240 Tank Build- Update.

[Pennies2Cents]

We finally found our new setup a 240 gal setup with all livestock :) . But we need help moving it from its current location is in Schertz, Tx. (Seamonkey2) house. We are looking for help to move the tank from Schertz, Tx to NW SA (Culebra/1604) date of move will be on June 13th, next Saturday starting early in the morning as we also need to tear down the setup. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. Please let us know.

Items needed: Suction Cups & the Maast Cart

Thank You
Eve & Ross

[carlinsa]

haha i will be there too taking apart the 215. i will have my flatbed trailer there. you really dont need suction cups. pete and i put that tank on the stand from the back yard at joses. so if you have 4 people it will go really easy. i will help you load yours if you help me load mine. cant help with the set up cause i will be doing the same thing after we leave his house. but you are more that welcome to add stuff to the trailer if needed. we live very close to each other i live off grissom and tezel very close to darth tater

[seamonkey2]

hey guys, what nice tanks you guys are getting, I am going to be there for sure....or my wife will have my hide for not helping :)

I'll be ready by 7 am, you know the saying,"the early bird, gets 700ga of salt water out of his house"

Jose

[Big_Pun]

i should be able to help i also have a 65 gallon rubber made storage bin about 4ft long holds about 40 gallons safe without spilling during a trip, i just used it to tranfer water and rock from a tank i just recieved

[Gseclipse02]

also if you use the rubbermaid's drill hoes on the top of the lid and container then use a zip tie to hold the lid down that works like a champ

[roscozman]

Does anyone have any 5gal buckets we can use for this move? We will be glad to pick up and return when done.

[carlinsa]

i may have a couple extra there an if so you can use them and bring them to me before i return them to ace

we are going to be at the same place at the same time and you only live a couple miles from me

[robalv]

Hey Eve I wish I could help but this shoulder wont let me about all I can do is watch and drink beer if that will help you in any way please let me know, I can start as early as possible again please let me know... Oh and I can help out all day...lol.

[roscozman]

Ok thanks Carl. We'll get'ter done.

[BIGBIRD123]

Hey Eve I wish I could help but this shoulder wont let me about all I can do is watch and drink beer if that will help you in any way please let me know, I can start as early as possible again please let me know... Oh and I can help out all day...lol.


So, you've learned to use the other hand...? LOL

[Pennies2Cents]

Hey Eve I wish I could help but this shoulder wont let me about all I can do is watch and drink beer if that will help you in any way please let me know, I can start as early as possible again please let me know... Oh and I can help out all day...lol.

Rob,

Your more than welcome to join us. We could use that support. LOL... Before and After. :bigsmile: I will be sending out a PM to all who offered their help & support. Be on the look out! :):shades::shades:

Thanks again, We will see ya on Saturday.

[jpond83]

i have plenty of buckets just let me know

[Pennies2Cents]

i have plenty of buckets just let me know

We will need buckets... :) :hypnotyized::hypnotyized: 240lbs of live sand... oh yea needs buckets... lol...

[Pennies2Cents]

Today is the big day! :)

[Big_Pun]

boy was it a big day, see you tomorrow

[carlinsa]

how was the move after you got home is it all done

[sharkboy]

Yeah...where are the pics?

[Pennies2Cents]

Picks up soon. Having some plumbing issues.. Almost there!

[Big_Pun]

i hope it all works out, i cant wait to see this up and running after all the work you put into gettin it home

[carlinsa]

eve plumbing =me plumber still having problems call me maybe i can help you out

[robalv]

yea whats going on?

[Pennies2Cents]

Return hose is leaking fix that then bulk head starts to leak.. We have had to do alot of adjustments on this thing. Its been a fustrating weekend.. Now we are waiting for silicone to dry.

[robalv]

good luck keep us posted

[roscozman]

Wow what a weekend. As my wife said, we are still not set up.

First let me say, Stangchris-Thank you very Much. We appreciate you sticking with us just about all day. We will still get you what we promised, just come by anytime. Jennabee and Adam - Thank you guys for everything. You were there early in the morning and late in the evening. Carl - Thanks to you and all you family. And Jose... I know it was tough having around 150 people in your house, but we made it. Last but not least, Gabe and Jason from Gabe's Fish and Exotic Pets. They both took time from their "business" to help us out (and are still helping). I can't say enough about these guys...

