New 150 startup - Reef-Geeks

adamstipo · Adamstipo

So I have decided to go ahead and start a thread that can keep some of use entertained for the next couple months. I bought a used oceanic 150 last week and havent had time to start anything on it yet. Well tommorow will be the first day I get to start working on it. I went out last night and bought some sand paper and a red mahogany stain. Also I got a satin MinWax clear coat. Satin Spar Urethane Quart
I will start sanding and restaing the stand tomorrow as it was a little rough, which is to be expected, thus it is over 10 years old. I know how you all like your pictures so I will be sure to take plenty of them and get them up before, during, and after everything I do.

Barbara · Geekette

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!! a new 150g set up!!!!

.........did you get any equipment with this tank adam? ..........and you're so right: we do LOVE the pics here!

..........so I'll be bugging 'ya tomorrow for them!

adamstipo · Adamstipo

Hey Barbara I moved this thread over to Geek Files after realizing it would be better for a build thread, how do I delete this one?

adamstipo · Adamstipo

Ya, came with aquarium, stand, a Tidepool II wet/dry, a HOB overflow, and 1000 GPH return pump. Also there are 2 36" T5 strip lights, which he said are decent lights but they are older so Im not quite sure if they are good or not. I will have to look at them closer and ask you guys about them. All I know is they are 36" with two bulbs in each and they have the ballast not on the lights but built into the cord.

adamstipo · Adamstipo

Before shots, and doors done being sanded.

rgrking · Spawning

great job! post up pics of everything!

chris&barb · Lost

Cool, another tank build

The stand dosent look bad at all. Im sure its going to look great once you freshen it up.

adamstipo · Adamstipo

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgrking

great job! post up pics of everything!

Sure thing!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris&barb

Cool, another tank build

The stand dosent look bad at all. Im sure its going to look great once you freshen it up.

Yup, heres after being sanded down and with the first coat of stain.

rgrking · Spawning

that's dark. I really really like it!!!!

adamstipo · Adamstipo

Finally done staining, first clear coat tommorow morning! Thank you Pres day no school!!

rgrking · Spawning

wow the sealer is going to make that look so deep. Very nice!! I love making everything myself like that. I have so much more to do. hmmm I'm off Tuesday. Maybe I can make a run to Lowes

or come help

adamstipo · Adamstipo

So the weather last night ruined my plans of getting a clear coat on this morning, its so cool and humid that stain was still to tacky. Will probably check on it tonight after work, another 12 hours or so should dry it up.
Ya I wish we had a lowes close, the closest one to me is St Robert, about 45 min away

. Building everything yourself feels so much more rewarding, I think my next project after this one is finished will prob be a canopy with prob 4 sets of LED's in it and some t5's. Have been doing a little research and video watching and it doesnt look to dificult, and a hell of a lot cheaper than buying them made. Also the options are sooo vast when you DIY.

chris&barb · Lost

What kind of clear coat are you using?

adamstipo · Adamstipo

Its a MinWax Satin Urethane. The link to it is in my original post.

chris&barb · Lost

Should look nice

adamstipo · Adamstipo

Ya I hope so!

rgrking · Spawning

I know what you mean. We had snow this morning with a little ice under it. I love Missouri.

adamstipo · Adamstipo

I know right, our weather sucks. I don't mind the cold nor the hot I just wish it wasn't changing daily here all the time.

Barbara · Geekette

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamstipo

....Building everything yourself feels so much more rewarding, I think my next project after this one is finished will prob be a canopy with prob 4 sets of LED's in it and some t5's. Have been doing a little research and video watching and it doesnt look to dificult, and a hell of a lot cheaper than buying them made. Also the options are sooo vast when you DIY.

it truly is much more rewarding.........and a heck of a lot cheaper too!!!

