My 264 gallon A.G.E. rebuild

[CAreefer]

As some of you may know, my 225 split a seam some 4 months ago.

Well, thanks to Invincible and Naka (thanks guys, we ever get together, first round is on me), I got hooked up with A.G.E. and set out about designing and ordering a replacement.

Well it's Funny how the lines of communication get screwed up sometimes. My wife's cell was given to the carrier as the primary contact number for the driver (he didn't even have it) and mine as a back up as I can't carry my cell at work. I got home from work to 4 messages on my cell from a panicked truck driver. "If this crate has to go back to the depot, there is a $200 re-delivery charge for Monday delivery". I got ahold of him before he left town, "I got a couple more deliveries and I'll be there in an hour. How are you going to get this 625 lb crate out of my truck?" he asks. On the lift gate (I had A.G.E. specifically order) I replied. "No lift gate here" he says. Hmmm. 20 minutes and several phone calls later, I have 4 muscle head buddies on their way. 2 of them had to sneak out of work, but I'm not saying anything.

Anyway, the tank was crated perfectly and arrived without so much as a dent in the wood. Only one of the 4 shock stickers were activated. Not bad for traveling 2000+ miles in 3 days.

Without further adieu-

625# barely out of the back of the semi. No pics of the process, it was all hands on deck.

Starphire left end, float glass rear panel

One of 2 return holes that were "keyholed" to allow any powerhead wires to exit the tank

 

[CAreefer]

For you boys out in Texas, that thing around the top is called a brace!?:lol2: Overall shots of the 3/4" acrylic, one piece, CNC machined eurobracing.

From this view, it looks too much like a coffin for my taste. But then again, one less thing to pay for later on in life. Dual duty so to speak. My wife ever finds out what it cost I will be buried in it sooner, rather than later.

I've got a forklift coming tomorrow to get it off of the table it's currently on and onto more stable ground. At that point I'll uncrate it further and take some more pictures.

:dance: :dance: :dance:
After 4 months, Finally. I'm a bit stoked, can ya tell?

CAReefer

 

[invincible569]

Hey Marshall!

I heard about your tank leaving a few days ago to your place. Glad to see you got it in. I cant wait to see what you have planned for this tank. It looks great so far. Now comes the fun part!

 

[Elliott]

that tank looks very well made, how are you going to make the switch?

 

[dbg7798]

Nice looking tank. Do you have a web link to A.G.E. ?

 

[90reefernyc]

Wow great tank!! Did you order directly from them and what is the Tunze divider? Thxs looking for a new tank also..

 

[new_world_disor]

oof. that tank is gorgeus

 

[CAreefer]

Thanks everyone, I've been really anticipating it's arrival. And now the fun begins.

Invice You probably knew it was getting shipped before I did. But either way it's all good. :smokin:

that tank looks very well made, how are you going to make the switch?

Elliot That decision was made for me when the seam split. Everything is in a temporary 200 gallon bin and my frag tank at the moment. All in the garage, plumbed into my sumps in the house.

dbg7798

http://www.acrylicandglassexhibits.com/

90reefernyc The Tunze divider was a fleeting thought that didn't work out when it came time to actually build the tank. It was intended to be a partition to hide the Tunze's in the rear corner of the tank. It was just too flimsy without massive supports that made it too visible, defeating the purpose. Contact Tom via E-mail in the above link regarding ordering a tank. SOP is to order through a LFS or dealer.

CAReefer

 

[jnarowe]

And you still wen t with glass? And in Kalifornia? You have nads. That pic make me want to hurl.

The new tank is really sweet. I wish I had gotten glass myself.

 

[Jar*Head]

Very nice tank Marshal.... You make me wanna drool....

 

[hawaiianwargod]

Marshal,

Congrats on your new tank! Very nice indeed! I guess you are going CL as well...not seeing PH's would be awesome. Is this tank going to house pure sps or mix?
GL!

 

[CAreefer]

And you still wen t with glass? And in Kalifornia? You have nads

What's a little rocking and rollin every now and then? I've had tanks for years with no issues. My 75 bounced about 8" away from the wall and only splashed 5 gallons of water out the last decent quake we had. My stand for this one is lag bolted to the wall every 12". It ain't goin nowhere. Nads? nah, wifes got 'em on an oak plaque on the wall. Been there going on 20 years.

Very nice tank Marshal.... You make me wanna drool....

Thanks Steve, hopefully it all works out as planned. If it does it will be a stunner.

I guess you are going CL as well...not seeing PH's would be awesome. Is this tank going to house pure sps or mix?

I debated the CL for a long time. Read lot's of horror stories against, changed my mind several times, but in the end I decided to put one in. I REALLY don't want to see power heads. I had 3 Tunze's visible in my 225 and that is the first thing I saw every time I looked into the tank. I'm confident that with proper planning and quality pieces, (Hayward Schedule 80 bulkheads everywhere and Spears TUBV) I will be fine, at least to the ball valves, where I can bail on it if need be. This will be a 95% SPS setup. I'm way over the whole softie thing. No zoas, rics, xenia, shrooms etc. Might try a Micro or Acan, and maybe a duncan, but that's about it. I'm going to stick to hard to come by acros and keep the numbers down. I've got a few things in mind as far as coral placement and overall look for the tank. I'm not good at building the suspense like Invincible, but I'm not going to spill all the beans just yet. Moreso because if it doesn't work out, I don't want to look like a chump. :worried2:

Better to remain silent and thought a fool...

CAReefer

 

[majesticangelfish]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11062046#post11062046 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CAreefer
For you boys out in Texas, that thing around the top is called a brace

:lol2:

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11062046#post11062046 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CAreefer
From this view, it looks too much like a coffin for my taste. But then again, one less thing to pay for later on in life. Dual duty so to speak. My wife ever finds out what it cost I will be buried in it sooner, rather than later.

:lolspin::lolspin:

These AGE tanks are just beautiful! I'll need to get into the club eventually. ... However I prefer the 'Texas style'. :thumbsup:

Once again, looking forward to the rebuild Marshal :celeb1::celeb1: Goodluck mate.

 

[naka]

Marshal, congratulations on your new tank! I can't wait to see your new aquascaping.

 

[jnarowe]

Last big quake I was in, the floor in my house in BH rolled like a tsunami. No way a tank would have survived that!

 

[Jar*Head]

Marshal, I will be stunning. It takes you almost a year for planning, i know it will be very nice tank.

I am working on my future tank for my future house in Colorado. Im looking at 84x48x24 Acrylic 1" all around. Im in the same boat with you on the CL... I have 3x6200, and two waveboxes... Please let me know how the CL work out for you. I have heard a few story about the ocean motion got stuck

 

[clownnrnd]

Tank looks beatiful Marshal.........So, has the forklift showed up yet ?


Chad

 

[i2ik]

beautiful tank!

 

[GMFett]

very nice. hope you never have to bust out the tie downs again!!! :lol:

 

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FYI- general public misconception.... Coffins are tapered like in the old dracula movies, caskets are rectangular

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11062046#post11062046 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CAreefer

From this view, it looks too much like a coffin for my taste. But then again, one less thing to pay for later on in life. Dual duty so to speak. My wife ever finds out what it cost I will be buried in it sooner, rather than later.

CAReefer