large 500g. tank

[prattreef]

As many of you know, my old friend and long-time hobbyist Greg Schiemer passed away a few months ago. The vast quantities of his aquarium livestock, equipment etc. have been sold, parted-out and donated. All that now remains is his 10' 500 gallon aquarium ( 120" x 30" x 32" ) that his wife needs out of the house ASAP. If anyone has serious interest in a massive tank this is a great opportunity, but there are a few significant catches:

1) The system was built on site and will not fit out the door.
2) You need to have the ability to cut it apart, carry it, and transport it.
3) you need to be able to put it back together.

Any reasonable offer will be entertained, but I am not going to burden his wife with casual interest and unrealistic fantasies. The alternative is to smash this thing to bits and remove it, which is not something she relishes doing for obvious reasons.

Please PM me for more details.

Randy

 

[NapoliNewJersey]

Sorry for you loss.

Those catches are some serious issues as I would love to take that tank.

I'll post this on www.njreefer.org as well and maybe you will get a response from someone on there.

 

[fali]

Where is the tank located? Does it have a stand and hood? Or just the bare tank? Is it drilled?

 

[Phyl]

Do you have any pictures of the tank/stand/canopy?

Who was the builder? Are they local/available?

Is any of the glass starfire?

 

[House of Laughter]

tank is located in Hawthorne NY - it has a stand made from cinder bricks and Ibeam steel construction that I am sure they would love to go with the tank - has a huge center overflow and is drilled

House

 

[jcurry]

The stand is steel wide flange beams on concrete blocks from the pics I've seen. Maybe get in touch with Zooqi in PA he has done this on several occasions. He is also very active in doing projects with local schools and children's hospitals. Which may be a perfect situation. Where is the tank located? I can give someone a hand moving it if needed.

The "other" JCurry

Jim your to fast....

 

[NapoliNewJersey]

Phyl go for it ... we need more huge tanks in NJRC. I will gladly help get the parts to your place.

 

[House of Laughter]

Phyl, I am sure we can get pictures of the tank and stand - its a little dirty right now - I am now sure if it's starphire or not, but it's an awesome tank.

House

 

[House of Laughter]

LOL, I've been helping the Schiemers through this whole transition, so, I know ALOT about it and want to make sure this thread stays on track- kids in college and the whole 9 yards - not to mention owning the tank of one of the captive reef pioneers is an honor

Hope someone pics this up.

House

The stand is steel wide flange beams on concrete blocks from the pics I've seen. Maybe get in touch with Zooqi in PA he has done this on several occasions. He is also very active in doing projects with local schools and children's hospitals. Which may be a perfect situation. Where is the tank located? I can give someone a hand moving it if needed.

The "other" JCurry

Jim your to fast....

 

[jcurry]

I think John_323 just soiled his shorts. Move over brand new 180............

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

If you have read any of the aquarium magazines you have definitely seen this tank a few times.

Randy how much are they asking?

 

[Sean]

Why cant the tank fit out the door? 30 x 32 should fit or is it impossible to make a turn. sometimes it's easier and cheaper to knock down some walls to get it out. Is this an option?

 

[prattreef]

Not sure of the logistics Sean, but it was built on site for a reason and must be disassembled. Knocking down walls is not an option.

Price is very negotiable with prompt and efficient removal going a long way towards payment... but please, this is the family of a very giving man that is in great pain and need.

I do not believe the tank is starphire and was built by World Class Aquarium of Brooklyn sometime in the '90's.

 

[House of Laughter]

Sean, it won't fit through the door even with the door jam taken out - there are 2 windows right behind the tank, but there is a brace in the middle - no good.

House

 

[bad coffee]

depending when it comes apart, i can be there to help.

B

 

[fali]

What is the asking price?

 

[Phyl]

Price is very negotiable with prompt and efficient removal going a long way towards payment... but please, this is the family of a very giving man that is in great pain and need.

My guess is any considerate offer will not be refused.

 

[hurtback]

just what would a considerate offer be? with this size tank and stand i wouldnt have a clue
steve

 

[hurtback]

just how would the tank be taken apart and once apart and moved, who puts it back together?
steve

 

[prattreef]

No offense, but if you can't answer these questions, this project is not for you. I wouldn't attempt it myself and only suggest folks with prior experience ( or friends with prior experience) think about this seriously.