Galoot's 220...rebirth 2024, take 2

[Turkeysammich]

Daymn. I think you won the lottery with John.

 

[Galoot]

Old tank is off to a new home with @Woeday
New one is ready for plumbing and transfer of livestock tomorrow

 

[Galoot]

Daymn. I think you won the lottery with John.

It was all my sweet talking and desperation in my voice!

 

[derek_SR]

Does it have an external overflow? I am curious if he made you a lid for it.

 

[Galoot]

Does it have an external overflow? I am curious if he made you a lid for it.

No, I kept it internal due to space and stand restrictions. But it’s actually a little smaller than the other tank, since it’s all 1” holes. So that’s good

Yes, there are polycarbonate lids. Haven’t removed any of the paper yet

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Boooo
I didn’t get a lid for my overflow
Hmmmmm...John!!

 

[derek_SR]

Boooo
I didn’t get a lid for my overflow
Hmmmmm...John!!

Same here - he said he would make one (and I paid for it) but after many months of pestering and not getting it I eventually just asked for a refund and made my own crummy lid!

 

[ashburn2k]

You can always 3d print one

 

[Galoot]

Ok, made a lot of progress today. Got it all plumbed and running. Moved the sand, rock and livestock over. Blindly scaped it, so I’m sure I’ll do a bunch of moving things around. Tomorrow I’ll get the lights mounted and cleanup all the wiring.

 

[Galoot]

Plumbing pic. And my drink of choice after a long days work

 

[psidriven]

interesting mix. I'll have to try it.

 

[Galoot]

interesting mix. I'll have to try it.

Blood orange and whiskey is incredible!

 

[psidriven]

ill try it. you tried vodka and apple juice?

 

[Galoot]

ill try it. you tried vodka and apple juice?

I’ve tried everything!

 

[PjFish]

Blood orange and whiskey is incredible!

Agreed! After a few of those sized cocktails I’d be walking like a clown fish! Congrats on the new tank glad John came through 4 ya! Nice you didn’t loose any stock!

 

[iCon]

Ok, made a lot of progress today. Got it all plumbed and running. Moved the sand, rock and livestock over. Blindly scaped it, so I’m sure I’ll do a bunch of moving things around. Tomorrow I’ll get the lights mounted and cleanup all the wiring.

Who made the tank? Glass?

 

[Galoot]

Who made the tank? Glass?

john at advanced acrylics

 

[Galoot]

Ok. Officially done for now. I actually liked the blind scape for the most part. Pretty much left it alone

 

[Kensington Reefer]

Are

john at advanced acrylics

you happy with the tank?

 

[Galoot]

Are

you happy with the tank?

Yes. Built as I specified. The rounded corners and polished edges all look great. Even the back brace for the lights is polished out. The 3/4 acrylic really makes a nice statement for a tank this size