my 90 going in the wall

[mbg75]

when we gonna move the tank!

 

[garys reef]

gotta work tomorrow if i get off on time gonna insulate and sheetrock then finish the standi took your advise and went with 2x6's this stand should hold up the house lmao

 

[garys reef]

hey mike u workin ???

 

[garys reef]

well another day another update had to work today so not much got done the electric is all roughed in 10 outlets total 5 on each side of tank and the sound proofing is done before i finish the stand i have to sheetrock so hopefully tomorrow i will get that done

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

For sheetrock go to home depot i got mines for 6.50 for two sheet n there ultra lightweight too. The brand name is (Ultra Light Weight) u cant go bad with that deal gary plus i got to 4 sheet for 13.00 bucks two weeks ago for my 55g custom wall stand.


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[strgazr27]

Spend the extra money for green board (Mold and Mildew resistant) sheetrock. Do it once and do it right. Even if painted regular rock is very susceptible to mold/mildew unless it's wiped down once or twice a week.

 

[garys reef]

im going with green board and a good paint from benjiman moore i have gone this far no need to skimp now my issue now is i made the opening about 8 inches taller than the tank so i can make a flip up door so i can work on the tank i do not want to see hinges i know they make something for that just wondering if anyone has any place to find them ??????????????????

 

[masterswimmer]

Spend the extra money for green board (Mold and Mildew resistant) sheetrock. Do it once and do it right. Even if painted regular rock is very susceptible to mold/mildew unless it's wiped down once or twice a week.

+1,000,000

Please spend a few dollars more and do it right. Greenboard is a definite. Not using greenboard is a mistake. FYI, it is building code to use greenboard in bathrooms for a reason, the high humidity. The humidity in a bathroom is NOTHING compared to that around a fishtank. Hence your installation of an exhaust fan.

Russ

 

[garys reef]

hey stargazr im lookin to make a 40 breeder into my sump with 3 chambers no big deal right ?? gonna copy my eshops sump now that i like just need more space

 

[garys reef]

quality doesnt cost it pays for the 20 dollars or so greenboard it will save you a major headache in the future like i said i tend to overkill on everything wait ill i post a pic of the stand it should hold an elephant LMAO

 

[strgazr27]

Sump was a piece of cake. Although I used acrylic Im not to concerned. I had zero bowing when I test filled it.

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[garys reef]

would you mind helpiing me out with design im gonna go with glass though by the way i have the same pump triton 5 ??

 

[strgazr27]

Absolutely. I basically sat down with what I wanted in mind, went through a c*** load of graph paper and came up with that. I based everything off my skimmer requirements. Let me know when your ready.

Yep it's a Triton 5. It will be replaced with a MAG sometime this summer.

 

[masterswimmer]

Absolutely. I basically sat down with what I wanted in mind, went through a c*** load of graph paper and came up with that. I based everything off my skimmer requirements. Let me know when your ready.

Yep it's a Triton 5. It will be replaced with a MAG sometime this summer.

I might consider replacing the Triton 5 also. However, I wouldn't go with a Mag. I would absolutely go with a Marineland Euro Utility Pump either the 4500 or 5500.

Russ

 

[strgazr27]

Why is that Russ?

 

[masterswimmer]

Why is that Russ?

I like the reliability of the Marineland Euro Utility Pumps better than Triton. They also seem to run quieter.

swimmer

 

[strgazr27]

I agree about the Triton vs the ML but you said the ML over the MAG ??

 

[masterswimmer]

I agree about the Triton vs the ML but you said the ML over the MAG ??

I'm not a Mag fan. I think they have a higher heat transfer.

 

[garys reef]

hey master swimmer i cut the hole in the walla little over 8 inches taller than the tank i am planning on trimming this out hatch that i can lift up if i have to work on the tank any idea's on invissible hinges ????

 

[garys reef]

didnt get anything done today got stuck late at work and didnt want to pick up drywall in the rain but here are some pic's of sound proofing and electrical