lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

The Grizz · #1 03-09-2012, 04:46 AM

Doesn't that just chap your arse when you make a mistake like that

lockrookie · #2 03-09-2012, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Doesn't that just chap your arse when you make a mistake like that

yeah at first i was like crap now what but since the eurbrace is also 1/2 glass it should work out really well. its not like it will be noticeable once the hood is on anyways...ill just pretend it was planned that way to give the front a rimless look like i've seen others do on other builds via google. when i say custom 180 build thats due to the screw ups imake that make it unique lol

Skimmerking · #3 03-09-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lockrookie

yeah at first i was like crap now what but since the eurbrace is also 1/2 glass it should work out really well. its not like it will be noticeable once the hood is on anyways...ill just pretend it was planned that way to give the front a rimless look like i've seen others do on other builds via google. when i say custom 180 build thats due to the screw ups imake that make it unique lol

Dont worry Jeff I will keep bringing it up all the time to keep remindering you of the mistake that you have made..........

fishytime · #4 03-09-2012, 03:33 PM

I think I see your clownfish flipping you the middle fin in that second picture for teasing him by putting that big tank right there in plain view

lockrookie · #5 03-09-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skimmer King

Dont worry Jeff I will keep bringing it up all the time to keep remindering you of the mistake that you have made..........

thanks mike i knew i could count on you lol

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Originally Posted by fishytime

I think I see your clownfish flipping you the middle fin in that second picture for teasing him by putting that big tank right there in plain view

those clowns are evil thus i dont doubt it they are flippin the fin. the little buggers dont deserve a new home maybe ill just leave them in the sump. lol

tank was only there for an hour to waarm up from bieng in the garage.. i almost have it apart already for the new glass on monday i just have to go pick up a couple packages of silicone tomorrow. as well as a cut off blade to trim a couple glass pieces for the overflow and euro brace. you thing 1/2 inch glss is toomuch for oerflow box lol. i have 6 mill i may use i my turn the broken pane into a couple glass shelves on each side of the tank for aclimating and stuff

lockrookie · #6 03-13-2012, 03:05 AM

glass has arrived but not unwrapped as of yet i have to finish preping the replacement area as well as remove all the old silicone to reseal the whole tank. but over the weekend my skimmer on my 90 puked and ive been fighting with that to get it all sorted out. i forsee a new skimmer in my future..... or a controller to shut it down before it pukes.

lockrookie · #7 03-14-2012, 08:42 AM

so new glass is in place tank re sealed. i may have to tear it apart and re seal it again due tom y stupidity. previous to doing this i had purchased 6 tubes of silicone.. but failed to check if it was clear and brought home white.. so while i was sealing it i had to run and get more. i did get back beforee it set but didnt have time to take the tape off and had to cut it off half wet half dry. it seems ok messy in areas but ill know in 24 hours if i have to have a do over weekend. anyways i took pics of the process i may as well post them.

euro brace isnt attached yet untili know all is good as well the back brace cannot be installed until i decide on the overflow size/drill bits arrive from hong kong. and my order from brs