I got me a WOODY

[Molli]

Is that tent room ventilated? o.o

 

[Clockwork John]

You didn't tell me there would be whiskey involved! Text me if you need a hand!

 

[withoutaclue661]

Is that tent room ventilated? o.o

Nope, killing brain cells. The heater I have can barely keep up, there are holes in the plastic though.

You didn't tell me there would be whiskey involved! Text me if you need a hand!

Yeah, unfortunatly to much whiskey which explains some of the air bubbles. Don't really need help but your welcome to come by, hang out and have a look. I still have plenty of booze left.

 

[withoutaclue661]

Couple more pictures.

The bottom with tint

Another picture of the bottom looking straight down. You are actually seeing a refelction of the bottom side of the euro brace. This stuff is awesome.

Still have a problem with bubbles, anyone with any ideas how to get rid of them?

 

[withoutaclue661]

A little progress this week, a couple more sides done. Building a deck at the same time so time is limited. I did find a Reeflo Dart on RC but the condition was far less than advertised. A seal kit and polishing should fix it up but **** I was pissed. Should have some more pictures up soon.

 

[withoutaclue661]

Sorry everyone, progress has been slow. Life keeps getting in the way. A couple new pictures for you.

This is the tank on its side. Your looking at a reflection of me working through the top.

This is just to show you how thick the epoxy is. About 1/4" thick, which is way overkill but thats why this is an experiment.

Since I don't have anymore pictures of my new tank I'll show you my current setup.
It was supposed to be a temperary setup, but 2 years later, here it is.

anyone know what these are?

Everything is a little PO'd at me for just cleaning the tank.

 

[Clockwork John]

Nice shots. How's the green monti I gave you?

 

[withoutaclue661]

Nice shots. How's the green monti I gave you?

It's hanging in there. With everything going on I've fallen way behind on water changes. I did 20% this morning and I'll do another 20%tonight. Hopefully get things back on track.

 

[withoutaclue661]

Just a quick update. I did cut the back panel for the overflow. I poured epoxy for all the outside panels which proved to be a big waste, I can't sand imperfections out of the epoxy and keep the same high gloss. Brushing on epoxy where I sanded leaves brush marks which looks just as bad. I gave the ouside a good sanding and I'll just shoot it with a good high gloss spray paint.

Unfortunatly that is it for a while, a coyote got into my yard and beat up 1 dog and both cats. Thats $1500 at the vet I didn't need to spend. Still looking for a glass hook up if anyone has.

 

[Clockwork John]

Ouch. Hope the dog and the cats are okay.

 

[withoutaclue661]

Yeah they will be, just a little chewed up is all.

 

[redtop03]

Forgot to add, this is an experiment. If this one works out well, I'm planning a 600g in wall when my son leaves for the marines in the fall.

it will work,can't wait to see it done,also look forward to the 600g

+1 I just wanna see one dome so I can make one!

here's a pic of my 3 year old 360g woodie

my build thread here too http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/showthread.php?17466-redtops-360g-plywood-adventure

 

[withoutaclue661]

Awesome build Willie. Just waiting to hear back on some glass prices and hopefully pull the pin and get this build moving again

 

[redtop03]

Awesome build Willie. Just waiting to hear back on some glass prices and hopefully pull the pin and get this build moving again

thank you,if you were in southeastern Ky. I could hook you up with the glass company I got mine from but it would cost a fortune to ship it to you from here,mine was 1/2"x24"x94" tempered for $197....regular plate glass would have been less,but I wanted it tempered and the edges smooth so it wouldn't cut me of my fish...mine it not the low iron glass and it has the slight green tint to it but I don't mind that for the price difference in the 2....low iron glass is crystal clear but it is expensive

 

[withoutaclue661]

Woo Hoo got my glass today, ordering slicone and finishing off epoxy as we speak.

 

[Clockwork John]

Woo Hoo got my glass today, ordering slicone and finishing off epoxy as we speak.

Finally! Can't wait to see her wet!

 

[gumbii]

pics...?

with a can of iron man diet dr pepper plz...

 

[withoutaclue661]

pics...?

with a can of iron man diet dr pepper plz...

How about with a bottle of Mikes Hard Lemonade

There is 3 pieces there, the bathroom was the safest place

 

[withoutaclue661]

Trying to figure out my closed loop system. I'm thinking 6 outlets and 2 inlets with a Reeflo Dart pump. Any suggestions on inlet and outlet bulkhead sizes? 1" all around?

 

[withoutaclue661]

Water tested the overflow today. All was good. Waiting on silicone and more bulkheads for the closed loop.