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10-06-2003, 11:35 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Portland,Or
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Update on 850gal reef...
Well, this past weekend I broke down my 500 gal reef and replaced it with an 850 gal reef. The new tank's dimensions are 72w X 30h X 90 depth. Many thanks to Ryan (Krux) and Piero for their invaluable help in this endeavor. Without their help, this would not have been possible.
It will take at least a week to fully rebuild the reef... right now, the rocks and corals are in their new home; but, they're just piled in there... when it's past midnight, artistry takes a back seat to "just get it done". Hopfully, everything will make it through the transition. Here are a few photos of Sat/Sun events. Piero might have some additional photos and hopfully can post them here as well.
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Last edited by steveweast; 10-06-2003 at 11:45 PM.
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10-06-2003, 11:36 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Portland,Or
Posts: 427
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Here's the tank coming in to be lifted into place:
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10-06-2003, 11:37 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Portland,Or
Posts: 427
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Sorry, here's the pic:
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10-06-2003, 11:38 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Portland,Or
Posts: 427
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Here's the sliding(on a rail system) light hood being lifted up:
Last edited by steveweast; 10-06-2003 at 11:41 PM.
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10-06-2003, 11:39 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Portland,Or
Posts: 427
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And, here's the new tank back into the wall... with the rock supporting structure and closed loop pipes shown:
Last edited by steveweast; 10-06-2003 at 11:43 PM.
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10-06-2003, 11:45 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 807
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WOW! thanks for the update and keep the pics coming.
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135 gal mixed reef
Reefing is NOT a hobby.......................It's an OBSESSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10-06-2003, 11:52 PM
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Birthday tracker
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Spartanburg, SC USA
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cath faintin' dead away ....WOW
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10-07-2003, 01:04 AM
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That Biker Looking Guy
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Illinois
Posts: 2,446
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Well for once in my life I am speachless
Jeff
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10-07-2003, 02:05 AM
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TRT Staff The Mominator
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Just South Of Seattle
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Yowza Steve!  Can't wait to see more update pics.
Alice
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Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow... 
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10-07-2003, 02:53 AM
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I need Reefers Anonymous!
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Bend, OR
Posts: 367
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The tank looks huge Steve!!! I can't wait to see how many lawn chairs will be piled up in the room when it is all done. Absolutely amazing!!
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10-07-2003, 03:18 AM
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Look deeply into my eyes
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Location, Location
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Yup Steve,,,A tank and a forklift,,,it's a Beautiful thing! 
congrats! keep us posted!
my 200 seems soooo small now,,,,,,,,,,,  
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10-07-2003, 04:12 AM
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Going Broke
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: OR
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WOW.
BTW Piero, got your message at work.  But that's okay I guess.... missed all the fun.
Man Steve, what's the neighbor thinking? I know you like visiting Hawaii, but you're not suppose to bring a piece home. 
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10-07-2003, 06:32 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: lykens pa
Posts: 559
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Its not big enough yet. any way I am amazed at the tank, its just so darn big. I am glad I don't have to pay the eletric bill. |
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10-07-2003, 08:45 AM
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Summer's Daddy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga in a van down by the river
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WOW Steve. If I only I had a significant other that was so understanding. She worries about stuff like eating, bills and other inconsequentail things.
"Hi My name is steve. I am the only one in my neighborhood that needs a forklift to move the hood from my aquarium"
Sorry had to put that in. I told someone that you had your forklift for aquarium maintaince and had to show them your pictures to prove it.
Ray
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10-07-2003, 09:08 AM
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Reefer Freak
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Norcross, GA & Columbia, SC
Posts: 637
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I cant wait to see it with the lights on and finished!!!
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125 gallon reef
"My girlfriend tells me I spend too much on fish stuff......." :0
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