Willie’s Last Aquarium Build
- Thread starter Turkeysammich
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3/4” all around. 1/2” euro, cross brace. And 1/2” overflow box. If anyone is thinking about building their own. Acrylic is called cell cast.
ashburn2k
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What’s the total cost in materials
Actually I was just going over the numbers this morning. Here’s my breakdown. Please keep in mind that they totally screwed up my order.
Initial order 1230
They didn’t router the edges 280 labor but they waved it and I had to go back again. Return the order and get a new order.
The measurements were off, but I didn’t realize it until assembly has started. Asked for a discount. They offered 100 off.
I messed up with 2 pieces. I ordered them from tap plastics. 150
Solvent and applicator 26
Total is 1026 approximately. Pre-tax. Tax was expensive in Hayward. 10.75%.
Also keep in mind. I have a lot of stuff that I didn’t could like buffer, polish, sandpaper, router, etc.
Initial order 1230
They didn’t router the edges 280 labor but they waved it and I had to go back again. Return the order and get a new order.
The measurements were off, but I didn’t realize it until assembly has started. Asked for a discount. They offered 100 off.
I messed up with 2 pieces. I ordered them from tap plastics. 150
Solvent and applicator 26
Total is 1026 approximately. Pre-tax. Tax was expensive in Hayward. 10.75%.
Also keep in mind. I have a lot of stuff that I didn’t could like buffer, polish, sandpaper, router, etc.
I’m retired. So time is my own. Normally hobbies are not calculated a hourly rate. Supposed to be fun.
It came out decent. Not as good as professional like advanced acrylics. I priced theirs out before I started. 4650 for the size that I built. That’s pre-tax wait time is 3-6 months.
It came out decent. Not as good as professional like advanced acrylics. I priced theirs out before I started. 4650 for the size that I built. That’s pre-tax wait time is 3-6 months.
It’s the Asian. When your mom tells you to drink the soup. Eh. Drink the soup.
I thought about it. I think I’m gonna put everything under the stand. I don’t have pumps that can push that much head pressure.
Kensington Reefer
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Build a tuff shed in the backyard!
ashburn2k
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I got other lights. Trust the process.
PjFish
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What lights are those? U get from Ali?
ashburn2k
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Xr30 gen5 knockoffs from AliExpress. Those are such taboo for reefers