Es355lucille & KissMyWrasse 365g Tank Journal

[es355lucille]

Originally Posted by Ross

10'-10" Long...
Thats not a tank, but a lap pool!
Great build!

You know Ross.......when you stand at one end and look down into the tank.....thats exactly what I thought when it was first built....Thanks!

Originally Posted by sphelps

Very nice!
Not sure if you considered it but you can use an enhancer on that stone to darken it up a little, you can test the effect with water before you commit.

Thanks sphelps, I will definatley consider what you are saying. I used that same product on the tile flooring that we did as well. Right now this wall is full of gyproc dust, so I am going to use a stiff brush first and it will brighten up quite a bit.......if not enough I will use the enhancer.

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Can't say anything that hasn't already been said, but WOW! This is such a beautiful build! congrats on a job well done! Can't wait to see how this progresses!

Thanks Coralgurl!

[subman]

Amazing setup so far. would love to have a pint at that bar!!

As for lights your only choice should be leds. After recently switching I can say this is the future, my tank has never looked better and the whole room doesn't dim when the halides fire up lol.

[es355lucille]

Originally Posted by subman

Amazing setup so far. would love to have a pint at that bar!!

As for lights your only choice should be leds. After recently switching I can say this is the future, my tank has never looked better and the whole room doesn't dim when the halides fire up lol.

Thanks subman, we shall! I am always glad to hear the comments regarding LED's....I know everyone has their opinions on favorite brand name.....which brand did you go with?

[KissMyWrasse]

Originally Posted by wayner

LIKE! - I'd be at the bar all the time - Looks Great!

Thats the plan!!!

[KissMyWrasse]

Originally Posted by es355lucille

I have to appologize and make a correction. Doug is the best "Contractor" that we ever hired! And we have a dining room hardwood floor to prove it. Sorry Buddy! Also thanks for the tank sitting! We really appreciate that!

Yes thanks again for fishysitting!!! Let's pick a night when we can take you and Laurie out for supper. Also we will let you two know when the BAR IS OPEN!!!!

Sharon

[KissMyWrasse]

Originally Posted by es355lucille

Thanks for the comments guys and gals! I am looking forward to getting the back room together...

And I am looking forward to getting my KITCHEN BACK!!!!!

[subman]

Originally Posted by es355lucille

Thanks subman, we shall! I am always glad to hear the comments regarding LED's....I know everyone has their opinions on favorite brand name.....which brand did you go with?

I have radions over my main display and love them. I also have a sol for over my frag tank, but haven't set it up yet so no hope there lol.

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by KissMyWrasse

Yes thanks again for fishysitting!!! Let's pick a night when we can take you and Laurie out for supper. Also we will let you two know when the BAR IS OPEN!!!!

Sharon

Not sure when I'll be in town again but it would be great to go out together and I'd love to stop by and see that beautiful tank in person

[padrino]

Originally Posted by es355lucille

Ok, I was not very good at taking pictures to document all the changes.....so here we go. We decided the tank would be well accented with: wood and stone. The contractor we used was beyond excellent and he did a great job!
The contractor is "Revision Construction" out of Cochrane. The guys name is Derek Kennedy and he is by far the best contractor we have ever used.

Sweet job! Your build and my build on RC share a lot of the same designs and practices. Good to see others thinking the the same drift. I was planning on using the darker cultured stone from the same manufacturer.

Keep up the good work!
Rob

[es355lucille]

Originally Posted by padrino

Sweet job! Your build and my build on RC share a lot of the same designs and practices. Good to see others thinking the the same drift. I was planning on using the darker cultured stone from the same manufacturer.

Keep up the good work!
Rob

Thanks Rob! I will be checking our your build on the RC.