceilings are too short!

 

[TampaReefer79]

More toys came today!! (And I'm not even talking about JASON BAY!)
:bounce3::bounce1::bounce2:

I couldn't help it...I HAD to turn one on. Boy these bulbs ARE blue.

 

[TurboGuru]

Nice! Can't wait to see more.

 

[mflamb]

WOW...I'm suprised that stand will still hold up a tank...that's the first thing I ever welded in my life.

 

[GlassReef]

WOW...I'm suprised that stand will still hold up a tank...that's the first thing I ever welded in my life.

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