Scott's 270g aka Project Mayhem

gregzz4 · #1 04-11-2013, 02:28 AM

Coming along nicely
Man, that tank looks huge

Scythanith · #2 04-11-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gregzz4

Coming along nicely
Man, that tank looks huge

It's just a ~270g. There are plenty of larger tanks out there. I originally wanted to go with a 360g (LINK) but it was feasible to get into the basement. I will save that one for the next home.

Scythanith · #3 04-20-2013, 05:18 PM

Mudding and tapping is well on its way today! Should be able to paint by mid-week. I am still waiting on the replacement piece of glass for my overflow. If I don't get it from the builder soon, I will go out and get a new one cut at a local glass shop. I am excited to build the sump stand and start working on the plumbing!

And my third Mitras showed up so I will get to work hanging those once the mud dust has settled!

Scythanith · #4 04-22-2013, 03:24 AM

Getting closer!

mseepman · #5 04-22-2013, 03:06 PM

I like the progress this is making. I know how hard it is to get a tank build done but it looks like you are getting there.

Awesome pics of your corals by the way.

kien · #6 04-22-2013, 04:18 PM

that's coming along nicely! "just 270g" ? LOL.

sphelps · #7 04-22-2013, 05:21 PM

Looking good! Curious what your finishing plans are around the tank as I thought it was all just going to be drywalled in with some casing around the tank.

Scythanith · #8 04-22-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Looking good! Curious what your finishing plans are around the tank as I thought it was all just going to be drywalled in with some casing around the tank.

I had multiple people tell me not to have the drywall against the tank with the non supported ~5 inches between tank top and framing. So I am going to get the cabinetry contractor to build our wood wrap down over the gap. The bottom section is tile up to the sand line, and the top is an espresso wood with a brushed metal trim. The two doors on the front will have a built in overlap so no light leaks out.

Big question Steve, cement fibre board or good ol' drywall to tile to? I originally thought cement board but have had a couple people tell me it's not necessary and is only really used in shower installs. Tiled back splashes use drywall.

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