new 210 gallon tank diary

[khaosinc]

And so it begins... with frustration (isn't it always that way) I can't find anyone tonight to help me get it out of the back of my truck... and I'm resisting trying to do it all on my own. I've pulled crazier I'm sure, but I'm not in my 20's anymore.

and it even comes with a nice pile of goodies..

I'm not so sure about the stand I know it will hold the tank (I even saw it), but I've been building my own for a while, and I'm usually not happy unless I'm pretty sure it can support a car (and that was just with the one I just built for the 35 gallon)

and just so its mentioned.. the 300 gallon in the backround is a freshwater African Cichlid tank... I'm a saltwater newbie.

 

[fallensynner]

oooo it begins u dont know the half of it. a 220g tank sweet tank man just starting, does it have any pvc or saltwater yet. wat type of tank is it going to be?reef, pred, fish only? once u start ur going to be hooked for life.
i had a 180g reef tank but hoping to get a 220g soon. wat r there chances we r talking about the same size

 

[khaosinc]

24wx30Hx72" long... my math puts that closer to 225 I think. but then its late. They called it a 210 in the add and I went with it. once the 120 gallon sump is under there, its kinda moot anyway I guess.

 

[mie]

You should be good with that stand.

 

[grue]

Very Nice!

Silly Q
When ever I post pic's They always come with 1 long block.
How did you get text between yours?
Grue

 

[khaosinc]

Originally Posted by Grue
http:///forum/post/2799169
Very Nice!

Silly Q
When ever I post pic's They always come with 1 long block.
How did you get text between yours?
Grue
I dunno, I just stop and blither between posting links to pics.
Anyway, been a VERY frustrating week, I can't find a source for new filters for the old RO filter that I used back in the days of raising discus. Finally gave up and ordered a new one.. $300 and change later, it should be here next week.
The pumps, more heaters, and some other goodies are here, the 100 gallon sump is cleaned and sterilized and sitting in the garage, the new stand is done (it may look flimsy, but thats 3/8" x 4" angle, 1/2 " plate, and 3x3 sc. 120 square tube). I don't think it would sweat me driving my 7000 pound truck on it. Tank is padded by 3/4" of this fancy foam rubber we had kicking around work.
The company (that came reccomended on a couple forums) that I ordered a bigger skimmer, some base rock and sand, and some other goodies has been a PITA. first this is out of stock, then that.. had to change the order twice, just emailed them again, and if this time isn't going to work, give me a refund, and I'll order from someone who knows what they have in stock.
Also got the back wall painted finally, and got rid of the pink an ex left me with a few years ago...
I have the hood off the other tank (300 gal. freshwater) hence things piled everywhere on the side... ) never thought a 200 gallon tank could look small..