Try this again-My 600 gallon tank build - Page 2

blfuller123 · #26 10/08/2007, 08:17 PM

I got to looking at my left over acrylic and I am going to have enough to make tops for the tank too. I want this tank and my sump sealed up as much as possible to try and keep evaporation down to a minimum.

JustOneMoreTank · #27 10/09/2007, 08:04 PM

Sweet job and nice progress. Let me know when you want some help. I will bring over some acrylic and maybe we can get my tiny sump put together too.

I want to learn some of your secrets. lol. Seriously let me know when you might need me to flip or rotate the beast. I really do want to see this one coming together in person.

blfuller123 · #28 10/10/2007, 05:36 AM

Where were you yesterday Chris? Just kidding. I got it flipped over last night (by myself I must add) and I trimed the edge off the top. By the time I got that done and cleaned up the ton of acrylic shavings, I was pretty much done for the evening. I will try and get the holes in the top drawn out and maybe start cutting on them tonight or tomorrow.

Julio · #29 10/10/2007, 10:32 AM

nice work, keep us posted!

blfuller123 · #30 10/10/2007, 09:38 PM

I got a late start tonight but I got the holes all drawn on the top. I couldnt get them cut because the kids were still up. I should be able to get started on them tomorrow. Here are my cut lines.

Jarob · #31 10/10/2007, 10:00 PM

looking forward to see more

H20ENG · #32 10/10/2007, 10:40 PM

Do you rough them out with a saw or router? I use my cordless trim saw. It goes real quick with such a thin blade.
Do you let that thick stuff drop to the bottom or put something in there to catch it? I'd worry about it cracking once you cut away enough material to let it fall.

blfuller123 · #33 10/11/2007, 10:57 AM

I will probabaly use tape to hold the piece so it doesnt fall. I hadnt thought of that. I am sure I would have figured it out while I was cutting it.

I got to thinking the other day about how to glue the overflow box on. It doesnt seem like a big deal, just stand it up on its side and glue it. Well, the ceiling in the garage is in the way so I am going to have to cut a piece out of the ceiling so I can glue the box on. Just kidding, it looks like I am going to have to take the tank outside of the garage, stand it up on end, and then glue it. Anyone have any other ideas?

H20ENG · #34 10/11/2007, 07:02 PM

Jackhammer the floor out from underneath it

I have glued vertical patches on tanks while in place. Its a real mess, but can be done (as far as holding water) It would be worth the effort of moving it outside, IMO.

blfuller123 · #35 10/12/2007, 08:51 PM

I got the first hole cut out. It took a while but I think the other three will go a little quicker. I dont take any more pictures yet. Probabaly wait until I have all the holes cut out.

46bfinGA · #36 10/13/2007, 08:01 PM

When you decide to Sell/Trade this one let me know!

Looking good!

blfuller123 · #37 10/13/2007, 08:05 PM

Got the second hole done. I am halfway done with the top now.

blfuller123 · #38 10/14/2007, 07:21 PM

Moderators- With all that is happening in my area of the world, (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...&highlight=mrc), please delete the picture I posted with my daughter. I feel it was not the best idea to post a picture of my daughter here. The picture is on the first page of this thread. You really never know who is lurking around the computer.

jonathanws · #39 10/14/2007, 08:36 PM

very neat. i look forward to seeing it's progression. i wish i were handy like that

jonathanws · #40 10/14/2007, 08:37 PM

oh, and why don't you just edit your post and delete the picture?

blfuller123 · #41 10/14/2007, 08:41 PM

It wont let me. I tried.

victor_c3 · #42 10/14/2007, 09:22 PM

Try deleting or renaming the picture from the site that is hosting it.

Bax · #43 10/15/2007, 06:48 AM

The tank is looking great! If you day job every goes south, it looks like you'll have acrylic tank building to fall back on.

And I don't disagree you one bit about removing the picture. I've almost posted the kids with the tank several times and always feel too uneasy to do it. Which is a terrible statement about our world and, a real shame given the fact that probably 99.9999% of those posting on RC are here for the same reasons, to learn and share within this hobby. It's the 0.0001% you have to protect your kids from... I digress, real nice tank.

blfuller123 · #44 10/15/2007, 09:07 AM

Thanks for the compliments!!

Now if they will just get rid of that picture for me.

blfuller123 · #45 10/15/2007, 10:32 AM

I missed your post James. No the only way I would trade or sell this one would be for a 10 ft tank. How is your comming along?

blfuller123 · #46 10/15/2007, 07:50 PM

Thanks for removing the picture Nanook!!!

46bfinGA · #47 10/15/2007, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by blfuller123
I missed your post James. No the only way I would trade or sell this one would be for a 10 ft tank. How is your comming along?

Im getting the itch to get started on it. I bought 4- 60 gallon tanks today to make a Quarantine/prop tanks setup in the fish room.They measure 96"x11"x14" roughly,I plan on installing them one on top of each other on the back wall.Pretty cool,bought them from a closed fish store.Im ready to get this thing going soon so I can get it over with.Looks like you making plenty of progress,looking good! If you need help getting that monster on the stand LMK.

khoivo1 · #48 10/16/2007, 12:42 AM

hi,,how did you cut the hold out nice like that??and how did you glue panal together?? pin mental?? please post more and more picture please thanks

JustOneMoreTank · #49 10/16/2007, 11:27 PM

Coming along nicely blfuller... You da man! That is some thick acrylic!

khoivo1 · #50 11/13/2007, 08:57 AM

how s the tank coming bro??? update picture,,