Like my wife said, we had some leaks but fixed those. Tried to turn on the pump last night - no go. Hopefully my wife will chime in and give another update.

Again THANK YOU to EVERYONE who helped out...

[roscozman]

One more thing... If you are moving a tank bigger than a 125gal, USE THE MAAST CART!!!! It was sooooooooooooo much easier when we got home and had that cart.

[seamonkey2]

whats wrong with the pump, call me

Jose

[Pennies2Cents]

whats wrong with the pump, call me

Jose


Hey Jose,

Took it apart and found a bumble bee shell inside blocking the fan. All is working now.

[Pennies2Cents]

Ok so here I am chiming in on what will be another long day. Got the pump up and running now as stated above. We now have filled the tank with fresh water and I am taking a break. Its running good all around. THANK GOODNESS. Just gonna do a little cleaning to the glass and drain it then it will be ready for Saltwater,LR, LS and let that cycle for a day or so.

Our livestock are all doing good. We lost our Garden Eel. :( We have a 75 gal a 90 gal and a biocube all running with livestock. Coral are still in the Brut Buckets with pumps and lights. I will be posting pics just as soon as I have some extra time. Please bare with me. This has been exciting so far. Im sure pics will add some life to it all. LOL

[Big_Pun]

let me know when its up and running, and so i can pick up my "junk" i know you dont need more clutter now that your prob goin to be stuck with that huge maast cart lol

[Pennies2Cents]

let me know when its up and running, and so i can pick up my "junk" i know you dont need more clutter now that your prob goin to be stuck with that huge maast cart lol

Hey Chris,

Actually were using your bin and eliminated the use of 2 brut buckets that are now in garage with RO water. :)

[robalv]

Say eve stop and drink a beer

[Pennies2Cents]

oh yea did that a few times. LOL I think that is what kind of got us through the weekend...

[seamonkey2]

lets have a moment for the orange Garden eel that recently passed away

ok back to getting the tank up and running :)

Jose

[Big_Pun]

poor eel :(

[BIGBIRD123]

now that your prob goin to be stuck with that huge maast cart lol

For the people that don't know..."THE HISTORY OF THE MAAST CART". When you use it to move a tank, you are the caretaker of it until the next person needs it...

Just bring it to me...or I'll come get it.

[Pennies2Cents]

For the people that don't know..."THE HISTORY OF THE MAAST CART". When you use it to move a tank, you are the caretaker of it until the next person needs it...

Just bring it to me...or I'll come get it.

Hey Steve, Im gonna take you up on that offer! I think your yard is bigger than mine. See u next week. LOL

[Pennies2Cents]

lets have a moment for the orange Garden eel that recently passed away

ok back to getting the tank up and running :)

Jose

:cry_smile::cry_smile::cry_smile::cry_smile::cry_s mile: .......:bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile::bi gsmile::bigsmile:

[Big_Pun]

For the people that don't know..."THE HISTORY OF THE MAAST CART". When you use it to move a tank, you are the caretaker of it until the next person needs it...

Just bring it to me...or I'll come get it.

i wanted to use it to change the clutch on the mustang so i can walk under it lol:bigsmile:

[roscozman]

My forearms and back are telling you, use the MAAST cart.... Or have a lot of bananas and water...

[msmith619]

What is in the MAAST cart? In case I ever need it.

[carlinsa]

maast cart is large very much in the way object made by steve NACLH2O. the thing could support a house. if you need to move a tank its great but you are stuck with it till the next big tank move or someone else needs it. unless someone like steve volunteers to hold on to it. great for moving a tank

[Pennies2Cents]

Ok back on track now. The tank is full of saltwater. Everything is looking good.. Im loving it already... Pics soon working on them now.

[Bill S]

The MAAST cart is a cart for moving tanks. The cool thing is that everyone that uses it, signs it. There were some great tanks on that cart over the years...

[carlinsa]

where the pics.......................i want to see me. i mean the tank move. and now since its up again

[roscozman]

We just moved a couple fish in last night and have been working around the clock on this set-up. I'm sure Eve will get some pics up soon. She has put a lot of time just trying to get this monster going...

