griss' Tank Upgrade Thread
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I was on a site last week and there were 4 old timers ( I mean seriously old hurting units) doing stonework on the house. I said you guys need 2 young labourers. The guy said "nobody wants to work, It's a real problem." These guys were fossils and that skill is going to die with them unless these kids figure out they're not all going to be Youtube stars.
T Diddy
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Well that’s disappointing, I know, but I’ve finished a basement by myself before. It’s (drywall) a lot more work than you think…assuming you haven’t done it before. As much as it sucks to be hampered by the delays, it’s probably a good idea to just wait and have them (or someone else) do it for you. You might be able to find some guys who could knock it out in a few hours if you know of any new construction going on near your house.
I finished the basement in our old house by myself so I know how to drywall. I'm actually pretty good at both drywall and painting, I just really don't like doing it. That's why I was happy to pay the boys to get it done.
shred5
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That is a great Idea. I used this stuff on my shed, painted it looks great. It does have a paneling look to it though.
Drywall I can not imagine is great around moisture.
I was thinking marine grade drywall for the interior. But, will look into T-11.
Well, still no progress. The week of July 15 we went to the lake and the boy stayed home. I was hoping the boy and his friend would finish the drywall while we were gone...nope. When we got home I asked him if the drywall fairies had visited while we were gone and he stated, "Haven't seen them and I've been keeping an eye out for them." I guess they don't want to get paid 
I may have to bite the bullet and do it myself. Which means, I don't know when I will get around to it. All summer the water on the river has been really high, fast and full of debris so we've only been able to take the boat out on the river once all summer so far. Now, the water is coming down, slowing and there isn't much debris. So, we will want to get in as much boating as possible before the end of the season.
I may have to bite the bullet and do it myself. Which means, I don't know when I will get around to it. All summer the water on the river has been really high, fast and full of debris so we've only been able to take the boat out on the river once all summer so far. Now, the water is coming down, slowing and there isn't much debris. So, we will want to get in as much boating as possible before the end of the season.
We sold our Carver and decided to take a year or two off from boating to simplify life... I'm sorta enjoying it. But the original buyer was also supposed to be building me new decks. (ours are very old). He backed out of both the boat and the deck builds, so I've spent the last month now spending weekends demo'ing the first deck ( about 44' x 22') and now slowly... slowly.... rebuilding it....
Summer, no progress. But, found a local selling 120 RR and a 150 Deep Dimension (3’ x 3’ x 27”).
Thinking…getting something else would eliminate getting scratches removed from the current 120. But, do if I do this, 120 or 150 cube???? Lighting will be (2) 175w MH and a couple actinic LEDs.
Thinking…getting something else would eliminate getting scratches removed from the current 120. But, do if I do this, 120 or 150 cube???? Lighting will be (2) 175w MH and a couple actinic LEDs.
Didn’t deep dimensions have breakage issues back in the day with the bottoms busting out due to thin glass?
I’ve read if they have black silicone it was an issue, if clear, no issue.
To be fair I never really researched it much as I’m a shallow tank kind of guy
I’m not trying to drive the narrative. Just want honest thoughts and opinions:
To be clear, I’ve read if the have the black silicone on the bottom of the front panel, that’s the issue. If it’s clear silicone there’s apparently no issue.
The 3x3 intrigues me, but I also like the old school 120
I say get both. You don't want that kind of stress worrying that you picked the wrong one....
That 3x3 does sound good though!
