Author Topic: New beginning (Read 25150 times)

slandis3 · « **on:** March 12, 2009, 11:32:02 »

Well We have decided to take out our 240g galss cages 8x2x2 and go with something a little different. Were going to go with a marineland 250 5'x3'x27". The tank should be here soon and i will take pic's along the way.

JoeAyers · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:47:05 »

Sweet. I can see baggerhog sweating from my office already. Where are the 2x6s and lag bolts?

UDflyer00 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2009, 12:52:58 »

I was thinking the same thing?? That stand seems kind of "thin" to hold up 200+ gallons!

Oh maybe the guy that built mine was just over cautious...

Can't wait to see the finished product though.

Baggerhog · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2009, 13:29:01 »

Quote from: JoeAyers on March 12, 2009, 12:47:05

Sweet. I can see baggerhog sweating from my office already. Where are the 2x6s and lag bolts?

Yes I would be. If you have a 250 you will be looking at about 2000-2400 lbs right with rock, sand, water, and tank?

JoeAyers · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2009, 13:37:18 »

Quote from: UDflyer00 on March 12, 2009, 12:52:58

I was thinking the same thing?? That stand seems kind of "thin" to hold up 200+ gallons! Oh maybe the guy that built mine was just over cautious...

Can't wait to see the finished product though.

Nah that stand is fine. Think about the turds manufactures sell with the tanks, they are pressboard junk.

slandis3 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2009, 14:00:28 »

its all 2x6 construction, the same as my 240. You guys have to remember i know longer have the room behind the wall so everything has to fit under the stand. All of the strength in the stand is in the legs anyways. The stand that marineland sells is 3/4" oak. Im useing 2x6 so im sure im going to be fine. I am also going to add a removable center support in the front and rear

slandis3 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2009, 14:02:03 »

Also all joints have dowel pins and wood glue to help holding them together

slandis3 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2009, 14:06:17 »

take a look at the stand this guy built for the exact same tank i'm getting.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1453062

UDflyer00 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2009, 14:10:03 »

I like the removable center support! That will be such a huge saver getting things in and out.

slandis3 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2009, 16:51:55 »

I will be adding another leg on each side to make sure i dont have any failures buy the way i Who is up for helping me carry my new tank in monday. I called today its at the wearhouse and will be delivered monday.

pontiac2002gtp · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2009, 18:19:53 »

I will most likely be available monday if you need a hand just let me know what time.

slandis3 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2009, 18:39:02 »

I should be home around 3pm so im hoping i can get people over around 4:30 - 5.

Blown76mav · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2009, 20:08:05 »

Sorry I have to work Monday or I'd be there. If it comes in early and you want to do it Sunday, I'm game.

Looks good so far.

Bigmoo · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2009, 22:04:30 »

As of now I can make it Mike just let me know the details.

NEWMAN · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2009, 00:20:03 »

Im ready to see the new tank, count me in...

slandis3 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:36:21 »

ok i added some braces to the stand so here ya go.

JoeAyers · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:51:25 »

Looks great.

Joe

UDflyer00 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2009, 14:18:58 »

Okay that looks much better!

Approval to proceed!

I love the picture with your son on it, really puts the size of the stand and the tank into perspective.

slandis3 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2009, 15:46:05 »

Ok so i have all the details worked out now about picking up my tank. So who all is going to be able to come out and give a hand carring this beast in the house. Im thinking around 4-5. I am taking the day off work so you guys let me know what time is good for you.

Bigmoo · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2009, 16:45:54 »

I do not think I will be working Monday either so just let me know.

bigfalcon36 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2009, 21:43:00 »

That stand is one strong MOFO!

JSLeedy · « **Reply #21 on:** March 14, 2009, 22:31:31 »

I have to be back on Centerville no later then 5:00. I would need to leave your house by about 4:30 at the absolute latest. If it can be done before that I'm in. I can atleast help you load it at Joel's when you pick it up.

slandis3 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 15, 2009, 21:18:35 »

ok i have 3 people comming out tomorrow for sure. Anyone want to come out we'll be starting around 4 or 5

verper · « **Reply #23 on:** March 16, 2009, 22:38:29 »

Is there saltwater in it yet?? ?? Maybe fresh water?

UDJustin · « **Reply #24 on:** March 16, 2009, 23:00:09 »

I figured we would have already had pictures of the baby whale shark swimming in it by now

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