Muttley000 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Found this thread lol https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/frp-in-aquarium-plastic.603821/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 33 minutes ago, Muttley000 said: Found this thread lol https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/frp-in-aquarium-plastic.603821/ Ha. exactly. One person who says “corals still grew” doesn’t fill me with confidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jon Fishman said: Ha. exactly. One person who says “corals still grew” doesn’t fill me with confidence I’d be leary without more info too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 OK. it’s only money right?!?!? Since my house is a virtual funhouse of colors (I think I have 60+ cans of various paint in storage now from leftovers!) I decided to do something “fun” with the wall behind the tank....... So the plan is, to get some wall panels, paint them, hang them on the wall, silicone any cracks where they meet so they are smooth, and touch-up the paint. I think with the lights from the aquarium it will look REALLY nice. Either way, for those not familiar with wall panels, I’m looking at something like these, which I will probably paint canary yellow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Those are really cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted May 31, 2019 Author Share Posted May 31, 2019 I did a “dry run” on the lighting. I need to cut extra wire off etc but these are fully adjustable up/down. I need suggestions for power cables though I can’t use back-wall (have plans) so attach power strips under soffit and use channels/ties/tubing to pretty-up all the cables? I need it all run to timer/apex or whatever I will use too. I just hung them really quick to check spacing etc I really need this tank to be finished! Please help!!!! Need suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 If in a canopy or soffit wires can follow the hangers and be less noticeable. How are you apex controlling? Maybe that module can be in the soffit also?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 Work-in-progress crimsonvice, surjer and Joe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Jon Fishman said: Work-in-progress That looks super cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 Love the textured wall! This build is awesome sauce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Ordered 2 QD Driver upgrades for my MP40’s. Just really irritated that one of mine took a dump after 2 weeks of use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Water tests on the nano came back good yesterday from LfS so I moved 2 Anemone and 2 clowns over. Will get pics when lights ramp up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Jon Fishman said: Ordered 2 QD Driver upgrades for my MP40’s. Just really irritated that one of mine took a dump after 2 weeks of use. Ugh that sucks! Was it a new unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 No. bought a pair from a guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Jon Fishman said: No. bought a pair from a guy Bummer, win some loose some I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/7/2019 at 12:02 PM, Muttley000 said: Bummer, win some loose some I guess Well well well. I needed to replace it anyways and figured I would take a chance on 2 QD driver replacements....... I have a 3rd MP40 and 2 additional new Wet-sides on the way, so Thought I’d make all three match. Wow am I glad I did. New WD drivers are SILENT. Can’t believe the driver made that big of a difference! I don’t think I will put the third MP40 in my 75. It’s becoming a bit much! crimsonvice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Aquatica called me..... shored up some final details on the tank....... Getting the Reef Savvy Ghost Overflow, bevel all the edges etc, leaving the back clear (is this a bad idea?!? ) and the biggest thing....... Decided to go 18” wide instead of 16”. He said my tank should be done next week. Now I’m gonna have to eat ramen to afford to plumb this thing! Muttley000 and crimsonvice 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) Color of the back is all in the eye of the guy looking at it. You can always paint or put a film on if you don’t like it Edited June 12, 2019 by Muttley000 Flounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 (edited) Aaaaaaand it may be changing again. 20” deep of not deeper. Gotta measure some things and get back to him I need the brace/support measurement front-to-back on my stand Edited June 12, 2019 by Jon Fishman Flounder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Bigger is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 Yep. done and done. 20” deep I have an 84” wide stand...... So with a 96” wide tank (long I guess) with a 10’ top that is 2” thick and a 1” thick sheet of plywood under that, I have been been told that the 3” thick top wouldn’t be able to hold the weight with the tank hanging over 6 inches on each side, without supports..... So I guess I need 4x4 supports on both ends outside of my stand. Not thrilled how this will ultimately look........ ButI also don’t want to destroy my house. I should have had a metal tube stand professionally welded I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Important to support the tank completely underneath. I think you are being given good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Well, in the spirit of not cutting corners, I am going to work on installing a new soffit this weekend to house power-supplies, mount lights, etc. Updates to come surjer and crimsonvice 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 This should be interesting to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 Both of my spare heaters died. Now I need a temp controller, or setup the apex so I have a heater to use for the nano. Staying at 75 degrees or so....... Could be worse I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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