Chris! Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I can't remember for the life of me what brand it was from lowes... but seriously it took more time trying to fix it than it would've just to stain separately. Maybe just my crap wood working skills. Naw alot of that skip a step stuff is junk or more work then it is really worth. It was probably the minwax stuff thats the only brand I've seen it in.... at HD and Menards but pretty sure Lowes carries it too. Link to comment
Chris! Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 1st layer of clear coat laid I am probably going to do 3-4 coats, then put it together tomorrow paint the inside of the stand a gloss white its already been primed twice but I like the look of the gloss white better and it will hold up a little more. I will still need to get the top and bottom trim (wanted to get the doors built and installed 1st to make sure I get the right size trim lol) and build + stain/clear the canopy but the stand will be ready for the tank on Monday Link to comment
Chris! Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Skin is stained, cleared and ready to be tacked on tomorrow. I also decided to paint the face of the stand black so any gaps in the doors/trim whatever won't stand out nearly as bad lol Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Really looking forward to seeing this beast come to life Link to comment
Chris! Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Really looking forward to seeing this beast come to life Thanks me too!! It will be a bit before there is much action with it as I'm starting with all new dry rock and dry sand so I expect a bit of a cycle.... blah I know.... but it will give me time to get everything else finalized, decide on the scape, mortar it together and knock out a couple projects I want to do before anything serious goes into the tank... like gut and redo the kitchen that is going to create a big dust storm cutting out the old tile lol Link to comment
RollaJase Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Did the tank end up getting delivered Chris? Link to comment
Chris! Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Did the tank end up getting delivered Chris? Its not Monday yet here.... tomorrow Link to comment
RollaJase Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Its not Monday yet here.... tomorrow Damn, mustn't have had my second cup of coffee this morning haha. Link to comment
Chris! Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Damn, mustn't have had my second cup of coffee this morning haha. Its ok, it is now technically monday here.... 12:06 am LOL Tank will be here later this afternoon Link to comment
jack1978 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Damn, mustn't have had my second cup of coffee this morning haha. mmmm, coffee sounds good! Link to comment
Lawnman Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 mmmm, coffee sounds good!Hi Yack Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Nice- look at all that room? Link to comment
hey Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 thats one badass tank, can't wait to see it wet now. Link to comment
RollaJase Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Very nice box of glass Chris . I'm usually not a fan of any rim or bracing but that is done right, very clean and looks like it belongs. Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Looks sweet! ETA for water? Link to comment
Lawnman Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hello sexy! is that Starboard in there Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 is that Starboard in there My guess would be no. It looks like the foam between the tank and the stand to me. Link to comment
Lawnman Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 My guess would be no. It looks like the foam between the tank and the stand to me. Ok I see it now. Isn't that foam to thick? Chris the bottom has a plastic rim? Link to comment
jack1978 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Hi Yack Hello, Lawnbroski Hello sexy! Well, hello there! Link to comment
Chris! Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Very nice box of glass Chris . I'm usually not a fan of any rim or bracing but that is done right, very clean and looks like it belongs. I LOVE the clean sexiness of a rimless tank, but due to my love of jumping wrasses I will likely never own a rimless display tank. But your absolutely right, the eurobrace, looks really good on this tank (and will serve its function of helping secure the mesh top that will be on the tank...) Also they did it right and did the eurobrace in starphire..... Yes I have seen places do it in regular glass on a starphire tank before. My guess would be no. It looks like the foam between the tank and the stand to me. Correct, its the foam between the tank and the stand. Ok I see it now. Isn't that foam to thick? Chris the bottom has a plastic rim? No, it is 5/8" which is what Miracles recommends (and ships with) for their warranty. No foam, no warranty.... with the foam and a couple other simple stipulations I get a 1 yr warranty even with my own stand Yes there is a bottom trim. I wasn't really expecting that although I didn't say not to do it, but it has internal eurobracing at the bottom which the rim covers and my trim will cover the plastic rrim anyway so its all good. Link to comment
hey Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 i won't ever own a big tank without a eurobrace, I am paranoid with my 50 lol. love miracles work though going to keep them in mind for when I move. Also, there is a peace of mind that comes with an overbuilt tank that I find sexier than using the thinnest glass possible on a rimless (aka the marineland 60g cubes lol). Link to comment
Lawnman Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I LOVE the clean sexiness of a rimless tank, but due to my love of jumping wrasses I will likely never own a rimless display tank. But your absolutely right, the eurobrace, looks really good on this tank (and will serve its function of helping secure the mesh top that will be on the tank...) Also they did it right and did the eurobrace in starphire..... Yes I have seen places do it in regular glass on a starphire tank before. Correct, its the foam between the tank and the stand. No, it is 5/8" which is what Miracles recommends (and ships with) for their warranty. No foam, no warranty.... with the foam and a couple other simple stipulations I get a 1 yr warranty even with my own stand Yes there is a bottom trim. I wasn't really expecting that although I didn't say not to do it, but it has internal eurobracing at the bottom which the rim covers and my trim will cover the plastic rrim anyway so its all good. Well it sure is a sexy SOB. Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Yes there is a bottom trim. I wasn't really expecting that although I didn't say not to do it, but it has internal eurobracing at the bottom which the rim covers and my trim will cover the plastic rrim anyway so its all good. Wow, it sounds really over built! That's probably why Miracles is ok with offering a warranty even if you aren't using their stand. Who says they don't build 'em like they used to?? lol Link to comment
NorthGaHillbilly Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Good lord that's sexy. Link to comment
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