600gal (96x48x30) - Page 22

sammie · 08/19/2007, 11:23 AM

I agree with the mighty GEO and cut the side that came loose off, clean it up and resilicone and repare the euro bracing and reinforce it. So what if the silicone job is a little sloppy if it holds water better thatn it does now.

mr.wilson · 08/19/2007, 05:19 PM

If it comes to it, you can cut the glass panels apart with a guitar string and a couple pieces of dowel. You can use a single edged razor blade to remove the inner silicone bead.

Use alcohol or acetone to remove all traces of silicone before you re-silicone it. Use premium aquarium silicone only. I'm sure Will can supply you with the materials you need.

Wryknow · 08/20/2007, 03:02 PM

Of course, if someone explained the wax paper and Crisco technique he might be able to do a much neater job of re-siliconing the aquarium.

(please, please, please, please)

invincible569 · 08/28/2007, 07:37 PM

Any updates asnatlas? Miss seeing your posts.

asnatlas · 08/29/2007, 08:46 AM

I am still working with Will... I will post once we have come to an agreement...

LEPRECAUN · 09/01/2007, 07:27 AM

Sorry you have had bad luck. I hope you stay in the hobby. I think you contribute quite a bit to the hobby.

Ken

LEPRECAUN · 09/02/2007, 01:12 PM

Any updates with AO helping you with the tank

CW from the OC · 09/03/2007, 01:40 PM

Hi Shawn,

Hang in there, the good news is that is can't really get any worse!

And Will, if you are lurking in this thread, for gods sake buy a $200 plane ticket and go fix the tank. You've already lost a boat load of future tank sales from letting this drag out.

melev · 09/03/2007, 02:04 PM

I always think it is funny how people ask for updates over a weekend (and this is a holiday weekend to boot!). The only time anything will get done is during business hours.

I hope it'll get resolved, but like anything these things take time.

LEPRECAUN · 09/03/2007, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by melev
I always think it is funny how people ask for updates over a weekend (and this is a holiday weekend to boot!). The only time anything will get done is during business hours.

I hope it'll get resolved, but like anything these things take time.

UMMMMMMMMMMM-He said he was working with Will on 8-29! Thats three days before the start of the holiday weekend 9-1-07. Its not unreasonable to think between the 3 days they might have come to some conclusion to avoid it dragging on for another 3 days without any contact. So I do not think it was unreasonable to simply ask.

None of us knows the real reason for the tank failure. We would just like to see the problem resolved and maybe there is something all of us can learn about tank building, moving, and set up that will benefit us all.

melev · 09/03/2007, 03:08 PM

It wasn't a slam.

LEPRECAUN · 09/03/2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by melev
It wasn't a slam.

Ok sorry, I just felt so bad for him and was hoping he had some good news. I'm working on a 550 gal reef now and to be honest most of what I have learned has come from people like yourself that have taken the time to help people like me.

Just concerned thats all, I meant no harm by asking.

melev · 09/03/2007, 03:36 PM

I hope they come up with a resolution as well. Shawn could use some good news.

asnatlas · 10/20/2007, 02:21 PM

LINK

jnarowe · 10/20/2007, 04:52 PM

Wow, when it rains it pours!

asnatlas · 10/20/2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally posted by jnarowe
Wow, when it rains it pours!

It sure does

But Will has been working with me... The delay right now is with Customs...

I am still debating on keeping my other items and getting another tank after I am settled or just selling everything... I have also been tossing around the idea of just having a fresh water setup...

I just don't know, so much is happening at once and I don't have alot of time...

jnarowe · 10/20/2007, 05:10 PM

Believe me, I can relate. It's not been a good experience for you I am sure, but you have learned so much!

I went to chef school and realized there was no way i wanted to do that for a living.

Bax · 10/20/2007, 05:32 PM

I was so hoping to hear some good news regarding your situation. So the best result is that you will have to rebuild your tank to sell it? That is just a shame, sorry for all your troubles. What ever you decide, I wish you the best with it.

asnatlas · 10/21/2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bax
I was so hoping to hear some good news regarding your situation. So the best result is that you will have to rebuild your tank to sell it? That is just a shame, sorry for all your troubles. What ever you decide, I wish you the best with it.

Thank for your post BAX, I guess some things happen for a reason... I have learned alot and will be that much better prepared for when I do this again

I am sure you will see another thread from me in the future

jnarowe · 10/21/2007, 07:40 PM

I sure hope so, You put your heart into that build.

pwhitby · 10/22/2007, 09:35 PM

Hey Shawn,

Im sorry you are getting out. We kind of trod the road together there for a while.

I really hope you can get going again wherever it is you move to. Ill have some frags for you to add color! Hell...if you are close by, Ill come over and help.

regards,

Paul.

melev · 10/22/2007, 10:22 PM

Be sure to let us know what you'll end up with. We're all subscribed to this thread, so this is the best way to reach your fanbase.

jnarowe · 10/22/2007, 11:39 PM

ditto on that Shawn...I AM a fan!

Bax · 10/23/2007, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by asnatlas
Thank for your post BAX, I guess some things happen for a reason... I have learned alot and will be that much better prepared for when I do this again

I am sure you will see another thread from me in the future

I will look forward to that thread as well

SERVO · 10/23/2007, 07:26 AM

Ughhh Shawn,

Sorry to hear about all of your misfortunes! Let us know where you are going to end up. I can't believe the run of luck that you are having, I only wish I could help you out.

