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12-13-2011, 05:56 PM
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55 gallon build
Im sure many of you have heard of my 55 gallon find.Thought i would do a build on it for all to enjoy!
Isnt it pretty? Stand It got a scrubbing today,and turned out well. I did a leak test the other day and it passed well.However after getting the sand removed I noticed the seal had a bit too much play for my liking,so it will be resealed.Hoping to start tonight with removal,and reseal tomorrow The jaggedness is what got me concerned Hard to tell but it lifted up quite easily. SO here it is so far,still a long way to go.Filter is in transit,thanks to Kyle.Substrate will be on its way soon too,via Rick.Ive got plenty of time.
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12-13-2011, 06:57 PM
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Re: 55 gallon build
you have mad a big difference on it so far looks really good keep us updated with it
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12-13-2011, 07:12 PM
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Re: 55 gallon build
Looks good. Good on you. I would probably just have thrown substrate in and gone with it.
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12-13-2011, 07:17 PM
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Re: 55 gallon build
Good catch.
When ever I do a reseal after I use a razor blade scraper to clean up the class then I use isopropyl alcohol to get rid of any oils from my hands. I also found that if I get a plastic bowl scraper and cut it so I can use it to clean up my sealant beads so they are nice and neat. Just fyi. good luck. My first real tank was also a rescue from a apartment dumpster. After I cleaned out all of the old sealant I weighed it. almost 2libs! |
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12-14-2011, 11:45 AM
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Re: 55 gallon build
Nice tank!
Is it going to be planted? Difinitely following this thread!
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12-14-2011, 12:16 PM
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Re: 55 gallon build
Is it going to be planted? What kind of question is that for Bev? of COURSE it will be planted! lol
Looks great bev! Cant wait to watch it come to life!
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12-14-2011, 03:41 PM
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Re: 55 gallon build
looking good bev..substrate will be on it way saturday..enjoy..dont forget to wash that stuff very good..very nice job on the cleaning
Rick
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Re: 55 gallon build
Thanks everyone!
I an applying the silicon in a few,and will get pics of that once done.I figure,ill let the tank cure for a good week before adding any substrate. Will update with pics later.
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