MetaTank Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said: Mitre saw? What are you cutting? The dremel isn’t working? I'm making a stand for the little sucker...lol So far, I've got the frame done 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 That’s pretty cool! dont worry I have a few tricks up my sleeve Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, MetaTank said: I'm making a stand for the little sucker...lol So far, I've got the frame done If only the art work on the cardboard made it to the stand that would be amazing Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: If only the art work on the cardboard made it to the stand that would be amazing My daughters first scribbles (I might have drawn the heart). First kid, single dad. 10 months old. Gotta keep the first scribbles 2 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 Have her “skribble” on the panels of the stand.. Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: Have her “skribble” on the panels of the stand.. Naw. Believe me, she will have her own tank/s at some point. I'm hoping it's something we can enjoy doing together when she gets a little older Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 I’m trying to convince the ole lady that our kid needs a “night light” *cough* new tank 2 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 29, 2019 Author Share Posted March 29, 2019 Off topic: A fellow reefer asked me to make them something. Back on topic: I’m trying to decide on what kind of corals to put into the “toilet 🚽 tank” im thinking softies maybe a couple of anemones i have another reefer in my area that wants to trade for some RBTA 5 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 While everyone else is “cycling” and getting their tank wet and prepped. Im just glad my pump finally came in for the HOB filter.. well now this upcoming week I have to cut and build everything now which i will have it done by Friday(hopefully) 2 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 1 hour ago, This guy is extra salty said: While everyone else is “cycling” and getting their tank wet and prepped. Im just glad my pump finally came in for the HOB filter.. well now this upcoming week I have to cut and build everything now which i will have it done by Friday(hopefully) No rush. I am takin my time getting wet too. I still have to break up the rocks I have in a bucket to make them manageable for the pico, and I’m in no hurry seeing as the competition goes for months 1 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 1 hour ago, MetaTank said: No rush. I am takin my time getting wet too. I still have to break up the rocks I have in a bucket to make them manageable for the pico, and I’m in no hurry seeing as the competition goes for months Yep same boat.............working on the stand for it so who knows how long that will take. Not even sure what the plans are for the little tank....... Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 56 minutes ago, spectra said: Yep same boat.............working on the stand for it so who knows how long that will take. Not even sure what the plans are for the little tank....... Yeah, just finished testing my surface skimmer mod and literally just did my first leak test...lol We the Lazy Tankers Crew 2 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Well time for an update I finished building my tank and HOB filter!! the tank 12x6x8 the back panel is p95 black acrylic and the bottom is p95clear acrylic (p95 is matte on one side) and I had to put in an background cause who likes to stare at a blank wall for 6 months? Now for the HOB 4x8x3 (0.4155 gal) i still have to build the surface skimmer mod for the HOB.. stay tuned! 7 3 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 On 3/31/2019 at 3:22 PM, MetaTank said: Yeah, just finished testing my surface skimmer mod and literally just did my first leak test...lol We the Lazy Tankers Crew I’ll have to check your your surface skimmer.. I haven’t unveiled mine yet On 3/31/2019 at 2:45 PM, spectra said: Yep same boat.............working on the stand for it so who knows how long that will take. Not even sure what the plans are for the little tank....... I still have to build the stand and light bracket for the AI primehd 😤 I have been looking for some interesting colors.. 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Here is one of my tests for the background (Seriously pictures do not do it justice 4 3 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, This guy is extra salty said: Here is one of my tests for the background (Seriously pictures do not do it justice After seeing this, i feel like my backround could use some work...lol 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, MetaTank said: After seeing this, i feel like my backround could use some work...lol You inspired me to have one cause I saw the janky background cutout that you “are/were” going to put on. So I decided to make my own. Photoshop was a pain since I had to change everything to grayscale and make it all different shades of grey so it would look as if it has layers 1 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Wow. Amazing acrylic work! And that background is on point, man. How do we compete with this, people?? 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, Tigahboy said: Wow. Amazing acrylic work! And that background is on point, man. How do we compete with this, people?? Thanks. Perks of working with acrylic as my 9-5. Wait til you see the aquascape and ATO I’m making for it 😂 2 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, This guy is extra salty said: Thanks. Perks of working with acrylic as my 9-5. Wait til you see the aquascape and ATO I’m making for it 😂 Do you make tanks for your 9-5? Cuz I may need to place an order soon. LOL. Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Yes, occasionally. Right now we’re making about 300 3.5gallon display containers (I like remaking them for dosing containers) @Tigahboy PM me. 3 1 Quote Link to comment
Tempestas Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 That background is epic! 1 Quote Link to comment
A Little Blue Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 10 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said: Here is one of my tests for the background (Seriously pictures do not do it justice Love it!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Tempestas said: That background is epic! Thanks I didn’t want to have a blank back panel or get a cling. Took about 30 minutes to draw and etch 31 minutes ago, A Little Blue said: Love it!!!! Thanks! I still have a few more mods to make. Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 11 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said: Here is one of my tests for the background (Seriously pictures do not do it justice That looks amazing 1 Quote Link to comment
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