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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by SaltWaterloo, Apr 12, 2010.

  1. Apr 12, 2010 #1
    SaltWaterloo

    SaltWaterloo Inactive User

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    Hey since im building my new 55gal, I thought it would be fun to video most of what i was doing. So if anyone else would like to see the progress, I will be adding videos continually throughout the build. Please forgive my lack of camera skills /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
    Day 1
     Click Here to watch
    Please feel free to leave me feedback on what you think, or any suggestions you have!
    Thanks!
    -Sam
     
  2. Apr 12, 2010 #2
    FishBrain New London

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    Great idea with the video. I'm interested to see how this turns out.
    -Bill
     
  3. Apr 12, 2010 #3
    SaltWaterloo

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    More videos added! Including me and Xroads attempt at drilling the tank.
    Day 1
    Click Here
    Day 1 Continued
    Click Here
    Day 2
    Click Here
    Thanks for watching!
     
  4. Apr 12, 2010 #4
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    oops
     
  5. Apr 12, 2010 #5
    Strong

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    cool videos, but now I am dizzy and feel like I have been drinking /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/hybrid//emoticons/smile.gif

    -Justin
     
  6. Apr 12, 2010 #6
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    zomgz, drilling the tank was an entertaining video....oh, and gl with your skimmer issue, I would suggest adding a side door to teh bottom stand so u can get to it from the side and can remove it without moving the whole stand.

    -Justin
     
  7. Apr 12, 2010 #7
    Bela

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    Were you trying to drill the tank with a dremel?
     
  8. Apr 12, 2010 #8
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    actually it was an air dremel
     
  9. Apr 12, 2010 #9
    Waverz

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    Uhhhm, for record. MOST 55 gallon tanks ARE tempered. I'm surprised no one mentioned that before trying to drill it.
     
  10. Apr 12, 2010 #10
    SaltWaterloo

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    It was mentioned. I was also informed by the person who had it before me that it probably wasnt tempered. its no big deal. 30$ for a new piece of glass. was worried about the seal on the bottom anyway so no i can just resilicone
     
  11. Apr 12, 2010 #11
    xmasia

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    well thats a bummer, well i would seriously think about getting a 75g now youve modded your stand with just a little more mod it would hold a 75g then use 55g for a sump
     
  12. Apr 12, 2010 #12
    Waverz

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    Ditto, and get one that's reef ready with built in overflows...
    55's are a ***** to work with, they are just too narrow.
    Have you ever re-sealed a tank?  It's a complete pain in the ***.
     
  13. Apr 12, 2010 #13
    FishBrain New London

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    Posted By Waverz on 04/12/2010 07:30 PM
    Have you ever re-sealed a tank?  It's a complete pain in the ***.
    Hmm man it is easy! I have resealed tons of tanks there realy is nothing to it as long as you have a method. Remove the bulk of the old seal with your first blade then switch to a new one to get what you missed. Clean glass with alcohol mask off the corners ( I like to go about a 1/4 to 3/8 from the corner on each side ) then run a bead of silicone wet finger press the seal in then remove the tape. That's all there is to it!
    -Bill
     
  14. Apr 12, 2010 #14
    SaltWaterloo

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    I would LOVE to do a 75gal tank, but im on a small budget. this is my parents project, im just putting it together for them. its basicly an excuse for me to have a tank that i dont have to pay for /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/hybrid//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  15. Apr 12, 2010 #15
    SaltWaterloo

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    not that i would be opposed to doing a 75g if i could find one for a decent price
     
  16. Apr 22, 2010 #16
    SaltWaterloo

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    Well I scrapped the 55g and went with a 75g. It turned out awesome so far /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif you can watch the video of it here!
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  17. Apr 22, 2010 #17
    adampottebaum

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    Hey Sam, I couldn't help notice there wasn't any overflow box(unless I missed it). Are you planning on getting a hang-on-back overflow box atleast and having a sump of some sort? If you skip to 0:50 you can see the film on the surface of the water that tanks with no overflow box to skim it off have. It can cause big problems in gas exchange, not a good idea in the long run...

    Just my 2 cents.
     
  18. Apr 22, 2010 #18
    SaltWaterloo

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    right now i just have a bak pak on it. i was hoping a skimmer would be ok, but i dont have any experience with a bigger tank. i did notice the film earlier tonight. an overflow box is needed for that? could i raise the pump on the skimmer to the surface and have it skim it off?
     
  19. May 15, 2010 #19
    SaltWaterloo

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    Hey guys,
    Its been a little while since I did an update on tanks. I just got finished setting up what i brought home from springfest. I'm pretty busy tonight, but will take video of the 37g and the 75g and have it up by tommarow!
     
  20. May 28, 2010 #20
    SaltWaterloo

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    Hey I was in Petco the other day jsut to check things out, and a kole tang that looked really heathy and sociable. So i got him and it was a great buy! hes doing great and is loving his new home. and hes eating all the time, so im happy too /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif pretty impressed for it being petco
     

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