My Big Tank Mixup!!!:)
 

Well some of you may have known that I was talking about a bigger tank and at the meeting tonight I said I decided to no go ahead with the monster for now.
Well after the meeting Quinn(teevee), Katie(wife) and I went to InterAmerican to order Quinn's tank. Well after Quinn ordered his tank I asked for a quote on mine. :?

Well It was too good to pass up and Pugirl(wife) was forcing....um yea that's it FORCING! :roll: :wink: me to get the bigger tank. She even bent my arm backwards and said that if I didnt get the bigger tank I would have to move out! :lol:

So soon to be mine is a 72"x24"wx30"d tank. Front pane of starfire glass and Euro bracing. One corner overflow. So a 230g will soon be in my basement with a 90g refugium and a 75g sump.

Just thought I would share the excitment! 8)
Thanks

WOW!!!

I'm gobsmacked...

when i hauled tony's 50 gal and my new skimmer and calcium reactor into my house, i think my dad nearly had a heart attack. he walked into my room (where the tank will be) and kept looking at the carpet. i think he was planning to say goodbye to it. wait till he sees the 150 gal next week! $550 with overflow, eurobracing and starphire front! woooo!

That's great Jon!
How soon is soon?
Dare i ask about the lighting?

Mitch :D

Soon is 2 weeks for the tank to arrive but it probably a few months before it's set up. It's going in the basement wall "that dosent exist yet".
Lighting will be with 2 x 250w Iwasaki's and 2x 400w radiums that I all ready have sitting in the basement 8)

I suspect my electricity bill may go up some :?

Nice size Jon. Same size as mine. You will love the picture effect from the extra height, esp. when in a wall. If you do like I did this one, {mine has an inset frame, instead of flush}, and have no front access, its an adventure leaning over the back and into the tank, to reach the front bottom. :lol:

Thanks Doug,
I am still having byers remourse/fright. This thing is quite overwhelming!
I was planning on having the tank flush with the wall and the tank stand will be built into the wall. I wanted to have a front access pannel as well.

:shock: Still Overwhelmed! :shock:

Excellent Smithers...

Better start framing that basement today. :)

:lol: I gotta go to work today to pay for the materials to start framing!

If there is need for LEGAL electrical work, let me know, as I am fully qualified to do that.
Bob

I'll give you 1 year after you get it until you want a BIGGER one!
:D

Mitch

Hey Bob, Want to wire my basement? :wink:
Kidding, I wouldnt expect such a thing :D

No mitch I think this is it. I might add more tanks in the tank room though :lol:

AJ- "gobsmacked"?? Ewwww

Jonathan- Congratulations!!! May I ask why in the basement? Is that where you spend most of your time? Having a tank in the wall will be so cool. And since you're so handy, you can make anything and get it to work :D

Mitch- should we make a bet on how long before Jonathan gets a bigger tank? j/k :lol:

[quote="Canadian Man"]It would be no problem, as I just sit around most of the time anyway,and keeping it legal is a good thing as far as your insurance company is concerned.

Well that's a great offer from you Bob! Thanks :D
I may take you up on that offer.

That awsome Jon.
Stop talking so much and get to work on it.
Cant wait to see it when its finished.

Josh

jon you could always tell IA to hold until you measure the longest wall in your basement... 12' tank anyone?

Yea right! :lol:

Josh. The framing start's tommorow....I think?

good luck with all the construction.
Keep us up to date on the development.
Post some pictures as you go.

Heehee, this will keep you occupied for a week or two Jonathan!! Congrats and ... well ... you know where I live when you need an extra set of hands.

cheers

Jonathan, you're making me want to move to Calgary, you'll have a lot of room to hold my livestock now...he he...

That's awesome....may I dare ask what it cost you? I'm in town this Sat...may be able to give a couple hours of help...I just installed flooring in my friend's parents house...

I'll talk to you soon....Did you get the radiums from SWC, he's got a great sale..

Des

Hey Desmond,
Well the tank cost me 900 + tax. Starfire front, overflow, polished edges, euro bracing. Good deal in my eyes. I was origionaly quoted 1200 on the phone but when mitch said 900 I couldnt pass it up.

I did get my radiums from Jason. They are sitting in my basement as I type this. I also got some beautiful Acro pieces you have to check out.
I am off on saturday as well.

So why don't you come to my house? Ross and I will be installing laminate flooring in my place, and any help will be appreciated. :D

I'll see what I can do....I'm down for a wedding.... so I might not have that much time..

But I'll try..

Des

Good for you Jon ! :D , but now I have to be so jealous :twisted: :wink: I don't even have mine running yet - soooo I guess I'll just have to carry on with mine ...... I guess :cry:
Need any help just let me know :D
Ande

Jon....how totally awesome..... :shock: 8)

I saw Mitch at IA working on starphire fronts for sectioned Petcetera (? - It was for the US) tanks (what a waste... :roll: ) several years ago and I know one day I will have one. Does he still have that beastly little dog he has to lock up ?? :lol:

Maybe you will be looking for some nice healthy fish at a much later date....be sure to check here first :!: :roll: :wink: (Carp sighs in relief hoping he doesn't have to adopt many more...... :lol: :wink: )

Bob you have this all wrong!

New low priced 2 day class on how install laminate flooring.

Part 1 Thursday night ..tips on getting started including removing old flooring and carpet plus surface preparation

Part 2 on Saturday Tips on installing the subfloor and the laminate floor. Also included is installing baseboard and making custom transition peices.

All this for only $2.18 and it includes lots of hands on experience!

and beer...you can bring beer

emily there was only a small poodle-looking thing present. but he has a caiman, croc and alligator, and a whole lot of glass. can't wait to get my tank! :D 8)

lol.....

Mitch

Thanks All.
I am so excited. I kinda started framing tonight but I need to move my sump before I go any farther. :? What a bummer. So I got to flip my sump around 180 degrees and move it over a foot. Then I can continue framing.

Em, Yea Mop Dog was there :lol: Funny thing! I Figured with a nice big tank I am now allowed to have some nice big fish....Right? I will check with you first :D

I may need some help on saturday morning if there is any availiable hands?
Basically I have to move the equip off the sump. Drain the sump as much as possible. Cut plumbing. Move it. Re plumb it. Put all the equipment back. fill it up. Flick the swithces....HOLLY CRAP! :shock:
That sounds like way too much work. I would only need one or 2 sets of hands to help. Let me know anyone can. Thanks

Well Jon, my offer still stands to help you anytime you need it. Just give me a call and I can be over in about 5 minutes.

Chris

Thanks Chris.
pm me your number again :roll: I don't know if I have it.
Thanks

I need one more :D person

Sorry Jonny, but I can't - my birthday "party" is the night before - the kids are going on a sleepover, and we will be abed until about noon...

If all goes well. :wink:

Looks Like I am out too, I expect to be working on my new flooring all day.
Bob :cry: :cry:

I could pitch in for a couple of hours ... call me.

Thanks Chris and Tony,
I will give you guys a shout on saturday. I am suspecting about 11:00am I would need you fellows for a few hours.
Thanks

I can be on back-up if you wish - just let me know :D
Ande

Ande,
If you want to come and give us a had be at my place at 11:00am
I guess it saves Tony having to lift one end of the sump by himself while Chris and I lift the other side. :lol:

Jon,

Thanks for including me in on the two man side. I guess its only fair since I am just a little guy.

I'll be there with my white hard hat on :wink: :D :lol:
Ande