Crystalclear125 49 gal tank build!!!!

[Myteemouse]

I agree black silicone tanks kick #$%...
I will be starting the build this weekend.. just gotta get the plastic strips.

 

[Crystalclear125]

well we have started putting it together... wow it sweet looking!!!!! we are not done yet.
still have to run a bead of silicone on the inside,but first we wait for this to set up 24 hours or so

 

[Workaholic]

lol, I had a feeling you wouldnt' be able to wait until this weekend nice job bud.

 

[tyson256031]

wow crystal looking great! cant wait to see it all done and filled up with all your guys's amazing coral.

 

[Crystalclear125]

lol, I had a feeling you wouldnt' be able to wait until this weekend nice job bud.

WE Did it together..
Not a one man job

 

[Crystalclear125]

wow crystal looking great! cant wait to see it all done and filled up with all your guys's amazing coral.

Thank you TY .. Were the heck were you Saturday??
We missed you , you goofy guy.
AND STOP POCKET DIALING ADAM.

 

[Slate]

I love the black silicone. My new tank has black around the overflows but I wish the whole thing had black. Looking great guys!

 

[Crystalclear125]

Thanks.. we are sooo excited we cant even go to bed right now looking at an empty glass box..

 

[tyson256031]

HAHAHA!!! Im getting a new phone soon! It's really not me, idk why it keeps calling him, it doesn't do it to anyone else which is weird.

I had to work that day... I will be joining hopefully on the next meeting though.

 

[Myteemouse]

We will be putting the inside bead of silicone in tonight along with the overflow and the top supports..
I will be on the hunt today for the proper plastic for the bottom and top..
Michale's and Lowes here I come..

 

[Myteemouse]

Still gotta silicone the overflow on and the black cover on the overflow. ALSO drill holes for plumbing and paint back BLACK!

 

[Myteemouse]

SEE Tom, I put top and bottom supports around like the pro tanks!! LOL

 

[Slate]

At this rate you will have water in it by the time you guys originally said you were gonna start it lol.

 

[dtd87]

Looks great so far! I wish I was as "handy" as you.

 

[Myteemouse]

Thanks,, We are sooo excited but we are out of silicone.
we have to wait till either our marineland stuff gets here or go buy one tube to finish it.. mmmmmm tempting
Lowe's is really close by..

 

[Herefishyfishy]

Going to drill the bottom or back for the overflow drain?

 

[noworries]

Tank is looking really good! DAP 100% Silicone rubber sealant (50yr). Not sure if Lowe's has it but for sure McClendan's on Canyon does. Just make sure you read the back for the food safe stuff. Better than GE's stuff.

 

[Myteemouse]

We will be drilling one hole on the right side of the tank and one on the back side inside the overflow box for a dual one inch overflow one lower and one taller (herbie style)
NO HOLES ON THE BOTTOM.
and one hole in the center in the back for the return line!

 

[Myteemouse]

Tank is looking really good! DAP 100% Silicone rubber sealant (50yr). Not sure if Lowe's has it but for sure McClendan's on Canyon does. Just make sure you read the back for the food safe stuff. Better than GE's stuff.

I may go there tomorrow morning.. ALL the structural stuff is done . now it's just the cosmetic stuff...

BTW what is the best way to take the little film from silicone off the glass for painting and stuff?!?!?
No matter how much I rub and wipe it wont come off UUUGGGGG

 

[noworries]

I may go there tomorrow morning.. ALL the structural stuff is done . now it's just the cosmetic stuff...

BTW what is the best way to take the little film from silicone off the glass for painting and stuff?!?!?
No matter how much I rub and wipe it wont come off UUUGGGGG

I'd let it be for another 24 hours or so it will cure and than easily come off with a razor blade. If it doesn't acetone should work well.