210 gallon 👀

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That stand looks stout enough to park a Volkswagen on !

 

[PheonixKingZ]

following!! this is gonna be an exciting build

 

[JuiceBox52]

This week before my surgery I painted the first layer of paint on my stand, and today I started the process of washing all my sand. I can only be out there washing for about 15 minutes at a time so it will take me a couple weeks.

Tomorrow I should be going to the big annual auction for the Greater Seattle Aquarium Society. My hope is to find a cheap heater and ideally some driftwood for my hardscape

 

[GaryE]

A 210 will need at least 2 heaters, ideally 3.

If west coast American quikrete sand is like east coast Canadian quikrete, expect to lose half of it to rinsing and still have sediment. I like using playsand, and have found some local sandpits that give decent quality bags, but that international brand was a lot of rinsing for little return when I bought it. It was suggested in the forum, so maybe their sources in the west have less clay. I hope so.

 

[JuiceBox52]

A 210 will need at least 2 heaters, ideally 3.

If west coast American quikrete sand is like east coast Canadian quikrete, expect to lose half of it to rinsing and still have sediment. I like using playsand, and have found some local sandpits that give decent quality bags, but that international brand was a lot of rinsing for little return when I bought it. It was suggested in the forum, so maybe their sources in the west have less clay. I hope so.

I’ve used a different brand before this is my first time using quickrete. I intentionally bought an extra bag because I know you lose a lot!

 

[anewbie]

i always use hth pool filter sand; it does not require pre-washing.

 

[JuiceBox52]

Spent a few hours at the GSAS annual auction in Seattle. Was hoping for some nice driftwood pieces for my hardscape, but unfortunately there was no luck. It was still fun to see all the fish and plants and people though.

Stopped at the Fremont troll on the way home, and now I’m on the way to the river to see if the recent flood left any good pieces of wood for me

 

[WhistlingBadger]

I've got a few nice driftwood pieces I'd give you. But postage would be prohibitive, I have a feeling.

 

[jaylach]

I've got a few nice driftwood pieces I'd give you. But postage would be prohibitive, I have a feeling.

Maybe, maybe not... It isn't like it is international or anything. Talking Wyoming to Washington.

You can figure the cost here for USPS. View Flat Rate Boxes may be the best bet. Depending on the box size needed it would be $10.00-$20.00. This would likely be cheaper than getting on-line with shipping.

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[JuiceBox52]

Maybe, maybe not... It isn't like it is international or anything. Talking Wyoming to Washington.

You can figure the cost here for USPS. View Flat Rate Boxes may be the best bet. Depending on the box size needed it would be $10.00-$20.00. This would likely be cheaper than getting on-line with shipping.

Retail Postage Price Calculator

postcalc.usps.com

10-20 seems underpriced, flat rate has gone up significantly at least locally

 

[jaylach]

10-20 seems underpriced, flat rate has gone up significantly at least locally

I used the price calculator for a medium sized flat rate box from Sheridan WY to Seattle WA. At first I thought it was a Priority Mail box but looking again I don't think that is the case. The medium box is ~$10.00 and the large, ~$20.00.

 

[WhistlingBadger]

We're talking some really big pieces, though...

 

[jaylach]

We're talking some really big pieces, though...

Give sizes and we can see if it is plausible. If there is a size problem that is in the wood's length just cut in half and a bit of silicone will put back.

Not trying to push this or anything but I think it is a possibility.

 

[JuiceBox52]

At this point I’m open scoured the river with not a lot of luck. It’s hard to find attractive wood for a 6 foot long tank

 

[jaylach]

At this point I’m open scoured the river with not a lot of luck. It’s hard to find attractive wood for a 6 foot long tank

Don;t always need big wood for a long tank. Don't know where this thought came from but how about using small pieces to make pylons for a flooded and submersed boat dock? Put an air stone under each pylon and I think it would make for a really pretty tank.