Fish's new tank project

Fish · #1 10-30-2006, 03:20 AM

Return pump:

My Iwaki before:

My Iwaki after winning the Miss External Pageant:

Hope you like. You saw it here first "( :"

- Chad

Funky_Fish14 · #2 10-30-2006, 03:16 PM

Yes, even the links dont work for me.

The bike pictures definetly came through. Thats a gorgeous bike too! Great job!

I like what you did to the pump! Haha. Do you plan to finish it down with something finer at all?

Chris

Fish · #3 10-30-2006, 05:10 PM

Thanks! No, I need to pick up some more synthetic sandpaper. I think with a 600 then 1000 grit I could really get it to shine. I have taken the sticker off altogether and it looks pretty good.

- Chad

woodcarver · #4 10-30-2006, 05:58 PM

Glad your back Chad , bike looks great even tho' it is not British

Very opportune as I have just picked up a thirty gallon Oceanic from a member in Vancouver and will follow along with your project in readiness for the plunge when we return from Thailand after Christmas.
Anyone know if the Oceanic is tempered or do I need to ask the manufacturer ? ..........................Dave

Fish · #5 10-30-2006, 08:22 PM

Haha, thanks for the compliment Dave! But this bike is more Bitish than most of the British bikes being produced today; in fact, I lose a couple drops of oil everytime I park it ( :

Great choice on Thailand too! I lived there for a couple years and learned the language... sure wish I was going too...

- Chad

woodcarver · #6 10-31-2006, 01:47 AM

Yeah! I know what you mean about oil leaks ,it sure was a British bike disease ! We are going to be on Koh Samui for four weeks over Christmas ,hope to see some colourful fish !
Are you having your new tank pre-drilled like the last one ?
.............Dave

JSTR · #7 10-31-2006, 01:57 AM

Chad

Once you get that pump all sanded down smooth, pick up some automotive clearcoat. Once you put a coat of that on it will help seal it from the elements and add to the shine.

Ruth · #8 10-31-2006, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by woodcarver

We are going to be on Koh Samui for four weeks over Christmas ,hope to see some colourful fish

I was in Koh Samui for a week and Koh Tao for just over a week in March - for diving and fish definately take in Koh Tao while you are there - it is absolutely beautiful and apparently some of the best diving in SE Asia - I got my PADI certification there. Personally I liked the laid back atmosphere of Koh Tao better that Samui but either way it is only a couple hour ferry ride away.