5.7 Gal Nano Build

[Krish]

Haha!!! Really nice!!! When are you going to water test it??

 

[dieden]

In the next couple of days, I have to build the refugium first, I will test the main display this week, but I won't start cycling till I can afford to buy the acrylic for the refugium and the heater... Ya, I'm that broke so as to have to wait on $43 of material. lol

 

[Krish]

Money is tight every man...Priorities first!

 

[dieden]

Ya, but I wish I didn't have to stretch the whole process to 5 or 6 day gaps... I'm too impatient!!!!

 

[dieden]

There is officially tap water in the tank... And with no leaks  My apartment counter is a bit unlevel though.

 

[SmileyFace1995]

There is officially tap water in the tank... And with no leaks  My apartment counter is a bit unlevel though.

I..I... I Want one!!

 

[dieden]

Lol smiley, with a table saw and a sander you could have one in a jiffy. I'm seriously surprised how well it came out. Looks pretty clean and professional.

 

[dieden]

Any good spray paints that will bond to acrylic? I am painting to hide the overflow area.

 

[Krish]

Not sure about on acrylic, but I'd imagine what would hold to glass should do the same with acrylic.

 

[Cwazy Clown]

Krylon fusion bonds quite well to acrylic. If you cant find that, rustolium also makes one that bonds to plastics, but its quite expensive as its marketed as spray that bonds to 'everything'

 

[Krish]

Krylon fusion bonds quite well to acrylic. If you cant find that, rustolium also makes one that bonds to plastics, but its quite expensive as its marketed as spray that bonds to 'everything'

Yea, Krylon is what I used for my glass and so far, it seems to hold well.

 

[dawgwe1]

Looks very nice....

 

[dieden]

Not much progress, but I did get the overflow area painted. I'm having to wait on two pieces of plumbing because my current solution requires too much room.

 

[dieden]

Not salt water, but it makes me feel closer.

I am really impressed with how quiet the Mini-Jet pumps are. With everything turned off in my apartment, I have to put my ear to the tank to hear a thing.

 

[user 2204]

Coming together nicely. Have you decided on the lighting?

 

[dieden]

Ya, custom LED. 3 cool blue and 3 white Cree's. I have to figure the fixture for it though...

 

[Krish]

He's got a tank!!! Looking good!! All the water needs is some seasoning

 

[dieden]

Well, I got a little time yesterday and soldered up my lights. Now I just need to build something to hang them with.

Maybe I should have titled this thread the slow motion build, since it's taken me 4 months and I still haven't started cycling!

 

[Kickwrasse]

Nice acrylic job that tank looks pro.now I want to try a tank from scratch way cool