Willie's plywood adventure - Page 8

Willie McDaries · 05-20-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy0322

Awesome work! This tank is going to be awesome

thanks jeremy,
I got home from work and didn't really feel like working on it but,my neighbor had to work tomorrow so I got him to help my with it today,it'll be a week or so before I can do a water test,but its in there now

Jeremy0322 · 05-20-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Willie McDaries

thanks jeremy,
I got home from work and didn't really feel like working on it but,my neighbor had to work tomorrow so I got him to help my with it today,it'll be a week or so before I can do a water test,but its in there now

hey man, progress is progress. When its all set up you will be like "thank god I didnt want that extra day" Trust me on that one

Willie McDaries · 05-20-2009, 12:49 AM

my motto has always been....why do today what you can put off until tomorrow

but I needed help so I had to do it today,and I am glad its in there,it wont be long now,I wont be able to move the tank by myself any more,its heavy

Basile · 05-20-2009, 09:03 AM

Amazing man, cool, i'm sorry i'll mist the first few weeks of this, since i'll be gone. But i'll check back for sure.

Willie McDaries · 05-20-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Basile

Amazing man, cool, i'm sorry i'll mist the first few weeks of this, since i'll be gone. But i'll check back for sure.

basile,its still gonna be a while before it ready to set up in the house,but I'll keep updating as I get more done.....I did get my overflow teeth siliconed on it today,and fastened the top bracing permanently,

I had glass-holes.com cut these out for me....when they posted them on their web site,they labeled 'em "Custom Dentures for Willie"

those guys are nuts

Basile · 05-20-2009, 10:05 PM

Hey thats cool! blue the same color than the tank. lol Ya gramma's denture; she's got a mounth on her lol. Better use polygrip tol make it hold lol.I'm nut i know.

Willie McDaries · 05-20-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Basile

Hey thats cool! blue the same color than the tank. lol Ya gramma's denture; she's got a mounth on her lol. Better use polygrip tol make it hold lol.I'm nut i know.

I didn't think of the polygrip,it might hold better than silicon

the color is a little off,but its close enough

I like nutty people

Jeremy0322 · 05-21-2009, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Willie McDaries

I didn't think of the polygrip,it might hold better than silicon

the color is a little off,but its close enough

I like nutty people

You probably wont even notice the color after a while, algae will fade everything unless you keep an immaculate tank. I was wondering looking at them though, how deep are the teeth?

Willie McDaries · 05-21-2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy0322

You probably wont even notice the color after a while, algae will fade everything unless you keep an immaculate tank. I was wondering looking at them though, how deep are the teeth?

the teeth are 1" long Jeremy....I really didn't need the bottom part as long as it is,but didn't know for sure when I ordered them,so I made sure they would be enough to cover the holes,and still have sufficient surface to silicon too....the whole thing could have been 2" tall,with half that being teeth, and still worked

I've never had an immaculate tank,I am way too lazy for that.......I just don't think it'd be as healthy a tank if you keep it spotless,most of that nastiness on the walls is beneficial,to an extent.....but thats my story and I'm sticking to it.....

Willie McDaries · 05-21-2009, 05:33 AM

from the bottom of the tank to mid way of the teeth is 24",thats about where I figure my running water level will be,but we'll see....that would make the tank about 360 gallons,if I calculated correctly

JoJo · 05-21-2009, 06:35 AM

congrats on the progress, the light at the end of the tunnel is shining brighter by the day. lol

Willie McDaries · 05-21-2009, 06:38 AM

yeah thanks JoJo,it wont be long now

Willie McDaries · 05-21-2009, 10:23 AM

basile,this is for you bro

its half full and no leaks yet,I'll leave it like this for a few days then fill it on up,if no leaks develop....my silicon was cured on the inside and the outside but its probably still not in the center of the gasket,but to my understanding,the moisture helps with the curing....

the wife ask me the day before yesterday how long the silicon would take to cure...I told her on the tube it says 24 hr...she said I couldn't wait that long.....I showed her........it was about 36 hrs.....I couldn't stand it no longer

Willie McDaries · 05-21-2009, 10:25 AM

you probably can't tell in the pics,but I grinning from ear to ear

I have a mess to clean from the frame....who ever said silicon doesn't adhere good to epoxy has never had to cut it off

Frankie · 05-21-2009, 10:47 AM

All right! Mission control the glass has landed!
I have been waiting for this. Now this project is going to start picking up speed. As an experienced tank builder I have come to believe all silicone takes a minimum of 14 days to fully cure.
Keep up the good work Willie! I will need to start keeping a closer eye on this thread now.

05-20-2009, 12:49 AM	#108 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure my motto has always been....why do today what you can put off until tomorrow but I needed help so I had to do it today,and I am glad its in there,it wont be long now,I wont be able to move the tank by myself any more,its heavy __________________ 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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Basile Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau/Ottawa canada Posts: 2,021 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Willie's plywood adventure Hey thats cool! blue the same color than the tank. lol Ya gramma's denture; she's got a mounth on her lol. Better use polygrip tol make it hold lol.I'm nut i know. __________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME!

05-21-2009, 05:33 AM	#115 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure from the bottom of the tank to mid way of the teeth is 24",thats about where I figure my running water level will be,but we'll see....that would make the tank about 360 gallons,if I calculated correctly __________________ 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.

05-21-2009, 06:38 AM	#117 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure yeah thanks JoJo,it wont be long now __________________ 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.

05-21-2009, 10:23 AM	#118 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure basile,this is for you bro its half full and no leaks yet,I'll leave it like this for a few days then fill it on up,if no leaks develop....my silicon was cured on the inside and the outside but its probably still not in the center of the gasket,but to my understanding,the moisture helps with the curing.... the wife ask me the day before yesterday how long the silicon would take to cure...I told her on the tube it says 24 hr...she said I couldn't wait that long.....I showed her........it was about 36 hrs.....I couldn't stand it no longer __________________ 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.

05-21-2009, 10:25 AM	#119 (permalink)
Willie McDaries Scopas Tang Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 402 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Willie's plywood adventure you probably can't tell in the pics,but I grinning from ear to ear I have a mess to clean from the frame....who ever said silicon doesn't adhere good to epoxy has never had to cut it off __________________ 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. Last edited by Willie McDaries : 05-21-2009 at 10:28 AM. Reason: extra info

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