Brad's 100 'n Change Cube-like Journal

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Proteus

Looks like my tank...... Bare Hahaha

Ya, kinda sad But in just a year, it will be full again!

[Cankers]

Paint that wall yet?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Cankers

Paint that wall yet?

No, just finished moving the 180 out about 30 minutes ago. Now the group of us decided the new tank should go against a different wall, so additional infrastructure needed Buying paint tomorrow, would like to move new tank into place by next weekend

[Aquattro]

No update update. Removed the 180 on Friday night and found the wall too damaged to repair behind it, so tank stuff on hold for a bit while I replace drywall.

During the move, someone decided the tank would look better on a different wall, and wife agreed. So now I have a bit more work to do, re-route chiller and RO lines.
But the tank will look better there.

As for the tank, so far, one week in and everything is doing fine. Some loss of color on a couple pieces, but photoperiod has been around 4hrs/day. Slowly ramping that up to 7 over the next few days.
No NH3 buildup, so the foam block trick worked well. No algae sprouting anywhere yet, so hopeful it doesn't (ever).

Not much to take pics of this week, but should have the tank moved soonly.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Before and after drywall replacement photos show us your handy work ..
I went through the same thing with my upgrade but I added to the entire aquarium room with white plasti sheets over my drywall to keep things clean.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by eli@fijireefrock.com

Before and after drywall replacement photos show us your handy work ..
I went through the same thing with my upgrade but I added to the entire aquarium room with white plasti sheets over my drywall to keep things clean.

Ya, right. Of all my "handy" skills, drywall is my second worst. In hindsight, I should have added a plastic sheet behind the tank. The new one will have this handy feature

As I was sitting looking at the mess, I wondered what a contractor would cost to come replace the wall -lol

I'm also kinda screwed as I can't sand anything with my daughter in the house.

[Aquattro]

Also, I'm just dumb. I'm trying to make a jug of RO water and nothing is coming out my feed line. Weird. Then I realize I have a loose RO end (behind the drywall - duh) and I've probably just filled a gallon or so into my wall.

I'm really just about done with this project....

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Ya, right. Of all my "handy" skills, drywall is my second worst. In hindsight, I should have added a plastic sheet behind the tank. The new one will have this handy feature

As I was sitting looking at the mess, I wondered what a contractor would cost to come replace the wall -lol

I'm also kinda screwed as I can't sand anything with my daughter in the house.

Lol..If you where any closer I would give you a hand..for the dust get dust free drywall mud.
And if you are really that bad with drywall ...Make it a 2nd feature wall using plaster or stucco mud to give it character and paint it differently.
Now I really want to see photos

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by eli@fijireefrock.com

Lol..If you where any closer I would give you a hand..for the dust get dust free drywall mud.
And if you are really that bad with drywall ...Make it a 2nd feature wall using plaster or stucco mud to give it character and paint it differently.
Now I really want to see photos

Honestly, this should become "Brad is an idiot" thread. No pics. Seriously. Looking for drywall contractor now

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Honestly, this should become "Brad is an idiot" thread. No pics. Seriously. Looking for drywall contractor now

No way. If so the rest of us are really in trouble.

Could always do the drywall and hire someone to tape and mud. In the end it will be nice.