Faux built in tank started!

[Raddogz]

What kind of glue did you use to adhere the sand down to the starboard?

 

[Thales]

Clear PVC glue.

 

[Thales]

Not scuffing the starboard is a bad idea.

I couldn't peel it off easily with my finger, but a putty knife got it off quick!

Got some 36 grit disks, and will redo the whole thing.

 

[GreshamH]

Good thing you caught that now. Just think about if it lifted up after the fact

 

[Elite]

Not scuffing the starboard is a bad idea.

I couldn't peel it off easily with my finger, but a putty knife got it off quick!

Got some 36 grit disks, and will redo the whole thing.

Why do you have to scuff it? why is it bad?

 

[Thales]

Starboard, or cutting board, has a very smooth surface and its hard for the glue to take. Scuffing makes nooks and crannies which allow the glue to bite and hold better.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Why did you even bother with starboard and not a thin sheet of acrylic?

 

[Thales]

People who have used acrylic report that the corners curl after time. I didn't want to deal with that possibility!

 

[GreshamH]

Tis true, I've seen it myself.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Hmm it'd curl even with all that sand glued to it? Wow that's interesting, wonder what causes that.

 

[Thales]

The gods of curling cause it!


The FSB is done and in the tank -

Here is a general shot of the tank, and the beginning of the framing.

 

[Thales]

Here is the closed loop manifold.

 

[jedininja]

Nice looking flooring.

 

[sfsuphysics]

The gods of curling cause it!

Hmmm they must be the ones responsible for getting that idiotic winter olympic sport in too!

 

[bareefers]

The gods of curling cause it!

Hmmm they must be the ones responsible for getting that idiotic winter olympic sport in too!

Hey watch it ... I grew up curling. Great sport. Throwing a 40 lb granite rock down a sheet of ice while two nominally sane adults sweep like mad fiends in front of it and the third member of the team screams to sweep harder, all w/ the goal of having said rock curl around an opponent's rock and position itself closer to the button (the center dot) than the other rocks. Amazing

 

[Thales]

Progress!

Some plubming!

 

[Thales]

Interactive tank plumbing diagram:

http://stickycricket.com/aquarium/tank_diagram/tankdiagram.htm

 

[Thales]

Full tank shot

Full tank with door open:

 

[Thales]

Open door, hinges and foil where the vho endcaps meet the door (the door kick-stand is attached to the inside of the door with velcro):

Left side manifold and exhaust fan:

 

[Thales]

Right side manifold and magnetic tool holder and various plumbing:

Left side manifold and various plumbing: