buk Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Sounds like a great plan. The build is coming along nicely. Let me know if you need a hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted April 15, 2019 Author Share Posted April 15, 2019 Aquarium Santa delivered today. A day earlier than I expected . crimsonvice and Deftones2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Noice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 (edited) @Muttley000 does this look better? Diagonals on the rear metal corner connector braces as well as corner braces in front. And skinned the bottom for now. Going to caulk the seams and paint it. Edited April 20, 2019 by Fishoutofwater Muttley000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 That looks much better! Are you needing to slide a sump in from the side? If not a skin on a diagonal on one end would be good insurance but I suspect you are good as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Looks good! I wish I had any carpentry skills whatsoever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buk Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 That ought to hold a 180 and then some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 I had to use the metal braces because any other bracing would encroach on where the overflows will come out of the tank. @Muttley000I don’t want to brace the ends diagonally in case I do have to slide anything in from them eventually. I am going to skin it in the future but they will all be removable for full access to anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 It’s getting real! Looking good FOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 My knees have been absolutely killing me these last couple weeks so it’s slowed some of my progress down. That, and I had to do my beginning of the year yard work. I did however manage to pick up some equipment I picked up a used reef octopus prime 200 int skimmer at salty critter over the weekend. And last week I picked up some used gyres an ATO and some other goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Nice pile of equipment forming here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Very nice pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 So, I know I should be painting my stand but I’ve been wanting to get some rock cooking, but I had to hook up my RODI system. I don’t like to half ass things when I’m building so here is my almost completed RODI / mixing station. I still have to run an outlet and run a water line and put my float into the tank then I’ll be ready to go. And I have one more waterproof panel to lay down under the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Looking good, I really like those horizontal tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 I need a couple of those tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted May 5, 2019 Author Share Posted May 5, 2019 3 hours ago, Jesse said: I need a couple of those tanks. They where on sale at TSC. Was only $20 off, but still a savings. I think lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 almost completely sealed. One more flip and can get the rest. Then can final coat it. crimsonvice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Coming along nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fishman Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I wish I had a basement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Jon Fishman said: I wish I had a basement I second that emotion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 I’m spoiled on that part. I have around 1200 sqf of finished basement. I have a theater room, laundry room, bathroom, a bedroom, wife’s craft room, and what was going to be my entertainment/pool table room is becoming my fish room. I still have space to put a pool table/bar if I want to. But not sure if I want pool balls that close to a 180 glass tank. I could actually put the tank in a different spot but I would have more battles with ceiling vents than I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Starting the final color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 18 hours ago, Fishoutofwater said: I’m spoiled on that part. I have around 1200 sqf of finished basement. That’s bigger than my whole house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishoutofwater Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 when you want a lot of anti slide/anti scratch you buy a $9 box of stick on carpet tile at Walmart. surjer and Jon Fishman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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