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03/18/2007, 10:33 AM
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Ok got the pic upladed so here they are.
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03/18/2007, 10:46 AM
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Awesome Wayne & Steve!
Very nicely planned addition. I think the tank fits in with the layout beautifully.
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03/18/2007, 01:53 PM
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03/18/2007, 02:18 PM
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I told my wife I would put in a new bay window in the great room that houses the 375 if I could get a bigger tank(didn't tell her it would be neccessary to get the new tank in the house). She gave me this strange look and said "you can have as big a tank as you want..........................as soon as we get a bigger house
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03/18/2007, 02:51 PM
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Looking awesome keep the progress pics coming! Looks lika a great build!
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03/18/2007, 03:27 PM
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is the acrylic going to be placed along the back as well? If so ohw is it going to handle the presure of the small boards running along the back? Or are you going to use the back as is with it sealec (with no acrylic?)
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03/18/2007, 08:30 PM
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Well got the seams done and now need to do the rubber liner that will have to be tomorrow I hope. I decided to use low iron glass from glass cages so I will try to pick it up on Tuesday or Friday.
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03/19/2007, 12:33 AM
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i agree. I'd be afraid something wasn't sealed perfectly and over time something gave way. but then again who know if any of our "normal" tanks won't just give way.
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03/19/2007, 02:32 AM
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The only way something will give way with the structure of that thing is an earthquake. It is built like a brick you-know-what. Wayne needs to show a shot of the back room. Insanely studded and double 3/4 plywood throughout.
The sealing is a slow and difinitive process(are you listening Wayne) and with being a wood tank, needs to be done to a tee. The stuff he is using is also used to house alligators and crocs. With the number of coats he is using(4-5....right Wayne  he should be safe.
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03/19/2007, 07:12 AM
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Well there will be at least 3 but the 2nd is a very thick rubber coat and I got about double the recommended amount but better safe then sorry.
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03/19/2007, 01:36 PM
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That sounds like a lot of support. Like you said, with it being a wood tank that stuff has to be done to a tee. I'm too much of a wuss to try something like that.
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03/19/2007, 01:44 PM
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ive heard alot about stock tanks giving away at the seams. and stock tanks are only warrenteed if you have them on their stands too. 60 hexs, 180s giving away at the bottom center long panel, 150 cracked the front pane on a fw, ect...
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03/19/2007, 04:49 PM
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 Can't wait to see this progress even further, just noticed last night waynesworld that you're in TN too.
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03/19/2007, 09:15 PM
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Looks good....
I have a friend u uses to work whit who make a wood tank that is over 2000 gal. good luck |
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03/25/2007, 12:02 PM
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I love that horseshoe design...That's going to look incredible!
I will be following this one...I'm in the market for a new house and your design has given me some ideas for what I'd like to put in the new place. Looking forward to more updates and pics...
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03/25/2007, 01:26 PM
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Do you think he has enough room for a tang?
 oxbeard.... You should come join us on the Middle TN Reef Club forum! Brandon
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