The Tank That Love Will Build

[Coasterfrk]

It will most likely end up being a mixed reef. It is hard juggling everything but we have good support and I a caring wife.

 

[Coasterfrk]

Still trying to source a tank. I would really like to get a marineland 300dd. I realize this isn't an item for the project we could get donated. But I still would like to find a facility that would at least either give a good discount or ship it free. Any suggestions?

 

[sahin]

I am sorry I cant help with any recommendation regards the tank as I live in the UK and dont really know the companies. But maybe send some of the big aquarium companies an email with a link to this thread? Maybe even send some of the companies that make custom tanks...you never know one of them might be generous hopefully.

I think its great what you are doing and I could only encourage you to continue. I hope Gavin continues to recover well. Honestly, my heart goes out to you and your family...I think I can in some ways relate to your situation...My eldest son was born with a congenital heart defect, and has a very complicated heart defect. He has had open heart surgery twice already and is now 7 years old. Still needs further corrective surgery sometime in the future. He really likes my tank and has even begun to understand basic things about the tank. My tank also serves to help me deal with the pressures of life and the moments that I spend in front of the tank with my son are really something.

I hope you manage to sort something out regards the tank. I will keep an eye on this thread. I recently started a Facebook account and maybe I can share this thread there at some point to perhaps spread the word...I dont know if that will help, but maybe something to do.

I have also sent you a PM about a further idea that may help you, but cannot discuss here as it will be against the rules and dont want to get in trouble.

 

[Coasterfrk]

So received two new pieces from H2O Systems. We had the original 1200 they sent us awhile ago and today got a 6000 for our water mixing station as well as a test controller for the 1200 featuring apex compatibility.

 

[sahin]

Good to see bits are still coming in. :beer:

 

[Coasterfrk]

So having fronts on finding a tank. Not sure which way to go. I can get a stock marineland 300 DD locally. Or I have an acrylic tank manufacturer willing to build an acrylic version at cost plus freight. Either way cost is almost identical. Decisions...

 

[Daniel62]

I say glass, acrylic scratches to easily

 

[Coasterfrk]

So it looks like we will be getting a custom acrylic tank built from MidWest Custom Aquariums. They have been generous enough to build a tank for us at cost. It will be a couple months until they can fit it in to build it. Very exciting!!!

 

[Mishri]

That's awesome. Congratulations! Really cool for Marineland and Midwest Custom Aquariums to donate for you.

 

[Coasterfrk]

So Got some fun stuff today. Got a skimmer. A reef octopus 350. I got a killer deal on it brand new. Also got in a gently used apex I bought. Can't wait to test out apex with the apex ready rlss controller I got from h2o systems.

 

[Coasterfrk]

Hoping for another status update tomorrow. Hoping to pour in the last of concrete on fish room from when it was dug up to replace sewer pipe.

 

[Coasterfrk]

FINALLY! I have my basement floor back! Finally got all the concrete done. Actually looks like a usable space now. Got the water meter moved as well. Gonna be putting doors in soon. Also have to seal all gaps in the flood rim I built so I can garage paint the floors. Then drywall the wall straight ahead and install mop sink. Getting exciting!