Starting my 25 gal
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Sango-chu
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NiceDrgn, where did u get the magnets? Locally. I just got done doing the MJMOD to the jetstream powerhead and its blowing it right off the glass!!! I need to have a magnet on the outside strong enough to hold on to it...I will just glue a piece of stainless steel onto the pump for the magnet to attach to from the inside...please let me know.
We water tested the tank today. My close loop manafold failed. The pump leaked before even turning it on. Looks like I'll have to go back to the manufacturer to find a solution for the pump. The Sump pump preformed very well. It sure was fun watching it work. Thanks again Jeff for the help this weekend.
TheDeparted
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thats a cool idea...
I painted the stand this week. It's ready to be taped up and plastered. I got my pump part for the closed loop system, and I started cutting the skin for the hood. I bought a 133 cfm computer fan from Goodwill and bought a power source on line. I messed up the top cut for the hood so I get to cut that again. I had the top piece all screwed and glued in when I realized I made a mistake so I had to chisel it off.
I've started plastering the stand. I have the front done and did one side this weekend. It's coming out OK. Below are pictures in progress. I tape off the grout lines, spray paint it black, then add plaster. After the plaster sets up a bit I pull off the grout line tape and vola I have my rocks. My wife thinks it looks like a cookie.
All three sides are plastered and ready for a light sanding and paint. I cut some trim pieces for the top of the stand because I didn't like the edge the plaster makes and thought I needed a better transition to the top of the stand. I still have to glue the trim to the stand. The hood has most of the skin in place and I'm working on the roof rib that will run up the sides and around the top. I haven't figured out how the side rib and top are going to meet. I'm also cutting pieces for the tile. Power tools are too fast for the small wood so I tried to fabricate a miter block last weekend. I bought a ¥100 miter block for the 90 and 45 cuts but I'll need 30 and 60 as well. The goal for next week will be to finish painting the stand and attach the doors to the hood.
I managed to finish the stand this year.
First color added
Second color added
Final color and clear coat
Here is a close up of the handles. I was going to go with sea shells but Jeff had the idea of using actual rock. I liked his idea better.
I'm still working on the hood. While I was filling my car up with gas the other day I looked across the street at Risner's sign and saw the solution on how I will join the top ribs with the side ribs.
First color added
Second color added
Final color and clear coat
Here is a close up of the handles. I was going to go with sea shells but Jeff had the idea of using actual rock. I liked his idea better.
I'm still working on the hood. While I was filling my car up with gas the other day I looked across the street at Risner's sign and saw the solution on how I will join the top ribs with the side ribs.
Actually, he was only keeping the stand... The rest was at my house....
Wish you all could see it in person. It turned out really great. Nothing like I expected when he first mentioned the idea. We finished all plumbing today, shot the back black and it is ready anytime for water. Only thing left is the hood.
Wish you all could see it in person. It turned out really great. Nothing like I expected when he first mentioned the idea. We finished all plumbing today, shot the back black and it is ready anytime for water. Only thing left is the hood.
Ok since TPS is really good at procratinating, I will post up for him. The tank is fully plumbed/set up/ready for WATER!!! Finally!!!. As in my last post, the only thing left is the hood and light but at this point, you don't need light to cycle a tank and oh, I have 4 ea 5 gallons cans heading your way tomorrow so we can finally fill this thing and adjust it. BTW. 2 cans are full of saltwater already.
Here are some more pics of the empty tank and stand. The hood still needs legs in the back, side doors, shingles, and paint. At my pace that's another 2 months 
Kanehede ran out of 20mm half dowels so that may set me back a bit. I will try to get sand and water in this weekend.
Kanehede ran out of 20mm half dowels so that may set me back a bit. I will try to get sand and water in this weekend.
I'm sure by now you've come across the magnets I was referring to. If not, let me know. I'm planning a vacation back on island the end of next month. I'm hoping to scout things out as I'm also looking for work back on the island.
With that said, my only concern is what I'll do with my livestock. I have several colonies I'm reluctant to lose.
