Found my new/used tank! It's a 155 bow front. I also has the glass tops for it. I sure do like the bow fronts. Now to clean it and build a stand for it. It'll be a few weeks before I can get it up and running. I still need to finish the stand for my sons tank. Also I haven't made a bow front stand yet. this could be interesting.
(http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/y461/b125killer/9e7bb4df-1139-448f-964f-4895438e7c71_zps22dbc06f.jpg) (http://s1276.photobucket.com/user/b125killer/media/9e7bb4df-1139-448f-964f-4895438e7c71_zps22dbc06f.jpg.html)
Dang!!!!! that's a beast ;D..is it the one from Dan??....nice score ;D
That's awesome Scott! ;D
nope, Dan's is about 5 inches taller. I got mine from a guy in Waukegan, Wisconsin. The guy was moving out of his million dollar home and didn't want to take the tank with. Dan and I carried this tank the length of a foot ball field. and up a flight of stairs with steps that where 3 feet apart. It was hard work and we took many breaks. but I did get a good deal on it.
We went in the back lower level of this guys three story house, Right into his indoor swimming pool. then through the weight/ exercise room, past the bar into a open lobby type space. that's where the tank was built into the wall. It was so cool the hole wall had the same curve of the tank. After figuring out how to get it out of the wall without tearing anything up we man handled it to my truck. After all that it was a piece of cake getting it in my basement.
Nice Scott!! What are your plans for it? Gonna get some monster fish?
Thank's guys, I sure like it. Lil'Will, frick, and frack will love the extra space too. Now they can grow without stunting them.
I already have 5 clown loaches that will call it home. the biggest is around 6". They will be my monster fish. Even though They are peaceful giants. They will grow to 12 plus inches and live 50 years. I'll also use it for bigger angels to grow out some.
Nice Tank
awesome loach haven, man! nice score! ;D
How's that tank coming along??....ready to move it down here yet? ;D
It a slow process so far. I did manage to move it out of my way. I'm not too sure this tank will ever leave my basement. I don't want to haul it up another flight of stairs. It makes 125 seam light. I keep looking at it and wounder how long it's going to take to clean it. Im also not sure how I want the stand yet. I want it a bow front but not to sure how to make the bow look right. Also need to finish the stand for the 75g. So much to do and so little time to do anything. It's supposed to be nice Friday and Saturday. I'm hoping i can finish the 75 stand. Then I can start on the big stand.
A step at a time...it'll get done... ;D...have you picked where you're going to put it yet?
Yep, it's going where the 72 is at now. I also want to rearrange the breeder tanks. I'm thinking of consolidating the 20 gallons with 2 divided 40 breeders. It will de the same a mount of water but two less tanks. But I would need to make yet another stand for them. If I can make space for it I would like to use the 72 for more grow out. Just need to figure out where to put it. And I'm thinking breaking down a few tanks will free up some space for it.
Quote from: b125killer on April 24, 2014, 09:08:43 AM
Yep, it's going where the 72 is at now. I also want to rearrange the breeder tanks. I'm thinking of consolidating the 20 gallons with 2 divided 40 breeders. It will de the same a mount of water but two less tanks. But I would need to make yet another stand for them. If I can make space for it I would like to use the 72 for more grow out. Just need to figure out where to put it. And I'm thinking breaking down a few tanks will free up some space for it.
...never break em down....just rearrange em... ;D...you have room ;D
QuoteI'm thinking breaking down a few tanks will free up some space for it.
LOL!!!!
Yeah........like THAT actually works to go from THINKING about breaking down tanks, and actually doing so. :)
I got a FRESH pair of Pinoy Smokeys with your name all over em if you need or want something to help you with that SILLY urge to TAKE DOWN tanks instead of putting more up. ;)
Quote from: EdKaz on April 24, 2014, 01:18:36 PM
QuoteI'm thinking breaking down a few tanks will free up some space for it.
LOL!!!!
