Beaver's Crazy Reef

[Crazy_Beaver]

Small update for everyone

This is where we stand after two coats of primer and two THICK coats of Hammerite.

I ll let it dry for another day and then apply the plasti dip

Till then .....

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

May i add that for my return pump I ran into a few issues with the second hand hamerhead so I decided to ditch it and go for the speedwave dc 10000.

I also decided to run it internarly as I read a few issues with people running them externally and I want my piece of mind.

 

[owenspackman]

Small update for everyone

This is where we stand after two coats of primer and two THICK coats of Hammerite.

I ll let it dry for another day and then apply the plasti dip

Till then .....

This looks great! It'll look even better with the plasti-dip!

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

Thanx buddy! Any progress with yours?

 

[owenspackman]

Thanx buddy! Any progress with yours?

i've come as far as i can now, until the tank arrives. Besides preparing some plumbing parts! I have to keep myself busy reading about everyone else's builds!

 

[aquaph8]

Great looking tank!!! I would love to build my own tank one day, looks like a lot of fun. Awesome job with all the DIY stuff, really looking forward to your progress and glad I found your thread. Keep up the good work

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

I have to keep myself busy reading about everyone else's builds!

I enjoy that just as much!:beer:

Great looking tank!!! I would love to build my own tank one day, looks like a lot of fun. Awesome job with all the DIY stuff, really looking forward to your progress and glad I found your thread. Keep up the good work

Thanx very much Brett!Very happy to have you onboard!
It is great fun indeed

Tonight after work I ll get down and put the glass screens in the wooden sumps and also build the overflow for the tank so pictures are following tomorrow...

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

Morning everyone! Unfortunately no pics for u as I had promised. Be a little patient

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

 

[dominguez00025]

NICE! Cant wait to see the finished product.

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

:fun2:

NICE! Cant wait to see the finished product.

Thanx!Shortly:bounce3:

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

Hello everyone!Missed me?

A few steps closer to completion

I finished the plasti dip coating

I am impressed with the finish!

Now I just hope it will last through time:
I got the glass on the wooden sumps

The overflow box was put together and I can hapilly report that my other half is exploring new interests

Wet testing

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

A piece of black glass was siliconed on the overflow side to hide the ugly stuff

The overflow box was fitted

And the result so far..

Till next time...

 

[owenspackman]

This is coming along great!! Where did you get the glass suction lifts? Did you rent those?

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

I bought them from e-bay!

They were shipped to me from UK.I can check for the seller if you want but I think you will be able to find them from a US seller.

these are capable for 80kg each and I have four of them.I use them for glass panels lifting and aquariums moves!they are a must have IMHO:thumbsup:

 

[owenspackman]

I know I can rent some locally for a decent price. I've seen the prices can be quite high to buy. Are they reliable? Slightly anxious that they would fail!!!

But they look like they would make life much easier with moving tanks!

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

I know I can rent some locally for a decent price. I've seen the prices can be quite high to buy. Are they reliable? Slightly anxious that they would fail!!!

But they look like they would make life much easier with moving tanks!

If I remember corrector they were something like 30 dollars each!

As for the reliability I have use them 5-6 times and never had a problem.

What I do is I always use two, even if one is within the weight range and I always test pull!

On an aquarium move I use all 4 so the possibilities of all of the failing at the same time are minimal

 

[danfeig]

Loukas!

Things are looking awesome pal! Wow! Lots of great progress.

I am glad to see the Mrs. helping out and that you were able to get so much done.

I am anxious to see it continue!

 

[Crazy_Beaver]

Loukas!

Things are looking awesome pal! Wow! Lots of great progress.

I am glad to see the Mrs. helping out and that you were able to get so much done.

I am anxious to see it continue!

Cheers Dan!

misses discovered that she realy enjoys putting tanks together!She cant wait for the quarantine!


I moved the stand in place moments ago!Plasti dip unfortunately needs to be treated very carefully!I think its still going to be up for the task as not a lot of action is going to take place inside as my sump is in the balcony but future users keep it in mind!

Unfortunately Owen was right!

 

[owenspackman]

Cheers Dan!

misses discovered that she realy enjoys putting tanks together!She cant wait for the quarantine!


I moved the stand in place moments ago!Plasti dip unfortunately needs to be treated very carefully!I think its still going to be up for the task as not a lot of action is going to take place inside as my sump is in the balcony but future users keep it in mind!

Unfortunately Owen was right!

Sorry to hear that. I was hoping it would work out for you!