Replacing a panel on a 70 gallon tall aquarium

[U.P.Guy]

Hey guys and gals, I'm replacing a panel on my 70 gallon. I'm mostly doing it because I like to tinker. But also I'm invested into a stand and other equipment for this size tank. I wouldnt mind some advice from anyone that has done a panel replacement. I have made good progress so far. If anyone wants to know how I didn't his let me know and I'll give you the low down.

 

[U.P.Guy]

Also I'll keep you guys updated on the progress of this entire build. I have a reef tank in a 55 that I did poorly. It will be a tank swap.

 

[U.P.Guy]

Here is the 55 that will go into the 70.

 

[U.P.Guy]

Just in case anyone is still paying attention (highly suspect at this point) I wanted to show you guys I have the tank all cleaned up and ready for the new panel on Monday. Check it out. I'll be using the aquion aquarium safe silicone to hold down the fort!

 

[U.P.Guy]

The new panel came in today and I silicconed everything together. I'll test fill it tomorrow or the next day.

 

[George Lopez]

Looks good what kind of tank will it be? Seems deep are you going to add more rock work to take advantage of the height?

 

[U.P.Guy]

Looks good what kind of tank will it be? Seems deep are you going to add more rock work to take advantage of the height?

It will be a mixed reef tank. I like stoneys and softies. But i actually don't plan on adding more rock. Instead I'm going to cement everything together and build two tall pillars that connect at the top with some over hangs.

 

[George Lopez]

Nice are you making a build thread or continue in this one?

 

[Redleg]

Did you spring for low iron aka starfire glass for your new panel?

 

[don_chuwish]

After looking at the OP I was gonna suggest that the hatchet was the wrong tool for the job.
Looks like you got it together well - tidy job! Also, glad you did a full reseal on the other corners while you were at it. Good thinking.

 

[U.P.Guy]

Nice are you making a build thread or continue in this one?

I'll probably continue on this one. What do you guys think I should do?

 

[U.P.Guy]

Nice are you making a build thread or continue in this one?

No, unfortunately not. I decided to replace the panel to save some cash instead of buying a new tank and building another stand so it saved me a few bucks. Also this was the back panel which will be painted black[emoji23]

 

[U.P.Guy]

After looking at the OP I was gonna suggest that the hatchet was the wrong tool for the job.
Looks like you got it together well - tidy job! Also, glad you did a full reseal on the other corners while you were at it. Good thinking.

Hahaha, thanks ya the hatchet is for starting fires in the old wood stove. But it's also there in case the panel doesn't hold... Smash!

 

[U.P.Guy]

Here is the current progress. I soft plumbed everything in and silicconed the overflow back up. I'll paint the back panel tonight and then I'll do the first test fill tomorrow! Wish me luck. After looking over the seams I am actually pretty pleased with how it all turned out this far. Don't mind the mess down there, I gotta get that basement cleaned up.

 

[U.P.Guy]

Here is the current progress. I soft plumbed everything in and silicconed the overflow back up. I'll paint the back panel tonight and then I'll do the first test fill tomorrow! Wish me luck. After looking over the seams I am actually pretty pleased with how it all turned out this far. Don't mind the message down there, I gotta get that basement cleaned up.

Also its not letting me upload pictures currently so I'll get them up as soon as it let's me.

 

[U.P.Guy]

Looks like it was just the app giving me issues.

 

[Cjud7982]

good work sir! I really enjoy watching people do their own tank work and reading what their experiences are. It seems that everyone makes it out to be a black art to either build or rebuild tanks, then proceed to deter the average joe for trying. If your willing to try it and able to gain the trust in the tank to put in in your house, then that's great! I do the same thing and happy to watch others as well. Cant wait to see it hold water!

 

[George Lopez]

Looking good. I hope your test fill goes well.

 

[U.P.Guy]

Sorry, I missed a day. Had to tackle some work to free up some time. I painted the back with rustolium flat black oil based paint. If it dries before I pass out I'll let ya know how the test fill goes!

 

[U.P.Guy]

good work sir! I really enjoy watching people do their own tank work and reading what their experiences are. It seems that everyone makes it out to be a black art to either build or rebuild tanks, then proceed to deter the average joe for trying. If your willing to try it and able to gain the trust in the tank to put in in your house, then that's great! I do the same thing and happy to watch others as well. Cant wait to see it hold water!

Absolutely, I love to rebuild things. I was surprised by how many people told me not to. I have pretty good faith in my work.