Glass tank move April 9 Boulder Creek
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mrsclownfish
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Well, we are happy to $upport anyone who wants to help 
, and to return the favor if others need to move tanks. We'll have to look into membership, not sure what is involved.
, and to return the favor if others need to move tanks. We'll have to look into membership, not sure what is involved.
DreadPirateRoberts
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I’m in boulder creek and could round up a few friends if necessary. PM me the time and the place. Just curious, how do you plan on getting a 30” tank through the 28” door? Did you come up with a new plan?
just click the “JOIN” button, it’s easy
just click the “JOIN” button, it’s easy
mrsclownfish
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Thanks, I just joined, that was easy. That's awesome you are local. I'll PM. The door is actually 30 3/4" with the door off the hinges. Tight squeeze.
DreadPirateRoberts
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Tight squeeze indeed. I’d like to check out the job site prior to the move.
Kensington Reefer
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@mrsclownfish
Thank you for becoming a $upporting member
It shows your dedication
You support us, we will support you!
Best investment you’ve in your reefing journey
Welcome to our place in space
Best fishes and happy reefing
Thank you for becoming a $upporting member
It shows your dedication
You support us, we will support you!
Best investment you’ve in your reefing journey
Welcome to our place in space
Best fishes and happy reefing
Kensington Reefer
Supporting Member
@DreadPirateRoberts
Well done, sir
Well done, sir
Lolol. I knew it was April 9th but I was looking at March. I can help
mrsclownfish
Guest
Of course! I didn't even know there was a membership, here I thought it was just a forum. I'm excited actually, we've been quietly reefing by ourselves without knowing there was this community!
mrsclownfish
Guest
Thank you! I sent you a PM.
Kensington Reefer
Supporting Member
I look forward to your aquarium real estate
mrsclownfish
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So do we! During covid we moved most lifestock to a 150 gallon at our house out of state (where I am still taking care of it), and the thing is bursting at the seams. I have trouble containing the overgrowth and have had to add shelves. I'll be glad when the tank is up and my husband will come and pick up all the livestock, and I can finally return to Cali!! Our current tank in Boulder Creek is large but acrylic, seriously bowed with grazing. So this will be a very nice upgrade.
Kensington Reefer
Supporting Member
I commend your “overgrowth” and understand the stresses and frustrations
I’m sure a club member would rescue any frags that are created in the transition
Our group has a very large number of species banked in our tanks
I’m sure a club member would rescue any frags that are created in the transition
Our group has a very large number of species banked in our tanks
mrsclownfish
Guest
That is awesome, I can't wait to see what everyone has.
H2OPlayar
Supporting Member
Many of us post tank journals, and some link them in our signatures. Lot's of time can be spent looking at all the tank journals and it is a great way to get inspiration from other peoples systems, or find a new coral that you like. Welcome to the best reefing club around!
mrsclownfish
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It appears my husband is interested in doing the journal but superbusy prepping for the move this weekend. He started this tank in 2005 as a 55 gallon. We upgraded to a 180g acrylic in 2012, that one failed and we got, hastily, a freshwater 180g also acrylic. That one started bowing and grazing, and it was obvious it was time to upgrade. Due to covid we moved to our ranch our of state, and got a glass 100g locally and moved most of the corals. We left our 180g running with the fish. A month later the CZU fire broke out, electricity and water was shut off for weeks, and no one could go into the area. Or course this is the time the GFI outlet that runs most of the equipment failed. We did have battery backup and solar but we had no idea what the status was until finally a neighbor was able to get in and check, and miraculously, the fish and corals were alive. One of our fish, mrs. Clownfish predates our marriage of 14 years, she is very old, at least 17. The fire had come within 200' of the house. After that very difficult time, we moved the fish the moment we could to the100g.
I am still at the ranch tending to the 100g, my husband went home to prep for the Waterbox Reefer 270.6. After having had two failed acrylics, and given how much we like the 100 glass tank, we decided to go glass. 100g bit of video of the overgrown 100g. My husband built this tank out differently than the 180g and it's done very well. I'll add pics of the innards of the cabinet so you can see the equipment. The sump is chaeto-less due to vibrant dosing at the moment.
The Waterbox build is a step process of replacing the 180g. Lifestock is now in a stock tank, the waterbox cabinet is in place. Once the tank is in place, he'll retrieve the lifestock and equipment from the 100g.
Update: my husband started the tank journal Waterbox 270.6. Apparently I have a 100g which explains the enormous crowding.
I am still at the ranch tending to the 100g, my husband went home to prep for the Waterbox Reefer 270.6. After having had two failed acrylics, and given how much we like the 100 glass tank, we decided to go glass. 100g bit of video of the overgrown 100g. My husband built this tank out differently than the 180g and it's done very well. I'll add pics of the innards of the cabinet so you can see the equipment. The sump is chaeto-less due to vibrant dosing at the moment.
The Waterbox build is a step process of replacing the 180g. Lifestock is now in a stock tank, the waterbox cabinet is in place. Once the tank is in place, he'll retrieve the lifestock and equipment from the 100g.
Update: my husband started the tank journal Waterbox 270.6. Apparently I have a 100g which explains the enormous crowding.
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mrsclownfish
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Well, today is the big day. My husband has worked hard to prep the "jobsite". So far we have 4 people (incl husband) - very many thanks for those from BAR who are helping! I was hoping for some video of the move but with so few alas I don't think it will be possible (and I am stil out of state). For the most part the tank will be moved on dollies and with a table lift. Fingers crossed.
