Fish Room Build Thread

[VRI]

Progress pictures 2020-05-23

Just test painted and masked the piping to spray paint them black. Of course the spray primer made a fuss and seized up so I have to get more.

I’ve never painted and used spackle/filler before so it’s a learning process. The screw heads doesn’t show through the first coat of paint which is nice but the sheetrock joints, omfg to get them smooth ??

That endeavor will continue tomorrow.

 

[VRI]

Looks like you’ve definitely given some thought! Good luck and congrats on convincing the spouse! Lol

Thanks!

Convincing the spouse was more a question of what I had to give up ?

Let’s say my car will be outside in the freezing Swedish winter for all eternity and a new greenhouse will arrive just in time for the vacation.

 

[VRI]

Progress pics 2020-06-05

 

[VRI]

The aquariums will be delivered 2020-07-04.

I need to get the following in place before
1. Electrical
2. Drywall and painting
3. Vinyl flooring
4. Air loop
5. Lighting mounts

Busy days ??

 

[deeda]

What is that white tubing used for?

 

[VRI]

What is that white tubing used for?

Cables for 220 Volt

 

[deeda]

Cables for 220 Volt

Thanks! I've not see something like that for electrical wires here in the U.S..

 

[VRI]

Thanks! I've not see something like that for electrical wires here in the U.S..

At least in Sweden it’s code to pull cables in tubing or piping(I think, I’m not an electrician ?) Makes it easier to swap cables as well if the need arise.

 

[VRI]

Progress pics 2020-06-08

12 outlets for lighting above each tank
12 outlets for pumps, heaters etc below each tank
A new “electrical cabinet” with separate circuits for lighting and utility equipment for each tank with the potential to connect all vital equipment to a generator. I will use Ecotech Battery Backup in addition to make it triple redundant.

The magnetic valve is of course connected to a separate circuit so the automatic DRIP will shut off as soon as the power goes to avoid cooling tank water in the Swedish winters.

 

[The Crunkness]

Wow I can't wait to follow your progress. Great start!!!!! This is going to be awesome