10 years ago I had this crazy idea to save for a large reef setup. This year I am taking that savings putting into action.
Starting this thread late but feel free to join in the fun.
My initial purchase:
The tank is huge.
As I unpacked the tank I realized that the core pieces of the stand were underneath the tank in the crate. I quickly scan of the freight invoice, 1200lbs. Not understanding how Red Sea could possibly imagine Putting the tank on top of the needed stand pieces in shipping was a good idea. The tank alone weighs 900lbs. It was time to hire movers.
The plan was, movers come and lift the tank up so I can grab stand materials. The movers have minimum of 3 hours, they were going to help out with securing the tank while I assemble the stand and then move tank onto the stand. I even got out 2 saw horses for them to put the stand on while this happens. Saw horses supported 1500lbs each so no problem there.
Moving day arrived and I was so stoked to get this thing in. Movers got the tank up with some heavy equipment and I got the stand out. Instead of putting the tank on the saw horses while I build the stand, they wanted to leave it on their piano dolly. Then they left, which was not the plan. Me being the excited little kid I was just started building my stand and couldn’t be bothered with anything.
So the stand sat outside like this.
Before you say “you idiot, why would you let this happen?” My wife and my 20/20 hindsight have already shamed me to oblivion.
Anyways I am happy going about my business when I hear a “bong!”. I quickly go outside but don’t actually see anything. Then about 10 minutes later I hear another louder one. I go out side and I see a crack going down the middle of the bottom glass.
Suddenly in a panic I call the movers. They come back from the beach of all things and I can see the owner is freaking out. Technically their insurance only covers $.60/lbs so that is pretty much nothing when it comes to cost of the tank. I am heart broken. As the box this thing up and haul it back to the driveway.
Movers know the worst thing is reviews saying they broke stuff and say they will work out a deal to replace tank. I reach out to Red Sea and they inform me the cost and I ordered a new tank. I am still dinged with part of the cost. Totally depressing. Movers come back and get the thing on the stand. Good to go and that is where I am at today.
I am ready to start this adventure.
I still have the broken stand in a crate in my driveway. I figure I will see if I can sell for $100 as a terrarium. Thing is just so heavy. Anyone have any ideas of what to do with it?
Starting this thread late but feel free to join in the fun.
My initial purchase:
- Tank
- Lights
- Apex
- Core-20s
- Dry rock
- Sand
The tank is huge.
The plan was, movers come and lift the tank up so I can grab stand materials. The movers have minimum of 3 hours, they were going to help out with securing the tank while I assemble the stand and then move tank onto the stand. I even got out 2 saw horses for them to put the stand on while this happens. Saw horses supported 1500lbs each so no problem there.
Moving day arrived and I was so stoked to get this thing in. Movers got the tank up with some heavy equipment and I got the stand out. Instead of putting the tank on the saw horses while I build the stand, they wanted to leave it on their piano dolly. Then they left, which was not the plan. Me being the excited little kid I was just started building my stand and couldn’t be bothered with anything.
So the stand sat outside like this.
Before you say “you idiot, why would you let this happen?” My wife and my 20/20 hindsight have already shamed me to oblivion.
Anyways I am happy going about my business when I hear a “bong!”. I quickly go outside but don’t actually see anything. Then about 10 minutes later I hear another louder one. I go out side and I see a crack going down the middle of the bottom glass.
Movers know the worst thing is reviews saying they broke stuff and say they will work out a deal to replace tank. I reach out to Red Sea and they inform me the cost and I ordered a new tank. I am still dinged with part of the cost. Totally depressing. Movers come back and get the thing on the stand. Good to go and that is where I am at today.
I am ready to start this adventure.
I still have the broken stand in a crate in my driveway. I figure I will see if I can sell for $100 as a terrarium. Thing is just so heavy. Anyone have any ideas of what to do with it?