aquarist48

Good morning everyone!

Here are some photos as promised. Sorry it took so long but you know me and my 35mm camera! I was told that I've been too "nawty" to ask for a digital camera We will see.

This is Chef prepping past Friday nights dinner. It was a "thank you" dinner for everyone that helped to get the new tank into the new room. This is only a fraction of the food he prepared. It was a feast to say the least. New York Strips, garlic bread, carrots, broccoli casserole, grilled potatoes and then some. It was awesome. Thank you Chef! There was 14 of us that night.

Hope you enjoy the photos,
Ken

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aquarist48

Here is an update on the construction. If you'll notice where the insulation is exposed, that is the opening we had to leave in order to get the fish tank into the room. It was a tight fit but we all managed to get it in there without any problems. I'm so greatfull to have such wonderful neighbors and friends. The tank was too big for us to take through the house and into the room.

Some questioned why I enclosed the room and blocked the view of the water. We can still actually see the water in 4 of the 6 windows. I wanted the horizontal windows up high for privacy reasons. Too, we have a full view of the creek from the upstairs screened porch. There will be a lot more going on in my fish tank compared to what is going on across the creek. All woods.
Ken

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aquarist48

The photos below are of the trailor that we used to transport the tank and stand. Another wonderful neighbor helped us out. It's an hour drive each way to the LFS. He and his wife are wonderful friends of ours. He was in the area the day we got the tank and he said he would meet us there. Thanks Friend!
Ken

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aquarist48

Here it is!!!! Finally! What I've been waiting for, for the past 6 months or so. The contractor is out of the room now. All that is left is the outside and to put on an entrance door over to the left and I can start filling the tank. The window frames have all been completed since the photos were taken. I still have to paint the remaining walls. Only the tank wall is painted.
Thanks everyone for listening to me all these months. I'll try to get better pictures so you can see just how big the tank really is. Maybe I'll slide into one of the shots!
Thanks again,
Ken

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Shawnie

wow !!!!!! awesome shots...Its like we can go day by day with you! Im so happy this is all falling into place for you.having friends that do things just because, is what makes the world go around ..that room looks amazing ken! and yes, you will have to beg santa this year!

Lifesabeach

Hard to believe the day has arrived! I recall you mentioning in my early days of your intentions, and you had the kitchen to commence. That was 6 months ago? All looking great. That must have been a 'heart in mouth' trip on the trailer.
I don't know if I would have coped. It looks obviously huge, but until you stand next to it....

aquarist48

Thanks Shawnie, Life. Yes, close to 6 months. We started the kitchen the first week of April. ok twist my arm. I'll get into one of the pictures next time. lol I'll place my 3 step ladder in there too. It's going to be difficult trying to get the plants in the bottom without falling in.
I'll post more pictures of the room as it progresses.
Ken
ps
Swilkins I made sure to get shots of the empty tank just for you! All of the photos were taken while I was sitting on my bed.

knows the truth....
Ken

Lucy

Wow, It looks great! I love the color of the room.
You must be so anxious to get to the next step. Good luck and looking foward to many more pics

aquarist48

Thanks Lucy! I'm "ready"! lol The best is yet to come. It's so nice to be able to have this site and to share my experiences with people that have the same interests. Chef likes to look at the tanks but other than that he has nothing to do with the tank itself. He is a "washing machine" fan and goes to a washing machine forum. Some of the people there have basements full of running washing machines and dryers. It's amazing.
He'll sit in front of the washer and just watch it spin lol Whatever makes your boat float! lol
Ken

capekate

Good morning Ken
WOW... that IS a HUGE tank! hehehee.. I am so happy for you. The fish room looks terrific and I love the window placement. That wall with the high window is perfect for the tank. I love the tiles on the floor and the wood slat ceiling.
Congrats to you.... and to chef also.. (for putting up with your MTS) hehehhee.. Your Parrots are going to be real excited about going into their new home. YEAAAA....

aquarist48

Thanks Kate! It took a while didn't it? lol Chef is a good man

I tell the Parrots and the rest of the guys/gals that it won't be long until they are in their new home. I can't wait to see them in there.

I purposely had the contractor to put the window up high in the front so we could have access to it, have plenty of light and fresh air blowing over the tank and not directly on it.
I like the old style/lodge look so to speak. The window frames are butted up against each other instead of the precision angled cuts which I feel adds to the look that I wanted. Lots of wood. I love the ceiling The tile is the same tile that is in the bathroom. We had it all tiled at the same time a few years ago.

