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[SR52012]

WOW.... awesome build!

 

[joekool]

Th

WOW.... awesome build!

Thanks for checking out my thread.
I'm glad you like it.

 

[SR52012]

Th

Thanks for checking out my thread.
I'm glad you like it.

No problem, my only question would be, when can you adopt me? bahahahaha

 

[joekool]

I'm a little annoyed with myself because I didn't order big enough pieces of glass for the euro bracing. I just ordered what the garf calculator said and went on my way. I was busy with other stuff so it is what it is I guess. Well 200 dollars in glass wasted. I think I'll put the two inch along the front overlapping the top brace and front panel pike a 90 degree cap.

 

[joekool]

No problem, my only question would be, when can you adopt me? bahahahaha

I'll only adopt you if you have reef money lol.

 

[joekool]

Picked up 800 gallons worth of salt mix today.

 

[joekool]

Just picked up the last of the glass. Yay

 

[joekool]

On the ladder to get in. Just a couple gallons going to fit in here.

im sitting in the return lol

 

[najer]

Nice tan line, not a flip flop person then?!

 

[joekool]

Nice tan line, not a flip flop person then?!

I wear the flops as soon as i get home. Just not out the sun much with them on. Unless im on the boat.

 

[joekool]

Think im going to change this thread title to The Kool Reef 662G.

Im taking suggestions or maybe just leave it along.... nah why would i do that.

 

[joekool]

Finally got some time to set the front and back braces. Give it a day then I will do the side pieces. I also pulled out the panel bottom shims and did the final injection of silicone on the inside. Almost ready to get wet. On the good side of things the silicone has cured very well on the rest of it. Once side braces go on tomorrow I'll wait until there is zero vinegar odor probably a week. Then its water testing time.

 

[joekool]

 

[joelbegt]

This is going to be pretty epic when it’s finished

 

[najer]

Great work.

 

[joekool]

Hd only had two clamps. what the heck....

At least I only have one brace left... or right depending how your looking at the tank lol.
I will do the last brace tomorrow.

I have been so busy with work its taken a bit longer to work on then i wanted.

 

[joekool]

The list. Working on it all weekend.

 

[joekool]

Crossed some things off the list. Had to do some shopping which eat up some time.

Got my dual 2 inch herbie done.
Now i have to install the underside pipes and valves.

 

[joekool]

Going to cut the return feed pipe and install some flexible pipe. I was getting a lot of harmonics from the sump wall the bulkhead is attached to.

 

[najer]

Nice work.