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Avast Marine
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Next time try using a wet sponge to "sand" the drywall. Works great and no mess.
erics3000
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Dandy7200- DAMm I didn't think about that. Like wet sanding paint.
Bart- Fish room is 12x10 1/2 Where the tank is that entire side of the room is dedicated to fish equipment. The other side will be a big L desk for my office. Sump under the tank about 18 on right for om and pluming returns. On the left about 2 1/2 of shelves for reactors and a QT tank. The water change system will be in the garage.
I got all the drywall put up on the inside with the electrical ran to the roof. One more coat of mud and spray texture and i should be done with drywall. I need to cut a hole in the roof for a coupe vents. The I can finally clean all the dust out of the house. Wife has been extremely cool about it. I have to work this weekend but still want to try and squeeze finishing the wall. I will post some pics soon. I need to work tonight but will try and squeeze some time in.
Bart- Fish room is 12x10 1/2 Where the tank is that entire side of the room is dedicated to fish equipment. The other side will be a big L desk for my office. Sump under the tank about 18 on right for om and pluming returns. On the left about 2 1/2 of shelves for reactors and a QT tank. The water change system will be in the garage.
I got all the drywall put up on the inside with the electrical ran to the roof. One more coat of mud and spray texture and i should be done with drywall. I need to cut a hole in the roof for a coupe vents. The I can finally clean all the dust out of the house. Wife has been extremely cool about it. I have to work this weekend but still want to try and squeeze finishing the wall. I will post some pics soon. I need to work tonight but will try and squeeze some time in.
ReefArtist
In Memoriam
Hi Eric,
Just read your thread - very nice setup. Just a thought on the AquaController. I really like the web interface with the ACIII - something happens when you're away you can actually do something about it. But I know it's a lot of extra bucks.
Here's a spreadsheet I did to compare some units I've been look at - it's a spin off the larger one that someone did a while ago.
http://www.reefdiversity.com/images/Controller/controllerChanged.mht
Just read your thread - very nice setup. Just a thought on the AquaController. I really like the web interface with the ACIII - something happens when you're away you can actually do something about it. But I know it's a lot of extra bucks.
Here's a spreadsheet I did to compare some units I've been look at - it's a spin off the larger one that someone did a while ago.
http://www.reefdiversity.com/images/Controller/controllerChanged.mht
pookstreet
Registered Stick Killer
Nice work on the fish room Eric. Now hurry up and get the tank in there. And I thought I was slow :lol:
ReefDoctorMicromussas
In Memoriam
Eric Wow 
I just found your thread... Great looking Build man I will be following along.... You have been in my thread so long I feel like I know you 
What are you going to use the Pentair fluidized bed reactor for?
I also had good luck with GC for my Prop tank and refugium needs
Of course I use use the AC jr. But I always wish I had just splurged and bought the AC 3 Prolly will switch out before the year ends
Cute Mermaid
Have you decided upon a skimmer yet?
I just found your thread... Great looking Build man I will be following along.... You have been in my thread so long I feel like I know you What are you going to use the Pentair fluidized bed reactor for?
I also had good luck with GC for my Prop tank and refugium needs
Of course I use use the AC jr. But I always wish I had just splurged and bought the AC 3 Prolly will switch out before the year ends
Cute Mermaid
Have you decided upon a skimmer yet?
erics3000
Active member
ReefArtist- Thanks I have went through that document a couple times. Marc posted this link about controllers on another thread. Incase everyone hasn’t seen it yet.
http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/index.php
Pookstreet- Yeah.. I really am not a fan of drywall and mudding. I finally got it done so I can clean my mess. Hopefully I can pick the speed this week. I have to assist with an install the first part of the week. No matter what I am going to get some foam and get the tank on its stand.
Doctor64776- Hi doc. Thanks..Its funny you talk to me people here and you do feel like you know them…Your thread was a big inspiration so I finally took the plunge. I was not sure if I was going to have a big enough fuge and wanted to take as many precautions to remove nitrates. I want to have my tank with mixed corals and heavy on the fish. I almost ordered the Jr. But decide to wait for the same reason. Being a computer guy I got to have a cool controller. But the same ol saying pimpin aint easy or cheap. HAHAHHAHA I have a moded skimmer from my old tank for now. After I get the tank up I want to DIY a skimmer.
Here are some updates of what I have done so far. I had to help the in-laws and a friend but still squeezed in a little time for the fish room.
I will have some shelves to the left side for the reactors.
Some electric and overhead lights. Home depot had flush mount lights for $10. I picked up a few so I can have some light above the tank lights, and one for the storage.
I needed to pick up some duct work to move my return out of the fish room/ office.
