OK! Enough chat...Starting a 1000g+ Reef
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jnarowe
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well, I am a master of assimilation, and quite frankly, in Beverly Hills where I used to live, none of my friends would even touch lumber. Here in Kitsap county, if you don't know what a lid is, you have to ride the short bus.
Remember what we used to call a lid? Survey says: If you don't, you're to young to be in the same room as me.
Pics coming soon...
Remember what we used to call a lid? Survey says: If you don't, you're to young to be in the same room as me.
Pics coming soon...
jnarowe
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Some pics...I know it doesn't seem like much but it is taking some time to get all the owrk done. I think the tank will be in the room this week though.
This one is for Marc so he can sleep at night!
North wall with rigid insulation over cement foundation and fresh air input.
Different angle of North wall showing bothh fresh air input (square) and 6" exhaust (round).
Shot of soffit over tank during insulation. 12" of insulation throughout the ceiling and we are stuffing it around the heating duct. It looks tight with that duct work above the tank, but it is only 24" deep and I will still be able to access all parts of the tank and direct light wherever needed (I HOPE!!).
This one is for Marc so he can sleep at night!
North wall with rigid insulation over cement foundation and fresh air input.
Different angle of North wall showing bothh fresh air input (square) and 6" exhaust (round).
Shot of soffit over tank during insulation. 12" of insulation throughout the ceiling and we are stuffing it around the heating duct. It looks tight with that duct work above the tank, but it is only 24" deep and I will still be able to access all parts of the tank and direct light wherever needed (I HOPE!!).
jnarowe
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Are you kidding?? House surfing is one of my favorite hobbies! I have been through so many earthquakes I find them somewhat fun. BTW, gaps on the ends of the beam are better than a tight fit when you consider earthquakes. A little give is better. That's why wooden homes fare better than brick.--J
PS. Can I send anyone some fiberglass fibers?
PS. Can I send anyone some fiberglass fibers?
jnarowe
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good news!
good news!
Good news! Tank is inside the house, stand is in the tank room, and I am getting ready to build the "pony" wall that forms the lower viewing room wall below the tank. I can't build it until the tank is inside the room, and I can't finish the other walls until the pony wall is built and I have run the wiring through it.
Right now I am coating the stand top with West System resin, painting the foam underlayment, and painting the replacement house trim that I removed when we removed the slider to get the tank in.
I am greatly relieved to have the tank inside because temps. are dipping lower now and I don't want any thermal accidents!
The thought just occured to me that once the wall is built, I can't remove the tank....--J
good news!
Good news! Tank is inside the house, stand is in the tank room, and I am getting ready to build the "pony" wall that forms the lower viewing room wall below the tank. I can't build it until the tank is inside the room, and I can't finish the other walls until the pony wall is built and I have run the wiring through it.
Right now I am coating the stand top with West System resin, painting the foam underlayment, and painting the replacement house trim that I removed when we removed the slider to get the tank in.
I am greatly relieved to have the tank inside because temps. are dipping lower now and I don't want any thermal accidents!
The thought just occured to me that once the wall is built, I can't remove the tank....--J
EnglishRebel
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jnarowe
Just a thought but have you considered covering the walls with FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)? If you've ever been in a Waffle House bathroom you will know what I mean. It would save you having to tape, mud, and paint the walls (with a good epoxy paint). You may even save a little money by using regular sheetrock as opposed to blue board. I believe if you caulk the panel joints before applying the cover strip it should be more or less waterproof.
Just a thought but have you considered covering the walls with FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic)? If you've ever been in a Waffle House bathroom you will know what I mean. It would save you having to tape, mud, and paint the walls (with a good epoxy paint). You may even save a little money by using regular sheetrock as opposed to blue board. I believe if you caulk the panel joints before applying the cover strip it should be more or less waterproof.
jnarowe
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ER: I looked and looked for an alternative to sheet rock because I think it,s horribly over-rated but could only find the rather expensive plastic board. Is that what you are talking about or what?
1/3 of Green board is already up, and I used plywood over the tank for a better anchoring surface.
What is FRP?--J
1/3 of Green board is already up, and I used plywood over the tank for a better anchoring surface.
What is FRP?--J
jnarowe
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NEWS: AC III
NEWS: AC III
sixxer Unfortunately yes. I contemplated this for months because I really wanted a 3-sided or even 4-sided display, but when I weighed out all the pros & cons, the in-wall design won easily. The saving grace is that I can view all 4 sides whenever I want, so in reality, NBD!!
NEWS: Just got in my AC III Pro setup which includes all the probes, Aquanotes software, and 3 DC4HD units. It all looks sweet, but I cannot tell how it performs yet, of course.
I did browse the manual and I must say it looks a bit complicated to set up and I did not see any instructions on how to integrate it with Aquanotes nor how to use it with a wireless router. I was horribly tired when I read it, so maybe reading it a couple more times will clear that up.
I got it through my LFS Ocean Reef Aquatics at a very good price. He is a start up business right now and very willing to help those "special needs" customers like myself and work on pricing issues too. Mario is the owner and he is a very nice guy who makes no claims to being more knowledgable than the next guy, but clearly has a friendly, accomodating business style.
NEWS: AC III
sixxer Unfortunately yes. I contemplated this for months because I really wanted a 3-sided or even 4-sided display, but when I weighed out all the pros & cons, the in-wall design won easily. The saving grace is that I can view all 4 sides whenever I want, so in reality, NBD!!
NEWS: Just got in my AC III Pro setup which includes all the probes, Aquanotes software, and 3 DC4HD units. It all looks sweet, but I cannot tell how it performs yet, of course.
I did browse the manual and I must say it looks a bit complicated to set up and I did not see any instructions on how to integrate it with Aquanotes nor how to use it with a wireless router. I was horribly tired when I read it, so maybe reading it a couple more times will clear that up.
I got it through my LFS Ocean Reef Aquatics at a very good price. He is a start up business right now and very willing to help those "special needs" customers like myself and work on pricing issues too. Mario is the owner and he is a very nice guy who makes no claims to being more knowledgable than the next guy, but clearly has a friendly, accomodating business style.
jnarowe
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I would say so. At 18" tall, it has only 1/16" deflection in my application. Oddly, this is the only load bearing wall downstairs. It is the bottom floor of a 2,700 sq. ft. "wing" of the house so it is holding up a good part of 1,300 sq. ft. I am very happy with it and very happy that it was inexpensive.
richfavinger
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Only a 1000g system, aww man...
Now lets not forget the photo of your chosen family member IN the tank, before you fill it, it is a must!
Rich
Now lets not forget the photo of your chosen family member IN the tank, before you fill it, it is a must!
Rich
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