Jake's 1st SW Build (125 gallon)

[dapperjman]

grouper therapy;1077085 wrote: I use a sanding sealer thinned about 50% as a conditioner

I'll definitely test out some conditioner and stain on a test piece first, thanks.

By sealer do you mean a dewaxed shellac?

 

[grouper therapy]

That is one the other is an actual lacquer based sanding sealer

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[dapperjman]

Alright update...I don't think the staining turned out too bad. It definitely was a project, especially since I've never done much woodworking before.

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Also installed 2 20 amp circuits to the location. The missing cover has since been installed

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Then moved it in! It matches my hardwood floors fairly well and definitely fills out the living room.

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[jrhunter0000]

Looking good so far!

 

[dapperjman]

jrhunter0000;1089275 wrote: Looking good so far!

Thanks man!

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[axio]

Very nice work on that furniture! Especially if you haven't done much before. I couldn't do anything that nice =)

 

[dapperjman]

aXio;1089338 wrote: Very nice work on that furniture! Especially if you haven't done much before. I couldn't do anything that nice =)

Thanks, it feels good to make something, even though it took me a while, haha! My dad helped too, I think he liked the project more than I did

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[dapperjman]

Tank has water in it, lights are hung, and sump is almost full!

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Question: I have two MP40QD that I purchased used and neither came with any spacers. Are these needed and can a lack of them cause noise?

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[dapperjman]

Man I'm horrible at updating. The tank has cycled and starting to get some algae. Are these diatoms or something else?

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My two clownfish (Tesla & Edison) seem happy and are enjoying their free reign for now. My yellow tang (Graham, after Alexander G. Bell) is finishing up QT and will go in soon.

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I'm planning to QT a CUC soon and get some snails in the DT!

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[xilez]

Yep looks like initial diatom blooms... Should disappear soon. I don't think you need to do s away for CuC... Just temp acclimate those bad boys and drop em in


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[dapperjman]

xilez;1101023 wrote: Yep looks like initial diatom blooms... Should disappear soon. I don't think you need to do s away for CuC... Just temp acclimate those bad boys and drop em in


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Based on everything I've read, there's a small chance ich or other pests can come in on CuC shells and such. I think it would make me feel better if I QTd them for a few days at least.

Thanks for the post though and confirming the diatoms, glad to see someone checking the build out!

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[dapperjman]

I ordered a little macro lens that fits over my cell phone and got a cool shot of this limpet I found in my invert/coral QT.

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[Trizzino]

Looking good! Nice job on the furniture.

 

[dapperjman]

Trizzino;1102473 wrote: Looking good! Nice job on the furniture.

Thanks for the compliment

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