Let the CountDown Begin!!

GoToSleep · 06-24-2009, 04:16 PM

T minus 46 hours...

I've been on 3Reef for almost a year now and I can't begin to thank you all enough for all the things I've learned as I planned my return to having a reef tank. In less than 48 hours my new tank will be delivered.

550 gal custom tank... 6 feet long, 3 feet wide, and over 4 feet deep. Inch thick glass all the way around with half-inch acrylic laminated to the interior and exterior of the bottom. Powder coated steel bracing rim top and bottom.

Custom Cherry stand 78in by 39in built for my by a professional cabinet maker who I met at a Richmond Reef Club meeting.

I also ordered my RO/DI unit today from BRS so we'll see how it works when it gets here.

please tell Luna that pictures will be up soon

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Bruce · 06-24-2009, 04:18 PM

Well... I am not even going to try to expres show jealous i am! That is amazing!! Make sure to post tons of pictures! Unboxing is fun when documented!

the fisherman · 06-24-2009, 04:19 PM

will be a nice set up, can't wait to see pics

Dr.Fragenstein · 06-24-2009, 04:25 PM

4 feet tall?!?! Wow, that is going to be scary to light!! You planning on 1000w'ers.

Aren't you concerned that 4 foot will be TOO tall to support all that pressure!?!

Good luck to you and congrats!!

GoToSleep · 06-24-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Fragenstein

Aren't you concerned that 4 foot will be TOO tall to support all that pressure!?!

Good luck to you and congrats!!

My LFS has a 1200 gal built by the same guys that are doing mine. That tank is the same depth as mine (49.5 inches) with an 9'x 4' footprint. It looks great but they get to write-off the upkeep on their taxes.

They also light that tank with 400 W MH and it is doing great for SPS and a huge clam.

RemickJ · 06-24-2009, 04:51 PM

That is awesome! I hope you have long arms!!!

I'm looking to do a big tank as well.. I'll be watching this one.. Keep us updated with pics

GoToSleep · 06-28-2009, 05:11 AM

The trucking company never showed up at my LFS with the tank on Friday. Presumably my tank is in the back of a 18-wheeler somewhere between Texas and Virginia. Please let me know if any of you see it out there

. Hopefully it will be here soon and I just take this as my first step in going slow.

On a positive note my stand did get delivered and installed as scheduled.

I'll try to get a few more pictures of it up in the next few days.

steve wright · 06-28-2009, 05:23 AM

What you going to keep in it Go to Sleep？

Sharks and Dolphins?

awesome

Steve

z.vernon · 06-28-2009, 07:34 AM

everybody is getting huge tanks, and here i am going to a 33 long from my 55 gallon.. hahaha

reefer Bob · 06-28-2009, 08:07 AM

I am jealous and feel sorry for you at the same time. LOL 4ft tall, got scuba gear and kids?

06-24-2009, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
GoToSleep Funny Guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 1,141 Skin: Classic Karma: 13774	Let the CountDown Begin!! T minus 46 hours... I've been on 3Reef for almost a year now and I can't begin to thank you all enough for all the things I've learned as I planned my return to having a reef tank. In less than 48 hours my new tank will be delivered. 550 gal custom tank... 6 feet long, 3 feet wide, and over 4 feet deep. Inch thick glass all the way around with half-inch acrylic laminated to the interior and exterior of the bottom. Powder coated steel bracing rim top and bottom. Custom Cherry stand 78in by 39in built for my by a professional cabinet maker who I met at a Richmond Reef Club meeting. I also ordered my RO/DI unit today from BRS so we'll see how it works when it gets here. please tell Luna that pictures will be up soon. _________ 550g DT, 135g sump, 30g frag, 40g specimen tank. Reeflo Barracuda, AlphaCone 300 with self cleaning head, 120W UV, Four LumenMax Elite reflectors with CoralVue 400W dimmable ballasts and 14K bulbs http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off...del-70010.html

06-24-2009, 04:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bruce Giant Squid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 22 Posts: 3,511 Skin: Classic Karma: 1365	Well... I am not even going to try to expres show jealous i am! That is amazing!! Make sure to post tons of pictures! Unboxing is fun when documented! _________ Tank Specs: 55 Gallon Mixed Reef 48" Tek Light: 4-54W T5 HO Fluorescents Bulbs: 1 x 54w Fiji Purple T5 HO Fluorescent 1 x 54w Super Actinic Blue T5 HO Flourescent 1 x 54w 14000K AquaBlue 75/25 T5 HO Fluorescent 1 x 54w 10000k AquaSun T5 HO Fluorescent Hard Stuff: 100+ lb. Fiji Live Rock 65+ lb. Live sand

06-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 2,108 Skin: Mint Karma: 26304	4 feet tall?!?! Wow, that is going to be scary to light!! You planning on 1000w'ers. Aren't you concerned that 4 foot will be TOO tall to support all that pressure!?! Good luck to you and congrats!! _________ Big glass tank lit by thin glass bulbs.... SUPPORT YOUR LOCALS! My Tank Thread... If you have T5 questions go here... T5 Questions ...

06-24-2009, 04:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
RemickJ Bubble Tip Anemone Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 691 Skin: Classic Karma: 3186	That is awesome! I hope you have long arms!!! I'm looking to do a big tank as well.. I'll be watching this one.. Keep us updated with pics _________

06-28-2009, 05:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
GoToSleep Funny Guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 1,141 Skin: Classic Karma: 13774	The trucking company never showed up at my LFS with the tank on Friday. Presumably my tank is in the back of a 18-wheeler somewhere between Texas and Virginia. Please let me know if any of you see it out there. Hopefully it will be here soon and I just take this as my first step in going slow. On a positive note my stand did get delivered and installed as scheduled. I'll try to get a few more pictures of it up in the next few days.

06-24-2009, 04:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
the fisherman Torch Coral Join Date: May 2009 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,191 Skin: Mint Karma: 8030	will be a nice set up, can't wait to see pics

06-28-2009, 05:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
steve wright 3reef Moderator Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: shenzhen Guangdong PRC Age: 45 Posts: 5,044 Skin: Mint Karma: 106950	What you going to keep in it Go to Sleep？ Sharks and Dolphins? awesome Steve _________ SPS takeover 75, GSP dominated 60. 5 gallon Nano, batteries not included.

06-28-2009, 07:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
z.vernon Bristle Worm Join Date: May 2009 Location: Salina KS Posts: 133 Skin: Mint Karma: 392	everybody is getting huge tanks, and here i am going to a 33 long from my 55 gallon.. hahaha _________ 33Long/10 Gal Sump Mandarin Dragonet, Tomini Tang, Freckled Hawk, Dragon Goby, Bubble Coral, Green Star Polyps, Ricordea, Xenia, Assorted Mushrooms, Trumpet, Hammer, Monti. Cap, Assorted Zoas. Lighting Nova 4X54W T5's

06-28-2009, 08:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
reefer Bob Bubble Tip Anemone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 696 Skin: Mint Karma: 1605	I am jealous and feel sorry for you at the same time. LOL 4ft tall, got scuba gear and kids? _________ 85g oceanic hex tank, sump, chiller http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/j...%20hex%20tank/ 265g perfecto, sump, chiller, New setup, http://s273.photobucket.com/albums/jj238/rbs68cgr/265g/