Willie's plywood adventure

[Willie McDaries]

Originally Posted by Basile

Well , now that we know there's fiberglass involve its like you said more or less a boat inside out lol. So no more weird, than a saltwater boat. But it is an unusual way of display that much is certain. I'm gona slack off as well with the pics. Once the thing is done, i have to wait , first for more $$ and then ,the timing. I'm about to leave soon for my work and won't start my tank until i come back. That could be a while. End of summer i predict. So thanks for your updates and your time on my thread.

are you gonna get the rock under water before you leave?

[Basile]

Originally Posted by Willie McDaries

are you gonna get the rock under water before you leave?

I'm affraid not. The plumming asn't been done yet ,and still need a return pump ; lack of funds.... And only when i have time to be home, cause want to be there for potential leaks and other problems. I know thats a bummer. But when i come back , i'll signal everyone i'm back, don't worry about that lol. Plus i'll have new pics for ya. But i'll have time to finish those sculpture before i leave though.

[Willie McDaries]

Originally Posted by Basile

I'm affraid not. The plumming asn't been done yet ,and still need a return pump ; lack of funds.... And only when i have time to be home, cause want to be there for potential leaks and other problems. I know thats a bummer. But when i come back , i'll signal everyone i'm back, don't worry about that lol. Plus i'll have new pics for ya. But i'll have time to finish those sculpture before i leave though.

oh yeah I understand,you need to be there for a while with the tank after its up and running,just in case,....I was thinking that the rock needed to be in fresh unsalted water to remove any undesirables before ready to use in the aquarium,and thought that would be a good time to do that,while your away,but I don't know,this is all new to me.....but good luck and God speed,looking forward to your return

[Basile]

Originally Posted by Willie McDaries

oh yeah I understand,you need to be there for a while with the tank after its up and running,just in case,....I was thinking that the rock needed to be in fresh unsalted water to remove any undesirables before ready to use in the aquarium,and thought that would be a good time to do that,while your away,but I don't know,this is all new to me.....but good luck and God speed,looking forward to your return

Well,i'm just on standby for now so no idea when i'm going. So i'm continuing the rockwork in the meantime.

[Willie McDaries]

Originally Posted by Basile

Well,i'm just on standby for now so no idea when i'm going. So i'm continuing the rockwork in the meantime.

good to hear,maybe it'll be ready for the tank before you have to leave
I'm anxious to see this thing in the tank in water,as I sure you are as well

[JoJo]

Hey Willie, just checking in on you

[Willie McDaries]

Originally Posted by JoJo

Hey Willie, just checking in on you

glad to see you still around JoJo,every things still moving slowly forward,I should have my glass Monday evening,I'll be off work that Wed.,Thurs.,and Fri, of next week....maybe I can get my glass installed during that time

[Willie McDaries]

well folks,I have a sump tank that holds water,my grin is much bigger that the little guy here here are some pics







my cobbled up plumbing,is just pressed together,it has a slow drip,between the elbow and the ball valve,but this is just for testing,all this will be done right once it ready to run

[Willie McDaries]

today,I've also sanded the frame for the glass,its ready now for the silicon....I should have my glass tomorrow...I'll test fit it to make sure every thing looks good...then I need to get my silicon and maybe I can get this thing full of water in a week or two here are some pics of the frame

[Jeremy0322]

looking awesome!

[Basile]

Thats amazing Will, good show. I love this. Kudos for ya man great job!!

Can i have a sprite too, lol

[Willie McDaries]

Originally Posted by Basile

Thats amazing Will, good show. I love this. Kudos for ya man great job!!

Can i have a sprite too, lol

thanks guys

basile,I got 1 more can of sprite in there,your more than welcome to it.....it might be a while before I can get it to you though....it be a long journey.....I'd love see more of Canada....I caught a glimpse once from Michigan,about 25 years ago

[Willie McDaries]

I have a build thread on reef central also,and I've met a guy over there thats just started a new aquarium store....he has went out of his way to help with my build,suggesting equipment and what not.......if anyones interested in checking his store out....PM me...I'll give you the link,I'd post it here,but I don't think thats allowed....or just look on my build over there for Matt shack....click on his little red house
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[Wakeskater02]

Originally Posted by Willie McDaries

I have a build thread on reef central also,and I've met a guy over there thats just started a new aquarium store....he has went out of his way to help with my build,suggesting equipment and what not.......if anyones interested in checking his store out....PM me...I'll give you the link,I'd post it here,but I don't think thats allowed....or just look on my build over there for Matt shack....click on his little red house
Reef Central Online Community - redtop03's 360 gallon plywood adventure

Good job mang. That is a great looking sump. I can't wait for it to be full of water and up and running. What are you going to plan on keeping? SPS?

[Dentoid]

Handy work you've done there Willie! If your reefing skills are anything like your building skills, we're in for one hell of a beautiful reef! I enjoyed reading through your chronicle. Keep it coming!