New 300 gallon In-Wall tank build
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snakeblitz33
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BEST OF LUCK! I hope you can get it in without any problems! Watch your fingers!
snakeblitz33
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Ah, for the love of the hobby!
At least your build is going faster than shawns.
:evil:
At least your build is going faster than shawns.
:evil:
edat
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Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/394784/new-300-gallon-in-wall-tank-build/80#post_3519347
Ah, for the love of the hobby!
At least your build is going faster than shawns.
Maybe not.... Got it home but Its still in the van...........THIS THING IS HEAAVYYY!!!
Didn't seem so bad loading it into the van down from the truck.....but lifting it out of the van is a different story.
It may sit there tonight until everyone gets out of work/school....
FREE BEER AND STEAK TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO MOVE A TANK 10 FEET FROM THE VAN TO THE GARAGE!!!!!
Originally Posted by SnakeBlitz33 http:///t/394784/new-300-gallon-in-wall-tank-build/80#post_3519347
Ah, for the love of the hobby!
At least your build is going faster than shawns.
Maybe not.... Got it home but Its still in the van...........THIS THING IS HEAAVYYY!!!
Didn't seem so bad loading it into the van down from the truck.....but lifting it out of the van is a different story.
It may sit there tonight until everyone gets out of work/school....
FREE BEER AND STEAK TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO MOVE A TANK 10 FEET FROM THE VAN TO THE GARAGE!!!!!
sweatervest13
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Originally Posted by edat http:///t/394784/new-300-gallon-in-wall-tank-build/80#post_3519732
First time drilling holes and it was pretty easy.
Just took it slow and kept a steady flow of water.
That last hole seemed to take forever........
The cuts look good!!!
Its a bit scary your first time drilling a tank. But slow and steady is the trick. Did you use the 45 degree angle to start the cut?
Originally Posted by edat http:///t/394784/new-300-gallon-in-wall-tank-build/80#post_3519732
First time drilling holes and it was pretty easy.
Just took it slow and kept a steady flow of water.
That last hole seemed to take forever........
The cuts look good!!!
Its a bit scary your first time drilling a tank. But slow and steady is the trick. Did you use the 45 degree angle to start the cut?
edat
Member
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Originally Posted by sweatervest13 http:///t/394784/new-300-gallon-in-wall-tank-build/80#post_3519768
The cuts look good!!!
Its a bit scary your first time drilling a tank. But slow and steady is the trick. Did you use the 45 degree angle to start the cut?
Thanks!
Yes I did. I was going too buy one of those guides from BRS but after I watched lots of videos of people drilling tanks and how using the 45 stopped the bit from "walking" around I decided to give it a shot.
Originally Posted by sweatervest13 http:///t/394784/new-300-gallon-in-wall-tank-build/80#post_3519768
The cuts look good!!!
Its a bit scary your first time drilling a tank. But slow and steady is the trick. Did you use the 45 degree angle to start the cut?
Thanks!
Yes I did. I was going too buy one of those guides from BRS but after I watched lots of videos of people drilling tanks and how using the 45 stopped the bit from "walking" around I decided to give it a shot.
edat
Member
I've been so busy with the display tank I almost forgot about the frag tank I ordered from Glass Cages.
I still need to decide where I am going to put the overflow and drill the holes.
I had I built to fit on the old 125 gallon stand right along side the 29 gallon QT.
It is 36x18x8. I think the size will work out just fine. I still need to wait a 2 weeks before I can put water in it.
I still need to decide where I am going to put the overflow and drill the holes.
I had I built to fit on the old 125 gallon stand right along side the 29 gallon QT.
It is 36x18x8. I think the size will work out just fine. I still need to wait a 2 weeks before I can put water in it.
sweatervest13
Active Member
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Originally Posted by edat http:///t/394784/new-300-gallon-in-wall-tank-build/80#post_3519782
I've been so busy with the display tank I almost forgot about the frag tank I ordered from Glass Cages.
I still need to decide where I am going to put the overflow and drill the holes.
I had I built to fit on the old 125 gallon stand right along side the 29 gallon QT.
It is 36x18x8. I think the size will work out just fine. I still need to wait a 2 weeks before I can put water in it.
I really like that footprint for a frag tank. That is going to work out well for you.
Originally Posted by edat http:///t/394784/new-300-gallon-in-wall-tank-build/80#post_3519782
I've been so busy with the display tank I almost forgot about the frag tank I ordered from Glass Cages.
I still need to decide where I am going to put the overflow and drill the holes.
I had I built to fit on the old 125 gallon stand right along side the 29 gallon QT.
It is 36x18x8. I think the size will work out just fine. I still need to wait a 2 weeks before I can put water in it.
I really like that footprint for a frag tank. That is going to work out well for you.
edat
Member
Looks good......To hide your bulkheads in the back panel get yourself some Krylon Fushion and paint the bulkheads themselves......
Thanks. I will pick up more tonight. That's what I used on the back of the tank.... It will blend perfectly.
After they are painted and dried will i need to soak them in water or will they be safe once they are fully dried?
Thanks. I will pick up more tonight. That's what I used on the back of the tank.... It will blend perfectly.
After they are painted and dried will i need to soak them in water or will they be safe once they are fully dried?