pookstreet's nano of all nanos!

[pookstreet]

Look what I found! A beautiful 300 gallon Envision acrylic tank and metal stand. I've been planning a big tank for some time now and was going to have a local tank builder make my new tank. But when this came along with almost identical dimensions and in excellent shape, I just couldn't pass it up. Not to mention that the tank/stand only cost about 25% of a completely new setup. Here are some pix to get y'all started.

 

[pookstreet]

 

[surfn]

very nice, that external overflow looks just like the one i had built on my 50g cube.

whats the price if you dont mind me asking?

 

[pookstreet]

The tank and stand for only $700! I priced a new acrylic tank and it was already $2300+ for the tank only. Like I said, I just couldn't pass it up. The only hurdle was the wife. Thanks Honey!!!

 

[pookstreet]

I also have a used 120 gallon acrylic tank for the sump. Didn't cost a dime, just some frags. Eventually, I'll add an 80-100 gallon prop tank that'll be tied into the same system.

 

[surfn]

so is this tank used, new?

just curious why the price was so low! nice steal though!

 

[pookstreet]

The tank was used but in excellent shape. Just a few very minor scratches that can easily be buffed out. Yeah, I couldn't believe it either when I first saw the tank. I was expecting something with major scratches or deep gouges.

 

[I-K@ndY]

Then my 180g now is now a PIco... lol.. Kenny good pick up man!.. seems like living in west coast is nice.. All the nice corals.. great deals .. ..

 

[Zoanuts]

The stand itself probably cost that much!! Great p/u. My 48x48 powdercoated stand cost 600 by itself. GEEz

 

[MarvinsReef]

wow... nano's are pretty cool...

man, looking forward to seeing that beast up and running...

 

[pookstreet]

Thanks guys. It's gonna be a long and expensive road but I am looking forward to it.

 

[pookstreet]

My dad and I gave the tank a lift this past weekend. How fitting that on Father's Day, the 2 dads got to work on the new tank

The stand that came with the tank was a bit too short for my taste at about 33". I wanted the top of the tank to be at least eye level so I don't have to stoop to look at it. We decided to stack 2 pieces of 4"x8", bolted them together, and screwed down the stand onto it. The extra lumber raised it another 7" so it's perfect now. Check out the new platform shoes :hammer:

 

[ecotoxlady]

Wow! Excellent tank Kenny! I'm amazed you able to convince the wife to let you have such a big tank. My husband wouldn't even consider letting me have anything above a 90 gallon. Cannot wait to see what you do with this monster!

 

[pookstreet]

Thanks Karen. I was lucky I guess but putting the system in the garage definitely helped. I volunteered to part outside so she didn't mind. It is a big jump from a 30 to a 300 but freeing up some valuable space inside our home office and getting rid of a lot of tank equipment clutter also helped

 

[MarvinsReef]

looking very nice Kenny...

 

[pookstreet]

Thanks Marvin.

I am hoping to get my hands on a Reeflo Dart and a couple of 1" Sea Swirls this weekend so I can start plumbing this thing. I have a 6" 120 gallon acrylic tank that I need to chop down to fit inside the stand. Fun stuff ahead. Looking to fill the tank in a couple of weeks if I can get some stuff done.

 

[tacocat]

Kenny,

Who was unloading it?

 

[pookstreet]

I got it from chaffey on RC. Seems like a nice guy but he goes through tanks and equipment like a recycling mill. I found the original post where he bought it from another reefer so I THINK it's legit.

 

[tacocat]

I got it from chaffey on RC. Seems like a nice guy but he goes through tanks and equipment like a recycling mill. I found the original post where he bought it from another reefer so I THINK it's legit.

Oh I remember that. That dude needs a used fishstuff lot. Then again, I've sold three Ca reactors already. Legit, as in it's really an Envision? Yup it is, I can tell by the construction techniques. You can probably email the Envision folks if you know who the original buyer is, and get the build sheet and know everything you want to about this tank.

BTW, it looks like a tank that was built for a guy named "Fursphere".

 

[pookstreet]

I don't know who the "original" owner was but chaffey bought it from someone named "headtrip" in Santa Ana. It's possible that headtrip wasn't the original owner though. Anyways, it's in really good condition and all it needed was some polishing with Novus 2. It only has a couple more minor scratches left so I am just gonna wait until it's filled before I do anything else. May not even show up with water in it.

Of course, the GEO 618 is gonna come in really handy. Although once I add the frag tank, it may have to work overtime