430gal., L-shaped display
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"Umm fish?"
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Sigh. Stacey's pretty good at turning screws though and he hates to see a crew with nothing to do. I have the feeling that he'll get things sorted.
Well, just so long as we get pics soon....
Well, just so long as we get pics soon....
"Umm fish?"
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Oh, heck. Sorry hipower. I didn't see your post. Thanks! And I look forward to reading your build thread.
"Umm fish?"
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Updates, updates. Sorry, life's been really busy. Sigh.
The fish room is coming along. From what I can tell, the marine varnish they used on the wood is just about the most evil stuff in the entire universe. The first day, it stank up the _entire_ neighborhood. I still get a sore throat when I go in the house.
There's glass on the stand! No silicone yet, though.
More photos here: http://65.102.221.68/HB51/
Please note that the long bottom pane is not pulled up tight against the short pane, so the holes in the glass do not line up with the holes in the plywood.
Thanks for looking!
The fish room is coming along. From what I can tell, the marine varnish they used on the wood is just about the most evil stuff in the entire universe. The first day, it stank up the _entire_ neighborhood. I still get a sore throat when I go in the house.
There's glass on the stand! No silicone yet, though.
More photos here: http://65.102.221.68/HB51/
Please note that the long bottom pane is not pulled up tight against the short pane, so the holes in the glass do not line up with the holes in the plywood.
Thanks for looking!
Kensmith201
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What's the trench for?
"Umm fish?"
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Thanks! Me, too!
I think that the impressive thing is that anyone's still reading my thread, given that's it been so long and I'm only just getting glass.
But, thanks for reading.
We've been having some drainage issues that'll only get worse with the level of the soil rising to come up to about a foot below the porch. One thing we can't do is dump any water into that gray house next to us. So, the trench is there so we can pour a big footer for a retaining wall that'll also be the footing for a fence. We're going to take all of the water from the side yard and send it all out towards the big trees in our front yard. They'll appreciate it ... and the neighbors will, too. And maybe if I stop up the drain I could turn that whole side yard into a great big ice rink in the winter.
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"Umm fish?"
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I know that you all are never going to believe this, but we have glass AND silicone!!!! He hasn't braced it yet, but the outer walls are standing!!!
This is where the overflow box will go:
Here's the overflow itself:
The loooong leg:
More photos are, as always, here: http://65.102.221.68/remodel.html
This is where the overflow box will go:
Here's the overflow itself:
The loooong leg:
More photos are, as always, here: http://65.102.221.68/remodel.html
"Umm fish?"
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Woohoo! Thanks, Jeff.
new2sw776784
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Looks good so far. Lets get some water put in there.
"Umm fish?"
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Thanks, Catherine! Another month or so. Woohoo!
new2sw776784--See the line on the bottom in the foreground of this picture:
http://65.102.221.68/HB53/Images/11.jpg
That's a seam between two pieces of glass. I think I'll let him seal that up (and add the top and bottom braces) before I add the water. Plus, the silicone needs a week to cure after he's put the last piece on. But, it'll be ready for a freshwater test soon.
I don't plan to add saltwater until the crew has finished sealing the hardwood floor as there's a waterproofing additive to the tung oil we're using. Might not be a problem but it can't hurt to be safe. I will be taping all of the tanks tightly closed before we get to that point, though.
So, the tank builder was in today to do some touch-ups to "make things easier for tomorrow." So, maybe he's going to add the braces tomorrow and start building the overflow. I do know that the system installer is coming tomorrow to start drilling holes for lines to the basement and to start making the plumbing. So, more photos tomorrow??
new2sw776784--See the line on the bottom in the foreground of this picture:
http://65.102.221.68/HB53/Images/11.jpg
That's a seam between two pieces of glass. I think I'll let him seal that up (and add the top and bottom braces) before I add the water.
Plus, the silicone needs a week to cure after he's put the last piece on. But, it'll be ready for a freshwater test soon.I don't plan to add saltwater until the crew has finished sealing the hardwood floor as there's a waterproofing additive to the tung oil we're using. Might not be a problem but it can't hurt to be safe. I will be taping all of the tanks tightly closed before we get to that point, though.
So, the tank builder was in today to do some touch-ups to "make things easier for tomorrow." So, maybe he's going to add the braces tomorrow and start building the overflow. I do know that the system installer is coming tomorrow to start drilling holes for lines to the basement and to start making the plumbing. So, more photos tomorrow??
"Umm fish?"
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Thanks, Rob! Now I just hope it holds water.
"Umm fish?"
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The builder came by and made the overflow today, so I'm able to show you my very first full tank shot:
The overflow. Those are 3" holes in the glass.
And at the risk of blinding you all with my beauty and to give you a sense of scale:
Sorry about all of the hair. It's been busy.
The overflow. Those are 3" holes in the glass.
And at the risk of blinding you all with my beauty and to give you a sense of scale:
Sorry about all of the hair. It's been busy.
new2sw776784
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nice FTS wish i had the room for one as well as the $$$. Better start saving. LOL Just kiddin about the water.
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