refurbishing 350 gall tank

[Jolly]

I am fairly new to reef and marine aquariums (01/13/07). I just purchased a 350 gall "L" shaped tank that has seen better days. The stand is only 24' tall. I would like to raise it to around 30" so I can put the sump and protein skimmer inside. The problem is , it has 13 angles that match the tank. Does anyone know someone who might be interested in this project, that knows what they are doing? The top, bottom, and trim are in good shape. I am sure everyone thinks I am nuts, because after this project is done and the tank is on the stand, it will need to be recalked too! Johne ps if anyone has any ideas, I am open. this tank is too nice to let die

[BIGBIRD123]

first of all, welcome to Maast.

That's a hell of a tank for being a "newbie"! We have someone here that may be able to help you. His name is Ace or hobogato on Maast. Contact him by PM.

Steve

[erikharrison]

pm HOBOGATO or LOUIS, they both do this kind of thing. WELCOME TO MAAST!

[Jolly]

Thanks for the quick responce and the kind welcome. You said I could contact "Ace" by PM. I guess I am a little dence. My cell # is (210)240-5008, I am not sure exactly what PM is, and thanks again!

[Bill S]

Johne, If you click on a user ID, you will see an option to "PM" or "Private Message" them. Ace aka "hobogato" (his user name) is a high school biology teacher that moonlights doing projects like yours. He's very, very good, and reasonable. He also was the recipient of last year's "MAAST Tank of the Year", so he knows how to take care of livestock too? On top of that, he's used to putting up with high school students, so he has great patience...