starteed my 180 gallon build

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just paint. there is some fiberglass on the joints.

o yes and after strolling through some threads i seen some people using bags of sand from home hardwares stores so took it 1 step further i actually went to go collect some sand.

 

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drylok ?

 

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off to grab some sealer today maybe finish over the long weekend maybe not.

camera's missing running a test on drylok leaving window cut out until very last.

 

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1 coat of paint down i don't lie the texture of the drylok but that's after 1 hour and 1 coat
but i did come across waht looked like a succesfull drylok tank check this out

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=398060

now off to look for my camera.

 

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2nd coat down all is good i was surprised at how hard the paint was without using a hardener.

small adhesion problem the fiberglassed joint's don't seem to stick well i'm hoping by the 3rd coat that changes as there is more drylok to stick too.

 

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4 coats down.

 

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what are the chances of finding some glass during an aquarium build ?

pretty good today if your me.

the price just finished filling the tank (no window cut out).

 

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Search C-list religiously for thick glass.

As A side note, My drylok tank held just fine for a year before I sold. Still cruising boards to see if anyone has made it past that.

PS Hope you used silicone in the seams because drylok will tend to crack in the corners.

 

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i noticed it cracked in the corners i kept touching it up and i fiberglassed the joint's no silicone and what i meant by finding glass is i found some.

 

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stand is going to look something like this.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123868&highlight=white+stand