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[lastlight]

Well picked up my future sump today.

72L x 24W x 18H 1/2" glass. Pretty heavy.

I was moving it with the help of my kind neighbor and fell on a big patch of ice as I was backing up. I made the decision to save the tank and you can puzzle out the rest of what happened. Took the tank edge into my thighs and then the one corner ended up on my one hand as I had decided the corner was not going to get chipped having just saved the edge lol. Hand and tank slid along the asphalt until my friend steadied his end. I'm limping but I have a sump.



The wide center brace was added by the owner but overkill in my mind. I'm removing it and placing it into the tank on end to create a 50g compartment to pull water changes from.

Forgot to take pics but then tank was filled for a week and passed with flying colours.

[The Grizz]

All I can say is.................oh f*** that had to hurt. I am guessing that you were waiting for me to pick- up the pump so you could get the sump.

[zum14]

Man that sounds like it hurt, I would have done the same though. People heal, tanks dont.

[Ryan]

Wow Brett this thing is looking sweet!!

You werent kidding when you said it was a tight fit.

Have you figured out your lighting? Are you still looking for another Pendant & Ballast Combo?

[lastlight]

My wife planned a bit of a surprise bday party for me tonight. Was sorta funny hobbling around the party and showing everyone my mangled hand. Hand is crazy swollen and pretty badly scraped/cut. My right thigh however is in so much pain right now. I did the right thing and I'm sorta proud of myself for saving the tank. Lucky I never broke and bones in my hand tho. I drove out to strathmore for it too so after the hassle I really wanted it!

Ryan I actually have enough 250w M80s to power 5 halides. One will be a backup as I intend to use 4 of them. I'll be buying 2 more lumenmax elites tho.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

All I can say is.................oh f*** that had to hurt. I am guessing that you were waiting for me to pick- up the pump so you could get the sump.

Not waiting specifically but yes most of that cash is in Strathmore now lol. Thanks again Greg hope that works for you.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Not waiting specifically but yes most of that cash is in Strathmore now lol. Thanks again Greg hope that works for you.

Glad I could some what keep your build going along & I am more then sure the pump will be exactly what I need on the 250

[fishytime]

good on ya man....for taken one for the cause

[kien]

ouch.. that's what you get for not calling me out to help lift :P

[fishoholic]

Ouch! but good save.