Wazzel's mostly SPS 120 - Page 5

Wazzel · 02/15/2016, 10:38 AM

Never used Tung oil before.

steallife904 · 02/15/2016, 10:48 AM

Just a question... Are you going to cut out the back of the stand or leave as is. All the stands I have ever had with my tanks had a cutout in the back which I have been told before is for air transfer??? So just throwing that out there, by no means am I saying that's how its supposed to be.

Wazzel · 02/15/2016, 11:03 AM

No plans to cut the back out. I have slots for cord passage. I want to contain the sound and protect the wall. With a tank up against a wall you really do not have much air flow even with the stand open.

markalot · 02/16/2016, 01:21 PM

I like the stand, very rich (substantial) looking.

lynchmob3000 · 02/16/2016, 02:57 PM

That stand looks amazing! I myself like the darker wood

DubiousMaximus · 02/17/2016, 07:24 AM

Moving right along man, looks great. How are you sealing or treating the interior?

plyle02 · 02/17/2016, 07:34 AM

A stand is so important, especially if the tank is designed for longevity, Mark, you have done and outstanding job with the stand, I know this is only a precursor for what is to come, I applaud your patience. I know life can get demanding, especially when you have children...lol.... So for that, your reward will be down the road, but one well crafted, and most definitely deserved... Now get this thing wet already

Wazzel · 02/17/2016, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DubiousMaximus

Moving right along man, looks great. How are you sealing or treating the interior?

Exterior paint and chalk for the seams.

Wazzel · 02/17/2016, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plyle02

A stand is so important, especially if the tank is designed for longevity, Mark, you have done and outstanding job with the stand, I know this is only a precursor for what is to come, I applaud your patience. I know life can get demanding, especially when you have children...lol.... So for that, your reward will be down the road, but one well crafted, and most definitely deserved... Now get this thing wet already

Thanks Perry, in time. I am going to put off building the floating canopy and support cabinet until after the transfer. Starting to get antsy myself.

Wazzel · 02/19/2016, 07:42 AM

Getting close to building my sump, need to sort out what skimmer to use. Plan is to use my current skimmer initially then upgrade after I sell the 60 set up. I like to over size my skimmer but would like a quiet one. Any suggestions for something in the 200 gal rating size?

plyle02 · 02/19/2016, 07:53 AM

Mark,
Look into ATB, if I ever switch, it will be to a bubbleking... I have no reason to switch though

Usernam Invalid · 02/19/2016, 08:32 PM

Personally I love Skimz monster with DC pumps. I have the SM-163 DC had it in use on my old 65 and still using it in my system that's over 300g total volume now. It's so quiet never would know it's on if u didn't see the bubbles. Great build quality and won't break the bank.

Yes I wouldn't choose it over a bubble king if I had the $$

SpSChief85 · 02/20/2016, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Usernam Invalid

Personally I love Skimz monster with DC pumps. I have the SM-163 DC had it in use on my old 65 and still using it in my system that's over 300g total volume now. It's so quiet never would know it's on if u didn't see the bubbles. Great build quality and won't break the bank.

Yes I wouldn't choose it over a bubble king if I had the $$

I have a sm203 on my 93 cube and I absolutely love it, so easy to dial in, although I've only been using it around 2 months or so I feel like from previous reviews pump reliability may be an issue I've got a replacement pump on hand, but for 70 bucks to replace the pump I would be happy to have it last me 2 years, not a big deal for me to have such a workhorse.

newe70 · 02/20/2016, 10:04 PM

That is an awesome diy stand furniture. Great job bud!

Wazzel · 02/22/2016, 03:00 PM

I did not get squat done on the tank this weekend. Had a party for my wife, it was her birthday Friday. Saturday was clean up and Sunday was house work and dinner at my parents.

Pic of wife and I at her party and one of Angus just to keep life in the thread.

Usernam Invalid · 02/22/2016, 04:53 PM

Is that dingo reef safe...

mhucasey · 02/22/2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wazzel

I did not get squat done on the tank this weekend. Had a party for my wife, it was her birthday Friday. Saturday was clean up and Sunday was house work and dinner at my parents.

Pic of wife and I at her party and one of Angus just to keep life in the thread.

Happy birthday to your wife! Its nice to put a face to the username

Your pup is so darn cute!!

nemodan · 02/22/2016, 07:06 PM

Happy birthday from me too !!!!!

Man.....that blue sky .....is soo nice ......and .......match the blues in your shirt ...

Nice pictures and Congrats to both !!!...... and the cute dog.

Daniel

markalot · 02/22/2016, 09:03 PM

Great picture, happy bday to the wife.

Wazzel · 02/23/2016, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Usernam Invalid

Is that dingo reef safe...

Doubt it.

Wazzel · 02/23/2016, 07:08 AM

Matt, Daniel, Mark - thanks for the birthday wishes for my wife. The mild winters are nice in the south, but in a few months that blue sky is going to bake us. Being close to the coast we have high humidity all the time.

Wazzel · 04/02/2016, 08:43 PM

Well. Got the first coat of poly on the stand today. Should get two more on it tomorrow. Ran out of time today. My son and I did some repair work to our patio cover then tared the roof to hopefully address the leaks that had developed. Just doing the stand. Will do the doors later since I do not need them to progress the project.

markalot · 04/03/2016, 09:16 AM

Progress is progress.

