TrueTricia November 20, 2014 Author Share November 20, 2014 How did I miss the divorce LOL. I actually did get divorced on Nov 12th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 20, 2014 Author Share November 20, 2014 (edited) Pictures! Everyone does their kid in a tank, so here's mine! http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj576/TrueTricia/Fish%20Tank/20141110_182247_zps73gdhvyv.jpg Ok....it's not letting me add the actual photo. Grrr. I'll have to do this when I'm home tonight. At least there's one picture for your enjoyment. Edited November 20, 2014 by truetricia2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 there you go (got to copy the IMG link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 LOL. I actually did get divorced on Nov 12th! OK , time for a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 (edited) Pictures! Everyone does their kid in a tank, so here's mine! http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj576/TrueTricia/Fish%20Tank/20141110_182247_zps73gdhvyv.jpg Ok....it's not letting me add the actual photo. Grrr. I'll have to do this when I'm home tonight. At least there's one picture for your enjoyment. UUUUUmmmmmmm........aren't catfish freshwater? This is a saltwater forum, get the catfish out of here! Edited November 20, 2014 by DuffyGeos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Brackish maybe? definately appears to need a larger tank as its eaten the rest of the inhabitants and their families in the wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctenophore November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Saltwater catfish are real and the scourge of Florida fishing. They stink, their slime is highly infectious, and their barbs are really sharp. I always just cut the line. Not even gollum would eat one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 20, 2014 Share November 20, 2014 Saltwater catfish are real and the scourge of Florida fishing. They stink, their slime is highly infectious, and their barbs are really sharp. I always just cut the line. Not even gollum would eat one. Justin- you just ruined my joke.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 following along - congrats on the persistence and getting it done. now on to more photos por favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctenophore November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 Sorry I keep replying in tapa talk without seeing pics. And then Rob changes his post which kills the context. I love communication on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 21, 2014 Author Share November 21, 2014 (edited) So here's the wood laid out against the old stand. And here's how the poor fish are living in the meantime. There's lots of live rock in with them but it's definitely not ideal especially for the tangs. So after an initial round of building, my level was off. So dissemble and rebuild. Edited November 21, 2014 by truetricia2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 21, 2014 Author Share November 21, 2014 More leveling. ... Until finally everything sits flat and level! Extended the floor and then killz'd everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctenophore November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 Just get some shims, no need to rebuild. If the top surface is flat so the tank is evenly supported, it won't matter whether it is off 1/8" in level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctenophore November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 nevermind. LOL no matter what I write it seems I am always a step behind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 21, 2014 Author Share November 21, 2014 Except that when we put the tank up against the wall in the living room, the stand wasn't level and pitched the tank forward so that it didn't touch in the back. So down it came. ... and we tried this. ... We ended up with two sets of holes because of pvc alignment issues. But the foam on the bottom helped with double strips in the front helped it to sit flat Still couldn't tighten the bulkheads so ended up cutting out the holes to just be open slots in the back. And it was finally where it was supposed to be! And the plumbing after one day. I'll take am updated final picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad908 November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 Thought about painting the top and bottom rims of the tank white? I've seen it done before and looks really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 21, 2014 Author Share November 21, 2014 Just get some shims, no need to rebuild. If the top surface is flat so the tank is evenly supported, it won't matter whether it is off 1/8" in level. We actually did shim the tank too. It helped, but it wasn't quite enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 21, 2014 Author Share November 21, 2014 Thought about painting the top and bottom rims of the tank white? I've seen it done before and looks really good. Oh I do like the way that looks! What kind of paint? I eventually want to make doors for the stand and skin the sides of the addition. I was thinking of adding some trim to the stand to cover the bottom rim of the tank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 Great job! I am glad you actually kept your fish in water instead of on the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad908 November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 Oh I do like the way that looks! What kind of paint? I eventually want to make doors for the stand and skin the sides of the addition. I was thinking of adding some trim to the stand to cover the bottom rim of the tank... Most likely krylon fusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 21, 2014 Author Share November 21, 2014 Great job! I am glad you actually kept your fish in water instead of on the floor LOL. They still don't like it. Most likely krylon fusion. Hmm. I'm not sure I'd want to use a spray paint at this point (filled with water, plumbed, etc.) but maybe. I know kevin also prefers darker woods, so when we get everythign else finished, I may re-skin the stand in something darker. I'll have to think about this and ask him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 When you're ready to hang your lights I've got the drill bit and concrete screws you can have. I thought I was going to have to shim my stand also, but to my surprise, perfectly leveled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 21, 2014 Author Share November 21, 2014 following along - congrats on the persistence and getting it done. now on to more photos por favor. Marco! Thank you again for all of your help, and for holding like 10 orders while I finish this process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia November 21, 2014 Author Share November 21, 2014 (edited) When you're ready to hang your lights I've got the drill bit and concrete screws you can have. I thought I was going to have to shim my stand also, but to my surprise, perfectly leveled! Thank you! I need to check and make sure I'm not going to be violating my lease by drilling into the cement, but I think it will be ok. Once I get the lights from Ken, I'll definitely take you up on that offer. Edited November 21, 2014 by truetricia2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad908 November 21, 2014 Share November 21, 2014 LOL. They still don't like it. Hmm. I'm not sure I'd want to use a spray paint at this point (filled with water, plumbed, etc.) but maybe. I know kevin also prefers darker woods, so when we get everythign else finished, I may re-skin the stand in something darker. I'll have to think about this and ask him. Oh yeah, definitely wouldn't risk covering up the tank to paint since it is already filled haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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