griss' Tank Upgrade Thread

The mudding around the plumbing/wire access opening is really proving difficult. I was hoping to begin priming and painting today but, didn’t get that far. Likely going to need a couple more coats of mud😔
 
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Wow, that’s excellent!
I will try mine again, maybe I’m not doing it correctly
Thanks
I'm not sure which one to believe. But, I've been reading that the Hanna CA and MG are not the most accurate. To be fair, the instructions state to use DI water as part of the sample and I've been using my RODI that I store in a Brute trashcan.

I've used Salifert for decades and was always happy with them.

Most of the Hanna were given to me by a friend getting out of the hobby and, I've been happy with them so I decided to add to them by buying the Ca test. But, based on what I've been reading, I may go back to Salifert for Calcium. I don't have a Mg Hanna and, again based on what I'm reading, I likely won't get that one either.
 
I'm not sure which one to believe. But, I've been reading that the Hanna CA and MG are not the most accurate. To be fair, the instructions state to use DI water as part of the sample and I've been using my RODI that I store in a Brute trashcan.

I've used Salifert for decades and was always happy with them.

Most of the Hanna were given to me by a friend getting out of the hobby and, I've been happy with them so I decided to add to them by buying the Ca test. But, based on what I've been reading, I may go back to Salifert for Calcium. I don't have a Mg Hanna and, again based on what I'm reading, I likely won't get that one either.
Absolutely agree.

I wish mine were that close.
Salifert test for CA comes back between 420-440ppm. It’s my “expected” result.
CA Hanna was 486ppm. Just can’t buy that. If it would get me similar results, I’d might believe.

The sample size is hard to get the same each time with their tool.

I think this is a contributor to my varied results.
 
So George, has anything been happening on this project the last few days? I did see where there was sickness and flu at your house, I am hoping that you have not succumbed!
 
Just lightly sanded and then wet sanded seam 2. Have the fan drying it now but, I think I’m finally done mudding…will see once dry. Also picked up primer from Menards today so, I might be doing that later.

Unfortunately, this dummy didn’t have the foresight to take tomorrow off work. When will I win Powerball so I can retire?😂🤣
 
Missing done, Mrs griss approved. First coat of primer done.

Since I plan to have the sump, frag tank and (possibly) fuge in the fish room, I’m thinking 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint. Then seal along the bottom with silicone before putting the baseboard in.
 
Missing done, Mrs griss approved. First coat of primer done.

Since I plan to have the sump, frag tank and (possibly) fuge in the fish room, I’m thinking 3 coats of primer and 3 coats of paint. Then seal along the bottom with silicone before putting the baseboard in.
Sheesh, that should say mudding done. Stupid spell check.
 
Found a partial 5 gallon bucket of paint under the tool bench that’s probably 3-5 years old. After mixing, the paint is still good. So, saving some $$$ there. First coat of paint done, 2 more to go.
 

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Third coat done. I have enough to do a fourth coat. Since this has potential to be exposed to splashes from sump and frag tank I’m wondering if another coat would be beneficial?

Also, noticed somehow the tank got out of level??? Should I pull it off the stand and re-level?
 

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