Tank room build started

[lilrobb]

I didn't say SALTWATER...

 

[cr500_af]

LilRobb;427372 wrote: I didn't say SALTWATER...

Neither did I!

 

[lilrobb]

I clearly missed my goal of having water in it, so to speed up the process I contracted a company to do my drywalling, insulation, etc...

Plus another forum member lend a hand and installed my utili-sink in the sump room.

Some pictures for your entertainment:

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[eric b]

Glad to see there is some progress!!!!

 

[tuckdaway]

You are going to love that sink...I just picked up a single side unit just like it from Lowe's.

Looking great Robb.

Thanks for the temp loaner setup. 90 is setup with the 100g rubbermaid sump--RO drip started last night: tick-tock. Now on to the stand/canopy refinish. Posting build thread soon.

 

[keithb]

Woo!! looks awesome! that sink will come in handy!

 

[rbredding]

agreed, looks good...

 

[johnr2604]

Coming along Rob. You are getting further than me.

 

[lilrobb]

Okay,

some progress, the TOT is coming closer an my goal is to have it ready and presentable by then (sidenote: one day after the tour of tanks is my birthday, HINT HINT in case someone wants to bring tankwarming frags...)

Put some tiles down where the stand for the 225 will go:
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Finished the ceiling with reflective foil and was brave enough to connect the first light myself!
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The updated album:
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[tgray3]

Looking good Rob! Glad to see you went with a Florescent light in there instead of the MH you were using

 

[keithb]

looking good!:thumbs:

 

[lilrobb]

UUUPDAAAATE

With some family help things progressed much quicker (and a WHOLE lot nicer):

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Flooring to be put in tonight - looks like tank move will be next weekend, just if anyone wants to volunteer...

Robb

 

[tgray3]

Robb, I'm sorry i had to bow out yesterday. I'm still planning on coming by next Saturday. Let me know if need anything.

 

[oil_fan]

Robb, I can help in the afternoon if needed. My kid has a hockey game that morning and after I eat some lunch I can swing on by.

 

[jdabs]

Looks great Robb! Tons of progress just from the other night when I was there! I should be able to help on Saturday. Just give me a call or shoot me a PM.

 

[lilrobb]

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Glad to say, the display room is finished (minus some paint touch ups)




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As usual, full album -&gt; HERE
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[jdabs]

That's coming together real quick Robb! Looks great!

 

[purplegorilla]

Wow, nice transformation. I need to finish up my basement too.

 

[johnr2604]

Looks great Robb.

 

[lilrobb]

Thanks guys,

now who is brave enough to put the drill bit to my tank?

It needs no less than 4 holes - eventually 6!!!