It's that time... next new tank
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Old Yeller Tang
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Sir Scott!! You're gonna give it another go around?? Nice! Hope you and the Ms. are doing fine. Maybe we can have a ole' timers reef reunion sometime this year!
Lookin' good bro!
I got my 'I Miss Scott' t-shirt on right now. Reunion huh? Sounds good.
Roland, we need to put something together like back in '02 at Larry's house.
I got my 'I Miss Scott' t-shirt on right now. Reunion huh? Sounds good.
Roland, we need to put something together like back in '02 at Larry's house.
sberman
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looks like everybody is comming out of the woodwork today -----
how ya doing ali ------- garrick sorry to hijack ur thread------ ur tank does look good ---glad to see u kept it up ---
let me know if u do get a reunion together ----not a swap ---so we can talk about good ole times
how ya doing ali ------- garrick sorry to hijack ur thread------ ur tank does look good ---glad to see u kept it up ---
let me know if u do get a reunion together ----not a swap ---so we can talk about good ole times
slobound
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8918462#post8918462 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Old Yeller Tang
Hey Garrick!
Tank is looking sweeter than ever! Funny how fish grow at different rates. Mine have been the same size for over a year so I guess it's as good as it gets for mine.
Since we have the same tank, I bet your base glass is 2" thick as well. Should be a solid foundation.
Keep up the good work! Good to see some of the old timers hangin' in there! I threw in the white towel awhile back. When I'm ready, I'll jump back in! I've been busy spending my money trying to soup up the Land Cruiser instead.:bum:
Roland
Cool... cars and reefs... that's my nemesis. I saw pics of your pond. That looks pretty cool! We definately should get the old timer's together again.
Ali, that was the one swap I missed, but I did send my neighbor. I just spoke with Larry a few weeks ago, he's still around.
Scott, I have a small bow front you can use, make a great nano
As far as insulation under the tank, it depends on the tank. Usually if the tank has a built on frame, then you don't want to put anything under the bottom glass. The frame is the suport.
Now if you look at a Lee Mar tank, they come with a plastic sheet covering the entire bottom. These you can run something under the entire bottom (like foam insulation) as long as any imperfections are slight and don't cause any pressure points.
Bergovoy
Moved On
The issue with the insulation was to make up for slight imperfections, or inother words if there was a slight low spot, the insulation would distribute the weight and the insulation woudl compress at the adjacent high area and overall leverl out over that slight low spot... (did that make sense? IT did when I thougth it??)
I understand completely Bill, I have a 1/2" piece under my tank. I just wanted to point out that it depends on the tank style if it's acceptable to do. Also, this isn't to make up for bad craftsmanship of a stand. You would be amazed as how little foam compresses when spread out over a large area.
Bergovoy
Moved On
I am not sure if it is a matter of bad craftsmenship or not as wood is not perfectly straight. there are bound to be some warping or crowing of the wood.
Plywood helps in covering the studs which would show the most imperfections, by averaging out the imperfections over a span of the piece of plywood. The insulation I think might do a little bit more.
Each consecutive layer spreads the issues even further and over a longer distance.
Like joint compoud on new drywall. Each coat is applied over a larger and larger surface area. The high spot is still there, but if it is compared to aspot right next to it, you will not be able to tell,but if you were able to take a laser to it, you will still see that the high spot is still there, and actually got a bit higer then original...
Not real sure about that analogy, but it is out there now...
Your point about wher ethe suppor tis located is important though. if the frame is on the edge, the support should not transfer it to the bottom glass, again that is what I was told.. And in one line of thought, it makes sense..
I wish I used it, even if iwas just for the edges. I dont see how it could hurt as long as the force remains ont he edge, and like you said, the insulation does not give that much in compression
Thanks,
Bill
Plywood helps in covering the studs which would show the most imperfections, by averaging out the imperfections over a span of the piece of plywood. The insulation I think might do a little bit more.
Each consecutive layer spreads the issues even further and over a longer distance.
Like joint compoud on new drywall. Each coat is applied over a larger and larger surface area. The high spot is still there, but if it is compared to aspot right next to it, you will not be able to tell,but if you were able to take a laser to it, you will still see that the high spot is still there, and actually got a bit higer then original...
Not real sure about that analogy, but it is out there now...
Your point about wher ethe suppor tis located is important though. if the frame is on the edge, the support should not transfer it to the bottom glass, again that is what I was told.. And in one line of thought, it makes sense..
I wish I used it, even if iwas just for the edges. I dont see how it could hurt as long as the force remains ont he edge, and like you said, the insulation does not give that much in compression
Thanks,
Bill
Old Yeller Tang
Premium Member
Ahh, the good ole' days. I show up with a bunch of softies and lps' and everyone else, stonies!lol I was like, "is that even alive!"
Scottie, let us know when it's ok to crash your place!!!
rockindacheeks
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your tank is amazing. good job!
Old Yeller Tang
Premium Member
Hey Hector,
How's it going? I have the FZJ80. The one with the ageless body style!:smokin:
How's it going? I have the FZJ80. The one with the ageless body style!:smokin:
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