Anyone want to see a brand new Waterbox 130.4 come out of the crate?

[Dotterer]

OK.... so does anyone want to help TAKE it out of the crate?

Arriving tomorrow by freight in Ridgefield, and I just realized this is a 300 lb tank! Anyone want to come to experience the unboxing and lend a couple hands? LOL.

 

[yosolo]

Count me in.!!

 

[zcedric]

you are too far away.. sorry >(

 

[Reefer Robbie]

What time is the delivery today? I actually have some time. You could text me 203-278-3238 my name is Rob. I live in Danbury. Question do you have any moving pads they come in handy. Is the tank glass or acrylic?

 

[Dotterer]

What time is the delivery today? I actually have some time. You could text me 203-278-3238 my name is Rob. I live in Danbury. Question do you have any moving pads they come in handy. Is the tank glass or acrylic?

Not sure on timing - good chance that it would be tomorrow morning before I’m actually ready to move it inside ( have to build the stand too ). It’s glass ( they even make their sumps glass )

 

[Dotterer]

What time is the delivery today? I actually have some time. You could text me 203-278-3238 my name is Rob. I live in Danbury. Question do you have any moving pads they come in handy. Is the tank glass or acrylic?

Oh - and thanks - I’ll ping you when I know more

 

[Awesome Dennis]

I'm in danbury but I've gotta get my new 180 into my basement somehow, its hanging out on my trailer at the moment lol. Congrats on the tank

 

[Tallison]

If possible I’d inspect the glass before the truck drives away. Low chance but Waterbox has had quality control issues with aquariums arriving with cracked glass

 

[Dotterer]

If possible I’d inspect the glass before the truck drives away. Low chance but Waterbox has had quality control issues with aquariums arriving with cracked glass

Thanks for the heads up. Would be very disappointed!

 

[pecan2phat]

There's no way you can inspect the glass before the UPS freight driver leaves. The tank comes crated with about twenty 90 degree brackets each needing to have 3~4 screws removed. Then you have to unpack the sump that is within the tank in order to see all the panes correctly. No freight delivery driver is going to wait more then needed to unload your pallet. I considered myself lucky that the driver was even willing to move the pallet into my garage vs leaving it at the driveway.

 

[Dotterer]

Thanks pecan, that’s good to know! UPS ended up not getting it on the delivery for Monday, so I need to schedule a new time Monday morning. So annoying

 

[pecan2phat]

Very nice tank line, you'll be impressed.
What type/brand of lighting do you plan for this baby?

 

[Awesome Dennis]

A nice tip for the driver if he helps you out always works too

 

[Dotterer]

Very nice tank line, you'll be impressed.
What type/brand of lighting do you plan for this baby?

I’m trying the xr15s - need to get two diffusers though.

 

[pecan2phat]

I had a similar dimension Cadlight setup that was up but down now and the XR15s are a good choice.
I started with two, then added diffusers, then added a third for less shadowing. The diffusers saves the retinas in an open tank display and does blend the LEDs a tad better but does cost you in PAR intensity IMO.

 

[Dotterer]

Pecan, those look so good. I was thinking the same - that I might need three, but figured I’d save some cash upfront and see

Do you ever keep a mesh top or anything over he tank?

 

[pecan2phat]

Yes, I had a BRS DIY screen top. It was just off for maintenance reasons. I looked into the Artfully Acrylic tops, top was somewhat reasonable but wait time was not. The Octo-Lids were less expensive but his shipping was very high so it all worked out to be around the same price.

 

[Dotterer]

Ok. Here. We. Go.

 

[fastest302]

That’s my 135.4 I got back in March

 

[Dennis McGrath]

That's an amazing looking tank !!