300 Mixed Reef Build

New Wave · Jul 27, 2011

Yea... The problem is... That is the original wall... I already cut it to fit the 240... Which was taller... This one is 2" shorter... Which means the top piece of trim has to be that big to cover the hole.. The only way to fix it would be to replace the entire wall... But i HATE doing drywall work!

Less anyone wants to have a drywall party???

Sign up... Steak... Potatos... Cold drinks!!!

Anyone???

commonstranger · Jul 27, 2011

I think its looking good Mel.

islander84 · Jul 27, 2011

How about a chair backer with howe casing..... that would give it a nice depth look....or....if you get the wood off the wall ill come help you drywall it and we could do something crazy kinda like whats in my livingroom ceiling

TinaFoster · Jul 27, 2011

Though we're no experts, we aren't inexperienced either in the drywall thing. And we're close. We could help if there's a project coming up.

Jennifier615 · Jul 27, 2011

You might could do some small 1" tiles all around the trim and that may minimize on the width of the boards.....use a bi-colored border

For those of you reefers about to "rock"- we salute you

New Wave · Jul 29, 2011

ok... so i gave my boys a paintbrush... what a ya think of this?
still needs something...

poolkeeper1 · Jul 29, 2011

New Wave said:
ok... so i gave my boys a paintbrush... what a ya think of this?
still needs something...

Do you prefeer honesty or kindness, As I can see you need both in this situation. It just dosen't do it for me, The Whole trim kit needs changed IMO
Bill

TinaFoster · Jul 29, 2011

What if you were to drop the paneling down from the ceiling some, and then put the trim at the ceiling instead like crown moulding? Or is there some up there already? Guess I'll see it tomorrow morning.

pickupman66 · Jul 29, 2011

poolkeeper1 said:
Do you prefeer honesty or kindness, As I can see you need both in this situation. It just dosen't do it for me, The Whole trim kit needs changed IMO
Bill

THIS^^^^^ It looks So out of place with the rest of the wall. almost to the point of an after thought. see ifyou can get a hold of some molding or something with some depth and then stain it a little darker than the current wood paneling. give it a nice high gloss varnish. ...im thinking a cherry slightly darker than the paneling..

this seems to have a bit of a rustic look which from memory the rest of your room does not.

Zef004 · Jul 29, 2011

New Wave said:
ok... so i gave my boys a paintbrush... what a ya think of this?
still needs something...

I like the rustic look Mel. maybe like lindsey said it don't really match the well. Can't remember what your furniture look. Maybe you take a pic of the whole room from the kitchen so we can get better look.

tahojones · Jul 29, 2011

I'm loving your pictures, Mel. Keep em comin..... I can just imagine what an awsome tank that will be. With you and Mr. Bill teaming up........ WOW !

gmoney243 · Jul 29, 2011

I agree with bill I think u need a different trim like some fancy molding or maybe brick tilelike in this vid

‪LA Fishguys, Episode 102 pt 1, Scrubbing with Algae.‬&rlm; - YouTube

poolkeeper1 · Jul 29, 2011

gmoney243 said:
I agree with bill I think u need a different trim like some fancy molding or maybe brick tilelike in this vid

‪LA Fishguys, Episode 102 pt 1, Scrubbing with Algae.‬&rlm; - YouTube

It looks much better in person, But I still think there is a better solution inside Mel's head it's just still rolling around with all the loose nuts up there! Hahahaha JKA
Bill

TinaFoster · Jul 30, 2011

And it looks a lot BIGGER in person! Amazing tank Mel! We've been to Mel's!!!!! Wooooooo!!
Thanks for everything Mel and Michael. Gonna hook all this up and try to get my tank visitor worthy! I miss your fish already, though--get one of those web cams going so I can watch em all day.

MVlk · Jul 30, 2011

The trim definitely looks much better in person. A little two blue for me, but the tank is looking very good. Always a good visit at Mel's.

New Wave · Aug 1, 2011

latest update... we started on the lighting... i finally decided to go with 192 3w led's... lighting by REEF LED LIGHTS and built by Poolkeeper1... we worked on the arrangement yesterday... and what we;ve come up with... is AWESOME!!!! i cant wait to show it to ya! but so far... this is whats done... the tape is blocking off for the overflows...

and still we build...

Dowtish · Aug 1, 2011

Good God that's gonna be bright! It hurts my eyes just thinking about it.

ToXIc · Aug 1, 2011

New Wave said:
latest update... we started on the lighting... i finally decided to go with 192 3w led's... lighting by Poolkeeper1... we worked on the arrangement yesterday... and what we;ve come up with... is AWESOME!!!! i cant wait to show it to ya! but so far... this is whats done... the tape is blocking off for the overflows...

and still we build...

Ummm ok kewl but whats the 12' aluminum ladder for? :nerd:

New Wave · Aug 2, 2011

Yea... ITs gonna be a little bright! With the last build.. Imhad trouble controling the light in the "fish rOom" with the mh's I had algae growing in the skimmer, rodi, calcium reactor and other places... So this time I'm going tomb putting most of the equipment in cabinets... Luckily I know a place i can get them! I started working on them today... So maybe I'll have more photos soon... Good grief!! There is still soooooooooo much to do! Man! I love this crap!