Future Tank Build

[BIGBIRD123]

Just a brief announcement of my up-coming tank build. As most know, I won the 90g tank raffle. Well I have made arrangements with Carlos at Rivercity to upgrade this tank to a 280g. This will be a 72" x 30" x 30" peninsula with end Calfo and bottom-drilled closed loop. I will be using my current 135g for my "Sumo-sump" . This will be photo intensive, so be prepared.

So.......stay tuned.....

Steve

[LoneStar]

Nice. I'm looking forward to follow this build :)

[Bill S]

SWEEEEET! 135 gallon as a SUMP!!!

I love my single end Calfo. Would absolutely do it again.

[Headless_donkey]

peninsula tanks rock!!!!!

Tagging along

Carlos is the best at giving you a good price and the worst at keeping you in your budget or current tank.

[RayAllen]

Nice dems on the tank. Looking forward to the build. You want the Maast cart back, lol.

[Belowh20]

Love a good tank build myself, can't wait to see whats ahead!

Good luck Steve.

[erikharrison]

This should be a very informative thread. Can't wait to see what BB has in store for us! :) Congrats on the tank!

[RayAllen]

cant wait untill the December meeting ;)

[BIGBIRD123]

I found out some really sweet news today. In the pricing for the new tank, Carlos, already had the euro bracing figured in along with 5 holes drilled. I just need to add the cost of two more holes. Two holes (2" bukheads) are for the Calfo, 1- 2" for the closed loop intake and 4- 1" in each corner of the bottom for the Ocean motion 4 way. I will be runnin 4 returns off of a Dart pump to the top corners of the tank for some serious flow.

MAN, I can't wait....

Steve

[Ross]

sounds awesome steve,ill be looking forward to this

[FireEater]

Sounds great and I cannot wait for the pics to start coming.

[crossxfire2]

I cannot wait tos ee those pics!

[sawarf]

Congrats on the new tank! :applause: Can't wait to see what you do with it...:bigsmile:

This is ONE of the things I totally LOVE about this hobby! :heart:The intensity of the planning stages of these magnificient dream systems and living vicariously through and learning so much from others.:thumbs_up:

[BIGBIRD123]

Tank has been ordered.....WOOOOOHOOOOO!

[crossxfire2]

sweet!!

[BIGBIRD123]

Tank coming in this weekend! Can't wait...

New Skimmer...$600
New Tank...$600+
New Pumps...$600+
New House...$600+ (bi-monthly,LOL)
Seeing it All go together...Priceless


Steve

[erikharrison]

Congrats on your good fortune, I know you are probably going to be smiling big when your goodies get in. That is if you're not all ready ear to ear! :bigsmile:

[RayAllen]

been wondering if you had that baby yet. Cant wait to see it. Steve if you need a hand unloading im not to far from you so let me know....

[brewercm]

Sweet, let us know if you need help getting it in. I may not be around too much this weekend but if the timing is right I'll be there in a heartbeat. Sometimes I feel like a professional tank mover.

[Bill S]

I'll be around this weekend (believe it or not!)

[BIGBIRD123]

Well, just got a PM from Carlos @ RC and my tank didn't get put on the truck coming this week. The shop is off this week for the holidays and he won't have anyone to gripe at till next week. Carlos is so upset about it that he wants to bring the tank to me in SA when it arrives. What a Guy! This just gives me more planning time! So. I'll update when I get news...

Steve

[brewercm]

Keep us posted and I'll see when you get it and hopefully I'll be available to get over there.

[RayAllen]

Any updates Steve? Im anxious to see it and it not even mine, lol. Will be there to help.

[erikharrison]

Steve, if you need me, give me a call.

[BIGBIRD123]

Hopefully the tank will be in tomorrow. I'm not sure if Carlos is still gonna deliver. I have a call in to him now for him to call me. I might need help unloading at my house. I do have the Maast cart and maybe some glass cups. Will keep everybody informed.
Steve

[JimD]

Steve, if you can come pick me up, Id be more than happy to help. lol :)

[hobogato]

Steve, if you can come pick me up, Id be more than happy to help. lol :)

just hitch a ride with carlos on his way down :p

lemme know what time to be there to help.

[BIGBIRD123]

Tank won't be here until the 12th (Sat). Actually on Fri but Carlos will deliver on Sat morning, so I can arrange for some help. I will update when needed.

Thanks,
Steve

[ismvel]

If it ends up being after 12 p.m. I can lend a helping hand.

[BIGBIRD123]

Tank is in...Carlos will be delivering it tomorrow at noon. WhhooooHooooo!! I will post pix of the delivery...

Carlos says it's a sweet looking tank!

Steve

[copperband]

i think i saw it today if so it look awesome

[apedroza]

Can't wait to see this one!!!!

[BIGBIRD123]

Just a little updating...

I have just about everything for the tank but a Calfo (hint..hint...). I picked-up a OM 4way today from a member of DFWMAS, it came with two extra drums for $250 shipped. Really sweet! Now my wife just needs to pick a house! This is going to be a sweet set-up.....when it gets set-up! Anxious to start posting pix....

Steve

[RayAllen]

Hey steve theres a house right across the street from me you can buy. Want to be my neighbor, LOL. A few of us live in this area near 1604 and 151.

[hobogato]

was that hint for me? what size do ya need?

[BIGBIRD123]

I got some more items for the build today...I got some extruded aluminum C-channel to build my light rack. Here's a couple of pix..

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/onebrickstrait/Picture790.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j20/onebrickstrait/Picture791.jpg

I will start the light rack this weekend and will post pix.

Steve