Snowed in project time, mobile QT!

143MPCo · Jan 23, 2016

So you're snowed in, bored, and have tons of time to kill, your a reefer so what do you do.............. hmmm........... I got it, build something............ but what.......... Mobile QT!!!

What I started with, yuk right!

Added some rollers (yes, I know they're called casters, work with me here)...

Done, now off to cleaning we go....

Painted and final assembly, what a day!

Not to bad a snow day project if I say so my self!

kschweer · Jan 23, 2016

Nice work man!!

143MPCo · Jan 23, 2016

thx, figure we'll be seeing a few more "snow related" projects this weekend!

JerSaint · Jan 23, 2016

Nice man! I have been putting some hours into my stand canopy today. After I dig out tomorrow, a quick trip to the hardware store and I should have everything I need.

143MPCo · Jan 23, 2016

JerSaint said:
Nice man! I have been putting some hours into my stand canopy today. After I dig out tomorrow, a quick trip to the hardware store and I should have everything I need.

Thanks!!! I've been following, it's coming out pretty nice and can't wait to see it done!

143MPCo · Jan 24, 2016

Well now that the QT is pretty much done and I suffered the loss of One of my fish I think it's time to get it ready, maybe I'll go shopping this weekend coming up.

143MPCo · Jan 24, 2016

Few more picks, think I went a little over board on the PVC dryrock?

jsker · Jan 24, 2016

What else did you have to do? Nice setup. I am guessing you ran a nano at some point?

143MPCo · Jan 24, 2016

jsker said:
What else did you have to do? Nice setup. I am guessing you ran a nano at some point?

yes Sir... it was my old nano, was going to just trash it but the 20b's QT filter went (yes I know, would've been easier to just replace it) but, I got bored so this is what came of this weekend activities or lack thereof, now just need to fill it and away we go.

143MPCo · Jan 24, 2016

@Humblefish @melypr1985 can I get your stamp of approval?

captc07 · Jan 24, 2016

Nicely done sir.

Humblefish · Jan 24, 2016

Nice! You sure those wheels can support that much weight though once the tank is filled? Also, I don't like PVC pipe because it can roll over on a small fish if they sleep behind it at night. Only use PVC elbows that can't roll.

melypr1985 · Jan 24, 2016

Wow! Pretty great Qt set up. Way over thought, but hey.... that's part of the fun right? It will be nice to have it mobile. I like your zip tied structure there too.

143MPCo · Jan 24, 2016

captc07 said:
Nicely done sir.

Thx, Capt!

Humblefish said:
Nice! You sure those wheels can support that much weight though once the tank is filled? Also, I don't like PVC pipe because it can roll over on a small fish if they sleep behind it at night. Only use PVC elbows that can't roll.

...Haha, wheels are rated for 150lbs each, load tested and owner approved, also yanked it around for sleeping sakes! PVC wont move with all the zip ties, but good point and might add some globs of silicone to anchors them!

melypr1985 said:
Wow! Pretty great Qt set up. Way over thought, but hey.... that's part of the fun right? It will be nice to have it mobile. I like your zip tied structure there too.

Thx, Meredith!!!
...right, this was a fun little weekend project, it's filled with RODI just needs a little sea salt to taste!