Parker's 265 Build - Thread Retired

Parker · #1 12-04-2008, 06:03 PM

Well we have come to a crossroads of sorts, as some of you remember the glass brace on my 265 broke and that was followed up by the left hand pane cracking. The decision was made to replace the tank with a taller tank, around 36" or so. Well the quotes have come in for 36" glass and acrylic tanks. My wife and I have discussed the prices and neither one of us thinks the extra 6" gained is worth the 200% increase in price over a standard 265 gallon Reef Ready tank. I'm going to take the day to think about it, but it looks like we will be going with a standard 265 gallon.

loveless · #2 12-04-2008, 07:01 PM

Wow that sucks. I want to build an 8 footer starting in the new year. Looks like the dimensions might have to sacrifice a bit.

Parker · #3 12-07-2008, 11:24 PM

I'm working on getting the old tank out of the stand and out of the way, I'm not having much luck. I think I'm actually going to have to break it to get it out. I'm trying to avoid the mess that might cause though.

mark · #4 12-08-2008, 12:19 AM

by breaking hope you mean breaking down as in cutting the silicone joints apart,

Parker · #5 12-08-2008, 02:09 AM

Nope, by breaking I mean breaking. ( Tape all the panes and crack them ) I can't get to any of the bottom seams, the tank is counter sunk into the counter top. I can't raise it out because the stand is wider then the tank by about a half inch and catches on the countertop. I can't remove the countertop because it is glued in across the front and at the two seams.

There would also be no leverage to try and lift the tank out, dropping the new one in should be easy as it's half the weight.

mark · #6 12-08-2008, 02:46 AM

that's to bad.

1/2 the weight, going acrylic?

JDigital · #7 12-08-2008, 03:09 AM

Good to see this build is slowly building back up... Good Luck getting the old tank out, sounds like you will need it..

Parker · #8 12-08-2008, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDigital

Good to see this build is slowly building back up... Good Luck getting the old tank out, sounds like you will need it..

Who needs luck when you have a big hammer!

fencer · #9 12-08-2008, 05:10 PM

You should sell tickets for the a crack at smashing some of that tank. Say 20.00 per swing. Or at least Video it for you tube.