Rimless 320 gallon system Build *pics*

[SuperTs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14855867#post14855867 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulthomas
Tim, you're a funny @$$ dude. :lol: That is the coolest thing I've seen on this site thus far!



It looks like a stainless boat steering wheel that you could pick-up from a boat supply store (West Marine, etc.).

Again, that's hilarious Tim! :lol: :lolspin:

Thanks Paul! My wife thinks I am nuts. What started as getting a reef tank has, in her eyes, gotten out of hand....however she doesnt hesitate showing it off to her friends!!!

 

[SuperTs]

Fish Room

Fish Room

Here are some pics of what went into making the wall panels:

First I had steel panels sheared to the sizes of my door and wall sections. Screws were added to temporarily secure panels in place

 

[paulthomas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14855900#post14855900 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperTs
Thanks Paul! My wife thinks I am nuts. What started as getting a reef tank has, in her eyes, gotten out of hand....however she doesnt hesitate showing it off to her friends!!!

Yeah, well, that means she likes it then. That or she wants everyone else to see how "nuts" her husband is. :lol: It makes for a good case down the road. I think it's beyond cool and very original. I wish I had come up with some of the ideas you have. You sure have put a lot of thought into your build and it really shows. :thumbsup: Plus you're doing what really counts... having fun! Awesome!

 

[paulthomas]

BTW... in case you were looking for it, you dropped your pen.

 

[SuperTs]

Fish Room

Fish Room

Next I had strips cut to frame the panels. These would be drilled a size larger the the carriage bolts.

For the port hole I had a steel panel, the door panel, and a wood backing CNC machined:

For mounting the frame pieces, I simply driled one size under 1/4" into the wall framing, applied some adhesive to the carriage bolt, and hammered them in.

The finishing touch was a hand wheel off an old surface grinder from my workplace which was cleaned up and painted the same as the wall panels

2 weeks and it was complete!

 

[paulthomas]

Re: Fish Room

Re: Fish Room

Doo, I know this is a little premature. But I see a TOTM in your future.

 

[SuperTs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14855966#post14855966 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulthomas
Yeah, well, that means she likes it then. That or she wants everyone else to see how "nuts" her husband is. :lol: It makes for a good case down the road. I think it's beyond cool and very original. I wish I had come up with some of the ideas you have. You sure have put a lot of thought into your build and it really shows. :thumbsup: Plus you're doing what really counts... having fun! Awesome!

Thanks again Paul! I most certainly am enjoying this. I dont know what I am going to do with myself when this project is over with?!?! Go crazy maybe?:rollface:

 

[paulthomas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14856022#post14856022 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperTs
Thanks again Paul! I most certainly am enjoying this. I dont know what I am going to do with myself when this project is over with?!?! Go crazy maybe?:rollface:

Wait. I thought you were already there?

 

[SuperR*]

Tim always goes far and above on all his projects! Tim and I have been friends for many years, and I can confirm for all you guys he is insane! But, that works out great, as you get a bad *** build!

Just wondering what else he had up his sleve.

 

[paulthomas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14856151#post14856151 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperR
Tim always goes far and above on all his projects! Tim and I have been friends for mny years, and I van confirm for all you guys he is insane! But, that works out great, as you get a bad *** build!

Just wondering what else he had up his sleve.

It sounds like he keeps you on your toes.

I just showed my wife everything and she said, "wow, that's VERY geeky." I told her how much I loved Tim's BK color scheme and steel sub door and she said "no surprise, you're a closet geek." Aaaah... the love of a wife. :lol:

 

[SimonSKL]

SuperTs, your fish room is awesome! I imagine it is also water tight just like in a submarine No need to worry flooding the rest of the house if something leaks inside the fish room.

 

[SuperTs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14855983#post14855983 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by paulthomas
BTW... in case you were looking for it, you dropped your pen.

Thanks Paul, you're the man! I've been looking everywhere for that dang pen!

 

[sixspeed]

Wow, i have to agree with Paul and your wife, you are a little insane. But it is going to be one hell of a tank when it is finished.

 

[mrs]

ive done my share of tanks over the years but this one takes the cake! awesome work on the door! cant wait to see it saturday.Flavio

 

[eran]

I like the touch. Very original

 

[SuperR*]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14818853#post14818853 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dantimdad
That tank is awesome!

May I suggest painting the bulkhead fittings with black krylon fusion? Or is it the light making them stand out?

I can't wait to see this tank 'scaped!

dantimdad

Thanks for the advice. We used the black fusion paint and it all turned out great!

I'm sure Tim will have pics up soon!

Rob

 

[SuperTs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14858895#post14858895 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mrs
ive done my share of tanks over the years but this one takes the cake! awesome work on the door! cant wait to see it saturday.Flavio

Thanks Flavio. I've seen systems you've plumbed in the past, they are second to none! Cant wait to see what you do with mine on saturday!

 

[J.P.Silva]

I wish Flavio had a store front. Because It's not the same at ORG.
Your in good hand with "Flavio".

 

[SuperR*]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14865096#post14865096 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by J.P.Silva
I wish Flavio had a store front. Because It's not the same at ORG.
Your in good hand with "Flavio".

We have done the whole build on our own. Flavio is giving a hand with the plumbing! It should good!

 

[paulthomas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14856705#post14856705 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperTs
Thanks Paul, you're the man! I've been looking everywhere for that dang pen!

Hey, I do what I can do, when I can do it.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14859942#post14859942 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SuperR
Thanks for the advice. We used the black fusion paint and it all turned out great!

I'm sure Tim will have pics up soon!

Rob

Did you make a few light passes over the flange until there was no gray left? Was the black fusion a matte finish paint?