izzypop Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 complete. well not quite but my daughter and I love looking at nemo and dori and some hand drawn sharpie corals and fish. Here are some pics of the stand, sump and tank. I just hope I can complete it before the new little one is due in January. The stand still needs to be painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly guy Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Very cool. Better get to work. Clocks a tickin it sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 If ya don't get er done!!!!!!!!!!!!! it ill be a large changing table ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 WOW Shawn, that is a stand and a half, you could park a truck on that thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 When I told them to build it strong enough to put a jeep on I didn't think they were going to take me literally. Actually the material was expensive but labor was less because it was less welds. Once I saw yours I knew I didn't want any braces in the way. It is almost 4ft tall so that was a concern. One thing I did forget was built in cup holders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H20cooled Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 LOL, yeah that thing is strong I'm sure, cup holders would be awesome for an inwall tank, got to have something to drink when you are working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Great start to a great tank! Keep up the posts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADBaxter Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Great job!... Keep the pics coming... I should be able to see it soon enough BIll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Okay the stand is painted. Yummy Cell Phone Pics. prep work.... ready for paint.... painted by... sorry can't reveal my sources done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Shawn- Just a thought, does the garage looking room this stand is moving to have a concrete floor? If so, check for level...I remember you said it wasn't really a garage, but if it was at one time, they always (should) have a slant in the concrete for water runoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 It looks like he has leg levels on the frame, if so shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 It looks like he has leg levels on the frame' date=' if so shouldn't be a problem.[/quote'] Yep. Levels on the bottom of the stand on all 4 legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Smart man! Hey, I got to go back and look at some photos, I would swear I have some of you and your daughter at our neighborhood Xmas toydrive/party. Love the pictures above. I can just hear her now, "come on Nemo, come on Dori and Prancer and Vixen". I'll bet she can't wait to see this setup, nor can I. You know, I'm the only glowing blue house in our blocks now....still waiting for the badges to show up, but heard the helecoptors above me today ...even in this weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 here is a bad pic of the stand in its new home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Alright, time to break out the sledge hammer! (gavel) I have a chainsaw and a sawsall if you need to borrow one. Did you get my message about wood for a "greenhouse" over your tank? I have some stong and long pieces of 1x3 or 1x4 if you want it. (along with some 4x6 pressure treated you can use as corner posts. It's yours for a frag or 2 (whatever you think is fair). I need to get it out of my garage so I can get it ready for our Christmas/Santa KGW toy drive. You won't get any sagging like you would with PVC. I also have a bunch of molding that may work for your new tank window as well. Call me if you want to stop by and take a look. (503)558-8738 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Rumor has it the hole in the wall is being cut friday......(rock2) Let the equipment purchases begin. (clap) Ron I pretty much have everything I need. Thanks for the offer. Your tank looks great by the way in those pics you posted. You'll have it filled with corals in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robz Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Stand looks great as does the tank. Can't wait to see it up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 Here are some updates..... sizing up the hole whoops got a little angry doing the measure demolition got to move some wires this sucks stage 1 completed creating the frame for the tank lining it up one day.... my little helper oh yea and the brains behind the project. you figure out which one I'm talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Great job. Sure glad you have your helper, or you would never get it done!!!! Great pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 Going to be sweet, with an in wall you consider making a few water surge devices for more random flow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 sea swirls/wavy seas on returns and OM4 way on closed loop is going to be my random flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted November 19, 2006 Share Posted November 19, 2006 I use the sea swirls,,, love em great call!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzypop Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 top frame in place frame done hole in the wall having too much fun mud master in action deck sealed with bar style epoxy no going back fish eye view backin her in tank is in place unveiling moulding in place we had too Still some finish work to do like staining the moulding. painting, ... oh yea lots of clean up. It really looks better than I ever expected. Can't wait to finish up and get water going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 so far so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Looks fabulous!!!! Keep the pictures coming!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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