T316's 280 Reef...continuation

scotts

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CCOOOOLLLLL We got pictures!!!!!!!!!
BTW, be sick in a hotel room in Indonesia and the ONLY thing on the TV you can watch is the original Knight Rider, I never thought I would be so happy to see tha awful show.
Pontius, Kyle Never goes fast enough to crash into walls.
 
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tizzo

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T... where in NC are you at anyway?? Cause from what I can see in that pic, you can live...anywhere, lol.
 

t316

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2560608
T... where in NC are you at anyway?? Cause from what I can see in that pic, you can live...anywhere, lol.
Apex....in between Raleigh & Chapel Hill, at Jordan Lake
 
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tizzo

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I moved here from Charlotte in Jan. I didn't see you on the boards before I moved though...
Weathers WAY nicer down here.
 

t316

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Here's the same view, after framing up the wall. Extra support, in the form of LVL's, had to be added in the basement to support the tank.

That's one my kid's bedrooms up above on the next floor....he picked it because of the angled ceilings
 

t316

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Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2560625
I moved here from Charlotte in Jan. I didn't see you on the boards before I moved though...
Weathers WAY nicer down here.

Maybe WAY hotter

I was on here...I remember you talking about moving.
 
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tizzo

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Holy cow it's a misconception. 2 days ago I ask my 13 year old how hot he thought it was. He says, "It feels pretty cool...maybe 76...78?"
I showed him the temp, it was 88!!! It feels so much cooler than it is! I love it!
You were on here? oops. I'll blame the A.D.D.
 

spiderwoman

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Dang I almost missed this thread! Yeah the *no camera* approach doesn't fly here. I'm sure your cell phone has a camera so start taking pics or we'll throw you out of the Nascar thread!
You do know I say this all with utmost adoration and love for you :)
 

t316

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Originally Posted by SpiderWoman
http:///forum/post/2560651
Dang I almost missed this thread! Yeah the *no camera* approach doesn't fly here. I'm sure your cell phone has a camera so start taking pics or we'll throw you out of the Nascar thread!
You do know I say this all with utmost adoration and love for you :)
Oh no, not you too...
well the camera excuses worked for awhile

Seriously, most of the pics I try to take, look like crap. I'm going to take some updated shots this weekend, so hopefully I'll have some decent one's by the time this thread gets that far along.
 

scotts

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Looks AWESOME! I wondered if you had the tank built or if it was a premade tank. 280 is an intersting size.
Spider, I was starting to look into docking him 50 points for the NASCAR catch-all "Conduct detrimental to the sport" But he started posting pictures so I guess you could say he is just on probation for now.
 

t316

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Originally Posted by Scotts
http:///forum/post/2560998
Looks AWESOME! I wondered if you had the tank built or if it was a premade tank. 280 is an intersting size.
Spider, I was starting to look into docking him 50 points for the NASCAR catch-all "Conduct detrimental to the sport" But he started posting pictures so I guess you could say he is just on probation for now.
....conduct detrimental to the sport
Here comes a few more pics....
 

t316

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Next was getting the tank in it's spot before too much more construction.
I got plenty of looks driving down Interstate 40 with this...

As you can see, I had to call in some reinforcements. It ended up taking 6 of us to move it. (btw...that's my 3 boys sitting/climbing on the truck)


Those who have read many of my posts know that I am pro-glass, for several reasons. But I admit, one big downside is "weight". However, if you can't tell yet...this tank is being built to stay. If I ever sell the house, I'm not planning on taking it with me.

Well, at least it's in the house....Miller Time

 

t316

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Next was just adding the plywood & styrofoam to the bottom of the opening, then setting her in place. Don't have any pics of that.
....will try to put up some more pics later
 

spiderwoman

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Now... you said it took 6 of you to carry, which means one of them 6 is you.... which one <plotting> ?
Actually I have a guess... either one of the guys with a red t-shirt...
 

crashbandicoot

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Are your buddies in the picture into fish too or where they shaking their heads and wondering if they should rexerve a padded room for you ? I know everybody around me thinks I am nuts . My sister went with me to the lfs and there was a 220 full on reef as their show tank and she didn't believe me when I said it was worth at least a good 25-30 k . She thought I was nuts to spend 10 bucks on snails .
 

coral keeper

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Originally Posted by Crashbandicoot
http:///forum/post/2561170
Are your buddies in the picture into fish too or where they shaking their heads and wondering if they should rexerve a padded room for you ? I know everybody around me thinks I am nuts . My sister went with me to the lfs and there was a 220 full on reef as their show tank and she didn't believe me when I said it was worth at least a good 25-30 k . She thought I was nuts to spend 10 bucks on snails .
LOL
 
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