+Dustin Blevins Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Thanks for all the new welcome messages! Wow, there was a LOT of interest in the RBTAs both in the thread and in PM! I did have a 'bulk buy' offer come through fairly early, so I may not be able to accommodate many of the onesie-twosie requests. After the first guy picks up what he can accommodate tomorrow I will see what is left and start down the list beginning with first responder Capt. Obvious. Regarding questions about the new system, I'd prefer to keep all of those to the RC thread, and focus on Austin-specific stuff here. Speaking of, the next Austin-specific topic is the 750g tank. I need to get rid of the tank by June 1 to make room for the fish room build out. I'm not looking to get cash for it, just for it to go to a good home. If multiple folks are interested-- and convince me they have the ability to get it moved in time-- then priority goes to the person with the best story of how they'll use it. Part of the price is that you have to take the 300g sump and the steel stand as well. Note that moving this thing will be a huge pain. Pretty much the only option is a full-size pickup with very good tires and a minimum of 7 strong guys. The driveway entrance is too steep for any sort of flatbed or panel van, and the main body is too steep for a truck with remotely bald tires to get traction. -Paul My girlfriend was reading over my shoulder and said no before I could even say anything >.< If anyone needs help moving it I would be glad to assist as best I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Again, you wow me sir. That's very generous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I'd love to take the 750g off your hands. Let me check with my wife, but I think my son would get a kick out of swimming in it until the pool gets built. PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 My vote is for olaggie01 so I can go and drool over his setup once he sets up the 750 gallon. Just have to get his kid to stop kicking the sps colonies as he swims his laps. -Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Got to witness not only this build in progress first-hand, but Paul's beautiful home and generosity as well. Bio^3 and I assisted in removing the live rock from the old tank as well as removing some rbta and corals (look for these to show up in the free section soon). I also got wade waist deep into the 750 to remove these corals. I am drip acclimating the rbtas as I type this, one took a trip through a powerhead and looks like he will pull through. The rest will be up for grabs after they heal up a bit from the stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmrogers Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Just a quick update: the anemones are gone, and the 750 has 3 strong finalists in the running for it. Bio3, Capt Obvious and wife Caroline came by this evening to pick up the anemones. They even stayed to finish emptying the 750 of rock and kindly took the umpteen cabbage, tree, and toadstool softies still in the tank, sparing me the guilt of further murder. Thanks a ton, guys, and great to meet you in person! -Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggedfire Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 If any of those 3 decline I would love this. I work about 3 miles from NW Hills and can gladly lend a hand as well. Good to hear all the softies are escaping the Reaper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 I vote Paul pope of ARC. All hail Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Awesome job guys, and thanks Paul. I bet they came over just to get to be first to see your setup! Let me know if the club can do anything or if you need space to home some nems. RBTAs seem to love my tank so I'm happy to host a few and throw clones out to the club as they come available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Welcome to the club! I have helped with quite a few tank moves and builds. If you ever need a hand I am available whenever I am not at class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 And I would love to see this build in person! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Awesome work on the RBTAs guys. I'm sure that must have been a lot of fun but a lot of work. Any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I hope bio didn't get any of me topless chest deep in a tank I have a shot of the nems in a bucket acclimating. All responded to pellet and ate even the injured one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I hope bio didn't get any of me topless chest deep in a tank I have a shot of the nems in a bucket acclimating. All responded to pellet and ate even the injured one Please Lord don't let Bio have a pic of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I hope bio didn't get any of me topless chest deep in a tank http://www.austinreefclub.com//public/style_emoticons/default/noexp I have a shot of the nems in a bucket acclimating. All responded to pellet and ate even the injured one Please Lord don't let Bio have a pic of that. I couldn't agree more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Also to whomever ends up getting the 750, hire a team of Sherpa to assist in the ascent of the driveway. It is amazing...and steep. It is amazingly steep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Will you be the lead Sherpa since you have made the ascent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I even dared to drive a vehicle up it....well 1/2 way up it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Any updates Paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmrogers Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Hey Everyone, I'm back with the next Austin-specific topic, or possibly Austin-specific: local small tank builders. For those who haven't been following along on my RC thread, the past 2 1/2 months have all been construction, with the tank and fish room mostly inaccessible. Looks like we're about 3 weeks from the fish room being finished out enough to start setting up the quarantine tanks. Related to this, I need to get two 75gal glass tanks and a 36x48x16 frag/coral quarantine tank. While I could go with one of the usual brand names, I thought I'd check here to see if anyone can recommend a local or regional glass tank builder who does good clean work. I'm interested in glass only, not acrylic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esacjack Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I know someone selling a 36x24 frag tank not quote the size you're looking for though... ADG is run out of houston, you might want to give them a scream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The rock reincarnation is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nwehrman Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 DSA (deep sea aquatics) is in Dallas .... Not sure of anyone in Austin though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 About 15 years ago there was a guy, Tim Weaver, in Round Rock but I haven't heard anything from him in at least a decade, Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 A few people on here have dsa tanks. I recently got one and I'm very impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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