Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 18

Varga · 05-14-2008, 02:27 PM

will do exactly that. Thanks John and Frankie

hoping to get this done today since this is my least favorite part of the project.

I was down there and saw a big animal walk by!!!!! freaked out and pointed the light at it to see my cat!!!! I will keep him in there to protect me

Frankie · 05-14-2008, 02:30 PM

*I edited my post.*

Varga · 05-14-2008, 02:31 PM

I was just thinking about that Frankie, pour some concrete and place the first concrete block in it? then stack a couple more on it and skip the 4x4 vertical?

JWarren · 05-14-2008, 02:31 PM

I saw your additions to your pic and added a line or two to my post under it. Just wanted to make sure you saw that.

Your supports look good. You should be OK with that.

Craig Manoukian · 05-14-2008, 02:32 PM

Good luck and keep on truckin'!

JWarren · 05-14-2008, 02:33 PM

Geeze, we are posting on top of each other.

Varga · 05-14-2008, 02:40 PM

I think this is what i'll so. cant wait to go in there and drag blocks around wooo hooooo so much fun........

Frankie · 05-14-2008, 02:40 PM

The best footing you can make is to dig a 16" deep hole, depending if the ground is wet or not under there fill 6" with dry or wet cement, (dry if the ground is wet, you get a harder footing if it soaks in the moisture from the ground) add your 4x4 tight into place and fill the rest up with wet or dry concrete. Sub floors are my specialty. I am a flooring contractor for over 20 years now so i am not just giving you wannabe info.

Varga · 05-14-2008, 02:42 PM

so do it like a fence? and dont stack up blocks then?

JWarren · 05-14-2008, 02:45 PM

Your right Frankie, I studied for the GC Block exam, just never took the test.

Varga the holes in the blocks need to go vertical, not horizontal.

Frankie · 05-14-2008, 02:45 PM

Yes! What you have there is not worth the time imo. Here is a thread i started with BigAl a while ago. Please add to it as you go. Your support will help build the thread.
Sub floors & preparing for your new aquarium

Varga · 05-14-2008, 02:56 PM

Will do, thank you

going to HD to get some cement and 4x4s.

how does this look

Varga · 05-14-2008, 07:08 PM

Seriously this is the last time I EVER go down there

I am covered in cement, mud, spyder webs, and of course my favorite; rat droppings which by the way does not taste as bad as you would think

I think we are good to go. 4 jacks, 4 bags of cement and one sturdy house

althea2you · 05-14-2008, 07:13 PM

wow... i am just amazed at how fast you are getting this done!!! looks fantastic btw!!!! you will probably have fish in the thing before i get back from vacation in a week! HA! jk...

Varga · 05-14-2008, 07:14 PM

I wish Sarah, RO water will take 6-7 days and then gotta cycle the tank!

05-14-2008, 02:27 PM	#256 (permalink)
Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,780 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! will do exactly that. Thanks John and Frankie hoping to get this done today since this is my least favorite part of the project. I was down there and saw a big animal walk by!!!!! freaked out and pointed the light at it to see my cat!!!! I will keep him in there to protect me __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

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Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,128 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I edited my post. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

05-14-2008, 02:31 PM	#258 (permalink)
Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,780 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I was just thinking about that Frankie, pour some concrete and place the first concrete block in it? then stack a couple more on it and skip the 4x4 vertical? __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

05-14-2008, 02:31 PM	#259 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I saw your additions to your pic and added a line or two to my post under it. Just wanted to make sure you saw that. Your supports look good. You should be OK with that. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 17,911 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck and keep on truckin'! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Geeze, we are posting on top of each other. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

05-14-2008, 02:40 PM	#263 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,128 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! The best footing you can make is to dig a 16" deep hole, depending if the ground is wet or not under there fill 6" with dry or wet cement, (dry if the ground is wet, you get a harder footing if it soaks in the moisture from the ground) add your 4x4 tight into place and fill the rest up with wet or dry concrete. Sub floors are my specialty. I am a flooring contractor for over 20 years now so i am not just giving you wannabe info. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

05-14-2008, 02:42 PM	#264 (permalink)
Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,780 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! so do it like a fence? and dont stack up blocks then? __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

05-14-2008, 02:45 PM	#265 (permalink)
JWarren Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 1,393 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Your right Frankie, I studied for the GC Block exam, just never took the test. Varga the holes in the blocks need to go vertical, not horizontal. __________________ John Typhoon RO/DI filter unit. My Saltwater web site. Help build ReefPedia!

05-14-2008, 02:45 PM	#266 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,128 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes! What you have there is not worth the time imo. Here is a thread i started with BigAl a while ago. Please add to it as you go. Your support will help build the thread. Sub floors & preparing for your new aquarium __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

05-14-2008, 07:13 PM	#269 (permalink)
althea2you Padawan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,426 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! wow... i am just amazed at how fast you are getting this done!!! looks fantastic btw!!!! you will probably have fish in the thing before i get back from vacation in a week! HA! jk... __________________ ~Sarah~ How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. ~Wayne Dyer 28g Nano The 90 Gallon

05-14-2008, 07:14 PM	#270 (permalink)
Varga Acropora Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,780 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Varga's 300 Gallon In-Wall Build!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish Sarah, RO water will take 6-7 days and then gotta cycle the tank! __________________ Visit my 300g Build http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...all-build.html

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