Once you relocate, you'll be able to design/build a house around your tank!!!

I can't wait to see you maximize your reefing potential

08/19/2007, 11:23 AM	#526
sammie Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Zanesville Ohio Posts: 1,994	I agree with the mighty GEO and cut the side that came loose off, clean it up and resilicone and repare the euro bracing and reinforce it. So what if the silicone job is a little sloppy if it holds water better thatn it does now. __________________ Bill Current Tank Info: 300 gal reef with all the goodies. A 65 gal sump a, 2-65 gal refug/growout and an integrated 65 gal. QT tank. Custom GEO beckett skimmer, GEO Ca reactor, GEO media reactors both GFO and carbon, GEO kalk reactor. 3-250 watt halides.

08/20/2007, 03:02 PM	#528
Wryknow Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,203	Of course, if someone explained the wax paper and Crisco technique he might be able to do a much neater job of re-siliconing the aquarium. (please, please, please, please) __________________ You cannot use reason to change the opinion of a person that did not use reason to form their opinion in the first place. Current Tank Info: 65 G RR, w/ 50 G sump/refugium, DIY LED lighting, AquaMaxx CO-1 skimmer, Tunze 1073.050 return

08/29/2007, 08:46 AM	#530
asnatlas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waukee, IA Posts: 4,198	I am still working with Will... I will post once we have come to an agreement... __________________ Shawn

09/01/2007, 07:27 AM	#531
LEPRECAUN Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OOLTEWAH TN Posts: 72	Sorry you have had bad luck. I hope you stay in the hobby. I think you contribute quite a bit to the hobby. Ken __________________ My reef keeping skills are so secret-even I don't know what I'm doing!!! Current Tank Info: 90-amazon --working on 550 reef

09/02/2007, 01:12 PM	#532
LEPRECAUN Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: OOLTEWAH TN Posts: 72	Any updates with AO helping you with the tank __________________ My reef keeping skills are so secret-even I don't know what I'm doing!!! Current Tank Info: 90-amazon --working on 550 reef

08/19/2007, 05:19 PM	#527
mr.wilson RC Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,803	If it comes to it, you can cut the glass panels apart with a guitar string and a couple pieces of dowel. You can use a single edged razor blade to remove the inner silicone bead. Use alcohol or acetone to remove all traces of silicone before you re-silicone it. Use premium aquarium silicone only. I'm sure Will can supply you with the materials you need.

08/28/2007, 07:37 PM	#529
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	Any updates asnatlas? Miss seeing your posts.

09/03/2007, 01:40 PM	#533
CW from the OC Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 853	Hi Shawn, Hang in there, the good news is that is can't really get any worse! And Will, if you are lurking in this thread, for gods sake buy a $200 plane ticket and go fix the tank. You've already lost a boat load of future tank sales from letting this drag out. __________________ Cheers! C Dub Current Tank Info: 210 LeeMar starfire reef (7x2x2), 100 gal SoCalCreations sump, Aquacontroller 3, Geo 618 fed by Cole Parmer peri pump, ATB Large Cone , Aquatinics Constellation T5, 4 Vortecs with wireless controllers, Eheim 1262 return on a SeaSwirl

09/03/2007, 02:04 PM	#534
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I always think it is funny how people ask for updates over a weekend (and this is a holiday weekend to boot!). The only time anything will get done is during business hours. I hope it'll get resolved, but like anything these things take time.

09/03/2007, 03:08 PM	#536
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	It wasn't a slam.

09/03/2007, 03:36 PM	#538
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I hope they come up with a resolution as well. Shawn could use some good news.

10/20/2007, 02:21 PM	#539
asnatlas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waukee, IA Posts: 4,198	600gal 96x48x30 Glass tank (Ohio 43068) LINK __________________ Shawn

10/20/2007, 04:52 PM	#540
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	Wow, when it rains it pours! __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/20/2007, 05:10 PM	#542
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	Believe me, I can relate. It's not been a good experience for you I am sure, but you have learned so much! I went to chef school and realized there was no way i wanted to do that for a living. __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/20/2007, 05:32 PM	#543
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	I was so hoping to hear some good news regarding your situation. So the best result is that you will have to rebuild your tank to sell it? That is just a shame, sorry for all your troubles. What ever you decide, I wish you the best with it. __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz

10/21/2007, 07:40 PM	#545
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	I sure hope so, You put your heart into that build. __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/22/2007, 09:35 PM	#546
pwhitby Team RC Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 9,137	Hey Shawn, Im sorry you are getting out. We kind of trod the road together there for a while. I really hope you can get going again wherever it is you move to. Ill have some frags for you to add color! Hell...if you are close by, Ill come over and help. regards, Paul. __________________ Paul W Whitby Ph.D

10/22/2007, 10:22 PM	#547
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	Be sure to let us know what you'll end up with. We're all subscribed to this thread, so this is the best way to reach your fanbase.

10/22/2007, 11:39 PM	#548
jnarowe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 14,710	ditto on that Shawn...I AM a fan! __________________ Jonathan--Recovering Tankaholic. Current Tank Info: 70g fresh planted

10/23/2007, 07:26 AM	#550
SERVO Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1,305	Ughhh Shawn, Sorry to hear about all of your misfortunes! Let us know where you are going to end up. I can't believe the run of luck that you are having, I only wish I could help you out. Once you relocate, you'll be able to design/build a house around your tank!!! I can't wait to see you maximize your reefing potential