navyscuba

So looking around on Ebay found this filter padding for a good price so I got it. Is really thick so I think is going to be good for the sump.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Pond-KO...3D10%26ps%3D63

navyscuba

So found some paints 50% at Walmart and the colors were not bad, so got them. Me and the wife painted the room in 2 tones. One is a light blue Split by a Dark Brown ending with a light green. Not bad for a discounted paint. What do you think? This room didn't have a light fixture on the ceiling so that was my work too. Crawling into the attic to find a nail on the ceiling to cut the hole for the electrical box and run the wires down the wall for a switch. Wow that was hard. haha. Added a 3 switch box to use two for the light/ceiling fan and the other for the original switch that powers some outlets. So far is turning out good(I think)

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rae64

I like the paint looks great! EVEN BETTER you got a deal on it!

Red1313

Wow how have I missed this entire process?!?!
Everything looks great and I can't wait to see the finished pieces all come togeather

lorabell

Woooo-Hoooo!!!!! Lookin' Good!!!!!

navyscuba

Well move some furniture on the room again. I busted my back on the process. We'll see when I can finish the entire thing. Lot of work. By the way got the two pairs of Angels spawning again tonight is 24hrs since they layed the eggs.

navyscuba

Well since got to hurry up and finish my stand to build the one for the turtles and snakes I did another coat of polyshades to the stand after deciding a bit while ago to put some decor on the front. Is looking good. Tomorrow gotta do another light sanding and hopefully another coat. Got Angel eggs again. So many projects at the same time I don't know where to start. Well tomorrow is one of those days that is to do a bunch of stuff.

bolivianbaby

Sounds cool! Can't wait for some updated pics.

navyscuba

Did another coat of Polyshades and tweaking a bit the draining and filling pipes to add another tank to the system. I'm adding a planted tank to filter nitrates. Ideas, Ideas, Ideas.

Some pics for you guys. The sunlight don't do any justice to the shine of the stand. Is a really rich stain. The wife loves the color. I think it will pop out really nice with the new wall colors of the room.

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bolivianbaby

That looks fantastic!!!!!

navyscuba

Thanks BB.

Red1313

Wow that looks great!
Can you come build me one?

navyscuba

Red don't joke too much BB wants me to built some for her. She lives closer but there is always freight shipping.

navyscuba

So here are a few pics of what I have been doing today. I had to build an overflow to resolve the issue for the tank that is not drilled. I put ball valve to regulate flow on the tanks and prevent overfilling. On the first pic you see the overflow but is not like you would think. Instead of been 2 pipes inside the tank is one with thin cuts for water to flow inside and also a drilled cap at the end. The trap on the drain side is to prevent air from coming back and lose suction I tested today and works like a champ. As soon as water gets back on the tank starts working again. On the other pic you can see my hand holding what looks to be crushed PVC pipes. Well they are basically the heads of the water return pipes going to the tank to disperse a bit the flow of water.

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bolivianbaby

Sweet! Are those for water changes and filtration flow?

The last pic made me crave cake It looks like the cake icing things

navyscuba

Oh no those are to spread the water flow into the tank. Instead of having a straight stream of water in one spot. Kinda like when you are filling the tank with the hose and you leave it in the same area for a bit and the water moves all the gravel from the spot.

bolivianbaby

Aaahh, I see. That's a really good idea

navyscuba

Well today with the help of the wife moving pvc pipes in front of the stand we got it inside the house without scratches or dents. Took some Egyptian ideas but is in place so from now on is just simple stuff and should be running in few weeks. Yay. Remember this was all the way from my garage. Had to make 2 turns to reach the front door and then a step and then turn. About 30ft just to get to the front door.

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Red1313

Woohoo!
Looking great!
Rofl @ the last pic. after all that work looks like you needed one
Now for the tanks!

bolivianbaby

Awesome!!!!! You're almost done! It looks fabulous! Love the last pic! Cheers

navyscuba

Well I add most of the tanks after I cleaned them a few minutes ago. Now the big thing is getting to do the doors and hang them up. I'm planning on running the system after every thing is set up to clean the pipes for any debris that may end up on them. I think it will look awesome at night. Thanks everyone.

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Shawnie

AMAZING job!!!!!!!!!! you are so talented!
but 2 questions
1. are you SUPPOSE to be moving such things with your bad leg?
2. wheres are share of the

navyscuba

You mean bad legs? i got surgery on both 2 months apart. My left elbow is the one that is killing me. Last night I slept with and Ace wrap and Icy/hot. Took the pain away till I got like half way with the stand, right there started bothering me a lot again. Lets catch up.

ColumbianShark3

Very nice job

navyscuba

Red1313

It looks great Navy
How much clearance did you leave above the tanks? (sorry if you said this somewhere else already)

navyscuba

About 8" or more I did it that way so I can use my huge fish net. haha.

djbrist

Though I have not postedduring your progress, I have followed along and I am most impressed. It is a lovely piece and should fill nicely. I like it Riv! My toast to you too...

Regards,
Dave

navyscuba

Thanks.

Red1313

Ok thanks Navy I'm working on a stand idea and trying to figure out how much clearance I'll need to work in the lower tanks 8" is more then I was figuring but that probably better.