jtrzerocool
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what are you going to do for lighting?
LARGE Plywood Tank Build
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wattsupdoc
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Have you thought of doing stockmans for the drains, then expansion foam/pond foam the back? Hiding all the plumbing that way. I dont know how the foam will stick to the epoxy, but all of it I have ever used wants to stick to everytrhing, my fingers, my clothes, my hair.....
veni vidi vici
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Originally Posted by wattsupdoc
Have you thought of doing stockmans for the drains, then expansion foam/pond foam the back? Hiding all the plumbing that way. I dont know how the foam will stick to the epoxy, but all of it I have ever used wants to stick to everytrhing, my fingers, my clothes, my hair.....
I saw a thread on another big site where the guy used eggcrate,some plastic ties ,expanding foam,LR,epoxy ,and some crushed coral/sand.He made a awsome backdrop that hid overflow and most of the back wall.
I might even give it a shot.
Have you thought of doing stockmans for the drains, then expansion foam/pond foam the back? Hiding all the plumbing that way. I dont know how the foam will stick to the epoxy, but all of it I have ever used wants to stick to everytrhing, my fingers, my clothes, my hair.....
I saw a thread on another big site where the guy used eggcrate,some plastic ties ,expanding foam,LR,epoxy ,and some crushed coral/sand.He made a awsome backdrop that hid overflow and most of the back wall.
I might even give it a shot.
triggerz92
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Make sure to take lots of pics! Good luck with your project!
bronco300
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i actually have used the foam on my 10gallon tank...and planned on using it in this tank to hide the plumbing/spray bar in the back...but i havent decided yet if i want to follow through or not--i used eggcrate in the 10gallon with no problems, i've heard without it it'll become a severe problem...we'll see as time goes along.
bronco300
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Originally Posted by acrylic51
You should look into light movers for the tank as well....I'm contemplating circular light mover for the new setup.
hahahaha, funny you should say this because i already am looking into it....i'm still trying to get pricing from a buddy on them to see if its in the pocketbook or not.
You should look into light movers for the tank as well....I'm contemplating circular light mover for the new setup.
hahahaha, funny you should say this because i already am looking into it....i'm still trying to get pricing from a buddy on them to see if its in the pocketbook or not.
bronco300
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ok....where can i find plans for calfo's overflow? does he have a direct website with plans? i hate -- for not being able to search!!!!
as for the tank it is approx 485gallons....my plans are a mixed reef mostly....i'll have some fish like my clowns, bangaiis, chromis, purple firefish...not sure what else i want....not a big fish person but i would like some that will swim the length of the tank, a tang or something.
as for the tank it is approx 485gallons....my plans are a mixed reef mostly....i'll have some fish like my clowns, bangaiis, chromis, purple firefish...not sure what else i want....not a big fish person but i would like some that will swim the length of the tank, a tang or something.
bronco300
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a blue hippo may be a must, fiance has always wanted one...but my main thing is I will not be getting a ton of fish as i dont want it too look overcrowded like other tanks i've seen large...it ruins the tank for me....maybe i'll get another school of something besides chromis...
first have to make sure the tank works,lol
first have to make sure the tank works,lol
groupergenius
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Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2449900
ok....where can i find plans for calfo's overflow? does he have a direct website with plans? i hate -- for not being able to search!!!!
as for the tank it is approx 485gallons....my plans are a mixed reef mostly....i'll have some fish like my clowns, bangaiis, chromis, purple firefish...not sure what else i want....not a big fish person but i would like some that will swim the length of the tank, a tang or something.
A bluehead wrasse maybe??
Edit: probably not reef safe. Doh!!
http:///forum/post/2449900
ok....where can i find plans for calfo's overflow? does he have a direct website with plans? i hate -- for not being able to search!!!!
as for the tank it is approx 485gallons....my plans are a mixed reef mostly....i'll have some fish like my clowns, bangaiis, chromis, purple firefish...not sure what else i want....not a big fish person but i would like some that will swim the length of the tank, a tang or something.
A bluehead wrasse maybe??
Edit: probably not reef safe. Doh!!
ameno
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Originally Posted by Bronco300
http:///forum/post/2449900
ok....where can i find plans for calfo's overflow? does he have a direct website with plans? i hate -- for not being able to search!!!!
as for the tank it is approx 485gallons....my plans are a mixed reef mostly....i'll have some fish like my clowns, bangaiis, chromis, purple firefish...not sure what else i want....not a big fish person but i would like some that will swim the length of the tank, a tang or something.
Well -- is were I found the plans for it, basically a box on the out side with a slot in the tank for the water to flow and a dursco style piping in the box, but -- has some good details on how to build, in the DIY section, agree it's a pain to search anything
http:///forum/post/2449900
ok....where can i find plans for calfo's overflow? does he have a direct website with plans? i hate -- for not being able to search!!!!
as for the tank it is approx 485gallons....my plans are a mixed reef mostly....i'll have some fish like my clowns, bangaiis, chromis, purple firefish...not sure what else i want....not a big fish person but i would like some that will swim the length of the tank, a tang or something.
Well -- is were I found the plans for it, basically a box on the out side with a slot in the tank for the water to flow and a dursco style piping in the box, but -- has some good details on how to build, in the DIY section, agree it's a pain to search anything
acrylic51
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Originally Posted by ameno
http:///forum/post/2450328
Well -- is were I found the plans for it, basically a box on the out side with a slot in the tank for the water to flow and a dursco style piping in the box, but -- has some good details on how to build, in the DIY section, agree it's a pain to search anything
Yep that's were I get alot of DIY info.....The key with using their search engine if your not a premium member is doing it early in the morning or super late at night.....The circular light movers go for around $300.00
http:///forum/post/2450328
Well -- is were I found the plans for it, basically a box on the out side with a slot in the tank for the water to flow and a dursco style piping in the box, but -- has some good details on how to build, in the DIY section, agree it's a pain to search anything
Yep that's were I get alot of DIY info.....The key with using their search engine if your not a premium member is doing it early in the morning or super late at night.....The circular light movers go for around $300.00
bronco300
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Originally Posted by acrylic51
http:///forum/post/2451149
Yep that's were I get alot of DIY info.....The key with using their search engine if your not a premium member is doing it early in the morning or super late at night.....The circular light movers go for around $300.00
yea....i should be able to get a much better deal on the light movers, but we'll see how that pans out
http:///forum/post/2451149
Yep that's were I get alot of DIY info.....The key with using their search engine if your not a premium member is doing it early in the morning or super late at night.....The circular light movers go for around $300.00
yea....i should be able to get a much better deal on the light movers, but we'll see how that pans out