.....can't wait to see this finished - I love the stain color and the grain of the wood shows through so nicely

....were you able to put the finish on it yet? can't wait to see what's next in this build adam!

adamstipo · Adamstipo

No I haven't been able to get a clear coat on it yet

. Its been so cold that the stain just dried. Might get a CC on it sunday.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-19-2011, 02:34 PM	Adamstipo
New 150 startup So I have decided to go ahead and start a thread that can keep some of use entertained for the next couple months. I bought a used oceanic 150 last week and havent had time to start anything on it yet. Well tommorow will be the first day I get to start working on it. I went out last night and bought some sand paper and a red mahogany stain. Also I got a satin MinWax clear coat. Satin Spar Urethane Quart I will start sanding and restaing the stand tomorrow as it was a little rough, which is to be expected, thus it is over 10 years old. I know how you all like your pictures so I will be sure to take plenty of them and get them up before, during, and after everything I do.	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by Barbara 02-19-2011, 03:28 PM	Geekette
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!! a new 150g set up!!!! .........did you get any equipment with this tank adam? ..........and you're so right: we do LOVE the pics here! ..........so I'll be bugging 'ya tomorrow for them! __________________	Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,856 Gameroom cash: $4013819 Rep Power: 100
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-20-2011, 10:00 AM	Adamstipo
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 02-20-2011, 10:20 AM	Spawning
great job! post up pics of everything! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 02-20-2011, 07:14 PM	Spawning
that's dark. I really really like it!!!! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-19-2011, 03:29 PM	Adamstipo
Hey Barbara I moved this thread over to Geek Files after realizing it would be better for a build thread, how do I delete this one?	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-19-2011, 03:54 PM	Adamstipo
Ya, came with aquarium, stand, a Tidepool II wet/dry, a HOB overflow, and 1000 GPH return pump. Also there are 2 36" T5 strip lights, which he said are decent lights but they are older so Im not quite sure if they are good or not. I will have to look at them closer and ask you guys about them. All I know is they are 36" with two bulbs in each and they have the ballast not on the lights but built into the cord.	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 02-20-2011, 10:20 AM	Lost
Cool, another tank build The stand dosent look bad at all. Im sure its going to look great once you freshen it up.	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-20-2011, 08:05 PM	Adamstipo
Finally done staining, first clear coat tommorow morning! Thank you Pres day no school!! Attached Thumbnails	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 02-20-2011, 08:36 PM	Spawning
wow the sealer is going to make that look so deep. Very nice!! I love making everything myself like that. I have so much more to do. hmmm I'm off Tuesday. Maybe I can make a run to Lowes or come help __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-21-2011, 11:54 AM	Adamstipo
So the weather last night ruined my plans of getting a clear coat on this morning, its so cool and humid that stain was still to tacky. Will probably check on it tonight after work, another 12 hours or so should dry it up. Ya I wish we had a lowes close, the closest one to me is St Robert, about 45 min away . Building everything yourself feels so much more rewarding, I think my next project after this one is finished will prob be a canopy with prob 4 sets of LED's in it and some t5's. Have been doing a little research and video watching and it doesnt look to dificult, and a hell of a lot cheaper than buying them made. Also the options are sooo vast when you DIY.	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 02-22-2011, 12:35 PM	Lost
What kind of clear coat are you using?	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-22-2011, 01:49 PM	Adamstipo
Its a MinWax Satin Urethane. The link to it is in my original post.	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by chris&barb 02-22-2011, 02:30 PM	Lost
Should look nice	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: De Posts: 12,272 Gameroom cash: $3501040 Rep Power: 100
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[16 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-22-2011, 02:41 PM	Adamstipo
Ya I hope so!	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 02-25-2011, 01:13 PM	Spawning
I know what you mean. We had snow this morning with a little ice under it. I love Missouri. __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 10,000 Gameroom cash: $1656070 Rep Power: 164
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[18 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-25-2011, 04:50 PM	Adamstipo
I know right, our weather sucks. I don't mind the cold nor the hot I just wish it wasn't changing daily here all the time.	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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[20 (permalink)] Posted by adamstipo 02-25-2011, 06:14 PM	Adamstipo
No I haven't been able to get a clear coat on it yet . Its been so cold that the stain just dried. Might get a CC on it sunday.	Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, MO Posts: 782 Gameroom cash: $1187265 Rep Power: 20
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