new project begins

[Scooby_uk]

OK HERES THE PLAN

TANK SPECS 7FT x36”x30” LxWxH
SUMP SPECS 6FT x24”x20” LxWxH
6” Deep sand bed with culerpa 1x 1/4 horse power return pump or Deltec 8070
250Kg live rock
4x tunze 6100 streams
3x250 Geissman halide lights
2x rowa reactors
1x carbon reactor
1 Shuran Jetstream 2 Calcium reactor
Aquamedic Kalk Stirrer

am just debating on skimmer do I use 1x Deltec 850 or 2x Deltec 850 (already own 2x850s) or do I sell the 850s and get an Aquamedic 5000 twin?

ok so I have made a start on the project. I Will be stripping my tank in the next couple of weeks to move it out of the way to make room for the new one if any one is about to give me a lift it will be appreciated!



ps will provide food and drink





Cheers Scooby_uk

[trik]

sounds good , where are you. i should know that from ur. sorry

[Kev]

Hi

Now we are talking, things are a little quiet here at the moment, and then this post arrives. Wow, sounds pretty good.

Depends wher you are, but if I am free on the day you need the lift, I could possibly help out. Again, depends where you are?

Kev

[trik]

he is in Wakefield, west yorks, hth

[Kev]

Ok, depends on when, but I could be able to help.

Kev

[Scooby_uk]

Yes Wakefield West Yorks will have to confirm a day but the idea is to strip down my main tank and move it, then to rebuild it. I will then then have one final measure and order the tank and pipework etc and away we go!!!!!!!!!

Cheers Ady

[callum_parsons]

all i got to say is that is 1 big ass system you got planned there, that will look ace.

you must have some spare cash kicking around as well that it expensive but will be worth it.

[Reefer]

Spare cash indeed, bet you could get a tidy family saloon for that wonga!!!

Anyway all the best with the project, fantastically exciting! Cant wait to see the pics on here.

Go for it!

[jakepeg]

count me in. most days fine but you already know that! x

[Tangman]

HI m8. I will not be able to do much lifting but i can do some thing to help, just let me know and i will come and give you a hand. I have had to put my upgrade on hold for the time being due to my little episode, but never mind it will happen next year. Eric

[Tetley]

I can help.

Let me know when.

Ian

[Harrison]

Hi Ady,

What are you planning to stock in this beast? Full SPS reef I hope.

Skimmer wise I’d say the two AP 850’s might cope if you’re not going to stock it too full but probably best to go for something like the AP 703.

Should be able to lend a hand as well.

Cheers Matthew

[Kev]

What are you planning to stock in this beast? Full SPS reef I hope

Nah, massive softie tank all the way!:D

Kev

[brian waller]

hi scooby uk,firstly if you log on to www.eqj-trading (http://www.eqj-trading) .com to price up your halide light it will be a third of the price of the one you quoted,but just as good.for your tank ring ,carl on 01274 735690,for quote,as he is doing 6x2x2 for120 pounds,but will make a tank to your requirments.

brian waller

[Harrison]

Nah, massive softie tank all the way!:D

Kev

Kev kev kev

Always gotta lower the tone.

[Kev]

How dare you!:D :D

Kev

[Tangman]

Now boys settle down, i vote softies any day so there LOL Eric.

[Kev]

Well said Eric.:D

[Tangman]

I thought you would like that Kev. No offence Matt just a private joke between me and Kev. Also its each persons preference want he/she has in there tank.:) Eric

[Dons1903]

You guys are all so helpfull :)

I have recently taken delivery of my new tank (60'x18'x24' with 48'x12'x12' sump) and am currently waiting on my dad to put together the cabinet. So in the next few weeks I will be looking to move my current tank from the living room to the hall so I can set the new tank up and have them running together before I swap the contents from one to another.

