220 superbuild

[mtfatwork]

Thanks Amy, I am thinking the dark as well, just waiting for hubby's input

[Sizzlersonthebrain]

I would say the dark with a lighter color grout but if you go with a light color use a dark grout .

[mtfatwork]

Ok, we are going with the dark tile, and possibly using the light tile as a boarder along the wall, to seal that area in case of leaks so that the water doesnt get into the walls. I will go pick up the tile on Wed, and then I just gotta figure out when I can get together with my friend to get the tiling done . We should have a few pics this week (hopefully) of the begining of the tank construction as well

Oh, and we won $90 at our poker game last night, that went straight into the tank fund

[mtfatwork]

acrylic came in for the tank today so it should be cut the week, and hopefully assembly will start next week. I also ordered the rock today, it will be in tomorrow. We went with 200 pounds of Kaelini. It should look nice. I have a friend who volunteered to hold it for me, and recure untill I have the tank wet and ready to go

[Sizzlersonthebrain]

just a thought but why not cut a floor drain into the concreet at the rear to lead to the floor drain in the sump room? you never know.....

[mtfatwork]

no leaks, no leaks, no leaks, no leaks, no leaks, no leaks..... (I need a smiley with crossed fingers...)

[mtfatwork]

good, thought, but I think that may be a project for later on. Currently we are running out of time and I am battling a bout of RTN in the frag tank that has me stumped.

[mtfatwork]

Progress! Here are some pics of the tank being built.






top and bottom will go on tomorrow.

[Wiskey]

Very cool! How long does it take them to build it and get it shipped out?

Whiskey

[mtfatwork]

5 hours to build the 4 sides, and then they have to let it set overnight. It will be finished tomorrow, and it is local, so no shipping needed.

[Wiskey]

Oh, very nice! That will save some money,.. shipping a tank gets pricey, plus this way there won't be a chance of damage in shipping. Congrats! I bet your excited.

Whiskey

[mtfatwork]

you bet I am! All that will be left by tomorrow afternoon is the external overflows. I cant wait. I have a friend coming to tile this weekend, I think, and then it is time to get the stand going, and start drilling some holes in the walls.

[Wiskey]

Right on! Sounds like a buisy weekend for you,.. you will really be making some progress though, and that always makes the work worthwhile

Whiskey

[tims]

wow sweet pics of how they are doing it! cant wait to see the tank in place!

[crvz]

How thick is the acrylic? Looks to be about 3/4 of an inch, but it's hard to tell perspective. That will be fun to move!