Willie's plywood adventure - Page 15

Willie McDaries · 06-05-2009, 11:30 AM

well the silicon is holding great,while I waited on it to cure I did my plumbing,I'm still not satisfied with it.....its gurgling in the sump....Iwill probable redo it later on,here is more pics

MattShack · 06-05-2009, 10:52 PM

Willie, is that water on the floor?

MattShack · 06-05-2009, 10:59 PM

Wille, Started my build thread over here too.

Here's the link: 1000+ Gallon Display Plywood/Fiberglass Build

Willie McDaries · 06-06-2009, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MattShack

Willie, is that water on the floor?

that was water,for some reason,I can't change plumbing without making a mess

Shamrok76 · 06-06-2009, 05:32 AM

Wow this is just amazing... I am new to saltwater aquariums and seeing this just leaves me awestruck... I've had a 12g running for about a month now and every time I sit down and look at it I find something new. I cant imagine what a giant tank like that is going to be like.

MattShack · 06-06-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie McDaries

that was water,for some reason,I can't change plumbing without making a mess

I know what you mean. I can't hardly look at my tank without making a mess.

Willie McDaries · 06-06-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamrok76

Wow this is just amazing... I am new to saltwater aquariums and seeing this just leaves me awestruck... I've had a 12g running for about a month now and every time I sit down and look at it I find something new. I cant imagine what a giant tank like that is going to be like.

thanks,my fish are loving all the swimming room,everyone that come in to see it is like "wow" and you built that?.....I'm very proud

you'll be getting a larger tank in the future,trust me on that

fishmama67 · 06-08-2009, 12:45 AM

Willie, this has to be the most incredible thing I have ever seen! I could not believe what I was reading when I first clicked on your journal! So I went back to the begining and read the WHOLE THING! I NEVER do that as I don't usually have the patience. But this I had to see!

What a work of art and an outstanding job!!! BIG time kudos to you!

Willie McDaries · 06-08-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fishmama67

Willie, this has to be the most incredible thing I have ever seen! I could not believe what I was reading when I first clicked on your journal! So I went back to the begining and read the WHOLE THING! I NEVER do that as I don't usually have the patience. But this I had to see!

What a work of art and an outstanding job!!! BIG time kudos to you!

thank you,
I am very proud of my tank.....the whole system is still a long ways from complete,but the tank itself is done.....I want it to look built in,when its done.

I am trying to frame in a room just for the tank and filtration system.......I can install a big air conditioner to keep the temperature down,where I need it,to keep the tank at optimal temperature,without freezing my family to death

I now have my return pump external,and will be ousting the powerheads.......maybe my tank will run cooler now and I wont need a refrigerated room for it

fishmama67 · 06-08-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie McDaries

thank you,
I am very proud of my tank.....the whole system is still a long ways from complete,but the tank itself is done.....I want it to look built in,when its done.

I am trying to frame in a room just for the tank and filtration system.......I can install a big air conditioner to keep the temperature down,where I need it,to keep the tank at optimal temperature,without freezing my family to death

I now have my return pump external,and will be ousting the powerheads.......maybe my tank will run cooler now and I wont need a refrigerated room for it

Well, when you get the tank sanctuary (does that make it a "tankuary"?)

I think I would make it my "hangin'-out-'n-chillin'" room if it was mine! I am soooo jealous!!!

but my god man You have earned it!!!! I am only jealous because I can't hold a nail and hammer it in at the same time let alone do all of that! Yeah well I can make a mean pot of lasagna so there!

Anyway, keep us posted do I can live it vicariously!!!

Willie McDaries · 06-08-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fishmama67

Well, when you get the tank sanctuary (does that make it a "tankuary"?)

I think I would make it my "hangin'-out-'n-chillin'" room if it was mine! I am soooo jealous!!!

but my god man You have earned it!!!! I am only jealous because I can't hold a nail and hammer it in at the same time let alone do all of that! Yeah well I can make a mean pot of lasagna so there!

