jbb Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I don't have a cool pic yet so here is one that I stole from Spectra 7 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 32 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: I don't have a cool pic yet so here is one that I stole from Spectra was going to do a FTS with a beer in it but figured nah..........better not. where is your tank at ? 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, spectra said: was going to do a FTS with a beer in it but figured nah..........better not. where is your tank at ? Sitting on the bottom of my bookshelf. I got the vinyl on it today but need some silicone for the insert. 1 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: Sitting on the bottom of my bookshelf. I got the vinyl on it today but need some silicone for the insert. vinyl on the back ? I just used rubber paint........was 5 bucks and easy to do....... 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Quick peek of where it's headed 3 minutes ago, spectra said: vinyl on the back ? I just used rubber paint........was 5 bucks and easy to do....... I have a huge roll of black vinyl , it took like 5 minutes to put it on . 4 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Robbed some parts from an old fluval spec iii to add to my Oceanbox design overflow box 2 1 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Still debating the exact Coral selection but I think I have narrowed down the critters that I plan to keep. Yasha / pistol Coral Croucher Pom pom crab 4 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, jedimasterben said: jank tank Jankiest of the janky 2 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 At least you didn’t break your tank like other people trying to go rimless 1 3 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: At least you didn’t break your tank like other people trying to go rimless I might do it on purpose to get the competitive edge on jankiness 5 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Looks good...…...may have to just say f it and go the same rout ugly ass hob filters...……. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Sorry I couldn't accommodate your cool filter @jbb_00! I'm glad that you're going to set it up nonetheless! I always love following along with your tank builds, your customizations are always top notch. 4 1 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Definitely the cleanest/slickest looking pico entry thus far. 👍 1 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 3 hours ago, jbb_00 said: I might do it on purpose to get the competitive edge on jankiness Lol look at my build 2 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Christopher Marks said: Sorry I couldn't accommodate your cool filter @jbb_00! I'm glad that you're going to set it up nonetheless! I always love following along with your tank builds, your customizations are always top notch. I had a pretty good idea that it was going to be a no go from the start. LOL I enjoy build / design process way more than the long term upkeep thats for sure. Sometimes I think I tend to take things a little overboard in my builds. 1 hour ago, Tigahboy said: Definitely the cleanest/slickest looking pico entry thus far. 👍 Thanks, I really like the look so far. 48 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: Lol look at my build I did, I dont even know how it works. 4 Quote Link to comment
A Little Blue Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: I did, I dont even know how it works. So did I. And I have to conclude that he’s going with “Petco Shopping Cart” theme. But now I have doubts as I haven’t seen any wheels in his drawing. I have tried your approach (a little smaller in scale) in case this tank goes into my bedroom. Well, it’s no go so back to the drawing board. Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 2 hours ago, jbb_00 said: I enjoy build / design process way more than the long term upkeep thats for sure. Sometimes I think I tend to take things a little overboard in my builds. Me to............you get to design.......spend money..........and build...........then its all done and now what do I do..........build another one I swear I enjoy building the bikes more than I do riding them............. 3 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 22 hours ago, jbb_00 said: I did, I dont even know how it works. Maybe I should draw water squiggles for flow Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 So I siliconed the box in... Yep, that's about it. 3 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, jbb_00 said: So I siliconed the box in... Yep, that's about it. well more than I have done..........mine is still testing water in it.......... stand maybe this weekend but I doubt it....... Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted March 28, 2019 Author Share Posted March 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, spectra said: well more than I have done..........mine is still testing water in it.......... stand maybe this weekend but I doubt it....... I haven't done a water test yet. Probably should do that at some point 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 2 hours ago, jbb_00 said: So I siliconed the box in... Yep, that's about it. Haha I started on my background for my back panel.. nothing exciting Quote Link to comment
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