Upgrading

[DcoarM]

So I was in my LFS looking at bigger tanks (dreaming) and I had been looking at 75g. The store wanted $190 for the tank (drilled) and $300 for the stand. Obviously I thought that was a little much for the stand so I left. While on the phone with a buddy five minutes later he informed me of a LFS up by him that had a 75g stand for like $75. I called the store to see if they had it and they did and offered it to me for $50. After looking at it, I offered $40 and the took it. I came home with the stand and the wife said I could get the 75g tank. So I get to upgrade from my 55g. Not a big change, but a decent enough one. My current setup isn't drilled and my sump can not fit under the stand. So I am posting this asking if anyone has any advice when it comes to upgrading? Things they wish they did or didn't do. If not that's cool, still thought I would share this bargain I got today

 

[Bosco83]

Sounds like a pretty sweet deal! Lets see some pics

 

[DcoarM]

Im not finished with it yet and I'm also waiting on the tank to arrive. My tank lights will kick on around 4 so I will upload some pics of it then.

 

[DcoarM]

Well today is the day. I will tear down my 55g and start the 75g. I will post pictures along the way, but here at some pictures of the stand before and after. The after shot also has the new tank

 

[mannyfresh78]

Sweet tank bro. I got acrylic 75 gal just few days ago on Friday night. I wanted glass but I'm scared someone breaking it by accident then what. My boys are older n I've caught him roughhousing when wife n I not home so you know what I mean????

 

[mannyfresh78]

Here In sac, ca there's a aquarium depot who sell thick glass 110+ starting at around 250 and up so I want one but just to heavy to carry upstairs as I live in home apartment.

 

[DcoarM]

I understand the fear. I don't have any kids my self, but I have two cats. Until today I have had my sump sitting to the Sid of the tank on the floor. It wouldn't fit under the tank. So I kinda understand. Haha

 

[mannyfresh78]

So I I got acrylic. Weights less n easy to carry n we'll won't brake that easy lol

 

[mannyfresh78]

But guy this is a sweat sweet sweat tank if you will.... I'd love to have one maybe when I buy my home I'll convert to a 110 glass lol

 

[DcoarM]

Yea the tank was a little heavy. Lol

 

[mannyfresh78]

Post pics during process of setup when you get it going that will be nice to see

 

[DcoarM]

Will do

 

[mannyfresh78]

Is that your wife behind tank looking at it...

 

[mannyfresh78]

Hope she enjoys it too my wife slowly but surely is enjoying it too .., also with spending money lol

 

[mannyfresh78]

Alright I'll keep an eye out for the fun stages

 

[DcoarM]

It's my girlfriend. She loves the hobby

 

[mannyfresh78]

Yeah your blessed then hahaha

 

[DcoarM]

Going to upload the pics tonight

 

[DcoarM]

Like promised here are the final product pictures. First picture is my 55g before I started to tear it down.

 

[DcoarM]

here are the pics of the finished product