600gal (96x48x30)
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melev
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I don't believe duct tape is water proof at all. Basically, you seem to be covering the MDF with a gigantic bandaid, which doesn't seem like a good solution to me. Painting it repeatedly, and especially around the edges - that is what will do the most good in prevention. You'll probably need to repaint annually to keep it sealed against moisture.
nbd13
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How did you secure that MDF down? it seems like a large task, but think about it. Is the tank worth the effort? i mean its not a cheap tank, i would think it would be better to do it right then have 600 gallons of water on the floor.
its work, but its for the better. rip that MDF out and put some good old plywood down and seal that up.
Like melev said it looks like a band-aid. and you know what happens to band-aids when they are in contact with water espically salt water? they come off easy.......
Nick
its work, but its for the better. rip that MDF out and put some good old plywood down and seal that up.
Like melev said it looks like a band-aid. and you know what happens to band-aids when they are in contact with water espically salt water? they come off easy.......
Nick
long thread, might have missed a part, but there was a thread in the general reef forum about someone that was having a real hard time with his faux sandbed.
not to say it was or wasnt other factors, I dont know. but to my knowledge the whole faux sandbed is still very untested long term. infact that was the first thread I saw either way of a long term faux sand bed. it was coated in green algea.
I believe he blamed the rough finish for trapping solids and wastes from keeping mixed.
just a thought, I know your bed would be removable, but that would be a nightmare to do on a tank the size of yours. maybe some of the other faux bed guys could chime in. it would really be nice to hear more experiences than just that one.
not to say it was or wasnt other factors, I dont know. but to my knowledge the whole faux sandbed is still very untested long term. infact that was the first thread I saw either way of a long term faux sand bed. it was coated in green algea.
I believe he blamed the rough finish for trapping solids and wastes from keeping mixed.
just a thought, I know your bed would be removable, but that would be a nightmare to do on a tank the size of yours. maybe some of the other faux bed guys could chime in. it would really be nice to hear more experiences than just that one.
asnatlas
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Your reply it got me very curious and did some looking around and found the following :
Is it Duct or Duck? We donââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t want you to be confused, so we will explain. The first name for Duct Tape was DUCK. During World War II the U.S. Military needed a waterproof tape to keep the moisture out of ammunition cases. So, they enlisted the Johnson and Johnson Permacel Division to manufacture the tape. Because it was waterproof, everyone referred to it as ââ"šÂ¬Ã…"œduckââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ tape (like water off a duckââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s back). Military personnel discovered that the tape was good for lots more than keeping out water. They used it for Jeep repair, fixing stuff on their guns, strapping equipment to their clothing... the list is endless.
After the War, the housing industry was booming and someone discovered that the tape was great for joining the heating and air conditioning duct work. So, the color was changed from army green to the silvery color we are familiar with today and people started to refer to it as ââ"šÂ¬Ã…"œduct tape*.ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ Therefore, either name is appropriate.
Today, DuckÃ"šÃ‚® brand Tape is manufactured by Henkel Consumer Adhesives. After thoroughly familiarizing ourselves with the hundreds of duct tapes on the market, we have found DuckÃ"šÃ‚® brand Tape to be the most consistent in quality. And, we are delighted with the large array of colors that they manufacture (including camo tape and new ââ"šÂ¬Ã…"œX-Treme Tapeââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ which comes in hot day-glo colors).
Jim and I do lots of appearances promoting DuckÃ"šÃ‚® brand Tape and do so without reservation. Therefore, we go by both The Duct Tape Guys, and The Duck Tape Guys. And, we use the words Duck and Duct interchangeably throughout our web site.
So, whether you call it Duct Tape or Duck Tape... you are still using the ââ"šÂ¬Ã…"œUltimate Power Toolââ"šÂ¬Ã‚ in our estimation.
--- Jim and Tim, the Duck/Duct Tape Guys
asnatlas
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You bring up a good point with your post... This scares me because I have read about people doing a faux sand bed and months down the road it is covered with algae... With the flow from the Tunzes I am scared even with a SSB I will have a sand storm...
With the way the overflow is designed I can't have a DSB as I have openings at the bottom of the Tunze columns to keep water in there at all times because I didn't think overflowing the water in would work as the Tunzes would pump out the water faster then it would fall in...
I love the faux idea because I can get the sand bed look with any sand storms and I can vacuum out any debris without stirring a sand bed...
asnatlas
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Hmm there is an idea I didn't think about... I mean I know people have placed SSB over their faux due to problems with algae and what not... But I didn't think about doing it from the start so that any spots that the SSB may not cover due to flow would kinda blend in... Thanks for the idea, need to ponder somethingââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢s... I would really like to have sand in the tank as I love the look, I just really like the idea of maintenance on faux...
asnatlas
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(*#&$(*#@&$(*#&$ OMFG.......... If it's not one thing it's always another... I got a call around 3:30pm from the movers saying that they don't have the equ to move this thing... )*&#@$)(*#&$)(*#&$(*#@&$................... When calling around to diff movers before I ordered the tank I spoke with Custom Movers and they stated moves like this were their specialty and that as long as it could fit then they could do it... Well I know it will fit... The reason I went with All American Moving is because they were less then 200.00 insured... The quote I for from Custom Movers was 400ish+ 
I have no other choice but to pay 2.5x more now unless I want to setup a reef on the loading dock where the tank sits right now :rolleye1:
Going to call Custom Movers and see what they say... Will prob be yet another wk at least...
I have no other choice but to pay 2.5x more now unless I want to setup a reef on the loading dock where the tank sits right now :rolleye1:Going to call Custom Movers and see what they say... Will prob be yet another wk at least...
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