Captain Quint
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I agree with the primer.
I actually caulk waterproof and paintable. Last time I use marine paint for boats and is is unbelievably watertight.
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I agree with the primer.
I actually caulk waterproof and paintable. Last time I use marine paint for boats and is is unbelievably watertight.
RobW
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As in... on the stand? My aquarium will sit in a corner in an area between my kitchen and family room. There will be 2 panels that are viewable. Those will be starphire glass. The back and one end are against walls so the backs of those pieces of glass will be painted a very dark blue.
RobW
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I caulk everything as well. Kinda make it like a tub in the bottom in case you have a leak or somethingI agree with the primer.
I actually caulk waterproof and paintable. Last time I use marine paint for boats and is is unbelievably watertight.
I completely understand! How were their temperaments? Did they seem very territorial?Had a single dot domino and double spot...loved them but someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
That starphire glass is something to something to see! I know your tank ain't set up yet, but do you happen to know of any tanks online that have the color that you plan to use? Also, I had planned to try and install some kind of fold-in and fold-out wheels on the bottom of my stand. That way when the system is broken down. I can fold the wheels out from under it and just roll it.
RobW
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No tank online for me. A buddy of mine owns a glass shop. He is making all the glass panels and euro brace pieces for me. I am building the actual tank myself. And actually doing it for about a 1/3 of the price everyone wants for the tank. Everywhere I look they want between 3 and 4 grand for that tank. I'm getting all the glass in 5/8" thick for around 1200.00. He has built a few aquariums for himself so he is going to come over and help me get the panels all together.
RobW
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As for your wheels for your stand... check out rockler.com I think it is. They sell woodworking products. They have these casters for workbenches and large table saws that mount to your equipment. Then you just step on the pedal and it lowers the caster and lifts whatever it is bolted to.
Are you suggesting to paint the outside as well as the inside of the stand with this or just strictly the inside?I agree with the primer.
I actually caulk waterproof and paintable. Last time I use marine paint for boats and is is unbelievably watertight.
RobW
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All of it. Put on a coat. Let it dry a good day or two. Sand it with 180-220 grit paper and then paint it. You may want to do it outside. Gr he fumes from the oil based kilz can get strong. They make it in a spray can but I prefer to just brush or roll it on. It penetrates the wood and is also a stain blocker. It will give you a much better finish to your paint.
RobW
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Sort of. Depends on what you put for a finish. Spraying the cabinet with either a quality airless sprayer or with an air compressor with an hvlp gun and a lot of prep will give you the ultimate in finish. You can get a nice finish with a brush, the right paint and some techniques. To give you an idea of what the outside finish will look like... here are a few pictures of my master closet that I built and sprayed with Benjamin Moore waterborne-alkyd. Our aquarium wall unit will be the same finish as that.
Captain Quint
Plank Owner of the Orca
Captain Quint
Plank Owner of the Orca
No, they did very well together. I was running several tanks at the time and a friend wanted to purchase the entire system including the livestock, and off they went.
That's awesome! Almost wish you still had them so I could possibly see a video of them!No, they did very well together. I was running several tanks at the time and a friend wanted to purchase the entire system including the livestock, and off they went.
@Captain Quint I think I am gonna go with this color to seal the inside of the tank with! I thought that it would be pretty neat! Gonna shop around and see if I can find some better prices though. I am gonna caulk the inside of the stand as well. Once I get my panels together!
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Duralux-Marine-Paint-1-qt-Cruiser-Blue-Marine-Enamel-M737-4/205116840
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Duralux-Marine-Paint-1-qt-Cruiser-Blue-Marine-Enamel-M737-4/205116840
Ran into a new problem, in regards to building a new sump. My tank sits flush with my stand, which is a width of 18 1/8". The 40G breeder is 18 1/4", and so I am literally short another 1/8". I should have planned for that! I can probably scoot the sump back by an 1/8" and cut my plywood accordingly so that 1/8" has something to sit on. Even if it doesn't make that much of a difference. However, that eliminates any chance of having a back on it...
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@RobW Since you are building along with me, I was wondering what your opinions are on the solution I have found for creating more space for a 40G sump.
I was thinking about building a face frame to put on the front of the stand. Wouldn't need to be to terribly thick. This would hopefully bring the front out far enough for the sump to sit under the stand and not stick out of the back. Thus allowing me to put a back on. I plan to trim the edges anyhow, and that will cover anything that I don't want seen.
Also, I was thinking about putting an entire back on the stand. I could then saw out holes and install bulkheads for the pipes to transfer water to and from the tank.
As far as ventilation the tank, I am willing to bet that I can drill out 5" holes in higher sides of my stand, and directly install these vent covers over those holes. Two on each side will suffice. I would imagine. I would be sure to leave a slight opening on the back in order to ensure that I can I reach an outlet to get power.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/VENTS-5-in-Decorative-Round-Vent-Cover-2-Pack-MV-125-BVs/301359989
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@RobW Since you are building along with me, I was wondering what your opinions are on the solution I have found for creating more space for a 40G sump.
I was thinking about building a face frame to put on the front of the stand. Wouldn't need to be to terribly thick. This would hopefully bring the front out far enough for the sump to sit under the stand and not stick out of the back. Thus allowing me to put a back on. I plan to trim the edges anyhow, and that will cover anything that I don't want seen.
Also, I was thinking about putting an entire back on the stand. I could then saw out holes and install bulkheads for the pipes to transfer water to and from the tank.
As far as ventilation the tank, I am willing to bet that I can drill out 5" holes in higher sides of my stand, and directly install these vent covers over those holes. Two on each side will suffice. I would imagine. I would be sure to leave a slight opening on the back in order to ensure that I can I reach an outlet to get power.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/VENTS-5-in-Decorative-Round-Vent-Cover-2-Pack-MV-125-BVs/301359989
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Captain Quint
Plank Owner of the Orca
I know you will really be impressed by it. Salt does NOT phase it.
I like your color selection too. I got the green to somewhat compliment my emerald sump.
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