210 Gallon Geophagus Sanctuary (Updated Pics 10/13/2012)

[johnnymisty]

That's one helluva come up

[sunkenmetal]

red claw macro shrimp super tank...

[barrettsline]

Thanks for the comments guys. I definitely want to see it setup ASAP. Gonna be working on it all day, I know that much. I'll be posting more pics through out the day and setup.

[barrettsline]

super skrimp tank?

Sorry but I likes my shrimp deep fried.

[troy tucker]

that is a cool tank. look forward to seing it setup.

[TexSun]

Nice! Looks like you got a great deal on the trade/upgrade.

Can't wait to see what's going in there. I'm looking foward to seeing this thing progress.

[mistahoo]

super skrimp tank?

[barrettsline]

Georgia they were supposed to be here today. Barrett's patience has been stretched thin... Shipper is being very helpful and very nice about everything though.

[armthehomeless]

They'll be about guppie size if they ever get here!

Thanks for the comments guys.

Where are they coming from?

[barrettsline]

They'll be about guppie size if they ever get here!

Thanks for the comments guys.

[armthehomeless]

Looks nice. Are you going to put guppies in there?

[mistahoo]

Nice upgrade!

[barrettsline]

Well I was wanting to down grade from my 150 gallon to 125/135 gallon. Ended up getting an offer to upgrade I couldnt resist. Enter my newest tank a 210 Gallon RR.

Ran around like crazy getting everything ready to get this trade done today. I really wanna thank all of those who offered to help but had to work today (SunnyHouTX, Beto, Josephavela). I known very well for having the patience of a gnat, and was talking to Aggrocichlidfan about my up and coming trade. With a few colorful words he convinced me to man up and that we could get it. Hello sore back. Wish I would have had the extra man power above.

Anyways, finally got my newest money pit. More pics will follow, but for now these will have to do.

Heres a list of what I have so far:

210 Gallon RR Aquarium
210 Gallon Aquarium Stand and Canopy
150 lbs of LPS (may need to get another bag, dont want to go to deep though)
Eheim 2260
Wet/Dry of undertermined actual size. However its too small I know.
2 sheets of eggcrate
250-300W Heater

Stuff on the I need to get list:
Parts and peices for the glass tops
Bigger wet/dry and pump
Another 2260 down the road
Decor (havent menatlly worked that one out yet
Lighting(probably two 36" L.E.D'S

First things first, fill it!!!!!

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Next, clean the back for some fresh paint.

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Pic of the stand. Needs to be cleaned but that will have to wait for th AM. Ill be doing some bracing to the stand. I know these style stands and while I trust it, Ill feel better when Im done with it.

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Well its a start. It will come together as time progresses. It should be inside tomorrow barring any problems.