Anyway, keep us posted do I can live it vicariously!!!

"tankuary"that sounds about right

I have trouble with the nail and hammer myself,I keep hitting the wrong nail.....thats why I now use the cordless drill and screws

the front of the tank will be in the living room,the hanging out and chilling room.....everything else will be in a room behind the tank

1ofManyNguyens · 06-14-2009, 11:32 AM

any updates? or pictures?!

Willie McDaries · 06-14-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ofManyNguyens

any updates? or pictures?!

sorry,nothing new,still trying to figure out how I want my filter system,when ever I get it figured out,I'll post some more pics....I've just got everything hooked up temporary right now

Frankie · 06-14-2009, 12:29 PM

Take your time Willie! All good things in this hobby come to those who take their time!!

Willie McDaries · 06-14-2009, 04:28 PM

I did get a few things done today,I drilled my 20g and made an overflow for it,and got it siliconed in,I don't have my bulkhead yet but I ordered 2 this morning....here are a few pics of it

this tank is for my chaeto fuge

06-05-2009, 11:30 AM	#211 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure well the silicon is holding great,while I waited on it to cure I did my plumbing,I'm still not satisfied with it.....its gurgling in the sump....Iwill probable redo it later on,here is more pics __________________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post657672 Originally Posted by Frankie Keep in mind life's natural order,God,Tank,Work,Wife,Children and miscellaneous pets Let me explain,without God,none of the rest exist. Without a tank,whats the point of having a job?and without a job your not going to have a wife who will provided children,who in turn brings home pets you will have to pay and care for.

06-05-2009, 10:52 PM	#212 (permalink)
MattShack Sea Pen Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 310 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure Willie, is that water on the floor?

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MattShack Sea Pen Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ridgeland, MS Posts: 310 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure Wille, Started my build thread over here too. Here's the link: 1000+ Gallon Display Plywood/Fiberglass Build

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Shamrok76 Bryozoan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Catasauqua PA. Posts: 43 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure Wow this is just amazing... I am new to saltwater aquariums and seeing this just leaves me awestruck... I've had a 12g running for about a month now and every time I sit down and look at it I find something new. I cant imagine what a giant tank like that is going to be like. __________________ 12g Saltwater Tank (My First) -1 Clown Goby -2 Red Hermit Crabs -2 Blue Hermit Crabs -1 Peppermint Shrimp -1 Emerald Crab -20lbs Live Rock My reef chronicle

06-08-2009, 12:45 AM	#218 (permalink)
fishmama67 Star Polyps Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kennewick WA Posts: 173 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Willie's plywood adventure Willie, this has to be the most incredible thing I have ever seen! I could not believe what I was reading when I first clicked on your journal! So I went back to the begining and read the WHOLE THING! I NEVER do that as I don't usually have the patience. But this I had to see! What a work of art and an outstanding job!!! BIG time kudos to you! __________________ Step1: We admitted we were powerless over saltwater and aquatic life, that our lives had become unmanageable without an aquarium." Step2: Came to believe that we could and would harness the ocean in a glass box. (no matter how long it took!) OK, I'm workin' on step 2!

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1ofManyNguyens Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 491 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure any updates? or pictures?! __________________ Toan 20gal reef 10gal DIY sump Current USA T5 HO lighting AquaC Remora HOB skimmer 20lbs LR 20lbs LS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 90Gal in the works...

06-14-2009, 04:28 PM	#225 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure I did get a few things done today,I drilled my 20g and made an overflow for it,and got it siliconed in,I don't have my bulkhead yet but I ordered 2 this morning....here are a few pics of it this tank is for my chaeto fuge __________________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post657672 Originally Posted by Frankie Keep in mind life's natural order,God,Tank,Work,Wife,Children and miscellaneous pets Let me explain,without God,none of the rest exist. Without a tank,whats the point of having a job?and without a job your not going to have a wife who will provided children,who in turn brings home pets you will have to pay and care for.

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