Strgazr27's 57 Rimless Build.....

[BobNY]

Looks Great Bobby!

I think it would be a shame to put a canopy on that pretty rimless tank.
Remember I'm just around the corner. If you need any help with anything give me a call.

 

[strgazr27]

Thanks Bob! Absolutely will keep you in mind. I need to stop by and see the tank at some point.

 

[Jaftica]

Looks awesome so far.

 

[BobNY]

Also... I used magnets on my doors. I hate them. I finally found the connectors I wanted to use but couldn't find at the time I built my stand. They are called bulldog connectors. I haven't installed them yet, but have seen them used on some jobs I have done. They work great. Here is a picture of one. If you decide to give them a try I'll get you the info of where I ordered them from.

 

[strgazr27]

WOW! Those look cool. Yeah if you wouldn't mind let me know where you got them. They expensive? I hate how cheap the magnet catches look

 

[BobNY]

PM'ed you the door catch info

 

[strgazr27]

Got it! Thanks

 

[FMF0331]

Bobby, you're a sick man. Great work you got going there. Good luck

 

[strgazr27]

I was able to work a bit on the tank this morning before heading into work. Got the wall prepped and a fresh coat of paint. Slid the tank into position and was able to get the light hung. This light will only be used till I get my bonus in March. Painting the back of the tank Tuesday morning hopefully. I can't carry this tank by myself upstairs to spray it so I'm looking for a water-based spray paint. Either that or it gets a rolled coat of flat black enamel (REALLY would prefer to spray it).

 

[Tonyscoots84]

looking good so far.... just get those small rollers and latex paint in whatever color you want. i believe i did 5 passes last time just put a fan on it when each pass is done and it will go fast.

its made by rustoleum i just cant remember if it was flat or semi gloss.

 

[strgazr27]

Thanks Tony! I forgot about the small rollers.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

i painted a few, ok alot of tanks :lol2: in my day

 

[garys reef]

wow you are moving this time lmao looks amazing i gotta talk to you about those rollers u used

 

[mbg75]

I painted mine with a small roller and latex. The small paint sample from home depot was like $3 in any color u want.

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[garys reef]

just make sure u paint behind the overflow lmao

 

[strgazr27]

just make sure u paint behind the overflow lmao

:scratch::fishhit::lol2:

 

[strgazr27]

Got the tank back painted this morning. Even using a roller came out real nice w 2 coats of flat black. FINALLY done with work and on vacation as of Midnight so I'll take some pics when I get home.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

now get to work on the tank and move it :screama: lol

 

[strgazr27]

now get to work on the tank and move it :screama: lol

I'm tryin' I'm tryin'. Hoping to have it up by this coming Monday :snail:

 

[NL146]

Real nice work! You've got skills.