[Pennies2Cents]

Here you go Carl! :) More up soon...BTW: This is our 240 :)

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_02652.jpg

[carlinsa]

you cought me smiling again. dang it. need to take some pics of mine since it was set up SATURDAY lol......if need me call me only around the corner

[Big_Pun]

the tank looked great, and thanks for being so generous with the frag pack that was more than i expected, im glad everything is running, i think i forgot my buckets lol

[Pennies2Cents]

All sorry this has taken so long but here are a few pics of our big move. For those of you who helped get these two monsters torn down from top to bottom. Thank You. Everyone worked hard and carefully with everything. Oh yea and if you ever need the Maast Cart to move a tank, it is highly recommended. You would need 3 people instead of 8 to move a tank. It was exhausting.

Also a Special Thanks to Gabe & Jason @ Gabe's Fish & Exotics they have been an awesome help as well. They were right when we needed them. Late at night or early in the morning they came to lend a hand.

Again Thanks to all.

[Pennies2Cents]

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[LoneStar]

Nice shirt Tater!

[Mr Cob]

Congrats on the move...

I love this shot...Ross looks like he is going to tackle everyone!!!

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_02972.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

Here are a few more pics of the setup at our home...

The LS:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSCN6827.jpg
Water:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSCN6864.jpg
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http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSCN6868.jpg

Full Setup:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSCN6914.jpg


Some Fish & Coral
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Everyone is in!
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0168.jpg

Actinics Only:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0161.jpg

More pics of Fish & Coral coming soon.

[RICKY81]

it's really cool/nice to see that all of you guys/girls help eachother out when it comes to moving tanks and setting them up.....here in Laredo i had only my brother and 2 in laws that helped me with carrying the stand and tank inside. but i had to do all the setup on my own. then when it comes to a point that i need to get the canopy off i have to wait about 1-2 weeks for someone to help me...

[Mr Cob]

Ross and Eve, it looks great! Can't believe you have everything up and running so quickly! Nice job!

[Pennies2Cents]

Ross and Eve, it looks great! Can't believe you have everything up and running so quickly! Nice job!

Hey Rob,

Thanks. We wanted to have it set up that night but a higher power had different plans. :wub: We had a few leaks in the plumbing and a shell in the return pump that caused it not to work.:bareteeth: But all is working fine now and everyone in the tank is doing good. Transferred lots of pods and copods from our 75's fowler fuge hoping to seed the monster fuge below the 240. And just bought 3 bottles of more pods and added them last night. Just looking for a UV Sterlizer now.. I will continue to post in this thread about the progression of our new tank and all its fish and coral. And the color of the trim is going to be changed from pink to a deep red. Thanks to all for the support.:applause:

[seamonkey2]

that looks sooo nice*sniff,sniff*

hey where is the carpet??

Jose

[roscozman]

Jose,

The carpet is in our FOWLR tank. We are selling some of the livestock from this tank but keeping the percs and carpet.

[longhorn_20m]

From the last picture it looks like you're running two different halide K bulbs or is that from the TV?

[Pennies2Cents]

There are 12 t-5's on this monster. :) . The timer had already turned on one side thus the reason of the two different looks. It could use a little rewiring and we are looking into getting that fixed. :) Appreciate your thoughts. oh and yes the Tv was on. LOL..

[subsailor]

Tank is looking Great. Could do without the Pink........ But it looks like yall got it up and running without any issues! Congrats on the bigger tank!

[Pennies2Cents]

Tank is looking Great. Could do without the Pink........ But it looks like yall got it up and running without any issues! Congrats on the bigger tank!

Hey Drew,

Thanks. It took alot of sweat and tears. LOL... Yes I know the Pink is gonna be a Red color to match the rest of the living room set we just got. :bighug: paint job is to start this coming week. I will keep everyone posted.

[aggman]

man that looks good eve. i didn't fully understand when you were describing it at the swap, but now i see. it is great, and it fits just right on that wall. oh and yeah i agree with drew on the pink, lol.

~alex

[Kristy]

It's looking great, Eve and Ross! You're making me have flashbacks to the weekend we upgraded from our 100g to our 210g; never worked so long and hard on a project that's just a "recreational hobby" in my whole life! We were absolutely exhausted when it was time to go back to work on Monday morning.

Big kudos also to the Maast linebacker team that stepped up to help with the move. We were out of town that weekend and it was really bugging Mike to not be able to offer to help, as he sees it as his personal responsibility as a big guy to offer to help move heavy objects. Think he just felt left out of all the fun! This is what I love about being part of this community, seeing everyone step up and help each other out.

