Dmorty217's 625 Build Thread

[nuxx]

LOL!

Yeah I like beer like that in the pool TBH

Had a buddy of mine just pick this up for me yesterday... like the holy grail for beer nerds... already Amazon'd him all the shipping stuff haha

 

[Dmorty217]

LOL!

Yeah I like beer like that in the pool TBH

Had a buddy of mine just pick this up for me yesterday... like the holy grail for beer nerds... already Amazon'd him all the shipping stuff haha

Looks delicious! All I need is some beer and a fish tank to look at

 

[Apartmenttank]

Subscribed and even more jealous now that I know you have a zebra eel.

 

[reef_of_flames]

Tagging along

 

[Dmorty217]

Subscribed and even more jealous now that I know you have a zebra eel.

I plan on getting another one for the 625g to have a "pair" if you will. Granite counters are going in around the tank and I'm setting up one of the two 125g that I'm using for a QT system by this weekend to get it cycling

 

[cFloor]

So the next thing to address is what to do about the top wall/canopy area. The 2x4s are treated lumber but I worry about the drywall and also the ceiling above the tank. I was thinking about some marine application paint or kils or similar, thoughts?

I would highly recommend Benjamin Moore Aura Bath and Spa. It's pricey but it's the best interior paint on the market that has to hold up to moisture. If you have to prime, Benjamin Moore Fresh Start. I use it in all kitchens and bathrooms that I work on. Great stuff

 

[dave.m]

I think you will regret not having access panels over the tank on both sides. If it's not too late I suggest going back and redoing this. You will want swing-out panels at least two feet high on each side.

Dave.M

 

[Dmorty217]

I think you will regret not having access panels over the tank on both sides. If it's not too late I suggest going back and redoing this. You will want swing-out panels at least two feet high on each side.

Dave.M

I have a access to the tank from behind and on the other side of where the tank stops to the left. I don't want access panels on the front of the wall.

 

[Dmorty217]

I would highly recommend Benjamin Moore Aura Bath and Spa. It's pricey but it's the best interior paint on the market that has to hold up to moisture. If you have to prime, Benjamin Moore Fresh Start. I use it in all kitchens and bathrooms that I work on. Great stuff

I got a epoxy paint from Sherman Williams that was recommended to me. 80$ a gallon

 

[SPotter]

I got a epoxy paint from Sherman Williams that was recommended to me. 80$ a gallon

what did you think of that paint????

 

[Dmorty217]

what did you think of that paint????

Have only cut in around the celing so far but it seems like great stuff. My painter said that it was really good stuff, so it's good enough for me

 

[anbosu]

I plan on getting another one for the 625g to have a "pair" if you will. Granite counters are going in around the tank and I'm setting up one of the two 125g that I'm using for a QT system by this weekend to get it cycling

If you can find one small enough you should be able to get a real pair. Under 18" or so I think they are still protogynous hermaphrodites.

 

[FishyFishy69]

Mad jelly of the dimensions!! I'm looking at building a FOWLR thats 6X6X2. Can't wait to see this up and running.

 

[Dmorty217]

Next problem to tackle is the HVAC that's in the room the fish room is in. How do I prevent all of this from rusting?? Sorry for the small pic

 

[SPotter]

I would look into a either a mini split system or a Santa Fe dehumidifier. I had the Santa Fe in my last house and worked great! No rust.

 

[Dmorty217]

I'm doing a 70 pint per day dehumidifier but I wasn't sure if that would be enough. I had a 125g at the current house we live ion off the kitchen by a buck stove and it rusted it in less than a yr. No water ever touched it directly. In my living room I have the 220g but not sure if that had any effect or not

 

[anbosu]

If you can set up the dehumidifier to drain it might be enough. I would consider a mini split, or at least set up an exhaust fan with a humidistat attached.

 

[nuxx]

We have a 50 on our 470 and 70 on our 150.

Humidity stays down in the house around 47-50%.

Have to empty out the 50 everyday though...

 

[Dmorty217]

We have a 50 on our 470 and 70 on our 150.

Humidity stays down in the house around 47-50%.

Have to empty out the 50 everyday though...

There is a large drain in the basement in the fish room so I won't have to empty anything. Just want to do this right the first time, don't want to ruin a HVAC system in a few years because I was short sighted... Oh and my wife will kill me :debi:

 

[muttley000]

Greetings from Up North! Glad to see this is finally coming together for you!