Bryce M.
Valuable Member
Hello all! So I've been gone for a while but I think this is a fun come back for me. So if you know me you know I have a two year old zebra moray eel and a one year old foxface, both are getting pretty big, though eel will be fine in there for a few more years but might as well get this out of the way now!
(He's almost two feet now)
So I found a really good deal on Craig's list, a 150, with stand, and a full sump, how could I refuse?
So I have to say it's not in great condition, I don't have a picture of bringing the stand but it stunk of cigarettes and beer.
As you can see it was very dirty upon initial pick up, if you can't see on the back there it was a weird rubber spray thing for a background. So first I had to get all this dirt and water out, simple enough, then using a razor I got the black stuff off but there was an adhesive I had to get off. First though I decided to focus on the stand, the smell was so bad. Firstly I took off all the weird extra things he had on it, then fully sanded it down, then I started staining
(doors done)
Now I needed to get that algae off
for that I used simple vinegar and Mr.Clean magic erasers
I must say it worked perfect
(here's the other side for reference)
Now it was time for that adhesive
for that I used standard lacquer thinner only on the middle and not the wood and seams
worked well
(here's the sump no pump or anything)
Now here's the planning stage! Right now this is what I'm thinking of doing very shortly
I plan to put custom side overflows from melves reef on it
my biggest issue right now is lighting for this monster.... if anyone has light fixtures they don't need please let me know, I'll give you a fair price and I'll fully pay for shipping. Buying them new is so so pricey!
(He's almost two feet now)
So I found a really good deal on Craig's list, a 150, with stand, and a full sump, how could I refuse?
So I have to say it's not in great condition, I don't have a picture of bringing the stand but it stunk of cigarettes and beer.
As you can see it was very dirty upon initial pick up, if you can't see on the back there it was a weird rubber spray thing for a background. So first I had to get all this dirt and water out, simple enough, then using a razor I got the black stuff off but there was an adhesive I had to get off. First though I decided to focus on the stand, the smell was so bad. Firstly I took off all the weird extra things he had on it, then fully sanded it down, then I started staining
(doors done)
Now I needed to get that algae off
for that I used simple vinegar and Mr.Clean magic erasers
I must say it worked perfect
(here's the other side for reference)
Now it was time for that adhesive
for that I used standard lacquer thinner only on the middle and not the wood and seams
worked well
(here's the sump no pump or anything)
Now here's the planning stage! Right now this is what I'm thinking of doing very shortly
I plan to put custom side overflows from melves reef on it
my biggest issue right now is lighting for this monster.... if anyone has light fixtures they don't need please let me know, I'll give you a fair price and I'll fully pay for shipping. Buying them new is so so pricey!
ps we love photos
