mischief_ek
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It is great how you incorporated the tank into your wall.
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mischief_ek
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opps double post
Ocean In A Box
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mischief_ek -
Thanks!
Thanks!
Ocean In A Box
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Believe me, wish I something, ANYTHING to post an update on.
But since everyone's asking, the only H2O related item I can find was a recent visit to The Wildnerness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
So, here you go...indoor "beach", wavepool, etc...it's nice, but I envy any of you coastal folks out there...this certainly does not compare but it's all we can do in WI.
This is the only pic I have to keep this thread alive and interesting this week. (I hope).
Take care,
But since everyone's asking, the only H2O related item I can find was a recent visit to The Wildnerness Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
So, here you go...indoor "beach", wavepool, etc...it's nice, but I envy any of you coastal folks out there...this certainly does not compare but it's all we can do in WI.
This is the only pic I have to keep this thread alive and interesting this week. (I hope).
Take care,
Slakker
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Hey now...we can do much better than that in Wisconsin...
We can cut off everyone else's cheese supply for being so snooty with their beaches and warm weather.
Oh, and California..."Happy Cows" my foot. I'm watching you.
C'mon...do some more work on your tank...you know you want to.
We can cut off everyone else's cheese supply for being so snooty with their beaches and warm weather.
Oh, and California..."Happy Cows" my foot. I'm watching you.
C'mon...do some more work on your tank...you know you want to.
Ocean In A Box
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Summer has been great in WI this year...and that means way slower progerss on the entire rec room and fish tank project.
Last few weeks though have been good though...just need to finish drop ceiling, have carpeting installed and few finishing touches. What's this mean? Fish tank installation and setup soon!!!!!!!!!!!
I need to drill the Oceanic 33g...anyone do it recently and have any further advice before I start? Any design on hole size/placement and/or internal/external overflow type arrangements would sure be appreciated!
I'll post some updated pics in next day or so...
Matt
Last few weeks though have been good though...just need to finish drop ceiling, have carpeting installed and few finishing touches. What's this mean? Fish tank installation and setup soon!!!!!!!!!!!
I need to drill the Oceanic 33g...anyone do it recently and have any further advice before I start? Any design on hole size/placement and/or internal/external overflow type arrangements would sure be appreciated!
I'll post some updated pics in next day or so...
Matt
jcato
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Matt,
i pm'd you back then i figured since the tank was empty i would snap a few pics for ya.
the use of a tee coming of the back of the bulkhead with a cap on top works very well and is silent once you figure out wich size breather hole is right for the return pump you have.(just start with 1/8" drill bit and work your way up in size until its silent
the drilling of a tank the first time can be nerve racking. no matter if you use a tile bit from lowes or order a diamond hole saw just remember to go slow and keep the bit/glass from overheating.
here are the pics if you need anymore let me know.
john
i pm'd you back then i figured since the tank was empty i would snap a few pics for ya.
the use of a tee coming of the back of the bulkhead with a cap on top works very well and is silent once you figure out wich size breather hole is right for the return pump you have.(just start with 1/8" drill bit and work your way up in size until its silent
the drilling of a tank the first time can be nerve racking. no matter if you use a tile bit from lowes or order a diamond hole saw just remember to go slow and keep the bit/glass from overheating.
here are the pics if you need anymore let me know.
john
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John -
OK...one hole in your overflow box...then your returns you just had over the back edge? One or two?
Also...is the height inside the tank exactly where-ever the bottom of your notches/teeth are?
I want to make sure not to see the water line in the final setup.
OK...one hole in your overflow box...then your returns you just had over the back edge? One or two?
Also...is the height inside the tank exactly where-ever the bottom of your notches/teeth are?
I want to make sure not to see the water line in the final setup.
jcato
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i had one line comming up from the return pump that split into two that went over the back.
you will want the teeth in the overflow box atleast an inch long (i did 1/14" because i was unsure of the return pump i was gonna use) and the top of the overflow will sit below the trim on top of the tank.
john
you will want the teeth in the overflow box atleast an inch long (i did 1/14" because i was unsure of the return pump i was gonna use) and the top of the overflow will sit below the trim on top of the tank.
john
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John...thanks so much. I'll have to do a bit more research and maybe drill the tank in next few days. What size overflows/plumbing did you use?
Does anyone have links to good parts for the actual DIY bulkheads and plumbing parts?
Does anyone have links to good parts for the actual DIY bulkheads and plumbing parts?
Ocean In A Box
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Some new pictures of the tank and bar area
Some new pictures of the tank and bar area
Some new pictures of the tank and bar area
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3-4 coats of Polycrylic and it will all be done.
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Joe -
Thanks. I built the bar, but my brother did the top. My dad actually trimmed it out. I think my brother put the most time into it (sanding, etc). I just got done w/ the second coat of polycrylic...hoping it won't leave mine (or you reefers) glass marks on the wood when I'm all done...
Thanks. I built the bar, but my brother did the top. My dad actually trimmed it out. I think my brother put the most time into it (sanding, etc). I just got done w/ the second coat of polycrylic...hoping it won't leave mine (or you reefers) glass marks on the wood when I'm all done...
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Even if they don't last long, just found a steal on diamond hole saws and picked up a set from eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/SALES-14-25mm-D...3863571QQihZ008QQcategoryZ50892QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/SALES-14-25mm-D...3863571QQihZ008QQcategoryZ50892QQcmdZViewItem
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