neupane's 300 gallon build

[neupane00]

albano, they are adding a permanent 2 center braces.. they said to be on the safe side.. i was like hell yeah. i am going to pipe clamp till this weekend when they can perform repair.

 

[albano]

I'm glad to hear that, I don't know why they built it without those braces...you should ask for a list of other 8' tank owners that they built without the braces

 

[neupane00]

Hey guys, here is an update.. AFTER a lot of phone calls with DAS aquarium. They hire a local tank maker guy here in NJ. The plan is to put 2 2by 4s and clamp it.. drop the water level 4-5 inches. take the broken euro piece out and replace it. also put 2 cross braces of 3-4 inches each. keep the clamp on. fill the tank and run as usual. after 48 hours take off the braces. how does this sound to u all?

 

[neupane00]

In the mean time i dont know if its because of volume of water or what.. my corals are LOVING the new environment. Things i was about to toss it considering dead. Totally retracted hammer, fungia that had turned completely white.. etc are back FULL to life and showing vibrant colors! Master scoly that i thought wouldnt make it (half retracted and few feeding tentacles left) has come to full life in just 2 weeks.
I started using Korallen-zucht ammino, vitalizer, sponge power, and Xtra special. i dont know if its cuz of that.

 

[albano]

Where's the update on this?

 

[BZOFIQ]

subscribed

great looking tank but dang!

 

[nyfishkid87]

how do you like your reef octopus elite skimmer?. i am curious as i am looking to purchase the 220 model.

 

[neupane00]

Hey all.. here is the latest.. about a month ago DAS decided to give me refund for the whole system. My new tank is being build by local company called artistic aquarium to replace this. Also they are using 3/4 glass this time instead of 1/2 inch used by DAS. The tank will be ready in FEB. and then comes the big transfer day which is what i am absolutely dreading. I have about 15k worth of livestocks inside the tank.

 

[neupane00]

I will post lot more pic of livestocks and tank once this is all settled.
nyfishkid87: the skimmer is a beast. couldnt be happier. pulls a ton of junk out.

 

[BZOFIQ]

.... My new tank is being build by local company called artistic aquarium to replace this. Also they are using 3/4 glass this time instead of 1/2 inch used by DAS. The tank will be ready in FEB. .

What did they quote you for a build? Please PM me if you don't want to post.

Where are they based out of?

 

[nyfishkid87]

Thanks for the info about the skimmer. I am glad to hear things are going forward with the new tank build. Keep us updated

 

[neupane00]

Hey guys.. been a while.. all new setup now. I had to order a brand new tank to replace that one. The new one came in about 7 months ago.. Sorry been so busy last 7 months didnt get change to update.

 

[neupane00]

Here are some recent pic of my tank

 

[neupane00]

JF jawbreaker

Super red clathrata

WWC heartbreaker

 

[neupane00]

HOLY SCOLY !

 

[neupane00]

Cornbred Rainbow/ WWC Jellybean / Pink****ies / and JF my miami chalices.

 

[neupane00]

Euphyllia corner :

 

[neupane00]

Golden Rhomboid and Copperband. Best buddies ever

 

[neupane00]

TKC Pikachu

JF Raja Rampage:

Stylo corner: WWC Superman, WWC very pink style, JF Burning banana

 

[neupane00]

JF Fox Flame and Terra Del fuego:

Sunburst anthias - one of my fav. Not a good pic: