Deep Down Florida 600 Gallon In-Wall Build

[bmanzie]

So it has been a while since I updated my thread. I've been busy sanding and polishing this monster. Today I think I turned the corner and painted the sides now I'm looking at a real tank.
Getting closer.

 

[jonnyu]

Very nice.

 

[nivram]

Wow. That looks great. What process did you use to polish it?

 

[bmanzie]

I first started with 600 grit wet sand paper and worked my way up to 2000 grit paper.
After that I used novus 3 and novus 2 with a buffer. Afterwards I had to re-sand a few areas with 2000 grit. Each time after sanding I had to buff.
Lots of back and forth and of course elbow grease.

 

[Biggar]

Great Job. Looks brand new

 

[bmanzie]

Thank you.
I noticed a small scratch so sanding I will go.

 

[mrx66699]

It was looking good with the paint when I saw it yesterday

 

[bmanzie]

Thank you but I figure I might as well take care of even the smallest scratches now before I install the tank.

 

[bmanzie]

We'll today I woke up at the crack of dawn and went on a little journey to pick up a tank. This tank will be modified to become a sump for my new tank.
The tank currently is 4' x 8'. It is one complete piece so just a few cuts and I have my sump.
Check it out.

 

[knukles55]

holy sh*t that sump is gonna look sweettttttt keep us posted.

 

[props4you]

You certainly have a lot of real estate dedicated to this tank... Lol
When it's done can I please have a guided tour ?
There is no doubt this tank is going to be nothing less than awesome !!
Half the fun is building it, enjoy

 

[bmanzie]

I will keep this build thread updated for sure.

 

[nivram]

We'll today I woke up at the crack of dawn and went on a little journey to pick up a tank. This tank will be modified to become a sump for my new tank.

The tank currently is 4' x 8'. It is one complete piece so just a few cuts and I have my sump.

Check it out.

Nice. What size sump are you going to go with?

 

[bmanzie]

I still need to measure out my stand but I am thinking it will be 30"w x 8'L x 20h

 

[necrio]

Wow. I saw that tank on craigslist for months.. Second I see it in this post... Well at least its going to a great project.

 

[bmanzie]

Yeah it was the perfect price and size of me to make the exact sump size I needed.

 

[Stylo328]

Congratulations on the new sump. The tank is coming along great; it's going to be an amazing display.

 

[bmanzie]

Thank you buddy. It sure has been a slow process but it's coming along.

 

[lawless]

I am sure this will be amazing. Please keep us updated!

 

[bmanzie]

Let's hope so. Lol