Time for an upgrade (1 Viewer)

[acharpenter]

To do list:

Get tallest 2 baffles cut down by about 1.5" (or find a 30 long tank)

Zing down barbed bulkhead on sump, get a threaded cap - silicone in capped bulkhead to seal sump (or find a 30 long tank lol )

Need a 1.5" hole drilled - need 2-1.5" bulkheads and 1-1.75" bulkhead

1.5" gate valve

Plumbing pieces

I have the PVC primer, cement and silicone tape - I think.....

 

[mnmuskyman2011]

Looks like a good start. I look forward to seeing it running.

 

[Jace]

Angie, I think you need to buy a bike now.

 

[acharpenter]

Angie, I think you need to buy a bike now.

Been there - done that

Had a 2003 anniversary Harley Sportster. Just didn't ride it enough to justify having it around know what I mean? Tell ya what, I had a blast tricking it out though (much like tank builds).

Before (stock from dealer):

After all the upgrades - CAN YOU SAY CHROME???:

I told Noah his bike was cute after having a Harley myself.....hee hee

He didnt care for that comment - lol

 

[Jace]

Are you giving lessons on how to be a bad @ss chick? I could buy a couple lessons for my girlfriend. Maybe give me a discount? :idea:

Edit: Only problem I see is it looks like you didnt do any exhaust mods, Come on Angie it was a Harley, should of let her roar.

 

[acharpenter]

Are you giving lessons on how to be a bad @ss chick? I could buy a couple lessons for my girlfriend. Maybe give me a discount? :idea:

Edit: Only problem I see is it looks like you didnt do any exhaust mods, Come on Angie it was a Harley, should of let her roar.

I bought it with Harley Thunder exhaust pipes - I aint no ordinary dummy dude lol


Edit - you cant give lessons on being a bad azz chic dude - you either are - or are not lol





As to Omens build - we found a sump so now he has a 20 long tank with a hole drilled towards the bottom and some glass panels (baffles) for sale

Panels are cut for a 12" front to back tank and are 2 at 10.5" and 2 at 9.5"

 

[Alunai]

you cant give lessons on being a bad azz chic dude - you either are - or are not lol

:rotflmao: +1!

May I ask what made you decide blue over black?

 

[Omen]

:rotflmao: +1!

May I ask what made you decide blue over black?

I like blue because it makes the tank look more spacious and because after have a black background I notice I liked the blue more.

 

[BashfulBacterium]

Been there - done that

Had a 2003 anniversary Harley Sportster. Just didn't ride it enough to justify having it around know what I mean? Tell ya what, I had a blast tricking it out though (much like tank builds).

Before (stock from dealer):

After all the upgrades - CAN YOU SAY CHROME???:

I told Noah his bike was cute after having a Harley myself.....hee hee

He didnt care for that comment - lol

"A sportster!? I grew up with a Sportster, I've been wanting another sportster!"
Anyone who gets that reference is awesome.

 

[BashfulBacterium]

Main reason I hate blue is it just looks gross once algae starts colonizing.

 

[Omen]

Main reason I hate blue is it just looks gross once algae starts colonizing.

Its called cleaning the tank. If you wipe it down once a week you wont run into such problems.

 

[geovanii]

nice tank.

 

[montiporalova]

Its called cleaning the tank. If you wipe it down once a week you wont run into such problems.

I agree.lol

 

[patrick siverson]

How is that going for you? We did some measurement today and sure enough it was a 72 lol. The 90 is the same foot print as well but just taller.

going good just ended cycle. start adding fish!

 

[BashfulBacterium]

Its called cleaning the tank. If you wipe it down once a week you wont run into such problems.

But I NEED the algae in order to keep my Strombus Maculatus happy.

I also think it's more soothing to have a darker backround.

 

[Omen]

going good just ended cycle. start adding fish!

I know I just picked up a sump too now just waiting on drilling a hole.

 

[acharpenter]

To do list as of tonight:

Can of Kilz - prime paint outside - rough scour inside and kilz inside

Door hinges and knobs

Order adapter for OR2500

Templates for artwork

Small cans colors for artwork (Orange, yellow.....)


Noah working hard on the tank build tonight: lol

You can kinda see it in the pic - his whole face is dirty from the sanding other than just around his eye's where he was wearing goggles. Looked like he had been at an all day Motorcross track man!

 

[BashfulBacterium]

Lol most important thing is to have fun :rotflmao:

 

[Alunai]

Apparently I need to join these tank parties that you guys have, because it seems I'm missing out.

LOVE the goggle marks, dude!

I agree with the cleaning the back glass to keep it nice, regardless of background color or algae munching inhabitants (they can munch on the algae that grows elsewhere...). I simply prefer black over blue because I feel blue is obnoxious (except the amazing blue sea-scape background.. That one wins)!

 

[Omen]

Apparently I need to join these tank parties that you guys have, because it seems I'm missing out.

LOVE the goggle marks, dude!

I agree with the cleaning the back glass to keep it nice, regardless of background color or algae munching inhabitants (they can munch on the algae that grows elsewhere...). I simply prefer black over blue because I feel blue is obnoxious (except the amazing blue sea-scape background.. That one wins)!

You're more than free to stop by whenever you are in the area. Im thankful to have Angie and Ted help out. We could always use more help. I like blue because it makes the corals and fish look nice as well as the tank looking spacious just a personal preference.