evodrgn Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 lol...i just like how some people make it look really clean and i know it takes a lot of patience to make it look that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Have you ever used silicone on a bath tub or windows before? Its pretty easy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I have to hold back on caulking jokes. countryboy12484 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evodrgn Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Have you ever used silicone on a bath tub or windows before? Its pretty easy, different when working with a tank though...or I think so at least because it's a most enclosed area compared to a bathtub and window Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Seems like a few of you are good with the caulk, I couldn't resist ; ] evodrgn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evodrgn Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Seems like a few of you are good with the caulk, I couldn't resist ; ] ROFL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I was in property maintenance for a number of year's. So I'm pretty good with the caulk myself lolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 lol...i just like how some people make it look really clean and i know it takes a lot of patience to make it look that way I've seen people who want to make ti look good for a show tank use painters tape on either side of the seam, apply the silicone, and then peel the tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Thats the secret run tape down either side of the seam run your bead wipe with a wet finger pull the tape off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 They make tools that help with beading even works in tanks. I'll see if I can find my tool. In the caulking section at Lowe's looks like a triangle on a handle and is rubber. Have different sizes and shapes. Perfect every time metageologist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Everything came in the mail today but my dividers, they get here tomorrow. So I did a mock up to see how things fit in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 lookin' good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 I may just start one tank for now and see how it preforms, that and I want to paint my room and put down a new floor. Then build a nice rack in my room then I can kick my projects in to high gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evodrgn Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Looks good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Dividers got here today there made from abs one side is smooth one side is textured, I hope there shrimp safe. Going to run to home depot tomorrow and get some silicone, cinder blocks and 2x4's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elo500 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Where did you find the jigsaw ugf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 http://www.planetrenadirect.com/category/planetrena.rena.undergravel_filter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Here the space I decided on just have to rip the carpet out put some kind of flooring down and paint it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Maybe you need more ventilation beside the A/C vent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 This is a different closet in my house it was easier to clear this one under a stair case, going to cut holes for vent's in the door for air circulation . I may have to run a small de humidifier, for now just trying to get the area ready for tank's . I don't really want to paint it white was thinking a brown or dark grey also going to get low v.o.c paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 Now I'm thinking of putting up moisture barrier then corking sheeting the whole closet, it's good for high moisture areas, anti microbial properties ,environmentally friendly, natural insulation and has air purification qualities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 As an added plus, you can thumbtack notes to the wall. chibikaie and Desireenfh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 And graft plants to it I really want to do it but... 150$ in materials and it would take me a few days to finish. I can get a gallon of bear premium plus egg shell low vov for 25$ and be done in a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I went with zero voc white egg shell needs another coat. Thinking about a burn pattern on the 2x4's then polyurethane them for more of an exotic wood look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpo Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I admire your patience on this project, can't wait to see the tanks full and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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