The crown molding and base boards are done the same way, being butted up against each other instead of the precision cuts. Nothing fancy and I love the look.
Ken

capekate

hi Ken
yes, I see the perfect positioning of the window.. I know that is going to work out great. plus being up higher like that will also help push hot air out of the room. But you probably have a/c so that wouldnt matter much. lol
The look is perfect for your area near the creek.. down home and warm and comfy. I also like the ' cabin' look myself. But your new rooms are a bit more than 'cabin'.. if you know what I mean.
Best of luck setting up the tank.

lorabell

WOW!!!!!!! ...its EVEN BETTER THAN I imagined!!!!!!!! ALL of it!!!!!!! the wood,the tile the windows,the tile!!!!!!!! ALL of it!!!!!!! with all the pics I feel like I was almost there...except where did MY steak go?....lol sooooooooooooooo happy for ya!!!!!!

aquarist48

I ate it Lorabell! lol Thanks for all the kind comments!
Ken

emanluke

I have to agree with Kate. One of my favorite things about the room (besides to tank of course ) is the horizontal window above it. It is like the windows are framing your beautiful tank!

aquarist48

Thanks Eman! I appreciate that!
Ken

SWilkins

WOW!!! I absolutely love it. You have great friends to help with that monster of a tank. At least it was empty when you had to move it....I gotta move most all of mine with fish and water. You probably will fall in the tank planting for that little remark about your empty tank LOL. I am still hoping I have a really big work day "that day" so I don't fall apart seeing them moved. You definitely have to get a pic with you beside it or in front of it. I love the color on the tank wall. The windows are great. Great job I am really enjoying watching your room come together as I watch mine. I am looking for that light at the end of the tunnel and I am really hoping it gets here soon!!!

bolivianbaby

OMG-that looks fantastic! The color of the wall is stunning! The windows are set up perfectly. It's so great that you have such wonderful neighbors and a good man to share this with!

Man, that food made my tummy growl. That kitchen is pretty cool.

Thanks for sharing the pics and please keep them coming our way

Red1313

Wow!... How many Gallons is that tank again?
It looks fantastic! I love the room and everything.
You may not have a digital camera but the pictures look really good! (I love the pics film camera's take)

harpua2002

VERY nice. Isn't that a 7' 265? I've had the pleasure of seeing those in person a couple of times and that's such a great size for a tank. The room looks great and I'm sure you can't wait to get to work on the upgrade!

Butterfly

Ken it looks wonderful! Tell Chef he can come cook at my house anytime
This is what you need to plant that deep tank
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=12755
or
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...5&pcatid=12755
I haven't used them but have friends who do and love them. I just stand on a step stool but bet you need more than a step stool LOL
Carol

SWilkins

I stand in a chair for those tall hex tanks and I am still up to my armpits in water usually with parts of my shirt soaked and my hair if it is not put up first. You know with a tank that size after you get your substrate in and a bit of water you could actually climb in carefully and plant if you have your planting figured out already then carefully climb back out and finish filling the tank. Just a thought....might work...might not.

aquarist48

Thanks everyone! Very kind words.
Definitely more to come.
Ken

Carol I'll pick some of those up or have them delivered one. Thanks!

SWilkins I'd be too afraid to risk it LOL

Harpua, yes it's the 265g 7'

Thanks Red

MissMTS

Awesome pics Ken! The tank looks so great! I can't wait to see what it looks like full of water and fish Chef's food looks so yummy. I am at work right now and my mouth is watering

Tony G.

OH KEN I CANNOT BELIEVE I MISSED THIS!!!!
First off... YOURE THA MAN!!!

I cannot believe the size of that monster!!! you need to take a picture infront of it!
lol forget the step stool, you need a ladder!!

I love what you have done to the housem its very original
the top window is perfect too!
oh, and the food is mouthwatering too!

whisper

Boy for that dinner I would have come and helped. Great tank and the room looks great too. Congrads!!!

aquarist48

Thanks MissMTS, Tony and Whisper. When it's a labor of love (for my fish) it makes all of the inconveniences worth while!
I'm going to finish all of the priming and painting today. The remainder of the walls will be a "very" light blue. It's more white with a bluish tint to it. Too, I'm taking off the french doors in the bedroom which lead to the aquarium room since the aquarium room has an entrance door itself (as soon as the new door comes in that is hopefully tomorrow).
Once the painting is complete, I can bring in my 55g drums and start filtering, treating and heating the new water. Yeah!!!!!!!!!
Have a good day today everyone!
Ken

whisper

Wne it's all done you need to post more pics.

aquarist48

I will Whisper After I've talked about it so long I would probably be mugged if I didn't! lol
Thanks!
Ken

SWilkins

LOL You know we would find you. With all of the internet search options we have. I know a few of us are not too too far away from you and we would have to pay you a visit if there were not any pics of this finished!!! Hee hee can't wait to see the finished project and I know you can't.