Deeznutz Hd 120 Shallow rimless (Pics)
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deeznutz1
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Google Sketch up. It's a free program online. Google it, download it and play
Have fun.
Thanks Ian for the kind words. You are always welcome at my place. I'm not far from my last house. Build is coming a long nicely. I have a few more hurdles to over come before I can get it wet.
BTW I'm going to need a few frags soon :bounce1:
Another awesome tank is showing up.
Thanks for the motivation. I've always wanted to post a build thread here on RC. I'm glad you are liking it.
Hahaha, I just got the tank and so far it has housed both my cats, my kids, my buddies and a ghost or two. We were just messing around that night. I had the Captain out and we were doing long exposure shots for fun.
deeznutz1
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:dance:So my stand showed up today!:dance:
I gotta say, I'm very pleased with the turn out so far. There are a few blemishes that have to be re-touched once I get all the holes drill etc.
I'm also going to cut out he baseboards so I can get the stand right up against the wall. I want it to have a built in look. I have to run power to the stand.
Yesterday, I decided my fishroom should be finished properly with drywall. So I had a buddy come over and we moved my frag tank. Which are here.
And then moved it here.
This is what I got done with the framing that day.
I gotta say, I'm very pleased with the turn out so far. There are a few blemishes that have to be re-touched once I get all the holes drill etc.
I'm also going to cut out he baseboards so I can get the stand right up against the wall. I want it to have a built in look. I have to run power to the stand.
Yesterday, I decided my fishroom should be finished properly with drywall. So I had a buddy come over and we moved my frag tank. Which are here.
And then moved it here.
This is what I got done with the framing that day.
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trueblackpercula
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I think it looks outstanding and I am very happy for you. The only thing I would have done differently is your stand. I think it's amazing I would have used white Formica not painted it. Only because paint can peel or get scratched and if it gets wet durning maintenance it will start to peel off. Other then that I am very excited to see your progressing wonderfully.
Michael
Michael
deeznutz1
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Thank you Bill.
Thanks Michael for you comments. I sure hope the paint holds up. It's suppose to be very durable paint. Only time will tell.
deeznutz1
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So I'm planning on having a big day tomorrow. I have been a lotted 4 hours to work on my fish stuff before we have family outings.
So whats on the agenda?
-Finishing my studding for the fish room.
-Run my electrical
-Hang dry wall.
I know it's pretty ambitious for only 4 hours of work, but I'm hoping to get it done so I can move forward with the build.
I'm at a dead stop until this fish room is done.
On a side note the frag tank is looking good after the move.
More pics to come as I progress.
Thanks for following.
-dan
So whats on the agenda?
-Finishing my studding for the fish room.
-Run my electrical
-Hang dry wall.
I know it's pretty ambitious for only 4 hours of work, but I'm hoping to get it done so I can move forward with the build.
I'm at a dead stop until this fish room is done.
On a side note the frag tank is looking good after the move.
More pics to come as I progress.
Thanks for following.
-dan
bmullikin1
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tank and stand look awesome, might want to leave baseboard alone, and keep tank a inch or two away, as you might need some clearance behind tank to run wires etc.
frankyrivera
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House remodel = Awesome
Tank & Stand = Incredible
2 Audi's in the driveway = priceless
Lol can't wait to see this completed great job
Tank & Stand = Incredible
2 Audi's in the driveway = priceless
Lol can't wait to see this completed great job
deeznutz1
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Thanks for the advice. I looked at this last night to see where my wiring is going to go. With the stand design, when the stand isright up against the wall there will be 3" between the wall and the back of the tank. The wife really wants a built in look, so I have to figure this one out.
Since the edges of the stand are solid 4x4, drilling them to put wires wires through is out of the question. Also the power supplies and control heads for the MP40 and Ati sunpower are very big.
I plan on running those wires between the stand and wall. I'm gonna cut out a section of the dry wall so the wires are pass through without pinching.
I post some pics when I get there.
Thank you for your comppliments.
Thanks for the adive again, I'm going to try to address the situation as I get to it.
Wow, thank you. We love our Audi's. I'm an Audi technician.
-dan
dtum
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Sorry, not "mild" situation, but "mould" situation. Stupid auto correct.
Yes, think of a few splashes of water that will eventually get behind the tank, the water will definitely find enough place to pour behind the tank, but will it quickly dry out? I would definitely keep a gap.
Yes, think of a few splashes of water that will eventually get behind the tank, the water will definitely find enough place to pour behind the tank, but will it quickly dry out? I would definitely keep a gap.
deeznutz1
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Thanks Dtum, I'm not too worried about mold. I'm not expecting water to go over the rim. I've always been miticulous about salt water drips over the glass. I'm a bit OCD when it comes to that. Also I might add all of our paint in the home is anti microbial. Whatever that means, lol.
Although this is my first rimless tank.
BTW is it spelt mold or mould? LOL
-dan
frankyrivera
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Depends on where your from mold in the US. Mould in Canada Australia and UK lol
deeznutz1
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Update from this weekends progress
So on sunday, I was lucky enough to have another fish buddy come over and give me a hand. We finished the last interior wall, ran the electrical, insulated and wrapped it. I'm pretty happy with it so far.
I'm going to double check the electrical plugs and make sure they are where I want them to be before the drywall goes up.:spin1:
Am I missing anything? Is there something I should be considering in this fish room before the dry wall goes up?
here are a few pics of the fish room.
So on sunday, I was lucky enough to have another fish buddy come over and give me a hand. We finished the last interior wall, ran the electrical, insulated and wrapped it. I'm pretty happy with it so far.
I'm going to double check the electrical plugs and make sure they are where I want them to be before the drywall goes up.:spin1:
Am I missing anything? Is there something I should be considering in this fish room before the dry wall goes up?
here are a few pics of the fish room.
GroktheCube
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Pretty sure I see a slop sink right there. Electricity and water are the two big things for a good fish room, I think!
Are you going to have the RO/DI down there?
Very cool build.
Are you going to have the RO/DI down there?
Very cool build.
trueblackpercula
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Are you going to enclose the entire room with a door as well? The reason I ask is because there should be some type of ventilation for oxygen and humidity release. Also most importantly please don't forget the hard wired smoke alarm In that room just incase.
It's going to be amazing wish I lived closer to see it.
Michael
It's going to be amazing wish I lived closer to see it.
Michael
