CCP's 2000 gallon Deltec reef tank

[asnatlas]

Imri
<img src="/images/welcome.gif" width="500" height="62"><br><b><i><big><big>To Reef Central</b></i></big></big>

 

[nattydread]

I need to buy more powerball tickets.

 

[rbrusletto]

congrats on the safe arrival of the tank!

 

[EBOLII]

What is the total weight of the tank?

 

[Arnar]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10324397#post10324397 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EBOLII
What is the total weight of the tank?

According to Deltec the tank is about 1400kg.

 

[EBOLII]

I am curious. I am not familiar with cranes, why did the current crane not work?

 

[ricks]

With water that's about 10 tons hope your floor holds...

 

[EBOLII]

You say this is an office? I am on to your scheme. Build an outstanding tank and no one will want to go home…….work work work…….On to you I am
Still have to say it …Most impressive

 

[Arnar]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10324596#post10324596 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by EBOLII
I am curious. I am not familiar with cranes, why did the current crane not work?

We need to transfer the tank inwards and this crane can't do that. You will see in pictures when we move inside next Tuesday.

 

[Arnar]

I've just added a little video of the aquarium lifting to Youtube.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppPLihdc_Qw

It gives a better feeling for the size of that thing

We are lifting it into the building next Tuesday I hope.

 

[fade2black]

Nice video. That thing is huge!

 

[reeftankjunkie]

How many beers did it take to calm your nerves after it was over?
That made me nervous just watching the video

 

[Arnar]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10334182#post10334182 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reeftankjunkie
How many beers did it take to calm your nerves after it was over?
That made me nervous just watching the video

hehe.. I was quite nervous and my heart rate got a little higher. It feelt really good to see it touch the ground.

I think I will be even more nervous when they are going to try to maneuver it inside next week.

 

[Bebo77]

goodness.....

 

[GMFett]

Is this thing going on the ground floor?

 

[Arnar]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10334672#post10334672 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GMFett
Is this thing going on the ground floor?

No, it's going on the second floor. There has been construction on the building and the wall of the room that is going to house the tank has been removed. There are pillars in the way so it's going to be a tight fit.

 

[fisheebill]

That is an awesome video

 

[GSMguy]

Go Arnar you rock that tank is going to be sweet

 

[DNA]

CCP is known to do things well and on a grand scale so the final outcome is certain to be just as cool as anything else they do.

 

[WDWDen]

Me likey!!!!!

Can't wait until Tuesday!