I got the first coat of paint on the wall. Now I can finally clean up all the dust!!!
http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/index.php
Pookstreet- Yeah.. I really am not a fan of drywall and mudding. I finally got it done so I can clean my mess. Hopefully I can pick the speed this week. I have to assist with an install the first part of the week. No matter what I am going to get some foam and get the tank on its stand.
Doctor64776- Hi doc. Thanks..Its funny you talk to me people here and you do feel like you know them…Your thread was a big inspiration so I finally took the plunge. I was not sure if I was going to have a big enough fuge and wanted to take as many precautions to remove nitrates. I want to have my tank with mixed corals and heavy on the fish. I almost ordered the Jr. But decide to wait for the same reason. Being a computer guy I got to have a cool controller. But the same ol saying pimpin aint easy or cheap. HAHAHHAHA I have a moded skimmer from my old tank for now. After I get the tank up I want to DIY a skimmer.
Here are some updates of what I have done so far. I had to help the in-laws and a friend but still squeezed in a little time for the fish room.
I will have some shelves to the left side for the reactors.
Some electric and overhead lights. Home depot had flush mount lights for $10. I picked up a few so I can have some light above the tank lights, and one for the storage.
I needed to pick up some duct work to move my return out of the fish room/ office.
I got the first coat of paint on the wall. Now I can finally clean up all the dust!!!
Avast Marine
.Registered Member
looking good Eric!
ReefingBuddha
New member
same as everyone else... looking good. So the tank is going in this week? Awesome.
ReefDoctorMicromussas
In Memoriam
You have gotten an amazing amount done very quickly!
Looking really nice.. I will be following along
Keep us posted with lots and Lots of pics
Looking really nice.. I will be following along
Keep us posted with lots and Lots of pics
? great progress Eric
erics3000
Active member
Dudester- Thanks. I love your aquascape.
Dandy7200- Thanks
Thirschman- Thanks. I am going to Home Depot tomorrow to pick up some more wood and the foam for under the tank.
Any of you guys have anything to say about what foam for under the tank? I think I read somewhere to use the pink foam.
Pcostanzo â€"œ I hate dust. I put a plastic cover over my desk but that really didn’t help. I finaly got it all cleaned up.
Cbui2- Yeah it was a real busy weekend. I helped a friend frame and drywall a room. My mudding skills are getting better. I think I’ll keep that on the downlo hehehe I also helped the inlaws make a 10 x 6 ½ stand for his trains. That would be a huge tank. I figured I had to keep it moving, maybe half your speed.hahahah
Danskim- You have any info about the light movers. I thought about adding some solar tubes.
Spleef- Thanks
Token- Good eye with the stand. I will post pics this weekend of it finished. I think I need to make sure my 75 will fit under there. I think I will make my next stand out of metal. I like the room and extra strength.
Michika- If you are talking about the where the new wall meets the existing, the paint matched perfect. I did have a little flashing of the paint on a section. I painted over a section that wasn’t dry and you can see a little flashing. One more coat will make it perfect. I thought I had another gallon. Oh well.. I think I am going to go with a different color in the office. Maybe a Dark Blue, just need to get some ideas how it will match with the wood work which is undetermined at this time. I know what I want in the office down to measurements. I am just not sure what color I want the wood or just use the same stuff they use on famica.
Dandy7200- Thanks
Thirschman- Thanks. I am going to Home Depot tomorrow to pick up some more wood and the foam for under the tank.
Any of you guys have anything to say about what foam for under the tank? I think I read somewhere to use the pink foam.
Pcostanzo â€"œ I hate dust. I put a plastic cover over my desk but that really didn’t help. I finaly got it all cleaned up.
Cbui2- Yeah it was a real busy weekend. I helped a friend frame and drywall a room. My mudding skills are getting better. I think I’ll keep that on the downlo hehehe I also helped the inlaws make a 10 x 6 ½ stand for his trains. That would be a huge tank. I figured I had to keep it moving, maybe half your speed.hahahah
Danskim- You have any info about the light movers. I thought about adding some solar tubes.
Spleef- Thanks
Token- Good eye with the stand. I will post pics this weekend of it finished. I think I need to make sure my 75 will fit under there. I think I will make my next stand out of metal. I like the room and extra strength.
Michika- If you are talking about the where the new wall meets the existing, the paint matched perfect. I did have a little flashing of the paint on a section. I painted over a section that wasn’t dry and you can see a little flashing. One more coat will make it perfect. I thought I had another gallon. Oh well.. I think I am going to go with a different color in the office. Maybe a Dark Blue, just need to get some ideas how it will match with the wood work which is undetermined at this time. I know what I want in the office down to measurements. I am just not sure what color I want the wood or just use the same stuff they use on famica.
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