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12/16/2007, 07:32 PM
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Today was a good day... I know, I took long enough...
Well, I can finally say that I am no longer tankless or between tanks... I got the call from Matt over at ShoTank that the stuff I ordered awhile ago came in and I finally went to go and get it...
My back is hurting abit from this thing (whoever said they put it onto a stand by themselves must be Mr. Olympia) but I couldn't be more excited than I am today.... Well, maybe once I get water into it.   Now I just need to get to the store and buy a bunch of 2x6's and 2x4's and get to making a stand... Who's gonna help me lift this damn thing onto the stand is all I need to know... I'm not moving it again with just myself and my brother.  So far my parts list is as follows: 1 - AGA 180 RR tank 3 - Lumenbright mini reflectors 3 - 250w Reeflux 12K bulbs 3 - ARO electronic MH ballasts 1 - ARO VHO ballast for (2) 6' VHO 2 - 6' VHO actinic bulbs 1 - Little giant 4-MDQX-SC return pump 140 - pounds of Marco Rock 210 - pounds of Aragamax sand I think thats about it so far... I'm going to make a sump out of a 75g tank, and should be getting a new skimmer for Christmas.... Hopefully I can have water in and cycling mid/end of January at the latest. Who wants to volunteer their services helping me make the 140 pounds of marco rock not look like total crap ?? 
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12/16/2007, 07:40 PM
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When is this all going down?
I think you should do it all tonight. O) |
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12/16/2007, 07:44 PM
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If you didn't live so far away I would help with the stand. I guess you are on your own.
Congrats on getting a start. I am looking forward to seeing it with some water in it. You might want to set up a couple buckets and start cycling the rock now, or maybe a 100g stock tank?
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12/16/2007, 07:46 PM
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You moved that yourself?
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12/16/2007, 07:51 PM
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 I wish I could do it all tonight, but it's time to relax and watch some football... I gotta make sure my fantasy team keeps whoopin on Joe's. I wish I could start the cycling now, but I just don't have the room at the moment. Nor the desire to start a stock tank in the house... I figure after I get the new skimmer and get the rock aquascaped, It'll be 3 weeks or so for the cycle, MAYBE a month.... nothing that'll kill me... Ive been changing my mind this much, whats another month. Im guessing Ill have the stand built (not skinned) this week, and then I'm hoping to find a 75g to have Rod work his magic on once I get my skimmer so we can see how big to make the chamber for it, etc.... Needless to say it's finally coming together... Thanks to Sho-Tank and everyone who's helped me with all my decisions and mind changes... 
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12/16/2007, 07:53 PM
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Sorry Cr33p, I couldn't resist.  If I ever do another tank this size, i'm definitely going to use more people or buy acrylic. Where's Garen when you need him ???
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12/16/2007, 09:12 PM
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Re: Today was a good day... I know, I took long enough...
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No, just a steel worker... And it was only a 180, not a 210... LMK when the tank is ready for some rock. You're a ways away, but I might be able to swing on out to help a brotha pimp his tank. 
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12/16/2007, 09:23 PM
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BATC, this is not a good week for my Fantasy team at all. All my heavy hitters(Romo, Moss, Addai) had terrible games. I forfiet. Not really, but oh well. I guess I will be in the losers bracket even though I went into the playoffs as the top seed.
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12/16/2007, 09:25 PM
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You'll definitely be getting a call, I really like how your aquascaping is in your 180 pico...
On a side note, my back is now KILLING me.... I thought I lifted it properly but I guess I had bad form for a minute... Oh well, atleast I didnt hear anything POP, then I would be worried...
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12/16/2007, 09:26 PM
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12/16/2007, 09:28 PM
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Just as long as AP rolls on the Bears tomorrow, and Orton throws some picks to the Vikings D, I will be in my FF superbowl.
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12/16/2007, 09:45 PM
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Are we still going to do it for frags?
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12/16/2007, 09:51 PM
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No, it was just for fun this year because it was thrown together so quickly... I think if we get it together sooner next year we could get 10 or 12 teams instead of 8.....
That being said, if anyone wanted to donate me a frag when I get this tank cycled I wouldnt be opposed to it. I still dont know the full stocking list, all I have on the list so far are a pair of Onyx clowns, purple tang, and a mystery wrasse..... I REALLY REALLY REALLY want an Emperator Angel but don't know if I should try one cause it may eat all my coral... Why does my all time favorite SW fish gotta eat coral ?? 
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12/16/2007, 09:55 PM
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Forgot to ask.....
Joe, you're in the DIY section all the time, when you build a stand can you use pressure treated lumber, or is it not a good idea for some reason ??? I planned on painting it on the inside regardless but figured the extra protection couldnt hurt.... |
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12/16/2007, 10:00 PM
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I think you would be fine, but good straight stud grade is fine also. It is also cheaper. If you were really worried about the strength, I would go with laminated header boards. They are usually much straighter also.
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12/16/2007, 10:01 PM
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That sucks, I thought we were still doing it for frags.
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12/16/2007, 10:01 PM
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Glad you finally got her home.
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12/16/2007, 10:01 PM
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I was at HD for like 30 minutes looking through the 2x6's the other afternoon and I swear everyone of them were BRUTAL... I need to find a good batch of lumber that wont drive me crazy looking through.
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12/16/2007, 10:06 PM
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I make all my stands and I use 3/4 birch on the outside with 2x4 hoops inside to secure that. My biggest with the design is a 220. Its amazing what plywood will hold, just look at the ones they sell you in the stores. I have also heard that you should stay away from pressure treated. It warps.
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12/16/2007, 10:22 PM
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12/17/2007, 11:53 AM
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Hope you enjoy the day off of work today, ya pansy.  And the guy that said he lifted it himself is a B.S. liar... I don't care what kind of union you belong to... unless it is the Brotherhood of Laborers on Krypton, of course. |
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12/17/2007, 12:09 PM
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Just cause I'm behind a monitor, doesn't mean I can't pick up more than a mouse! Look at hansy!
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12/17/2007, 12:23 PM
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I wish I were there to see you do it.... I know most of it was trying to balance the weigt correctly which im sure you do your fair share of being a steel worker....
All I know is that damn thing is HEAVY... I think my new motto is going to be "Looking at over 100 gallons ??? Go acrylic."
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