The Beast (450 g display with 750 g overall)

allenjj · 01/02/2016, 01:21 PM

I have had a number of tanks over the years, and 2 years ago acquired this tank, which I had up and running. Unfortunately while on vacation, my aquarium sitter ended up dumping 5 lbs of baking soda in the sump which ended up nuking everything. This thread will showcase the new build of the BEAST.

allenjj · 01/02/2016, 01:35 PM

Here are some of the pics showing the tank coming home, and then refinishing the stand prior to installing both.

allenjj · 01/02/2016, 01:37 PM

More of the initial progress getting the tank and stand ready.

Bogue Chitto · 01/02/2016, 08:48 PM

Too bad about the baking soda but it looks like it is going to work out for the best. That's going to be a nice setup when you get it up and going. Good luck with it...

allenjj · 01/02/2016, 09:02 PM

I agree. As unfortunate as the accident was, it now allows me to reconfigure and re-aquascape in ways that I hadnt when I quickly moved all my livestock from their old home of a 180 gallon tank to the new home.

sixpackgarage · 01/03/2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by allenjj

I have had a number of tanks over the years, and 2 years ago acquired this tank, which I had up and running. Unfortunately while on vacation, my aquarium sitter ended up dumping 5 lbs of baking soda in the sump which ended up nuking everything. This thread will showcase the new build of the BEAST.

whoops! how is that type of accident even possible?

Devaji108 · 01/03/2016, 12:24 PM

^ i was wondering the same.
wow what a tank. plz keep us posted with updates. so we all can dream its mine. ha

allenjj · 01/03/2016, 02:48 PM

Long story. Basically I had shown the kid how to make a volcano using baking soda and vinegar. In playing on my work table next to the sump, in his excitment he ended up knocking the cannister of baking soda in the sump. Since i was away and didnt know until my apex started driving me nuts, by then constant dosing with vinegar to bring it down wasnt able to keep the parameters steady enough until I got home. Even with massive water changes which he had helped with, it just wasnt enough. Moral of the story, never teach kids to play next to tanks.

sixpackgarage · 01/03/2016, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allenjj

Long story. Basically I had shown the kid how to make a volcano using baking soda and vinegar. In playing on my work table next to the sump, in his excitment he ended up knocking the cannister of baking soda in the sump. Since i was away and didnt know until my apex started driving me nuts, by then constant dosing with vinegar to bring it down wasnt able to keep the parameters steady enough until I got home. Even with massive water changes which he had helped with, it just wasnt enough. Moral of the story, never teach kids to play next to tanks.

well, at least it happened in the name of science

allenjj · 01/03/2016, 02:58 PM

True, and as heart broken as i was about loosing all the creatures, it gives me a chance to aquascape more intentionally since im not moving livestock from one tank to another.

01/02/2016, 01:21 PM	#1
allenjj Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 5	The Beast (450 g display with 750 g overall) I have had a number of tanks over the years, and 2 years ago acquired this tank, which I had up and running. Unfortunately while on vacation, my aquarium sitter ended up dumping 5 lbs of baking soda in the sump which ended up nuking everything. This thread will showcase the new build of the BEAST. __________________ Love having part of the ocean in my home. Aside from participating here, since I live in upstate New York, and regularly participate in the Capital District Marine Aquarist's Society (www.cdmas.org) Current Tank Info: 450 gallon display with a 125 gallon sump, 50 gallon fuge, 130 gallon holding tanks

01/02/2016, 09:02 PM	#5
allenjj Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 5	Thanks I agree. As unfortunate as the accident was, it now allows me to reconfigure and re-aquascape in ways that I hadnt when I quickly moved all my livestock from their old home of a 180 gallon tank to the new home. __________________ Love having part of the ocean in my home. Aside from participating here, since I live in upstate New York, and regularly participate in the Capital District Marine Aquarist's Society (www.cdmas.org) Current Tank Info: 450 gallon display with a 125 gallon sump, 50 gallon fuge, 130 gallon holding tanks

01/03/2016, 02:48 PM	#8
allenjj Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 5	Tragedy Long story. Basically I had shown the kid how to make a volcano using baking soda and vinegar. In playing on my work table next to the sump, in his excitment he ended up knocking the cannister of baking soda in the sump. Since i was away and didnt know until my apex started driving me nuts, by then constant dosing with vinegar to bring it down wasnt able to keep the parameters steady enough until I got home. Even with massive water changes which he had helped with, it just wasnt enough. Moral of the story, never teach kids to play next to tanks. __________________ Love having part of the ocean in my home. Aside from participating here, since I live in upstate New York, and regularly participate in the Capital District Marine Aquarist's Society (www.cdmas.org) Current Tank Info: 450 gallon display with a 125 gallon sump, 50 gallon fuge, 130 gallon holding tanks

01/03/2016, 02:58 PM	#10
allenjj Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Albany, New York Posts: 5	True, and as heart broken as i was about loosing all the creatures, it gives me a chance to aquascape more intentionally since im not moving livestock from one tank to another. __________________ Love having part of the ocean in my home. Aside from participating here, since I live in upstate New York, and regularly participate in the Capital District Marine Aquarist's Society (www.cdmas.org) Current Tank Info: 450 gallon display with a 125 gallon sump, 50 gallon fuge, 130 gallon holding tanks

01/02/2016, 08:48 PM	#4
Bogue Chitto Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 960	Too bad about the baking soda but it looks like it is going to work out for the best. That's going to be a nice setup when you get it up and going. Good luck with it...

01/03/2016, 12:24 PM	#7
Devaji108 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jackson Hole Wy Posts: 3,430	^ i was wondering the same. wow what a tank. plz keep us posted with updates. so we all can dream its mine. ha