Parker's 265 Build - Thread Retired

lastlight · #1 06-08-2009, 03:08 PM

Ok that is some SERIOUSLY clean plumbing! Not a spot of primer to be seen! Taking your time is all the rage. Looks great =)

JDigital · #2 06-08-2009, 05:36 PM

Ohhh its coming along nicely!

Boomboy · #3 06-09-2009, 12:12 AM

so purty, looks great. love the bookcases and everything with it. this tank looks great even without the rocks in there. cant wait to see this puppy full. its been a long time since your first tank.

Parker · #4 06-09-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Ok that is some SERIOUSLY clean plumbing! Not a spot of primer to be seen! Taking your time is all the rage. Looks great =)

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Originally Posted by JDigital

Ohhh its coming along nicely!

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Originally Posted by Boomboy

so purty, looks great. love the bookcases and everything with it. this tank looks great even without the rocks in there. cant wait to see this puppy full. its been a long time since your first tank.

Thanks Guys.. I've been trying to not rush anything and get it done right the first time. But I have to say it's getting harder and harder now that there is water in the tank. So far I'm resisting the urge to throw some sand and rock in there.

Parker · #5 06-09-2009, 03:13 PM

Here is a mostly complete picture of the light rack, I still need to add a couple of cross braces to square and strengthen everything up. I'm going to mount it directly to the wall behind the tank with a piano hinge so I can raise it up out of the way.

fishytime · #6 06-09-2009, 03:23 PM

The light rack looks good...are you sure about the piano hinge?....they are made from low grade metals and will rust extremely quickly...also not sure that with the rack flipped up 90 degrees to the tank, that you will have enough light to work in the tank?

Parker · #7 06-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Good point, my plan was to use a stainless hinge. I'm not sure if I'm going to use stainless screws or just throw a dab of silicone on them to keep them from rusting.

I didn't think about having enough light to work in the tank while the lights are up. That's something I'll need to address. Maybe I'll throw a couple of pot lights in the ceiling.