48"X24"X18" Tank thread

[reefergeek]

Starting this post for Jayc
http://www.reefcentral.co.uk/member.php/6907-jay-c

Collected the tank from Mr Tang and hasnt had it up and running yet. The glass needed a good clean and the silicone was not in the best state so we decided to give it a overall.

Managed to chip the tank slightly just on the bottom 10mm glass right in the middle but on the outer edge, the chip wasnt to bad and is not on a a part where the glass is taking the strain just to be safe we decided to cover it up

Heres two pics after i got all the silicone off and the blue cover for the weir off, next job is meths and a bloody good clean and black silicone time, Then were not looing forward to scraping all the blue paint off and repainting it with gloss black




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[Tangman]

Do you ever stop m8, be careful when you re silicone it as it wont stick to the old silicone so it needs cleaning off and cleaning with Meths. I did my tank back with matt black and it only took 2 coats after letting it dry overnight. Twiggy

[reefergeek]

Not helping folk no since you helped me buddy giving all the help i can back to others and thank you again for showing me this forum

Its just about spotless it was a bugga to get clean so will do the meths prob monday as were at brimacdavs helping them set up their new marine tank tomorrow

[ROB]

Is that my old tank ?,

Rob.

[reefergeek]

not to sure jason got it off mr tang

[ROB]

Did it have a silver stand and is it the mr Tang AKA Alan I think Leeds,?

[reefergeek]

Yup thats the one

[ROB]

Oh now I am feeling all nostalgic,

By the way that chip was in the tank when I had it so don't blame your self LOL,

Rob.

[reefergeek]

Ah Jason thought he had done it when he got it out of the car, Every little scratch he sees he think the tank will break but with 10mm glass no chance weighs a bloody tonne

I am taking it you had 25mm drain and what sized return pump did you use see the tanks only drilled in one place

[Tangman]

Not helping folk no since you helped me buddy giving all the help i can back to others and thank you again for showing me this forum

Its just about spotless it was a bugga to get clean so will do the meths prob monday as were at brimacdavs helping them set up their new marine tank tomorrow
Oh that will be fun for you m8 see you one day next week m8 Twiggy

[Marine Life Uk]

as above mate new silicone doesnt stick to old so its a total stip off if you want to change the silicone colour. Good job though mate oh and I have a few things I could do with doing if your in a helpful mood

[reefergeek]

I have removed all the old silicone on the inside took me 2 bloody days lol think i have mentioned i had before lol, its only the beeding we are redoing so no need to separate all the glass panels

[ROB]

Used an ocean Runner 3500 did the job ok for me,

Can'tremember pipe size though could of been 25mm,

Rob

[reefergeek]

sounds about right cheers buddy

[reefergeek]

Got it all cleaned up with meths and all the silicone off left the brace bars alone as you will not see then for the cabinet
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Got a sump to repair next think the base is cracked

[reefergeek]

Had to offset the dusro set up as it was very tight and did not like the bend in the pipe, just got the air valve to do

Its not set in place yet just doing a dry build, could do with another 2 x 45 deg fittings for the pipe going in to the sump got 2 x 90 deg but trying to stay away from them

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[Tangman]

Hi Kev looking good m8y i would not glue the fittings in the weir as they will be easier to move if not glued, you could silicone them so it can be taken to bits if you ever need it out. Twiggy

[reefergeek]

wasnt going to but the seen a little slack so might use the silicone, found 2 x 45deg in my stash left over from my tank

[Marine Life Uk]

looking good there kev.

A job well done me thinks

[reefergeek]

Some update pics got the tank wet today and the laguna 3500lph pump is spot on

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[ShyTalk]

That's come on nicely mate, although I'm not too sure about the idea of fitting double windows in the main tank as seen in the last photo???
Or is it just the reflection ??? heh heh

[reefergeek]

Shows how daft the house is built with bloody tiles on 40k to get them converted to brick i think we can live with it lol

[ShyTalk]

Built with tiles?? Not seen that before, but I mean you tank looks like it has a window in the front, obviously its the reflection but it looks funny...well it made me chuckle!
did I mention i've just bought a very similar system?
Be a while off getting running yet, need to save up for lights etc, but very similar looking and size wise, just not such thick glass as yours, looks like a good strong tank that of yours,
Reminded me of that old joke...
Two fish in a tank....one says to the other...do you know how to drive this thing?
heh heh...I'll get me coat...

[reefergeek]

Think i could do with the stuff your on lol

Your tank doesnt have to be up and running right away just take your time, i started 6 years ago with a rio 180 and 3 power heads got set up for around 300

This tank is a members on here hes not to sure about all the plumbing so i got him to drop it off to get it set up for him, took me ages get get the 30odd tubes of silicone he went over the joints again with the plonker lol

[reefergeek]

Got the tank broken down this morning and took it to its home, was a bit of a chew moving the old tank first but we have got there in the end, So far the tank has sliced my finger twice the bloody thing, Got 125 ltrs in it at the min and got some more salted on the brew the local lfs wanted £80, Tank is just about level will get some pics up soon

[reefergeek]

Some updates of the last 4 days work
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[reefergeek]

Well Rob what do you think, your old tank back to life

[ROB]

Looking good it's good to see it again and in such great shape well done on the refurb, That's not the same sump though is it?,

Rob.

[reefergeek]

EERRRR no thats the third sump i think the other two had accidents in his garage lol, When i upgrade my sump he can have mine its a little bigger

[reefergeek]

A few more for you

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Goes to show what you can do with a £100 tank, a few plumbing parts, black paint and some tlc, Must remind them to take their child out of the tank

[ROB]

Stunning looks really good are you keeping it without the pelmet as I like the look,


Rob.

[reefergeek]

Not to sure what the lads doing to be honest Rob i know he needs more t5s as he has got a 2x54w unit and a 2x 39w unit daft having separate sized bulbs, so if you see any 4 or 6 x 54w units going pm me buddy

[Guest101]

Not to sure what the lads doing to be honest Rob i know he needs more t5s as he has got a 2x54w unit and a 2x 39w unit daft having separate sized bulbs, so if you see any 4 or 6 x 54w units going pm me buddy

theres a second hand one in christal clear, have a look when you get your salt.

[jay c]

hey buddy once again thank you for all your hard work helping restore this tank we couldn't of done it ourselves. Will get little one out later lol

[reefergeek]

Welcome jason as long as its helps buddy and i have got to say it has turned out well

[ROB]

Not to sure what the lads doing to be honest Rob i know he needs more t5s as he has got a 2x54w unit and a 2x 39w unit daft having separate sized bulbs, so if you see any 4 or 6 x 54w units going pm me buddy

you have pm regarding lights,

Rob.

[reefergeek]

Got it buddy cheers