zoo tank updates
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Piazzon12
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Don't know who else is going to be available in the AM... but I can swing 9AM until well into the afternoon when everyone else would be available. I'd need at least someone else there to move stuff around, etc... and I'm terrible at making decisions. I could rent the core borer, but I would need to know the hole size (what size pipe did we order and I can go bigger). We'd probably only have it for a day, so we'd need to make a decision on the holes/placement sometime that afternoon.
Do we know dimensions for the planned seahorse tank?
Without being there, here is what I can think of for things that need done:
- Scrape the back of the tank
- Layout the tank/tankroom, mark the opening size for where the tank will be.
-Cut (preferrably after hours)/reframe the viewing opening. Remove the current viewing windows and recover the opening. Once the tank is in place/filled we will have no access. Tarp as necessary.
- Possibly add a hinged opening in the front above the tank for front access
- Build the platform for behind the tank under which the plumbing will get routed
- Layout the sump room
- Drill the holes for the plumbing, layout the plumbing if materials are available
- Gather more supplies that I'm sure we'll need
I believe the lighting is being taken care of off site
Adam
Do we know dimensions for the planned seahorse tank?
Without being there, here is what I can think of for things that need done:
- Scrape the back of the tank
- Layout the tank/tankroom, mark the opening size for where the tank will be.
-Cut (preferrably after hours)/reframe the viewing opening. Remove the current viewing windows and recover the opening. Once the tank is in place/filled we will have no access. Tarp as necessary.
- Possibly add a hinged opening in the front above the tank for front access
- Build the platform for behind the tank under which the plumbing will get routed
- Layout the sump room
- Drill the holes for the plumbing, layout the plumbing if materials are available
- Gather more supplies that I'm sure we'll need
I believe the lighting is being taken care of off site
Adam
Piazzon12
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For a cleanup crew, we could hit up any of the major distributors, but I don't think we want to take away from future fish... so pick a different one. Unless we're buying of course.
Actually, how about GARF? They had a pretty good pack... I bought my original there, large ceriths/turbos and crabs. If we can get it donated that'd be great. Otherwise we'd want to go with the cheapest quality one we can...
I'm sure the snails would be ok, but is there even enough to keep crabs well fed?
Actually, how about GARF? They had a pretty good pack... I bought my original there, large ceriths/turbos and crabs. If we can get it donated that'd be great. Otherwise we'd want to go with the cheapest quality one we can...
I'm sure the snails would be ok, but is there even enough to keep crabs well fed?
Dave VG
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I will be there in the morning if everything goes as planned for me. I will also have my daughter. I will bring my hand tools as well as my 10" miter saw, corded drill and my jig saw if you think we may need it. It has gotten me out of plenty of jams. Any chance of starting at 8:00 am. Earlier the better. Time flies as you all know.
Good plan Adam. I also like the idea of a kinged front opening. We could have slide locks facing into the tank room for access from their. What do you propose we use for scraping the paint off the tank. Would a chemical solvent work?
The zoo will reframe the wall once we tell them exactly what we need.
I haven't put a lot of thought into the seahorse tank yet since we need to insure we are within budget for the main display.
Nonetheless we should figure what dimkensions and size tank we need to insure sufficient room when the budget allows. I'm sure we'll be fine but I'm just being careful.
I will contact Garf for a donated or discounted cleaning package and some GARF Grunge. Of course we could seed the tank by each bringing in a couple of cups of substrate from our established tanks.
Lets plan on 9:00 and if some people need to come later thats fine. Again, we should meet at the Park Ave. Service entrance.
Does someone have wood screws they could bring? Also PVC cutters. ActuallyI have that. We won't cement anything yet.
The zoo will reframe the wall once we tell them exactly what we need.
I haven't put a lot of thought into the seahorse tank yet since we need to insure we are within budget for the main display.
Nonetheless we should figure what dimkensions and size tank we need to insure sufficient room when the budget allows. I'm sure we'll be fine but I'm just being careful.
I will contact Garf for a donated or discounted cleaning package and some GARF Grunge. Of course we could seed the tank by each bringing in a couple of cups of substrate from our established tanks.
Lets plan on 9:00 and if some people need to come later thats fine. Again, we should meet at the Park Ave. Service entrance.
Does someone have wood screws they could bring? Also PVC cutters. ActuallyI have that. We won't cement anything yet.
