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Title: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: four_by_ken on October 20, 2013, 10:34:09 AM
I sure have my work cut out for me this winter.

Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: bmarine on October 20, 2013, 12:49:41 PM
Sweet! What sizes?? Gallons and dimensions please!
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: TrailerParkFishTanks on October 20, 2013, 12:53:29 PM
What are your plans for them? Do you have an idea yet?
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: danielratti on October 20, 2013, 01:55:55 PM
Hot tubs. Big clear hot tubs.
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: TrailerParkFishTanks on October 20, 2013, 02:09:30 PM
Hot tubs. Big clear hot tubs.
Well hopefully there's no skinny dipping then!
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Shea on October 20, 2013, 02:29:53 PM
Hot tubs. Big clear hot tubs.
Well hopefully there's no skinny dipping then!

I should do that with the 29 gallon in the back of my car. :o
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Ogre44 on October 20, 2013, 02:55:13 PM
Those look like nice projects.
More pics when appropriate, please!!
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Regalblue on October 20, 2013, 03:12:26 PM
Cannot wait to see these setup
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: danielratti on October 20, 2013, 03:56:28 PM
Cannot wait to see these setup

As hot tubs I hope...
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: TrailerParkFishTanks on October 20, 2013, 05:07:21 PM
Cannot wait to see these setup


As hot tubs I hope...
He wants pics of the hot tub with cheeks smushed against the glass......
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Steve on October 20, 2013, 05:24:09 PM
Cool, new tanks always make for a good day 8)
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on October 20, 2013, 06:23:20 PM
You said one tank ?   why do I see two ?
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Regalblue on October 20, 2013, 06:25:40 PM
Double vision?  Been hitting the Bourbon?
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: four_by_ken on October 20, 2013, 07:05:57 PM
The acrylic needs some work.  One was tossed in the dumpster (smaller) and the other was laid on it's face on carpet.

The larger, I think I can clean up.  The smaller might have a good 12" scratch that will be hard to get out.

Planning on moving our 150 gallon Pheno / Albus to the smaller.
Moving my mixed tank to the larger.

The smaller is rectangular and 70x18x33.  Height may he off a little as I measured with the top on it.

The larger is a double bow tank.  Like a flattened U.  The front is 81".  18" deep and 43" tall.
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Ogre44 on October 20, 2013, 10:07:16 PM
You found those?!?!
Lucky so-n-so.
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: four_by_ken on October 20, 2013, 11:16:50 PM
You found those?!?!
Lucky so-n-so.

I wouldnt really say that I just found them... but I was given a heads up that they were going to be trashed (one was is a dumpster).

Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: four_by_ken on October 21, 2013, 12:34:42 AM
I really hope I can get the scratches out of the smaller one.

I think the smaller is about a 175 and the larger is a 250 maybe.
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: tugboat on October 21, 2013, 10:12:49 AM
I have a number to a business that does acrylic polishing and scratch removal on tanks of all sizes, let me know if you want the contact info etc.
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: four_by_ken on October 21, 2013, 01:02:16 PM
I have a number to a business that does acrylic polishing and scratch removal on tanks of all sizes, let me know if you want the contact info etc.


That would be great.  Curious to the cost.
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on October 21, 2013, 01:39:32 PM
Double vision?  Been hitting the Bourbon?

I wish - this damn job of mine keeps getting in the way....  I wish I could retire and just kill fish ! ! ! !  :o
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on October 21, 2013, 01:42:33 PM
The acrylic needs some work.  One was tossed in the dumpster (smaller) and the other was laid on it's face on carpet.

The larger, I think I can clean up.  The smaller might have a good 12" scratch that will be hard to get out.

Planning on moving our 150 gallon Pheno / Albus to the smaller.
Moving my mixed tank to the larger.

The smaller is rectangular and 70x18x33.  Height may he off a little as I measured with the top on it.

The larger is a double bow tank.  Like a flattened U.  The front is 81".  18" deep and 43" tall.

Ken - I would say that you have a very good start to a fish room...   Does your better half realize this YET !!!

QUESTION:  Are you in a competition with Chris to see who has the most tanks by the end of the year....
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: four_by_ken on October 21, 2013, 03:16:48 PM
I don't have anywhere near the tanks of other members .

I would love a full display tank fish room but it ain't gonna happen
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: tugboat on October 21, 2013, 03:21:15 PM
I messaged you the name and number of the business, good luck with your tanks..:)
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: mightieskeeper on October 27, 2013, 09:51:48 AM
Great find Ken, nothing better than free!
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: four_by_ken on November 01, 2013, 01:21:33 PM
If all goes well, the tanks will be in the basement this weekend.

After some thing to take care of outside... I will start the polishing of the acrylic.
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: four_by_ken on November 03, 2013, 03:39:24 PM
Tanks are in the basement, window and frame back in place and sealed up.

  8)
Title: Re: Two new tanks - lots of work this winter
Post by: Ron on July 24, 2014, 10:39:04 PM
So what ever happened with these? I don't recall a thread showing them setup. How well did they clean up?