Travis and Jessica's 400G Build

dave.m said:
+1 on the tile. Also, I would suggest you paint the inside of the stand white so that you can see things more easily once it is crammed with equipment.

Dave.M
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Tile around the tank is a possibility but we will see. May just cut the carpet in that area.

Yes everything is getting the white treatment. Any recommendations on a good strong lasting type of paint to use?

All Equipment will be crammed into the fishroom on the other side of the wall directly behind the stand. The inside of the stand will be a storage area for dry fish food, maybe some vortech controllers and whatever else we have to sitting around that we want to make disappear. The extra storage should come in pretty handy.
 
SPotter said:
I used this on the walls of my fish room and wished I knew about it when I was painting my stand. It dries with a really nice hard seal and easy to clean. Downside is it's about $80 a gallon.

http://www.sherwin-williams.com/hom...pro-industrial-precatalyzed-waterbased-epoxy/
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I actually had seen you mention this to another member and I have it down in my notes. I will most likely go that route for the fish room, did you have to do multiple coats? Do you think it would finish as good on wood for the outside of the stand? I want to make sure the stands finish is real nice. What did you end up painting your stand and cabinets with before you knew about this stuff?
 
One coat was enough but I primed with kilz. I used exterior paint on the inside of the stand. I don't think I would use it on the exterior of the stand. Won't give you that nice finish you want. I had a cabinet guy finish up the exterior of my stand and canopy.
 
SPotter said:
One coat was enough but I primed with kilz. I used exterior paint on the inside of the stand. I don't think I would use it on the exterior of the stand. Won't give you that nice finish you want. I had a cabinet guy finish up the exterior of my stand and canopy.
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Ok, I am following you now, I was thinking you were talking about the outside of the stand :lol:
 
dave.m said:
+1 on the tile. Also, I would suggest you paint the inside of the stand white so that you can see things more easily once it is crammed with equipment.

Dave.M
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Painting things white also helps hide salt creep stains.
 
SPotter said:
One coat was enough but I primed with kilz. I used exterior paint on the inside of the stand. I don't think I would use it on the exterior of the stand. Won't give you that nice finish you want. I had a cabinet guy finish up the exterior of my stand and canopy.
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Nice link, Steve. We used some two-part epoxy paint from them on our sump stand - its very durable (as it needs to be). I only wish we had been able to use it on the canopy originally. The parts of the canopy that sit on the tank take a beating every day and with the wrasses constantly jumping around and splashing everything, regular paint simply does not withstand the punishment.
 
Oldude said:
Painting things white also helps hide salt creep stains.
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Your not kidding about that, we had black stand and the saltcreep on the door was out of control. Black ends up being a saltcreep highlighter. White should act as a saltcreep camo...

worm5406 said:
Any updates?
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Ask and you shall receive sir!

Biocube25 said:
Wow, great build and great thread!!
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Thanks!

prop-frags said:
Nice link, Steve. We used some two-part epoxy paint from them on our sump stand - its very durable (as it needs to be). I only wish we had been able to use it on the canopy originally. The parts of the canopy that sit on the tank take a beating every day and with the wrasses constantly jumping around and splashing everything, regular paint simply does not withstand the punishment.
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Great tip, thanks! We plan to throw in as many wrasses as possible, so that will be a problem for us as well. We will be using that epoxy paint on the inside of the hood for sure. Also been thinking about doing all the fishroom walls with it too. Might be a little spendy, but cheaper than frp I bet.

How many wrasses do you guys have in your setup?



***UPDATE***

The stand is all together besides the doors. Primed it on Saturday. We used almost the whole gallon of Kilz. First coat of paint goes on right after this update.




 
chaos84 said:
Very nice looking stand! Can't wait to see the final product.
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Thanks!


***Update***

AGE said they are shipping the tank on Thursday so we should have the tank by next week. Now we need to round up a crew of good men to move this beast. AGE said the tank weighs 750lbs and 999lbs all crated up. :worried:
 
Great job on the stand. Also happy for you on getting a shipping date on your tank. I remember when my tank got delivered to me. It only took 4 people to move it although the makers of the tank sent 5 people with the tank. Great progress.
 
Newbie Aquarist said:
Great job on the stand. Also happy for you on getting a shipping date on your tank. I remember when my tank got delivered to me. It only took 4 people to move it although the makers of the tank sent 5 people with the tank. Great progress.
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Thanks!

It definitely feels good to have a shipping date. Now its time to really kick this project into overdrive.

Is your tank acrylic? We were planning on 4 strong guys but 750lbs seems a little heavy on 4 guys. Especially trying to maneuver the tank on its side to fit through the front door because the external overflow makes it 42" wide. We are planning 6 guys now. We have some family and friends lined up to get the tank into the house so we should be good to go. Just need to rent some of the suction cups from homedepot or where ever everyone gets those.

Anyone have any tips/tricks for moving large tanks?
 
A_CoupleClowns said:
Thanks!

It definitely feels good to have a shipping date. Now its time to really kick this project into overdrive.

Is your tank acrylic? We were planning on 4 strong guys but 750lbs seems a little heavy on 4 guys. Especially trying to maneuver the tank on its side to fit through the front door because the external overflow makes it 42" wide. We are planning 6 guys now. We have some family and friends lined up to get the tank into the house so we should be good to go. Just need to rent some of the suction cups from homedepot or where ever everyone gets those.

Anyone have any tips/tricks for moving large tanks?
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Yes my tank is acrylic and weighed 435 pounds. If your tank is on the main floor you could go to the big box store and get the appliance dolly. Each one can hold up to 1000 pounds but in reality maybe 600 ish.

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Plus its good for future use too.
 
hire piano movers! I did that with my tank. Two very very large guys showed up and I said no way will they get it in my house. Well 5 mins later I was looking at my tank on my stand!!!! It was worth every penny and they were insured. If the tank gets damaged while your friends are moving....theres no claim to be filed.
 
SPotter said:
hire piano movers! I did that with my tank. Two very very large guys showed up and I said no way will they get it in my house. Well 5 mins later I was looking at my tank on my stand!!!! It was worth every penny and they were insured. If the tank gets damaged while your friends are moving....theres no claim to be filed.
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I actually have contemplated doing this, we have a friend that recommended basically exactly that.

I think we are going to stick with buying pizza, beer and letting everyone know, no beer if we damage the tank :lol2: :beer:
 
***Update***

So going to take Waynes advice and pick up 2 appliance dollys, and also going to run to harbor freight and pick up 12 of the 125lb rated suction cups (2 for each guy) so we can get it onto the stand in between the trim without breaking anybodies fingers. The tank just needs to roll through the doorway and about 10ft straight over to the stand and we can lift it up and into place.



worm5406 said:
WOW.. Really love that overflow!
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Thanks, can't wait until it is all plumbed and running to see how well it works!
 
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