Tank Delivery NIGHTMARE!!!

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by GoToSleep, Jul 11, 2009.

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  1. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    It's a little too late to try and level that stand now:yelrotflm

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    Thankfully we got it right the first time.:grinthumbs:

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  3. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    That's my LFS owner in the tank. All that $$$$ I paid him and he's going after that quarter we dropped in there...

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    You can't tell it from these pics but there really is a noticable difference between the regular glass sides (nice) and the Starphire front (amazing). When the tank pulled up that front pane of glass was pretty much invisible:eek:
     
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    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    I know that a lot of my friends here have been dying to see me fill this thing so here it is with 160" of 'fish' in it.

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  5. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    That's the Joe we all know and love!! ;D LMAO!

    This is incredible. I can't wait to see this in person. And I really want to see pics of you trying to aquascape this!

    Loved the 160" of "fish" - are they going to help you place rocks and corals? Did you get them snorkeling equipement?
     
  6. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    The oldest was pretty hesitant to get in there. He was worried that I wouldn't be able to get him out.

    Here are a few more angles...
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    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    I really hope that I never drop anything down one of those overflows.
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    Holy cow man! It looked big on the first pics, but with the kids in it, you can really see how huge it is! Being so deep should make for some interesting rock-scaping aerobics!

    I think I'm gonna cancel my trip to Disney next year and come visit your tank!...
     
  10. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    I don't whether folks are interested in pics and details of the transformation of this space from a garage into its present form. Almost all of this predates the arrival of the tank but some of the construction detail might be interesting for the few who ever get the chance to build their space from scratch with a big tank in mind. What do you prefer:confused:
     
  11. Puffer Chick

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    wow that is one monster tank there
     
  12. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    Wow dude. That is incredible.

    1,000 watt halides for lighting?