Building My 375gal Glass Reef

[shenyong]

What an awsome setup Tom!
Keep us update plss.

 

[GlassReef]

Omygosh :dance: I just received an eMail from ConceptAquarium.com. Randy (the owner) advised that the tank has been shipped. - and he included some pictures!

I must say Randy and his crew have been really great! They more or less took my description of the tank and features I wanted and quided me to the final product. Along the way they used their expertise to help me avoid making some mistakes I hadn't even thought about. Great people with a lot of patience

Here are some pics:

 

[GlassReef]

Is that a cool overflow, or what?

Looks like they did a really great job on the crating:

 

[Brandan]

!!!!! When is the ETA?? !!!!!

 

[GlassReef]

They set a piece of the compression foam they recommend on top of the tank - nice touch:

Makes for one big create:

 

[GlassReef]

Let's make sure nothing happens to it:

An look who it's coming to:

 

[GlassReef]

They're soooo happy that they can get me out of their hair:

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Brandan - When is the ETA?? - The tank arrives in Tampa on the 29th.

I'll be picking it up myself. The following Saturday will be D Day! I'll report back ....

 

[bbehring]

Can't wait Tom!

 

[reef211]

Just finish read everythings and WOW!!!!!!! I can't wait to see the beast in action.

 

[PaulieWalnuts]

can't wait!!!

 

[dougie]

looks awesome!, great work on the fish room :thumbsup:

 

[Water Box]

This may be one of the most professional builds I have ever seen. Excellent work so far and judging by the mechanicals I can't wait to see what you do when it's wet!

-Neil

 

[Chrisrush]

Thanks for the address. Now I can come and load up the tank before you get home.

 

[GlassReef]

Ohhh D@mn!:mad2: Whattam I gonna do now? :smokin:

 

[forddna]

Hey, that said Tampa! Are you in Weeki Wachee or Tampa?? Cuz if you're in Tampa, I'd love to come see the tank in person (I'm the one you e-mailed about the cost and such a few weeks ago).

BTW, I'm glad you got the build all dialed in, so I can just call them and tell them to build me the Tom's Special. LOL

 

[Chrisrush]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13603609#post13603609 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GlassReef
Ohhh D@mn!:mad2: Whattam I gonna do now? :smokin:

I think you should probably leave the light rail outside as well. Might as well make it a clean sweep while I'm in FL. :rollface: :lol:

 

[GlassReef]

bbehring, PaulieWalnuts -

reef211, dougie, Water Box - thanks for the kind words!!

Chrisrush - I'm starting to worry now ....

forddna - Hi Amanda. No I'm in Weeki Wachee. The tank is being sent to the main freight terminal in Tampa. That said, if you're ever in the area your most welcome to take a look. I will be posting more detailed pics once I get the tank.

 

[GlassReef]

OK - since I know you have all been sitting on the edge of your seats wondering "what's taking so long with that tank" -

this is just for you:

Oct 24, 2008 7:30 AM In transit GOODLAND, KS
Oct 24, 2008 2:55 AM In transit DENVER, CO
Oct 23, 2008 10:57 AM In transit SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Oct 22, 2008 5:57 PM In transit GREAT FALLS, MT
Oct 22, 2008 4:15 AM In transit CALGARY, AB
Oct 21, 2008 7:45 PM Picked up EDMONTON, AB

(Well, maybe it's more like - just for me) - strange how a man my age can get so excited about a new toy, isn't it.

 

[forddna]

You're never too old for new toys!!!!

 

[GlassReef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13610849#post13610849 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by forddna
You're never too old for new toys!!!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: