New Fish Room from Winterpeg with 250G - Page 4

winterpeg · 09/02/2017, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dave.m

Instead of sealing it you may find it better in the long run to just block the gap with some sort of U-shaped plastic channel. That would be far less permanent if you ever had to get in there again.

Dave.M

Hmm.
Like the idea but not really sure what I need to get in there for..

It's just glass and wood....

Just want to stop water and salt creep

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winterpeg · 09/06/2017, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by winterpeg

Hmm.
Like the idea but not really sure what I need to get in there for..

It's just glass and wood....

Just want to stop water and salt creep

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Here is a pic.

Again will caulk affect the tank and over time of my basement moves will caulk cause my tank Crack due to no elasticity..

Or should i use silicon

Here are some pics of space (7 feet long) and caulk

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winterpeg · 09/07/2017, 05:49 PM

Tank update

I put foam all around my pipes in corner. Now to get some drywall mud and put it on it to look decent.

This is the only thing we could come up with.

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winterpeg · 09/07/2017, 05:49 PM

Foam work

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winterpeg · 09/07/2017, 05:50 PM

Some of my new toys for tank.

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winterpeg · 09/16/2017, 09:43 AM

So did some icing on the foam.
Looks good.
Next dry for couple of days then put more on to smooth out. Sand and paint

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winterpeg · 09/16/2017, 10:18 AM

Took some of your ideas on the gap.

I placed or cut some of the hot water foam covers. And put it in the gap.

Now I can silicone it with a backing.

Now waiting for some hi gap silicon from a fish buddy.

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winterpeg · 09/21/2017, 09:11 PM

So I got it filled. Now water has no way out of tank.

Found some silicon that for bug gaps worked great.

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winterpeg · 09/24/2017, 03:39 PM

Took the cover off glass.

What to do next..

1. Trim
2. Mount lights rigging.
3. Clean tank
4. Doors on front

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winterpeg · 09/30/2017, 08:31 AM

A bit out of order but forgot

1st coat.

2 more to go..

Back lots great

Inside of tank not so much

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Mrs. Music · 10/01/2017, 08:26 AM

This is going to be so beautiful. I love the work you have done.

winterpeg · 10/03/2017, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Music

This is going to be so beautiful. I love the work you have done.

Thanks just taking my time..

No point to rush and make a mistake.

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winterpeg · 10/03/2017, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by winterpeg

Thanks just taking my time..

No point to rush and make a mistake.

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Ok I got my 5th coat of paint on back of tank.

Only some small issues to fix where air bubbles are showing on front.

Lots good. Just don't light up I room..

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winterpeg · 10/03/2017, 01:47 PM

Completed my post for the doors.

Primed paint next

Just was scary to install 2.5 inch screws on the bottom as glass was right there. But mange not to crack it.

Now I can cut out the drywall. But first I need to figure exactly where trim is going as do t want to make doors to big.

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winterpeg · 10/09/2017, 07:26 PM

Got sump and stand put in place.

She is about 1/4 out of level on the floor need to shim.

But going to buy some black stuff at home depot to place under it So if I spill water on floor it Won't sit in it.

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McPuff · 10/10/2017, 07:41 AM

Looks terrific! Just curious why you're not using a larger sump that takes the whole area provided? Maybe there is something else planned for that space...

MrsReefK · 10/10/2017, 08:04 AM

Looks great! You're doing a great job putting this beauty together. Love the look from the front. Others will comment about not having front access and the negative. Our 290 we setup the same way, no front access and I wouldn't change it for anything! I absolutely love how it turned out. Is it a pain sometimes? Sure, but nothing I regret, that's for sure!

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winterpeg · 10/10/2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by McPuff

Looks terrific! Just curious why you're not using a larger sump that takes the whole area provided? Maybe there is something else planned for that space...

Thanks

My LFS designed it this way.

