My New Tank

[carlinsa]

we are getting back in to the world of saltwater. we have been out about a year and half now. we have decided to give it another go. Decided that after many back and forth of tanks sizes I WON. we actually i got a great deal on the tank an she couldnt argue. Picking up the 215 on saturday and plan to do mainly a fish only tank with some zoas and mushrooms. as of now here is the stand an lights. Got them in today in there new home in the house.

will get more pics as the things progress but now is just stand an lights.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/wnta31frd/lights129.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/wnta31frd/lights132.jpg

will get better pics when the lights are off. Flash really has no purpose when 3 mh are running

[JimD]

Stand looks kinda deco, nice.. Seal it well...

[carlinsa]

wanted a different look and it has been sealed well. it has about 3 coats of clear as well as a couple coats of sealer

[JimD]

Id blast that sucker with some polyurethane...

[carlinsa]

thats the 3 coats and 2 is the wax sand sealer. water just beads off. not my first stand. this is about my tenth stand or so

[LoneStar]

Decided that after many back and forth of tanks sizes I WON

LOL Thats the spirit!!

[carlinsa]

She's starting to like the ideA of the new tank size. She wanted a cube style tank not a 72" tank hopefully will get more pics up this weekend

[ErikH]

Awesome stand, I look forward to more!

[dustint21]

Really nice job!

[seamonkey2]

I like that stand, so I guess no room divider eh?

Jose

[carlinsa]

no no wall divider. we are looking at a new sofa an the tank would be in the way. so in the dinning room it will go

[BIGBIRD123]

Looks good Carl.

[chark]

I really like your stand. Can't wait to see the rest.

[carlinsa]

tank moved an up an running. now just has to clear up from all the floating sand and other junk. started at 8 am finished at 11pm. that included a tank move of the 215 and a 240 i am sure eve has pics. sorry eve if i spelled your name wrong. glad to say stand worked sadly sump did not fit so a new sump had to be purchased. after a long day i am glad to say no leaks and operating fine. will get some pics up soon

[seamonkey2]

no leaks!!!! arent you glad you Dad was there to help and guide you in how to do it correct :)

did all the fish made it ok?

Jose

[carlinsa]

yes jose i am glad my dad was there to guide me in the ways of a tank move since he had done so many. including this move that would be his first. :)

fish we had one casualty the bird wrasse(the long nose one) decided to jump out of a bucket and when we found him was breathing but even with an airstone he/she did not make it. all the rest are fine.

[seamonkey2]

ohh man, jumpers :(

Jose

[Pennies2Cents]

Here you go Carl here are some of your pics... :) Will be posting more up on my thread as well.

Here’s Carl’s Big Move:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_01342.jpg
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_01832.jpg
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_01972.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_01983.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_01992.jpg

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_02062.jpg
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_03182.jpg
Taking A Break:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_02702.jpg
Bye Carl:
http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv47/Maast-Photos/DSC_03202.jpg

More pix coming soon..

[roscozman]

Do you see the shot of me holding the end of that monster by myself (pic 5 in the doorway)? I thought my arms were gunna fall out of their sockets... Luckily Jose was there or Carl would of had our 240gal tank and I would have gone home with just a stand and canopy...

[carlinsa]

thanks for the pics and i will get some of them set up. later tonight. yeah it was a bit heavy

[z28pwr]

Looking good Carl. Glad to see you back in the hobby.


It's sad to see Jose's setup get broken down, but I'm sure we will see him back in the hobby eventually.

[carlinsa]

yeah we have thought long an hard an since we couldnt agree on me getting gators tank i did get what i wanted still i wanted large she wanted a 55 or less really.