Any volunteers to help with the move? ;) ;) ;)

Craig

[Harrison]

I thought you would like that Kev. No offence Matt just a private joke between me and Kev. Also its each persons preference want he/she has in there tank.:) Eric


No worries Eric, I’ve pick up on your’s and Kev’s ill vibes before but don’t worry I ‘ll make you see the light (all 660 watts of it).

Cheers

Matthew

(Subliminal message)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a70/Harrison2210/My%20Reef/PurplePolypBranchingAcroTopDown.jpg

[Kev]

Ok, sps.:D

[Tangman]

You still cant beat a softie, and that my final word. :) Eric

[Scooby_uk]

Well with a very busy couple of weeks over and done with the project begins this weekend if anyone is available to give me a lift will be starting about 11 am this Saturday. Plan is to break down my existing tank move it and re set it up out of the way so that I can build my new reef setup with space to work.

Cheers and hope to see some of you

Ady

[Tangman]

Hi Ady I can come m8 but i wont be up to lifting heavy stuff though. do you want me to ask Derek and Ken to come down to give a hand if so just let me know. Eric

[Harrison]

I’m about Ady, just let me know if you need a hand.

Cheers

Matthew

[Kev]

I did previously offer to come, but this weekend is not good. Going away Sunday and need to spend the rest of the weekend with my family. Apologies, and hope it all goes well for you.

[Scooby_uk]

Thanks to those who have offered the more the merrier ;)

[Scooby_uk]

Just an update to say thanks to those who helped out last saturday; Tangman, Jakepeg, Harrison, Ken and Derek. We got there in the end apart from the base starting to give way and the sump cracking it went quite well I thought. The tank is up and running in its new location and I have already built the base for the new tank. I will be ordering the tank in the next day or so and should be installed mid December time final measurements will be 84"x36"x30" and sump 72"x30"x20" and am going to take a step back in time after days of research and go for a plenum :) so watch this space......

Thanks again to those who helped and when I do the move I will let you know I will supply fish and chips, tea, coffee and beer to those who wish to attend:)

Cheers Scooby_uk

[Kev]

I am watching this thread with interest and a great deal of anticipation. Role on December I say.:)

[Tangman]

I am watching this thread with interest and a great deal of anticipation. Role on December I say.:)

I knew that would tempt you when theres a mention of BEER Kev. LOL Eric

[Tetley]

I knew that would tempt you when theres a mention of BEER Kev. LOL Eric

Beer - who said Beer (LOL)

[Harrison]

Just an update to say thanks to those who helped out last saturday; Tangman, Jakepeg, Harrison, Ken and Derek. We got there in the end apart from the base starting to give way and the sump cracking it went quite well I thought. The tank is up and running in its new location and I have already built the base for the new tank. I will be ordering the tank in the next day or so and should be installed mid December time final measurements will be 84"x36"x30" and sump 72"x30"x20" and am going to take a step back in time after days of research and go for a plenum :) so watch this space......

Thanks again to those who helped and when I do the move I will let you know I will supply fish and chips, tea, coffee and beer to those who wish to attend:)

Cheers Scooby_uk

Your welcome Ady,

Have to say that it was quite a learning experience for me, well, I learned never try to move a fish tank and never offer to help move a fish tank. How’s your stock coped with all the stresses and strains and how are your parameters I hope they’ve improved since removing that sandbed.

New system sounds like it’s going to be great, I love my plenum just remember to pre filter and keep the kalk additions well away from the bed and it should work wonders.

Cheers

Matthew

[Kev]

I knew that would tempt you when theres a mention of BEER Kev. LOL Eric

Hehehe.

Eric, are saying I am shallow? :D

[Tangman]

No Kev just saying you like a beer m8 :) Eric

[Kev]

Getting paranoid now, I have a can in my hand at the mo!:p

[Tangman]

LOL i like it Kev thats my boy. :) Eric

[callum_parsons]

Beer - who said Beer (LOL)


beer where CLOSE, FAR AWAY

I SHALL FIND IT:D

[moorish]

i would go for the deltec 902 skimmer this is one i am using at the moment.my tank is over 400galls and this one would be ideal for yours.derek