Best of luck to you guys with the new tank. Keep us updated.

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Steve and I got a chance to "view" the tank today, lookin good Ross and Eve! :applause:

[Pennies2Cents]

Okay so I havent gotten the pink trim fixed yet but I did manage to take a few pix of the Zoa's, and other coral's that we have in our tank.. Take a look enjoy...

Carpet Anemone w/ Clown
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0096.jpg
Carpet Full Shot
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Zoa's and Coral From Gabe's Exotics
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Zoa's From lt1z28
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Zoa's From Mrs. Big Bird
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Zoa's From Mr. Cob

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RBTA has split 2wice from Rocketeer
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Ross' Pride & Joy Sohal
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Seamonkey2's Vlamengi: Previous Owner
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Tank Shots.
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[Pennies2Cents]

Steve and I got a chance to "view" the tank today, lookin good Ross and Eve! :applause:

Thank you! :) :wub:

[Mr Cob]

Looks AwEsOmE!!! Great looking corals and fish.

I might have missed it, but what kind of lighting?

[kkiel02]

Wow nice. Can't wait to start mine but this is looking great!

[stoneroller]

Great looking tank, love the zoa garden too. What are you using for current?

[Pennies2Cents]

Great looking tank, love the zoa garden too. What are you using for current?

Thanks, :) Yea there are a few different types in there.. I love ZOA's :bighug: 2 seio's big box looking things. :) Sorry dont know off the top of my head sorry. Maybe the hubby will come in and clear things up. LOL

[Pennies2Cents]

Wow nice. Can't wait to start mine but this is looking great!

Hey Keil,

Thanks.. It was alot of work but definately had paid off now that we can watch it at night to relax. :hypnotyized:

[Pennies2Cents]

Looks AwEsOmE!!! Great looking corals and fish.

I might have missed it, but what kind of lighting?

Thanks Rob,

We are currently using t-5's there are 6 actinic & 6 white. :blushing:

[carlinsa]

your big sieo box things are just regular sieos with a custom box put on them so that the eels wouldnt get sucked in them. since there were some small eels. i think they are just sieo 1500

[Pennies2Cents]

your big sieo box things are just regular sieos with a custom box put on them so that the eels wouldnt get sucked in them. since there were some small eels. i think they are just sieo 1500

Hey Carl,

Your not my hubby! :clown: Thanks for the info! LOL....I would have never known.

[Gseclipse02]

the tank is loooking good

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0042.jpg


what are these called .???

[Pennies2Cents]

the tank is loooking good

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0042.jpg


what are these called .???

Zombie Eyes. Purchased from Bernie ie: ltz128

[carlinsa]

Hey Carl,

Your not my hubby! :clown: Thanks for the info! LOL....I would have never known.

SHHHHHHHHHHH noone knows that. now you told everyone. :)

[Pennies2Cents]

SHHHHHHHHHHH noone knows that. now you told everyone. :)

uggggggghhhh... LOL My bad....:ph34r:

[Big_Pun]

I like the Gorilla nipples maybe we should trade, do you remember what the ones I got at gabes where called

[Pennies2Cents]

I like the Gorilla nipples maybe we should trade, do you remember what the ones I got at gabes where called

Hey Chris,

They were called Giraffe Nipples...:ph34r: When they grow a little more there is a possibility of fragging it. Not sure though.. Dont want to kill em as thats all I got for the moment. Will keep you posted.

[Gseclipse02]

are you sure??? no offense

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[Pennies2Cents]

are you sure??? no offense

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Correction. Zombie Eyes!

[kkiel02]

What kind of skimmer are you using on this bad boy? Also how are the t5s doing or should I say how are the corals growing? Also my girlfriend loved the pink stand.

[Pennies2Cents]

What kind of skimmer are you using on this bad boy? Also how are the t5s doing or should I say how are the corals growing? Also my girlfriend loved the pink stand.

Hi Keil,
We are currently using an ASM G3 Skimmer. A little small for our setup but we dont run it that often. The tank has only been setup about 3 weeks or so. Still to soon to tell on the growth of the coral. We did have some growth in the 75 gal that was running t-5's as well when the corals were in their temp home. (2weeks). Thanks for the comps on the "Pink Stand" previous owner said it was a washed out faded Red. It will be redone to a burgandy color to match the furniture. :) :bigsmile:

[Big_Pun]

i thought the tank was your only furniture who needs couches, my aquarium and a tv is all i need...lol J/K

[Gseclipse02]

Correction. Zombie Eyes!


thats what i thought they were..... i bought some that are like yours from B&B

[Pennies2Cents]

A few more pics: Enjoy! :)

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0050.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0046.jpg

[mercedesvaughn]

Beautiful tank and stand! I love it!

[moe]

wow i'm in awe, It looks like you guys had a great time. I love the carpet and the clown that is an awesome shot.

[Pennies2Cents]

Hey everyone,
Here is a little update of our tank. We were a little busy this weekend and we thought we would share the fun... 1st off we installed the frag tank down in the sump area. It sits on top of the actual 100 gal long sump which has 4 chambers, skimmer, culerpra & cheato, liverock and return pump area. The skimmer is an ASM G3. The frag tank has 4 chambers as well. We finally completed the cycle proccess lost a few fish in the process but over all everone is okay.

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Purple Polyp Gorgonian
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Purple Polyp Gorgonian w/ actinics.
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/PurpleGorgonian.jpg
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0056.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/gorgonian.jpg

[Pennies2Cents]

Here are few more including the Frag Tank setup....

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/FragTank.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/Duncans.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/GiantGreenMushroom.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/YellowTang.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/RBTA.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/peopleeaters.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/Palys-1.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/OrnateWrasse.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/GorillaNipples.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/Anthelia.jpg
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/Bruce.jpg
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/checkerboardwrasse.jpg

[mabel_photo6]

Dang that looks NICE! Lucky you had that much help!!
How 'bout an updated full tank shot??

[msmith619]

I love the pictures! Looks great. Someday, when my aquarium grows up, it will look like that!
What camera is that? I would love to take pictures like that!

[Pennies2Cents]

Mabel, Thanks for the comps.. It did take alot of work but in the end it was all worth while. I will take more pics over the weekend and put them up. :)

Mike, Thanks for the comps as well. I know with that 125 you will work some miracles as you have done with your 75. It looks great. The camera I use is a Nikon D40 with just the standard lens. Nothing too fancy. :)

[mabel_photo6]

It looks like its a lot of work! Well done too. :)
Looking forward to more pics!

[Big_Pun]

checkerboard looks great I kinda miss it lol

[txav8r]

WOW!! Amazing pics!! Tank is really looking great!

[rocketeer]

Nice! It's good to see my RBTAs are doing well. The clown in the carpet it a good shot though.

Beautiful set up.

Jack

[Mr Cob]

Looks great Eve and Ross! I love the frag tank too. What kind of bulbs do you have over that thing?

[dustint21]

Very nice! I need to come check out the frag tank.....LOL!

[secretweapons22]

Can we get a FTS with the stand open? get a feel for the whole set up. :)

[Pennies2Cents]

Very nice! I need to come check out the frag tank.....LOL!

Anytime! :)


Can we get a FTS with the stand open? get a feel for the whole set up. :)

I will get those updated picks up here soon. I will also do some FTS with doors open to show whats hidden behind closed doors! :)


WOW!! Amazing pics!! Tank is really looking great!

Thanks for the Comps.... :)


Nice! It's good to see my RBTAs are doing well. The clown in the carpet it a good shot though.

Beautiful set up.

Jack

Thank You Jack. The RBTA's have split once already. :) We still have them in and around the tank. There are now 2 of them. The clowns love them. The Carpet is located in our 75 gal reef previously a FOWLR. I will be posting a new thread about that one in the next couple of days. Thanks for the comps as well.


Looks great Eve and Ross! I love the frag tank too. What kind of bulbs do you have over that thing?

Thanks Rob! :) When we setup the frag tank the picture you saw only has a standard florescent light fixture. We have now replaced the florescent with a 2 bulb T-5 fixture ( ATI Blue Plus & GTE 6500 Daylight Bulb)

[Pennies2Cents]

Update:

After going through this thread. I have come to realize how fortunate we were to have the view we did of our very own piece of the ocean. We enjoyed sharing our journey with you. Hope you enjoyed it. Be on the lookout for a new build thread, tank, stand, canopy, lights, fuge, all the works... Our new tank should be arriving soon.



Then:

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_0161.jpg


NOW:
http://i819.photobucket.com/albums/zz118/Pennies2Cents/IMG_0776.jpg

THE END!