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winterpeg · 10/10/2017, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsReefK

Looks great! You're doing a great job putting this beauty together. Love the look from the front. Others will comment about not having front access and the negative. Our 290 we setup the same way, no front access and I wouldn't change it for anything! I absolutely love how it turned out. Is it a pain sometimes? Sure, but nothing I regret, that's for sure!

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Why no access?

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MrsReefK · 10/10/2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by winterpeg

Why no access?

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For us? Same as OP, built into the wall and built it so we can only access the back. Looks like OP has built his in as well, from the pics of the finished drywall.

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winterpeg · 10/10/2017, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsReefK

For us? Same as OP, built into the wall and built it so we can only access the back. Looks like OP has built his in as well, from the pics of the finished drywall.

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Ok thanks.

I might try the back access only and later get the front installed. If required

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winterpeg · 10/11/2017, 07:06 AM

Check it out
I got fish and up and running

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OurCoralReef · 10/11/2017, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by winterpeg

Check it out
I got fish and up and running

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Wow
U found Nemo and dory

winterpeg · 10/11/2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OurCoralReef

Wow
U found Nemo and dory

Yep.

I Think it will be cheeper to feed and to provide for.

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OurCoralReef · 10/11/2017, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by winterpeg

Yep.

I Think it will be cheeper to feed and to provide for.

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Unless they try escaping
They do have a history thats well documented i think you should look it up

10/01/2017, 08:26 AM	#86
Mrs. Music Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sylvania, OH Posts: 636	This is going to be so beautiful. I love the work you have done. __________________ Midwest Custom Acylic 180 gallon, 2 AI Hydra Twenty Six HD, Tunze 6055, remote custom 75 gallon sump with chaeto refugium, Pan World pump, Reef Octopus INT 200 skim

09/07/2017, 05:49 PM	#78
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	Tank update I put foam all around my pipes in corner. Now to get some drywall mud and put it on it to look decent. This is the only thing we could come up with. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

09/07/2017, 05:49 PM	#79
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	Foam work Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

09/07/2017, 05:50 PM	#80
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	Some of my new toys for tank. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

09/16/2017, 09:43 AM	#81
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	So did some icing on the foam. Looks good. Next dry for couple of days then put more on to smooth out. Sand and paint Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

09/16/2017, 10:18 AM	#82
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	Took some of your ideas on the gap. I placed or cut some of the hot water foam covers. And put it in the gap. Now I can silicone it with a backing. Now waiting for some hi gap silicon from a fish buddy. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

09/21/2017, 09:11 PM	#83
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	So I got it filled. Now water has no way out of tank. Found some silicon that for bug gaps worked great. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

09/24/2017, 03:39 PM	#84
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	Took the cover off glass. What to do next.. 1. Trim 2. Mount lights rigging. 3. Clean tank 4. Doors on front Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

09/30/2017, 08:31 AM	#85
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	A bit out of order but forgot 1st coat. 2 more to go.. Back lots great Inside of tank not so much Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

10/03/2017, 01:47 PM	#89
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	Completed my post for the doors. Primed paint next Just was scary to install 2.5 inch screws on the bottom as glass was right there. But mange not to crack it. Now I can cut out the drywall. But first I need to figure exactly where trim is going as do t want to make doors to big. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

10/09/2017, 07:26 PM	#90
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	Got sump and stand put in place. She is about 1/4 out of level on the floor need to shim. But going to buy some black stuff at home depot to place under it So if I spill water on floor it Won't sit in it. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk

10/10/2017, 07:41 AM	#91
McPuff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,735	Looks terrific! Just curious why you're not using a larger sump that takes the whole area provided? Maybe there is something else planned for that space...

10/10/2017, 08:04 AM	#92
MrsReefK Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 981	Looks great! You're doing a great job putting this beauty together. Love the look from the front. Others will comment about not having front access and the negative. Our 290 we setup the same way, no front access and I wouldn't change it for anything! I absolutely love how it turned out. Is it a pain sometimes? Sure, but nothing I regret, that's for sure! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10/11/2017, 07:06 AM	#97
winterpeg Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 189	Check it out I got fish and up and running Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk