NSreefer's 125 build thread. (pics) - Page 3

katpurdy · 07/18/2007, 07:05 AM

will you use any styro foam under the tank for compression and leveling? I used a 1" thick piece under my 125 and think it really made a difference. I have some frags available too when you are ready!

nsreefer · 07/18/2007, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by katpurdy
will you use any styro foam under the tank for compression and leveling? I used a 1" thick piece under my 125 and think it really made a difference. I have some frags available too when you are ready!

Cool! Thanks Kat. I'm not sure on the styrofoam, I thought that you're not supposed to use foam under tanks with the plastic trim.

katpurdy · 07/18/2007, 09:59 AM

my tank has the trim as well, but it is level with the bottom...it is an older tank that I bought second hand, so maybe with your new tank it is different

Scuba_Steve · 07/18/2007, 11:12 AM

Looking good! As far as I know, the plastic trim is just cosmetic. I would put some styro down. I have always used 3/4", but I think that is over doing it because it doesnt sink at all into the foam. Next tank Ill be using 1/2" (which will be either a 125 or a 120 btw). Definately decide before you finish your stand though, so you can account for that when you put the exterior wood on.

nsreefer · 07/18/2007, 12:52 PM

I think i will use the foam, proabably just 1/2", just in case there are any uneven spots in the stand.

nsreefer · 07/18/2007, 12:52 PM

uggghhhhhhhhh double post, i'm such a tool.... why can't i do anything right..... can't even post right, how am i gonna run a reef tank... i might as well just give up.....uggghhhhhhhhh

NanoGurl · 07/18/2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by nsreefer
uggghhhhhhhhh double post, i'm such a tool.... why can't i do anything right..... can't even post right, how am i gonna run a reef tank... i might as well just give up.....uggghhhhhhhhh

lol... okay, you need some serious chocolate and coffee therapy STAT!!!!

adam_kips · 07/18/2007, 07:04 PM

looking good so far. i got foam under mine and it helped a lot with leveling the tank out with the uneven spots created from slightly warped wood. i'm def subscribing to this one. keep up the good work

usmcsgt · 07/20/2007, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scuba_Steve
Looking good! As far as I know, the plastic trim is just cosmetic. I would put some styro down. I have always used 3/4", but I think that is over doing it because it doesnt sink at all into the foam. Next tank Ill be using 1/2" (which will be either a 125 or a 120 btw). Definately decide before you finish your stand though, so you can account for that when you put the exterior wood on.

The plastic trim actually provides bracing for the tank so it is not just cosmetic, if it was just cosmetic then I think nobody would have the trim.

nsreefer · 03/15/2008, 02:24 PM

Well folks after a long hiatus i'm back and working on the tank again. I'm finishing the stand this weekend. Here is the frame of the stand after a couple of coats of sealer:

Now i noticed something today that kind of scared me. One of the holes in my overflow has a chip beside it inside the tank. Is this a problem? If so what can be done about it? It is approximately 1-2mm deep. Thanks.

nsreefer · 03/15/2008, 07:52 PM

Bump... Anyone have any thoughts on the chip?

Rustylugnuts · 03/15/2008, 08:19 PM

@ 1st glance the chip looks less than 1mm thick could be the angle . Do a test fit with the inside piece of the bulkhead if the gasket goes past the chip I don't forsee any problems.

mlivvy · 03/15/2008, 08:26 PM

When I drilled my 120 I had those same chips. I asked locally and the guys here told me just add some silicone glue around the hole before attaching the bulkhead. I did that and it worked out fine.

nsreefer · 03/16/2008, 03:31 PM

Well i made some more progress on the stand this weekend. The edges of the doors still need to be veneered and the piece of oak for the door on the canopy needs to be installed.

Here is one of the handles i am using for the doors and canopy along with a sample of stain that i might use.

Also the chip will be covered by the gasket, but just barely. I may try to fill it in with epoxy. Any thoughts? Thanks

kar93 · 03/16/2008, 03:37 PM

Great Tank Build, Subscribed.

nsreefer · 03/16/2008, 06:20 PM

Thanks! Anymore thoughts on the chip? What about my epoxy idea?

nsreefer · 03/17/2008, 09:02 AM

Bump!

kar93 · 03/17/2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally posted by nsreefer
Bump!

The almighty Bump!

mlivvy · 03/17/2008, 10:10 AM

I had lots of chips. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...f/100_0902.jpg
I used this- http://www.cheappetstore.com/Fish-Aq...t-3-oz-150727/

Don't know about the epoxy since it's just an adhesive. Aquarium Silicone will seal it like glass. But that's just my opinion.

nsreefer · 03/17/2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally posted by mlivvy
I had lots of chips. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...f/100_0902.jpg
I used this- http://www.cheappetstore.com/Fish-Aq...t-3-oz-150727/

Don't know about the epoxy since it's just an adhesive. Aquarium Silicone will seal it like glass. But that's just my opinion.

So you smeared silicone around the hole to fill in the chips, let it dry and then installed the bulkheads?

mlivvy · 03/17/2008, 06:26 PM

Yep. Then screw in the bulkhead and sandwich it.

nsreefer · 03/17/2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally posted by mlivvy
Yep. Then screw in the bulkhead and sandwich it.

Thanks mlivvy I really appreciate it. Just to clarify though, the silicone was dry when you installed the bulkhead?

mlivvy · 03/17/2008, 07:38 PM

Nah wet. The bulkhead is gonna help seal the silicone in tight to cover up the chip. Your using the silicone as a gasket really to help seal.

eran · 03/17/2008, 07:55 PM

sweet looking set up so far. i will be setting up a 125 fo pretty soon. all i need id the tank and the stand to finish.

nsreefer · 03/22/2008, 12:54 PM

I installed the door on the canopy today, as well as applied the first coat of stain.

Also, I am using hidden hinges for the main doors, so i had to install some pieces of wood behind the doors for them to attach to.

07/18/2007, 07:05 AM	#51
katpurdy Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Halifax,Nova Scotia Posts: 492	will you use any styro foam under the tank for compression and leveling? I used a 1" thick piece under my 125 and think it really made a difference. I have some frags available too when you are ready! __________________ 55G tall mixed reef 30G sump,2x250W10K SPS+ 2 VHO super actinic,CsS220, 130FOWLR 60Gsump. 20g long with 10g sump mixed reef Current Tank Info: 55g tall sps dominant, 30g sump css220, 2x 250W xm10k MH plus 2x 96W VHO actinic 130g FOWLR, 60g sump

07/18/2007, 09:59 AM	#53
katpurdy Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Halifax,Nova Scotia Posts: 492	my tank has the trim as well, but it is level with the bottom...it is an older tank that I bought second hand, so maybe with your new tank it is different __________________ 55G tall mixed reef 30G sump,2x250W10K SPS+ 2 VHO super actinic,CsS220, 130FOWLR 60Gsump. 20g long with 10g sump mixed reef Current Tank Info: 55g tall sps dominant, 30g sump css220, 2x 250W xm10k MH plus 2x 96W VHO actinic 130g FOWLR, 60g sump

07/18/2007, 11:12 AM	#54
Scuba_Steve Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pooler, Ga Posts: 1,342	Looking good! As far as I know, the plastic trim is just cosmetic. I would put some styro down. I have always used 3/4", but I think that is over doing it because it doesnt sink at all into the foam. Next tank Ill be using 1/2" (which will be either a 125 or a 120 btw). Definately decide before you finish your stand though, so you can account for that when you put the exterior wood on. __________________ 40g DIY AIO. DT Size is 27"x18"x17" SCA-301 skimmer, DIY ATS 4"x4" 1 cube setup, Ocean Revive 120w LED, Quiet One 3000, Jager 150w TBS Rock

03/15/2008, 08:19 PM	#62
Rustylugnuts Powdered Toast Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 813	@ 1st glance the chip looks less than 1mm thick could be the angle . Do a test fit with the inside piece of the bulkhead if the gasket goes past the chip I don't forsee any problems. __________________ And now back to my regularly scheduled lurking. Drill It! Current Tank Info: Buncha parts and tanks of various size. Nothing currently running :(

03/17/2008, 07:55 PM	#74
eran Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mid west Posts: 397	sweet looking set up so far. i will be setting up a 125 fo pretty soon. all i need id the tank and the stand to finish. __________________ 265gal starfire, 90 gal. sump, 70gal. frag tank, 40gal. QT tank, Vertex Alpha 300 Cone Skimmer, calcium and kalk reactors, 5- tunze 6105's, 7069 controller, Apex, 3-400watt radiums w/galaxy ballasts in lumenbright larges, 2 super actinic VHO's Current Tank Info: 265gal starfire, 90 gal. sump, 70gal. frag tank, 40gal. QT tank, Alpha 300 Cone Skimmer, Geo 618 calcium and kalk reactors, 5- tunze 6105's, 7069 controller, Apex, 3-400watt radiums w/galaxy ballasts in lumenbright larges, 2 super actinic VHO's

07/18/2007, 12:52 PM	#55
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	I think i will use the foam, proabably just 1/2", just in case there are any uneven spots in the stand.

07/18/2007, 07:04 PM	#58
adam_kips Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: nova scotia, canada Posts: 70	looking good so far. i got foam under mine and it helped a lot with leveling the tank out with the uneven spots created from slightly warped wood. i'm def subscribing to this one. keep up the good work

03/15/2008, 02:24 PM	#60
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	Well folks after a long hiatus i'm back and working on the tank again. I'm finishing the stand this weekend. Here is the frame of the stand after a couple of coats of sealer: Now i noticed something today that kind of scared me. One of the holes in my overflow has a chip beside it inside the tank. Is this a problem? If so what can be done about it? It is approximately 1-2mm deep. Thanks.

03/15/2008, 07:52 PM	#61
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	Bump... Anyone have any thoughts on the chip?

03/15/2008, 08:26 PM	#63
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	When I drilled my 120 I had those same chips. I asked locally and the guys here told me just add some silicone glue around the hole before attaching the bulkhead. I did that and it worked out fine.

03/16/2008, 03:31 PM	#64
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	Well i made some more progress on the stand this weekend. The edges of the doors still need to be veneered and the piece of oak for the door on the canopy needs to be installed. Here is one of the handles i am using for the doors and canopy along with a sample of stain that i might use. Also the chip will be covered by the gasket, but just barely. I may try to fill it in with epoxy. Any thoughts? Thanks

03/16/2008, 03:37 PM	#65
kar93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 5,521	Great Tank Build, Subscribed.

03/16/2008, 06:20 PM	#66
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	Thanks! Anymore thoughts on the chip? What about my epoxy idea?

03/17/2008, 09:02 AM	#67
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	Bump!

03/17/2008, 10:10 AM	#69
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	I had lots of chips. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...f/100_0902.jpg I used this- http://www.cheappetstore.com/Fish-Aq...t-3-oz-150727/ Don't know about the epoxy since it's just an adhesive. Aquarium Silicone will seal it like glass. But that's just my opinion.

03/17/2008, 06:26 PM	#71
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	Yep. Then screw in the bulkhead and sandwich it.

03/17/2008, 07:38 PM	#73
mlivvy em-lee-vee Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: central florida Posts: 2,910	Nah wet. The bulkhead is gonna help seal the silicone in tight to cover up the chip. Your using the silicone as a gasket really to help seal.

03/22/2008, 12:54 PM	#75
nsreefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stratford, PEI Posts: 502	I installed the door on the canopy today, as well as applied the first coat of stain. Also, I am using hidden hinges for the main doors, so i had to install some pieces of wood behind the doors for them to attach to.