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scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by 2Quills http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/220#post_3397391
Excellent! It wasn't so bad was it?
No it was not bad at all, because I was not doing the drilling, my stepfather did it.. LOl but i was nervous as heck and couldn't watch the whole time he was drilling it.. :lol
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Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/220#post_3397402
ahhh was it? Im thinkin ill find a glass shop tp drill the 3 holes in mine!
Congrats! Bout time we got an update fool!
Yeah, I know its about time and thanks. Yes you will see some more this weekend...
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/220#post_3397413
Woohoo!!!!
Scott, I will be upstate for the next 3 weekends, if I don't see pics of water in this tank soon, I will hunt you down!
Lol, Tommilynn, Where are you coming upstate to? Oh I am sure you will hunt me down and that makes me very afraid.... LOL
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Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/220#post_3397415
dude thats creepy....u best just do wat she says!
Oh, yeah it is very, because I know she will do it that is for sure.. Oh its going to have water in it this weekend, you can bet on that!!!
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Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/220#post_3397444
Looking good Scott - glad the jig worked out for you.
Thanks Al, That jig worked perfect, it was just the right size and was a good guide for him to us, Thank you so much for sending it to me my Friend. =)
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Originally Posted by sweatervest13 tyle="border: 0px solid;" />
Wow, that was a long read. LOL
When I started reading this I thought for sure the last few pages would be of a tank filled with water, corals, and fish. But life does happen and sometimes things get put off. Better to put them off when it does not effect something living. Now I am going to jump on the band wagon and beg for pics of your tank filled with water!!!!
Come on Scott you can do it!!!! LOL
Thanks, For reading the whole post and your vote of confidence. Yes it has been a long time coming that I have been planning this tank build, but it has given me the time to do much research also. I had researched for a long time before I had even thought about setting the tank up, but the extra time has give me time to decide what I want to do and how I want the tank to be. Just keep following there is much more to come...
 
btldreef

btldreef

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This weekend I'll be in the Poughkeepsie area. Next weekend I'll and the following I'll be in Oxford/Norwich. Then in Poughkeepsie for one last weekend. But I'm not afraid to drive and hunt you down, you know this!

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Originally Posted by Scott T http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/240#post_3397582
Lol, Tommilynn, Where are you coming upstate to? Oh I am sure you will hunt me down and that makes me very afraid.... LOL
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/240#post_3398169
Sooo...does this thing have water yet????

Gemmy, it does not as of yet. My Stepfather went and got the right PVC and stuff he needed because I didnt get all the right stuff when I went to Lowe's to get it, and he took it home and he is building my drain and return.. He starts Vacation for 10 days tomorrow so he said that he will get it done in the next few days. I did however paint the back of the tank and here it is with the lights on top.. I wanted to see what it looked like, now I cant wait to get sand, rock and water in it because it is going to look awesome.. LOL

 
1guydude

1guydude

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NICE BRO!!!! Wat kind of light is that? Mh?
Ive got the same tank and stand man...mines got a hood too though.
Ur drain hole looks a lil low though...is it just me?
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by 1guyDude http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/240#post_3398198
NICE BRO!!!! Wat kind of light is that? Mh?
Ive got the same tank and stand man...mines got a hood too though.
Ur drain hole looks a lil low though...is it just me?
Thanks Devin, I think its going to look awesome when its all set up. That light set is a $600 set I got it for $400 on sale and its brand new that is the first time it has ever been on. Its a Nova Extreme T-5 HO 8 Bulb 432W with Lunar lights, Yeah i dont have a hood for it, just the lights.. Nope must be you I measured and re measure and re measure to make sure that it was in the right spot, trust me... I didnt want that to be wrong and had a handy guide that Al sent to me to use.. It worked great. there is a picture of the overflow in this thread somewhere I think, or could be in the other one I could put it up there and take a pic of it so everyone knows that its in the right spot..... lol
 
scott t

scott t

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Here are pics I just had my Aunt who is here for vacation hold it up for me so i could take a few pics so you can see that its ok and the hole is not to low in the tank, lol it is going to be fine lol

 
gemmy

gemmy

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I know your tank is going to be awesome, which makes me think about my tank. I think I am going to redo the rock work this week.
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/240#post_3398205
Very nice....love the paint
Thanks Meowzer that is a compliment coming from you with all your beautiful tanks.. I just cant wait to get the damn sand, rock and water in it... See its getting there.. Not long now and that baby will be filled up with water.. LOL WOO HOOOOOOOOO
see all my hard work and Patience is paying off now lol
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by Gemmy http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/240#post_3398210
I know your tank is going to be awesome, which makes me think about my tank. I think I am going to redo the rock work this week.
Awww thanks Gemmy that is so sweet of you to say.. I cant wait to get the 80# of dry rock set up in there and then order the 50# of live rock, I have so many ideas of how i want it to be and I hope I can get it like I want too.. Told my sister she will have to come and help me out to have an extra set of eyes... =)
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by meowzer http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/240#post_3398212
Finally.....I can't wait either haha
I know you have been along for this ride for a long time just like BTLD has been, she told me if I dont get water in the tank in the next few weeks she was going to hunt me down.. That makes me very very Afraid.. LOL Because I am sure she could put a right a** whippin on me thats for sure... LMAO
 
1guydude

1guydude

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Because I am sure she could put a right a** whippin on me thats for sure... LMAO
LMAO true dat!
ur overflow looks good....sry thought u were going with a bulkhead! I dont know how u do it with all ur stuff chillin their waiting to be set up!
Cant wait to see man and use urs as a refrence for when mine goes up!
 
btldreef

btldreef

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I know you have been along for this ride for a long time just like BTLD has been, she told me if I dont get water in the tank in the next few weeks she was going to hunt me down.. That makes me very very Afraid.. LOL Because I am sure she could put a right a** whippin on me thats for sure... LMAO
 
Lol! I love it!
Paint looks good Scott. But....
It would look better with water in it! :evil:
 
btldreef

btldreef

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Yeah I know it TommiLynn, I can not wait to get the water in it, I am getting antsy now that things are done with it... My stepfather better get the plumbing done.. lol
 
Just let him know that I'll hunt him down too! Lol
 
kiefers

kiefers

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okay..... read page one through now *wiping sweat off brow and putting eyes back in sockets* tank looks great Scott. your going to a have a crud load of fun putting everything in that beauty. I know..... Tank stuffing party! I'll bring the beer and bratworst, Tommie Lynn can bring the water, meowzer can bring uhm...
uhm....... well crap..... oh I know..... moral support and banana upside down cake!!
devin can bring the jams....
 
scott t

scott t

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Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///forum/thread/382874/my-tank-build-diary/240#post_3398513
okay..... read page one through now *wiping sweat off brow and putting eyes back in sockets* tank looks great Scott. your going to a have a crud load of fun putting everything in that beauty. I know..... Tank stuffing party! I'll bring the beer and bratworst, Tommie Lynn can bring the water, meowzer can bring uhm...
uhm....... well crap..... oh I know..... moral support and banana upside down cake!!
devin can bring the jams....

WOW, Kiefers thats a lot of reading, but thanks for taking the time reading the whole thread. I can promise that you will not be disappointed and keep following because will only get better. LOl and that sound like a plan to me, Ya'll come on I have lots of room for everyone. LOL
 
1guydude

1guydude

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LOL my old lady just left for NEW YORK last night! Darn it! I totally would have came to help out....although she might have been a bit upset cuz her great grandma passed away!
 
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