Yeah........like THAT actually works to go from THINKING about breaking down tanks, and actually doing so. :)
I got a FRESH pair of Pinoy Smokeys with your name all over em if you need or want something to help you with that SILLY urge to TAKE DOWN tanks instead of putting more up. ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Scott find you a cabinet maker. I tried to make a stand for a 125 bow front never could get it right. I called a local cabinet maker he came over looked at the tank took some drawings called me a week later and I had my frame only charged me a 100 bucks. I wasted that much in wood. I took 1/4 inch Birch and cover the frame it looked great.
Quote from: JR on April 25, 2014, 06:51:22 AM
Scott find you a cabinet maker. I tried to make a stand for a 125 bow front never could get it right. I called a local cabinet maker he came over looked at the tank took some drawings called me a week later and I had my frame only charged me a 100 bucks. I wasted that much in wood. I took 1/4 inch Birch and cover the frame it looked great.
good idea....let me check with my buddy a few blocks over....he's makes stands and has some free time now, I believe...he might do it pretty cheap??.......
That's a good ideal JR, that's one of the things that worries me is spending money on all the wood and not getting it to look right. I'm just not sure I have the right tools and skills to make the arch look good. I know if I had a frame to work with I could finish it.
That would be awesome if you could get a hold of buddy for me Jon.
And thanks for the offer Ed what would you want for the pair? If you wanted to trade I have a nice young pair of albino standard fin BN's.
QuoteAnd thanks for the offer Ed what would you want for the pair? If you wanted to trade I have a nice young pair of albino standard fin BN's.
Seems I remember
someone already bringing ME a pair of fish ....."just because".
If you want a pair of these ( I have 3 young sets that JUST paired and laid in the last week) theyre yours.
If the wife and I make it to the GCCA swap Sun, and you plan on being there, Ill bring you a pair.
If we dont happen to make it to the swap(Mary is still trying to find someone to cover her shift at work) .......Ill save you a pair and next time I get to Johns, or you get down this way we'll get em to you somehow.
Quote from: EdKaz on April 25, 2014, 08:03:53 AM
QuoteAnd thanks for the offer Ed what would you want for the pair? If you wanted to trade I have a nice young pair of albino standard fin BN's.
Seems I remember someone already bringing ME a pair of fish ....."just because".
If you want a pair of these ( I have 3 young sets that JUST paired and laid in the last week) theyre yours.
If the wife and I make it to the GCCA swap Sun, and you plan on being there, Ill bring you a pair.
If we dont happen to make it to the swap(Mary is still trying to find someone to cover her shift at work) .......Ill save you a pair and next time I get to Johns, or you get down this way we'll get em to you somehow.
If your daughter could drop you off..you can ride in with us???
QuoteIf your daughter could drop you off..you can ride in with us???
Thanks for the offer, but Im afraid the issues and hardware in my back WONT ALLOW a full day at the swap >:(
At some point during a whole day I'd have to go from walking around seemingly "normal"....to having to sit down(which is KINDA ok) ......and or to having to lay down on the floor (REAL embarrassing :-[)......... or just pill up,(crazy stuff that would knock a horse to his knees ) go home, and lick my wounds. :'( :'( :'(
The daughter sometimes Stays in Dekalb for a few days and Im not sure of her schedule or plans (They change a LOT). I kinda heard her saying she has the later start this Sun (9am?) and that She MIGHT head up Sat night and stay with a friend though.....lemme check with her later today, and if Scott is going with you guys Sunday and its ok with you.......if she heads up Sat Ill send her up with a pair for Scott and have her drop em off at your house to save everyone else the trips.
I'll check with Scott....or he can chime in here... ;D....he knows he has a ride if he wants....
Yea I would like to ride in with you and Jan. Thanks Ed for the fish and the trouble your going through to get them to me. If all else fails I'm sure me and Jon could pick them up next weekend.
Sure Scott, usual time.......Ed, I guess it's up to your lovely daughter, who's name always escapes me.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D