My largest aqaurium yet! 265 Gallons

Dyspnea · #1 10-30-2013, 04:18 PM

Thanks for the interest! I'm thrilled to finally have a tank of this size!

Parker · #2 10-31-2013, 03:37 PM

I remember bringing my 265 down to the basement. To be honest it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, four of us did it pretty easily.

I look forward to seeing it come together.

explor3r · #3 11-01-2013, 12:06 PM

Thats a nice size tank, Looking forward to see the progress

pinkreef · #4 11-01-2013, 03:13 PM

Dyspnea · #5 11-09-2013, 12:36 PM

Reached a small yet large milestone!

Here is the intended home of the aquarium! The sheet of plywood is 4x8 too get some perspective.

After a nearly 2 hour struggle, removing a door, then the external overflow. And then removing handrail it finally made its way into the basement! Minus the overflow, but it maybe a good thing as I can have larger holes drilled for 1.5 inch bulkheads.

It was late and I was tired after the fight, so tonight I will inspect and start the filling!

baker_jeff · #6 11-09-2013, 02:38 PM

Nice! I bought a bunch of stuff from the same guy and was envious of that tank. I had just picked up a 6' 230g or I would have grabbed it as well. Looking forward to the build!

Dyspnea · #7 11-12-2013, 12:00 AM

Well nearly 48 hours of filling done and here's were the tank stands!

I've added a few pieces of rock I've been cooking and added a low level of sand, I may add more when I move the rest if my rocks.

Right now I'm bringing the temperature up from a chilly 61F and continue filling!

I'm pushing getting the main tank ready as i feel sorry for my fish , not being able to swim around as much in the kiddie pools.