fellterrier October 22, 2014 Share October 22, 2014 (edited) I had this tank in storage for about 3 years. I'm finally in a place where I can set it up and enjoy the hobby again. The tank is 8 feet long and I will be posting pictures in shortly. I will be cleaning the haze of the acrylic starting tomorrow. The goal is to have it up and running in about 3 weeks. Here goes! Edited October 27, 2014 by fellterrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench October 22, 2014 Share October 22, 2014 Yo Sel! Where you been hiding?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos October 22, 2014 Share October 22, 2014 3 weeks! Look forward to seeing another tank in the 8' Club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 23, 2014 Author Share October 23, 2014 Yo Tony, How you been buddy! PM me. Just had to take a pause to get things back together. Putting my tank back together and I can sure use your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy October 23, 2014 Share October 23, 2014 hey sel - good to see and read it's finally coming together after all the diligent parts collecting. keep us posted and photos when you get a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 23, 2014 Author Share October 23, 2014 (edited) And so it begins. Here is my hazy acrylic tank! gonna start to buff it clean tomorrow. Edited October 23, 2014 by fellterrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime October 23, 2014 Share October 23, 2014 Wow, it looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 23, 2014 Author Share October 23, 2014 Hey Marco thanks for all the rocks and everything else. I'm gonna make this thing look sweet. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 23, 2014 Author Share October 23, 2014 (edited) My 46" inch long custom made Aqua Box sump, my UV sterilizer and my European quick release hinges that were really rusted. I used apple cider vinegar to clean then up. A 2 day soak but it really work well. Highly recommend the apple cider vinegar for rust removal. Edited October 23, 2014 by fellterrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 24, 2014 Author Share October 24, 2014 http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/24/eb46696df103c8d03b4f72acf6790d0b.jpg[/img Tools of the trade to polish this puppy up! Before and after pics. I polished 1 side. Should have it all done this weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 26, 2014 Author Share October 26, 2014 Tank is fully sanded. I'm about to buff it out with Meguiars PLASTX. Will be done by today or tomorrow. Will plumb this week. Will post another pic once tank is all buffed out. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime October 26, 2014 Share October 26, 2014 Looking good! I'm sure that was quite a lot of work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 27, 2014 Author Share October 27, 2014 (edited) Buffed it out today. Stand and plumbing next week. I'm not playing. I'm getting this thing filled with water in 2 weeks! Anyone local want to help me plumb it? I'm a novice at that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited October 27, 2014 by fellterrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime October 27, 2014 Share October 27, 2014 Looks fantastic! Almost (almost) makes me consider an acrylic build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 27, 2014 Author Share October 27, 2014 Wasn't bad at all. I sanded and buffed it out all in one day. Its so light and easy to work with as opposed to glass. Yes, it scratches a lot easier but its so much lighter and stronger. Me and my buddy lift the tank with ease. Painting the stand and hanging the 4 Radions this week. Got to buy the rail kit. Went to Home depot and purchased everything for the supply and return lines. bought the gate valve and check valve on Amazon. If all goes well, the plumbing will be done by the end of the week. I want to have it filled with water by next week. I am not playing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 27, 2014 Author Share October 27, 2014 (edited) This is the color that I am painting the stand.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited October 27, 2014 by fellterrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier October 28, 2014 Author Share October 28, 2014 Very happy with the paint job so far. Stand will look mint. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattiejay6 October 30, 2014 Share October 30, 2014 looking good.. gonna be one bad tank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf October 31, 2014 Share October 31, 2014 Wow ,very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier November 2, 2014 Author Share November 2, 2014 Aquarium supply closet is now set up. 72 gallon quarantine tank is set up as well. Plumbing will be done this week. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 2, 2014 Share November 2, 2014 Can you please hurry up, this build is taking tooooo long. Man, you are one motivated individual. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier November 3, 2014 Author Share November 3, 2014 Lol. @DuffyGeos! I'm not playing! Water in this thing by the end of this week! I created my aquarium supply closet and set up my qt tank this weekend.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fellterrier November 6, 2014 Author Share November 6, 2014 (edited) Working on my DIY screens tops tonight. 1" gate valve came in broken so there is a slight delay in plumbing so i had to do something else. Can't stop the progress! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited November 6, 2014 by fellterrier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 6, 2014 Share November 6, 2014 Hey, those screen tops look like they are going to be real nice! How do you keep it in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 November 6, 2014 Share November 6, 2014 I have a gate valve if that would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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