Kschweers rebuild. 57g rimless

[dan_k]

Not a problem Kevin when you are ready shoot me some measurements it shouldn't be a problem I can make something just like that and you won't have to worry about weight and still look really good

 

[jose7878]

I did something similar. I used 1/2 " galvanized pipe from the electrical section. Bend it to a 90 degree used a eyelet hook on it to hang my tek 6x39 watt fixture and mounted it to my stand. Oh and painted it black.

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[Fish Brain]

Kevin to get the coralline off the overflow. Here's a trick I did on mine. I took a towel and soaked it in vinegar and laid it on the overflow for 2hrs. And you should be able to just scrub it off with a brush.

+1 to this! You might need to dose the towel with a little extra vinegar every so often to keep it wet, but it sure does beat scrubbing!

 

[kschweer]

I did something similar. I used 1/2 " galvanized pipe from the electrical section. Bend it to a 90 degree used a eyelet hook on it to hang my tek 6x39 watt fixture and mounted it to my stand. Oh and painted it black.

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Nice! Have you had the light on it yet? Any "give" when weight is on it?

 

[jose7878]

Yea

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[jose7878]

It's on temporary wire until the proper hanging kit comes tomorrow.


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[kschweer]

Not a problem Kevin when you are ready shoot me some measurements it shouldn't be a problem I can make something just like that and you won't have to worry about weight and still look really good

Awesome! Thanks again Dan, ill be In touch soon.

 

[kschweer]

Jose, which hanging kit did you pick up? The one made by tek light or something different?

 

[jose7878]

Jose, which hanging kit did you pick up? The one made by tek light or something different?

The one made by sunlight supply. Here's the link

http://www.aquacave.com/Wire-Suspension-Hanging-Kit-Two-Points-by-Sunlight-Supply-P1284.aspx


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[kschweer]

Anyone ever use this stuff?

http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/neverwet/neverwet-kit/

Thinking about maybe coating the inside of the stand with it. Just have to look into how much it will take to coat the inside of the stand. What do you guys think?

 

[redfishbluefish]

Kevin, not familiar with it....but when they mention "two part," I'm thinking epoxy. How does the price of this stuff compare to epoxy coatings?

 

[kschweer]

It's a 2 part spray. Comes with 2 18oz spray cans for about $19

 

[redfishbluefish]

It's a 2 part spray. Comes with 2 18oz spray cans for about $19

Kevin, still sounding like an epoxy.....if you think you can do it in two cans, go for it. Otherwise, I'd look into picking up the two cans of resin to apply the epoxy that way....in the end, less expensive.....about $30-$40 for a quart.

 

[kschweer]

Yea I'm thinking the same way now, especially after reading more than enough unfavorable review. Just thought the spray would be a little easier. The video they produced was pretty cool though...lol

 

[Cdiggy]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IPM8OR6W6WE&desktop_uri=/watch?v=IPM8OR6W6WE

Same stuff I think. Don't think it's an epoxy though. 2cnd coat eventually wears off and can be recoated without the first part. Very cool stuff!

 

[kschweer]

I'm pretty sure it's the same stuff. The video from "neverwet" did a lot of the same things to demonstrate the product.

 

[Cdiggy]

They just put it in an aerosol can for homeowner use so you don't need a gun to spray it. Should have the same coverage as a normal can of spray paint.

 

[kschweer]

I'm sitting down designing my stand now and thinking I want to make it a little taller than a "factory" stand. I'm thinking 36" for the height. Do you guys think that's too tall or not enough?

 

[jose7878]

I made mine 36" tall and I love it. I do need a step stool to get to the bottom of the tank. But I don't mind.


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[redfishbluefish]

I believe I'm at 36 1/2 which is just fine when standing next to the tank. I recently put a couch in the fish room, and it seems a bit high sitting in the couch.....but I'm still OK with the stand height....because most walk in and stare....so it's good.