BowieReefer84 August 17, 2012 Author Share August 17, 2012 You're going to paint the hardwood? I think the color looks really nice against the color of your walls. Maybe just a coat of light stain instead? It is still plywood... The edges are kind of "unfinished" even with sanding, as you can distinctly see the 5 plys. I was going to fill the cut edges with drywall mud, and sand that smooth. After all sides are smooth I was going to paint it. I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 September 5, 2012 Author Share September 5, 2012 Some updates. Skin for stand is completely finished, and plumbing is 100% for drains and return just needs to be glued up. Any glaring issues in my plumbing before I add water, and actually get going? 20120904_210221 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120904_210202 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120904_210141 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120904_210826 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120904_210243 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120904_210106 by mteske1, on Flickr I am excited how it turned out so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef September 5, 2012 Share September 5, 2012 Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl September 5, 2012 Share September 5, 2012 Looking good Mike! Did you paint is gloss black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S September 5, 2012 Share September 5, 2012 Plumbing looks fine to me. I will let more experienced plumbers double check it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 September 5, 2012 Author Share September 5, 2012 Looks awesome! Thank you. Looking good Mike! Did you paint is gloss black? Thanks Henry. Actually used a 3M Gloss Black Vinyl. The side was easy, but doing that large front panel was a pita to wrap without any bubbles... A couple small imperfections if you get really close, but all around I am very happy. Much better than I could have ever achieved with paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 5, 2012 Share September 5, 2012 you might want to extend your pipes down a little bit more. might keep the salt creep down from the splashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 5, 2012 Share September 5, 2012 and are you running the bean animal or a modified herbie with 2 emergency drains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S September 5, 2012 Share September 5, 2012 you might want to extend your pipes down a little bit more. might keep the salt creep down from the splashing. that's a good point. you could add a coupling and a small piece of pvp easily enough. I have a J shape at the bottom of my pipes that quieted them down (if yours turn out to gurgle or be loud). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 September 5, 2012 Author Share September 5, 2012 (edited) and are you running the bean animal or a modified herbie with 2 emergency drains? I was going to do beananimal, but it will likely turn out to be a herbie with 2 emergency drains if I can 'tune' it good enough. This will prevent any splashing I believe? That's how you are running right? The far left pipe is the one that should ALWAYS be dry. I have it a little higher so I will hear the splashing and know there is an issue. I have 1" piping with the eheim 1262. I am thinking it will be around 75% open. Edited September 5, 2012 by BowieReefer84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 September 9, 2012 Author Share September 9, 2012 Rock and sand now in tank. Need to make some water to fill it up FINALLY! 20120909_181607 by mteske1, on Flickr 20120909_181551 by mteske1, on Flickr Kept rock off all three sides so I can keep the glass clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef September 9, 2012 Share September 9, 2012 Looks good! Really like the scape so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf September 9, 2012 Share September 9, 2012 Looks good! Really like the scape so far! +1 very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flooddc September 10, 2012 Share September 10, 2012 Looking Good Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S September 10, 2012 Share September 10, 2012 Love the scape!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swffan September 11, 2012 Share September 11, 2012 This set up looks Awesome in person! Stand turned out amazing. Can't wait to see it with water...fish/corals...and lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBVette September 11, 2012 Share September 11, 2012 Thats an awesome aquascape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 11, 2012 Share September 11, 2012 I love the open rock work. The SPS is going to have sooo much room to grow in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf September 11, 2012 Share September 11, 2012 I love the open rock work. The SPS is going to have sooo much room to grow in... I thought that was room for fish to swim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S September 11, 2012 Share September 11, 2012 I love the open rock work. The SPS is going to have sooo much room to grow in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 September 12, 2012 Author Share September 12, 2012 Looks good! Really like the scape so far! Thanks +1 very nice!! Thanks Looking Good Man! Thanks Love the scape!! Thanks This set up looks Awesome in person! Stand turned out amazing. Can't wait to see it with water...fish/corals...and lights Thanks. Glad to see people actually like my stand. Thats an awesome aquascape Thanks I love the open rock work. The SPS is going to have sooo much room to grow in... Eric, we are not all addicts... I have willpower to achieve my fowlr goals. I thought that was room for fish to swim. YES! Instigator... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds September 12, 2012 Share September 12, 2012 Eric, we are not all addicts... I have willpower to achieve my fowlr goals. You really need to just admit that your an addict. Its the first step in recovery and It will make it easier to deal with in the long term. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOwl September 18, 2012 Share September 18, 2012 Mike, Things are really coming along nicely man. Love the aquascape! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE September 18, 2012 Share September 18, 2012 Cant wait to see it done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan S September 18, 2012 Share September 18, 2012 Agreed. How about some water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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