grassi Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 If you follow the Classifieds section of our forum you probably noticed this one: http://www.pnwmas.org/forums/showthread.php?t=21717 Reefit decided to buy Frank's giant clam, but he doesn't have his 500 gallon setup ready yet. So I offered to host the clam for the months he will need to build the tank. That's why "The Clam Hotel" jackaninny suggested to take measurement and pics during the move, and this thread will serve this purpose as well. A temporary 40 breeder will be attached to my system. Here is a pic of the tank on my table, near to my 40b that is waiting for a light: You can notice how my table is perfect for holding 2 40b. Seems like I thought about that when I built it, but this is impossible because Jamie gave my the final limit in gallons for our system. I was just lucky(laugh). During the weekend we will drill and plumb the tank to the 100g sump. But before of that we are waiting for Frank to tell us the exact size of the beast... not sure it is gonna fit. We will find another way in case... More updates to come. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Awesome! Totally following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I was able to grab a reflector and balast today. Now I need to find a decent 175 w bulb for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 i dont see what fun it is to have a clam that big already, you cant even watch it grow up(laugh). if it doesn't really fit in a 40 breeder i guess the next best things gonna be a 100gal Rubbermaid like your sump. i definitely will be following this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 i dont see what fun it is to have a clam that big already' date=' you cant even watch it grow up(laugh). if it doesn't really fit in a 40 breeder i guess the next best things gonna be a 100gal Rubbermaid like your sump. i definitely will be following this thread.[/quote'] You know, the incredible thing is this baby ain't done growin yet. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 i dont see what fun it is to have a clam that big already' date=' you cant even watch it grow up(laugh). if it doesn't really fit in a 40 breeder i guess the next best things gonna be a 100gal Rubbermaid like your sump. i definitely will be following this thread.[/quote'] We wanted to put it into the sump originally, but I have to unscrew most of the stand lol Robert... DE or mogul? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Mogul. I have an old sps 20k but Im unsure what it came out of and should prob match that as close as we can to reduce stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 I think he uses Radiums 250w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stylaster Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 better be prepared as that bad boy will suck down the calcium like no ones business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Can't wait to see the size of the clam in the 40b! should be able to get a good idea of just how big it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thanks for sharing Alex.This should be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 yea that beast is only going to get bigger and bigger and bigger. I think Frank should give up the clowns that live inside the mouth too! They are like the main feature in the tank together. You can't split them up. Come on Frank, You know you would want smarter clowns anyway...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 yea that beast is only going to get bigger and bigger and bigger. I think Frank should give up the clowns that live inside the mouth too! They are like the main feature in the tank together. You can't split them up. Come on Frank' date=' You know you would want smarter clowns anyway...lol[/quote'] That's a great idea Brandon.(rock2) I second that idea. The clam should go with the clowns that's part of the enjoyment.(clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 better be prepared as that bad boy will suck down the calcium like no ones business Good call Roy. A gallon of Calcium Chloride is ready in case and I did weekly water changes since day one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Good call Roy. A gallon of Calcium Chloride is ready in case and I did weekly water changes since day one I also have a full dry container of brs calcium & mag if needed. I also believe I have an extra 175w XM radium sitting around in a box somewhere. we might just be good to go. now to figure out how to mount the lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I also have a full dry container of brs calcium & mag if needed. I also believe I have an extra 175w XM radium sitting around in a box somewhere. we might just be good to go. now to figure out how to mount the lighting. Can't you just set it on top of the clam??(laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 I have an idea about the light mounting. But we have a little problem. I thought I had a 1' bulkhead on the other 40, but it is a 3/4, sorry :( Any chance somebody has a 3/4 bulkhead sitting around? Slip or threaded, same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Can't you just set it on top of the clam??(laugh) A couple of titanium rods can be bolted on the clam lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I have an idea about the light mounting. But we have a little problem. I thought I had a 1' bulkhead on the other 40, but it is a 3/4, sorry :( Any chance somebody has a 3/4 bulkhead sitting around? Slip or threaded, same thing I got it from seahorse, he will trade it out i'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 A couple of titanium rods can be bolted on the clam lol do you need me to get anything from the store to mount the lights? let me know, i could stop by and drop off supplies along with the fixture and go swap out that bulk head today if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 do you need me to get anything from the store to mount the lights? let me know' date=' i could stop by and drop off supplies along with the fixture and go swap out that bulk head today if you want.[/quote'] I can swap the bh, I live really close to Seahorse. I was gonna do the light thing anyway, don't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Also, i think the thread name should be changed from "The Clam Hotel" to "Sand Bed & Breakfast" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 Ok, bulkhead traded. Now we need a car jack. Not, I'm not gonna use it for opening the clam I need the biggest we can find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReeFit Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 what do you need the jack for? i have a 2 ton and i think i have access to a 4 ton as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Some progress tonight. I drilled and painted the back and bottom of the tank. I did the plumbing (just dry, not glued yet) and mixed 50 gallons Then I started fixing the little problem I had with the stand. It was bending so I need to build a couple of vertical elements. I used a car jack to lift it where it was supposed to be. Too late now to use the table saw The supersump seems pretty busy with all the tubes Tomorrow morning I will finish the stand, glue the pvc and set up something for hanging the light. Sunday the water test and we are ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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