Wazzel · 04/03/2016, 08:55 PM

Yup, got all three coats of poly on the stand. Did the last two today, between cooking breakfast, fixing my lawnmower, cutting the grass, fixing two holes in a wall, smoking ribs and some other stuff. Been a busy day.

mhucasey · 04/03/2016, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wazzel

Yup, got all three coats of poly on the stand. Did the last two today, between cooking breakfast, fixing my lawnmower, cutting the grass, fixing two holes in a wall, smoking ribs and some other stuff. Been a busy day.

Day? More like a busy year for you Mark, and probably not the last one for a while...but you handle it all well. At least you are moving closer to your goal

02/15/2016, 10:38 AM	#101
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	Never used Tung oil before. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

02/15/2016, 11:03 AM	#103
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	No plans to cut the back out. I have slots for cord passage. I want to contain the sound and protect the wall. With a tank up against a wall you really do not have much air flow even with the stand open. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

02/16/2016, 01:21 PM	#104
markalot ... Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 3	I like the stand, very rich (substantial) looking. __________________ -- Mark 150G (72x18x27) \| 35G sump \| SRO-XP2000INT Skimmer \| ATI SunPower T5 / NanoBox LED hybrid 60" x 4 + 8 NanoBox v3.1 arrays

02/17/2016, 07:34 AM	#107
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	A stand is so important, especially if the tank is designed for longevity, Mark, you have done and outstanding job with the stand, I know this is only a precursor for what is to come, I applaud your patience. I know life can get demanding, especially when you have children...lol.... So for that, your reward will be down the road, but one well crafted, and most definitely deserved... Now get this thing wet already __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

02/19/2016, 07:42 AM	#110
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	Getting close to building my sump, need to sort out what skimmer to use. Plan is to use my current skimmer initially then upgrade after I sell the 60 set up. I like to over size my skimmer but would like a quiet one. Any suggestions for something in the 200 gal rating size? __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

02/15/2016, 10:48 AM	#102
steallife904 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 944	Just a question... Are you going to cut out the back of the stand or leave as is. All the stands I have ever had with my tanks had a cutout in the back which I have been told before is for air transfer??? So just throwing that out there, by no means am I saying that's how its supposed to be.

02/16/2016, 02:57 PM	#105
lynchmob3000 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elverta Posts: 635	That stand looks amazing! I myself like the darker wood

02/17/2016, 07:24 AM	#106
DubiousMaximus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 80	Moving right along man, looks great. How are you sealing or treating the interior?

02/19/2016, 07:53 AM	#111
plyle02 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lake Helen, FL Posts: 5,526	Mark, Look into ATB, if I ever switch, it will be to a bubbleking... I have no reason to switch though __________________ Perry "Anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die" ~Buddha~ Current Tank Info: 50 Gallon AIO Cube, Aquamaxx WS-1 Skimmer, LED/ Hybrid 4x24 watt t5

02/19/2016, 08:32 PM	#112
Usernam Invalid Moved On Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,130	Personally I love Skimz monster with DC pumps. I have the SM-163 DC had it in use on my old 65 and still using it in my system that's over 300g total volume now. It's so quiet never would know it's on if u didn't see the bubbles. Great build quality and won't break the bank. Yes I wouldn't choose it over a bubble king if I had the $$

02/20/2016, 10:04 PM	#114
newe70 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 379	That is an awesome diy stand furniture. Great job bud!

02/22/2016, 03:00 PM	#115
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	I did not get squat done on the tank this weekend. Had a party for my wife, it was her birthday Friday. Saturday was clean up and Sunday was house work and dinner at my parents. Pic of wife and I at her party and one of Angus just to keep life in the thread. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

02/22/2016, 04:53 PM	#116
Usernam Invalid Moved On Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,130	Is that dingo reef safe...

02/22/2016, 07:06 PM	#118
nemodan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 1,063	Happy birthday from me too !!!!! Man.....that blue sky .....is soo nice ......and .......match the blues in your shirt ... Nice pictures and Congrats to both !!!...... and the cute dog. Daniel

02/22/2016, 09:03 PM	#119
markalot ... Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 3	Great picture, happy bday to the wife. __________________ -- Mark 150G (72x18x27) \| 35G sump \| SRO-XP2000INT Skimmer \| ATI SunPower T5 / NanoBox LED hybrid 60" x 4 + 8 NanoBox v3.1 arrays

02/23/2016, 07:08 AM	#121
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	Matt, Daniel, Mark - thanks for the birthday wishes for my wife. The mild winters are nice in the south, but in a few months that blue sky is going to bake us. Being close to the coast we have high humidity all the time. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

04/02/2016, 08:43 PM	#122
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	Well. Got the first coat of poly on the stand today. Should get two more on it tomorrow. Ran out of time today. My son and I did some repair work to our patio cover then tared the roof to hopefully address the leaks that had developed. Just doing the stand. Will do the doors later since I do not need them to progress the project. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS

04/03/2016, 09:16 AM	#123
markalot ... Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 3,806 Blog Entries: 3	Progress is progress. __________________ -- Mark 150G (72x18x27) \| 35G sump \| SRO-XP2000INT Skimmer \| ATI SunPower T5 / NanoBox LED hybrid 60" x 4 + 8 NanoBox v3.1 arrays

04/03/2016, 08:55 PM	#124
Wazzel Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 4,743	Yup, got all three coats of poly on the stand. Did the last two today, between cooking breakfast, fixing my lawnmower, cutting the grass, fixing two holes in a wall, smoking ribs and some other stuff. Been a busy day. __________________ Mark Beware the light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes it's a train. Current Tank Info: 120, LED, Bare Bottom, SPS/LPS