Good plan Adam. I also like the idea of a kinged front opening. We could have slide locks facing into the tank room for access from their. What do you propose we use for scraping the paint off the tank. Would a chemical solvent work?
The zoo will reframe the wall once we tell them exactly what we need.
Also we'll need a circular saw and extension cords to cutt wood for the flooring.
I haven't put a lot of thought into the seahorse tank yet since we need to insure we are within budget for the main display.
Nonetheless we should figure what dimkensions and size tank we need to insure sufficient room when the budget allows. I'm sure we'll be fine but I'm just being careful.
I will contact Garf for a donated or discounted cleaning package and some GARF Grunge. Of course we could seed the tank by each bringing in a couple of cups of substrate from our established tanks.
Lets plan on 9:00 and if some people need to come later thats fine. Again, we should meet at the Park Ave. Service entrance.
Does someone have wood screws they could bring? Also PVC cutters. ActuallyI have that. We won't cement anything yet.
The zoo will reframe the wall once we tell them exactly what we need.
Also we'll need a circular saw and extension cords to cutt wood for the flooring.
I haven't put a lot of thought into the seahorse tank yet since we need to insure we are within budget for the main display.
Nonetheless we should figure what dimkensions and size tank we need to insure sufficient room when the budget allows. I'm sure we'll be fine but I'm just being careful.
I will contact Garf for a donated or discounted cleaning package and some GARF Grunge. Of course we could seed the tank by each bringing in a couple of cups of substrate from our established tanks.
Lets plan on 9:00 and if some people need to come later thats fine. Again, we should meet at the Park Ave. Service entrance.
Does someone have wood screws they could bring? Also PVC cutters. ActuallyI have that. We won't cement anything yet.
Piazzon12
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I think 03Mach said he had some deck screws, which would be best because they are corrosion resistant, I will be bringing some other screws that would work, but may corrode.
I have plain old window scrapers/razors that should work just fine on the back of the tank.
Antoher main thing will be dealing with the floor/leveling it. Hopefully we can get away with just shims.
I'll be bringing a circular saw, extensions, level, various tools/hardware, cordless drills , drop light, fan, and a shop Vac if it fits in my car. Also a plain old hack saw which should be fine for cutting PVC.
I have plain old window scrapers/razors that should work just fine on the back of the tank.
Antoher main thing will be dealing with the floor/leveling it. Hopefully we can get away with just shims.
I'll be bringing a circular saw, extensions, level, various tools/hardware, cordless drills , drop light, fan, and a shop Vac if it fits in my car. Also a plain old hack saw which should be fine for cutting PVC.
fatrip
Yup That Stuff
hey guys not sure what route you want to go with the core boar....there are 2 options
1. hand held core drill with 1.5 inch dimond bit is 69.99 for one day and they measure the dimond ware and if you ware it to a certain point, i think he said 10/1000ths you pay more.
option 2. Is a Demo Hammer with a 1.5 inch massons bit, and that is 64.16 for one day. and there is not a ware charge on that.
let me know so i can make the reservation for it. thanks guys
1. hand held core drill with 1.5 inch dimond bit is 69.99 for one day and they measure the dimond ware and if you ware it to a certain point, i think he said 10/1000ths you pay more.
option 2. Is a Demo Hammer with a 1.5 inch massons bit, and that is 64.16 for one day. and there is not a ware charge on that.
let me know so i can make the reservation for it. thanks guys
Piazzon12
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ouch, that's expensive in both cases.... I doubt three holes will wear the bit as long as we dont try to drill through rebar, but 1.5 inch mason bits should work too with a big enough drill... I'm assuming its a Demo Hammer Drill, and not some kind of jackhamer.
doesn't anyone know any local contractors, or maybe the one that the zoo uses on a regular basis? someone drilled the existing hole...
doesn't anyone know any local contractors, or maybe the one that the zoo uses on a regular basis? someone drilled the existing hole...
I called Mike: he doubts they have one but he will check with their contractor. I should know by tomorrow. Vince, how much notice does Taylor rental need? The zoo also suffered some storm damage...downed trees etc. so its a little crazy but he stated they will have the floor out.
fatrip
Yup That Stuff
i think we should just chip the morter and knock out the brick. we can get a hammer drill for free but the biggest bit is 1 1/8th but it would be way easier and cleaner just to chip the morter and take the brick out. ill call you and talk to you about it jerry, maybe i can go up there tonight and see if it is a single or a double brick wall.
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