The insanity has begun... My 345 SA/CA Build thread

**PDRed302** · 04-18-2012, 12:08 AM

Thanks for all the comments everyone!

I am hoping to get water in this thing by Sunday, that would be including: getting the plants on the back wall up and new vertical wood trim in place as well and doing a quick scape with my new driftwood and deco; I'll have to wait to finish the scape until all of my other tanks are empty.

It looks like I may be shimming the stand as well, there seems to be a 1/8" drop from left to right. I thought about leaving it be because the tank and stand are flush to the floor but I know this is something that will most likeley start to bother me over time. Am I nuts? Once it was full of water I do not believe you would be able to tell.

Fingers crossed for new pics on Sunday.

**fattubwhale** · 04-18-2012, 12:24 AM

Awesome Build! Patiently waiting for new pics

**shiv** · 04-18-2012, 6:55 AM

Fabulous. Do keep the pictures coming in.

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**mzhantsche** · 04-18-2012, 9:54 AM

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**mowgli and co** · 04-18-2012, 10:16 AM

wow amazing keep up the good work its looking awesome

**PDRed302** · 04-22-2012, 3:04 AM

Well my new experience just goes to show, that even with a test fill, tanks can still leak.

It's 3am now and I am sitting here typing this as my sump pump drains my tank after its maiden fill. I was hoping to get it filled tonight (started kind of late) but decided it was best if I went ahead and filled and got the filters running, so all I had to do tomorrow was scape the tank.

Hopefully this doesn't turn into an over budget un-finishable project and just a little silicone will fix it right up.

Let you know how it goes on Monday, after the new seal has 24 hours to dry and I test fill again.

**seedubs1** · 04-22-2012, 8:54 AM

What part leaked??? Hopefully you don't have to do a full re-seal.

**HackJob** · 04-22-2012, 9:13 AM

this looks incredible, like a professional install. Are you worried about humidity? With the water running over that tall piece I imagine there would be quite a bit of evaporation. Will there be some sort of enclosure to prevent suishicide?