It's that time... next new tank

[slobound]

Okay, so it's been a long time coming. I moved and it gave me a reason to put in a bigger tank. I'm upgrading from my 150g to a 265g. I'm working on the plumbing right now and should be done with it in the next day or too. Here are some pics of the project so far. I still have a lot of work to do but I'll keep you updated with the progress.

Tank Specs:
265 gallon glass (3/4" all) - eurobraced - Aqua Aquariums

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[slobound]

Haha... here's all the guys it took to lift it up.

 

[Project Reef]

Siiiick broski! Lookin' great...

 

[moonpod]

ha garricj...that's why my next tank is gonna be acrylic....nice looking tank btw

 

[slobound]

Ali - I've been waiting to finish up the plumbing so I can move stuff over. It's just killing me!

Chuck - Thanks... I was scared it wasn't gonna fit through my door with guys lugging it around. Thank goodness we only had to only pick it up for about 30 feet.

 

[Wilafur]

sweeeeeeet! so whats up with the guy in the last pic trying to lick the tank? hahaha!

 

[slobound]

Hey, I can't help it if the tank is mighty tasty...

 

[Project Reef]

lol Willy

 

[Wilafur]

so, how many lbs is that sucker? 750lbs? that sucker looks HEAVY!

 

[WayneL333]

Did you custom make the stand and canopy? What you going to put in your new tank?

 

[slobound]

Yeah, it was HEAVY. I'm guessing it weighed about 800lbs.

 

[slobound]

Yes, this is just the frame of the stand and canopy. I built it myself. I'll finish it off after I move the contents of the 150 into this tank. It'll be the same as my other tank... full blown SPS reef.

 

[kevinrs]

hey, slobound, where do you buy your sps, im looking around, and can't really find any nice sps for decent prices?

 

[JAGreef]

Nice !!!!

:dance:

 

[daphaze1]

wow you can see the weight, just by looking at their faces =D, btw slobound you got some really nice friends there, my friends woulda told me to go to homedepot and get some strong people to move that sucker. =)

 

[greencardgraphics]

looking sweet...

 

[sberman]

hey garrick looking good

 

[slobound]

Hey guys,

Thanks everyone... hopefully it won't be too much longer before I get my corals in there.

kevinrs - I get my sps from all over. I was buying a lot from on-line vendors before. Now I just collect from friends locally.

daphaze1 - yeah, if it wasn't for those guys... there's no way that tank gets in the house. I am amazed that they were willing to help.

Scott - hey, thanks for the help!!! It's almost plumbed, just have to pick up a couple more parts today.

 

[Brian Koyama]

slobound- do you think you'll have an informal tank tour once you're all setup? I'd love to see this mammoth tank.

Brian

 

[slobound]

Hahahaha... sure... if people want to come out to the boonies... you're more than welcome at the house.