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eric b 125
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should we be expecting water in the next few days?
The 125g.... oh yes.
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reefkprz
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Originally Posted by Eric B 125
http:///forum/post/3179839
should we be expecting water in the next few days?
there is still a lot of work to do. I havent even ordered the glass yet due to the holiday I cant even get accurate quotes untill monday.
also need to build the stand that will accommodate a 75g sump and my 60 cube, as well as my wave maker. though I may rethink my sump setup once I get into the stand manufacting. I also still need to re-enforce my flooring to support the roughly 2,300 lBS the stand water rock and sumps will create sitting on my 110 year old floor.
it may still be a few weeks depending on how much time I have to devote to this and other unforseen factors. the one thing I am not going to do is rush, that can only lead to disaster or a final product that isnt quite what you wanted.
http:///forum/post/3179839
should we be expecting water in the next few days?
there is still a lot of work to do. I havent even ordered the glass yet due to the holiday I cant even get accurate quotes untill monday.
also need to build the stand that will accommodate a 75g sump and my 60 cube, as well as my wave maker. though I may rethink my sump setup once I get into the stand manufacting. I also still need to re-enforce my flooring to support the roughly 2,300 lBS the stand water rock and sumps will create sitting on my 110 year old floor.
it may still be a few weeks depending on how much time I have to devote to this and other unforseen factors. the one thing I am not going to do is rush, that can only lead to disaster or a final product that isnt quite what you wanted.
reefkprz
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all the old silicone for holding the base and bottom pane is now removed. it went far easier than I expected, the die grinder with a one inch wire wheel made it a snap. after cutting the bulk of it off with a razor, the wire wheel just yanked the final film off the glass in aboput 10 minutes.
I hate waiting for another day to go by just so I can wait some more for the glass company to call me back......
eh well. time to go look at the floor situation. see what I can do about leveling and supporting the floor.
I hate waiting for another day to go by just so I can wait some more for the glass company to call me back......
eh well. time to go look at the floor situation. see what I can do about leveling and supporting the floor.
reefkprz
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raw cut and rough sanded to just take some of the sharpness off. no need to polish it its the bottom pane. they have to cut it then temper it, you cannot cut or drill tempered glass. it shatters into a million little cubes when you try.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvRgklsm6so
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvRgklsm6so
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eric b 125
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even when they put bulkheads through tempered glass, the hole is drilled in the glass before it is tempered
new2salt1
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Originally Posted by Eric B 125
http:///forum/post/3176762
that's sweet dude. i love 125's. have any idea how much the glass will cost?
love the wu avatar! it's a shame commercial rap sucks now.
http:///forum/post/3176762
that's sweet dude. i love 125's. have any idea how much the glass will cost?
love the wu avatar! it's a shame commercial rap sucks now.
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eric b 125
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chalkboard paint?
your tank had the center brace, eh? that's the way mine was made as well. i had to go w/ two 36" lights
your tank had the center brace, eh? that's the way mine was made as well. i had to go w/ two 36" lights
jchase1970
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"chalkboard paint? " - to teach the fish their abc's
spanko
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Just read a post over on another site about using PVC or other type of board for the bottom of a tank. Seems there is a tank supplier out there doing the same thing. I'll have to find the thread. Just mention it to document it somewhere, give others that may be watching here some more options, and to get your take on it if you have heard of it before. And maybe why you didn't go that way instead of the glass. Seems it may be a less expensive option to me and allow some bottom drilling if desired.
florida joe
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may sound dumb but what about marine plywood with or with out a fiberglass covering
meowzer
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Originally Posted by reefkprZ
http:///forum/post/3181989
this may sound weird, but I like looking up at the bottom of my sand bed from underneath, I even build all my stands with that fact in mind. I couldnt have a solid grey bottom it would drive me batty not being able to peek.
Doesn't sound wierd to me....I can see the stingray when she buries herself from underneath....I also have a red spotted sandperch that has burrowed down to the bottom and hangs out on the glass sometimes
It's pretty cool to watch them that way
http:///forum/post/3181989
this may sound weird, but I like looking up at the bottom of my sand bed from underneath, I even build all my stands with that fact in mind. I couldnt have a solid grey bottom it would drive me batty not being able to peek.
It's pretty cool to watch them that way
reefkprz
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Originally Posted by Eric B 125
http:///forum/post/3181716
chalkboard paint?
your tank had the center brace, eh? that's the way mine was made as well. i had to go w/ two 36" lights
the chalkboard paint is to paint the back pane of glass black. I usually have no paint or blue but went black this time. this will be my first black backed tank.
had is the keyword there. I fully intend to have 3 x 250W and halides on this tank so a center brace is just not an option. instead I am going to make my own bracing. I have a couple Ideas about how but I havent decided yet. thats still at least a week or more away because I cant do that untill I flip the tank back over.
http:///forum/post/3181716
chalkboard paint?
your tank had the center brace, eh? that's the way mine was made as well. i had to go w/ two 36" lights
the chalkboard paint is to paint the back pane of glass black. I usually have no paint or blue but went black this time. this will be my first black backed tank.
had is the keyword there. I fully intend to have 3 x 250W and halides on this tank so a center brace is just not an option. instead I am going to make my own bracing. I have a couple Ideas about how but I havent decided yet. thats still at least a week or more away because I cant do that untill I flip the tank back over.
reefkprz
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Originally Posted by bmkj02
http:///forum/post/3181918
I have seen disasters with acrylic in glass sumps when it comes to glueing them together. How would you glue that? I would be afraid to try that out especially on a 125g or bigger
the rabbit cut leaves a groove for the glass to sit in and the pressure of the water actually pinches the silicone tighter so you get a better seal. silicones bond strenght is weaker with acryllic than glass, but if you design it right you nullify that weakness by using the flexibility of the glass to assist in creating an impervious seal.
http:///forum/post/3181918
I have seen disasters with acrylic in glass sumps when it comes to glueing them together. How would you glue that? I would be afraid to try that out especially on a 125g or bigger
the rabbit cut leaves a groove for the glass to sit in and the pressure of the water actually pinches the silicone tighter so you get a better seal. silicones bond strenght is weaker with acryllic than glass, but if you design it right you nullify that weakness by using the flexibility of the glass to assist in creating an impervious seal.