600 gallon Acrylic Reef

[aleiodubua]

I think everyone that posts on the COMAS Thread is eagerly awaiting this tank. I know I am.

 

[asnatlas]

I think everyone that posts on the COMAS Thread is eagerly awaiting this tank. I know I am.

I am a member of CORA in Col, Ohio and I am eagerly waiting... But then again I am bias as I am also putting a 600gal display in

Shawn

 

[pwhitby]

I priced up a black tip reef shark yesterday.....only $1,300 for a 20 inch pup......hmmmmmmmm

 

[Travis L. Stevens]

Premier Aquatics (The new shop in Tulsa) had a Banded Cat Shark in for $129.99

 

[captbunzo]

Woah....

 

[pwhitby]

You can get them reasonably priced.....but they are not as impresive as a "real" shark with tons of teeth. Theres no way I would get one, but wouldnt be cool to have a tank big enough to have the Bonnet sharks, the miniature hammerheads....

Maybe its time to talk to Lynn about my plans for the swimming pool.......

LOL

P.

 

[pwhitby]

well....I ordered the stand today. Steel powder coated balck. Made from 2 inch square steel tube.

10 more days and ill be good to go!!!

 

[Knyght]

Just out of curiosty Paul, who is doing your powder coating?

:beachbum:

 

[pwhitby]

Gilmore powder coatings, Norman

 

[pwhitby]

I just posted this in the large tanks forum, but thought I would share here as well.

I just went to visit with the guys building my stand....I have to say...I was really impressed.

They have already begun the welding. Modified my design slightly to add extra supports, but looking really good. here are a few pics. It was dark in there and the flash didnt really pull all the detail out, but you can get an idea.

Heres what its being made from
2 inch 11 gauge material.

and heres the progress to date.

they are hoping to get the powder coating done tonight!

The stand was manufactured to within 1/32 tolerance. Cant beat that.

Paul.

 

[exoticaquatics]

tim looks intrigued a little.

 

[pwhitby]

He was laughing......its a monster.

 

[Knyght]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6269924#post6269924 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by exoticaquatics
tim looks intrigued a little.

I think he is wondering what Paul is going to be keeping in a cage.





Looks nice, I bet you could park a cement truck on it.

:beachbum:

 

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6270120#post6270120 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Knyght
Looks nice, I bet you could park a cement truck on it.

:beachbum:

I don't know about a cement truck, but looks like it can hold the almost 4 tons that will be on in

 

[pwhitby]

Shawn....you need to rework the math.

The INTERNAL tank volume is approx 540g. Taking 8.33lbs/gal, gives approx 4,500lb add 500 for tank.

5,000lb

2.5 Ton. So there! (of course I didnt include the rock weight, but thats tough because of water displacement)

Its amazing how much the tank volume is reduced when you take internal measurements. Either way, 2.5 ton or 4 ton....would hate to have my toes under it when its full.

 

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6270805#post6270805 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pwhitby
Shawn....you need to rework the math.

The INTERNAL tank volume is approx 540g. Taking 8.33lbs/gal, gives approx 4,500lb add 500 for tank.

5,000lb

2.5 Ton. So there! (of course I didnt include the rock weight, but thats tough because of water displacement)

Its amazing how much the tank volume is reduced when you take internal measurements. Either way, 2.5 ton or 4 ton....would hate to have my toes under it when its full.

LOL, I was doing a ruff calc...

5k for water 1k for rock (yes there is displacement)... 500 for tank... So I was coming up with close to 3.5 (and stated almost 4 tons)... I was not getting down and dirty

 

[pwhitby]

Now....if the tank were made of glass......like someones I know...then add another 1200lbs.

I have to admit...i hate thinking of the weight.

 

[pwhitby]

Shawn...when do you envisage having water in yours?

Just curious....we both seem to have been doing this for a LONG time....I know your tank delivery has delyed you several weeks.

 

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6270889#post6270889 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pwhitby
Now....if the tank were made of glass......like someones I know...then add another 1200lbs.

I have to admit...i hate thinking of the weight.

LOL, lets say easy 1k...

I agree, I don't like thinking about all of that weight... Just makes me worry...

 

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6270924#post6270924 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pwhitby
Shawn...when do you envisage having water in yours?

Just curious....we both seem to have been doing this for a LONG time....I know your tank delivery has delyed you several weeks.

Well I am hoping to have the tank this Fri... Planning on having water in it with in a wk or two of that, but we'll see... I am in no hurry as I want it done right the first time...