Jestersix

210 gallon Dream tank

derek_SR said:
Not sure about a Home Depot guy (maybe…probably most could do it) I just meant it would take someone that knows what they are doing less than a day to knock this out.
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Yea I honestly could have but material was so thin had to be extremely careful not to damage joints (what tooka crazy amount of time). Done half than some came apart and had to start over 2-3 times. Lol I probably damaged some of joints without knowing or either they were damaged from the box and they are the ones likely coming up.
I definitely agree it could be done jn a day. I think i could myself if the planks had better joints like the old flooring I took up.
 
So a update here.

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The other tank was successfully drilled. Very special thanks to @popper who made it look a heck of alot easier than it would have been had I attempted it myself.

Now I need to:

1.) Paint the new stand
2.) Get the bottom holes plugged off.
3.) Get the modular marine narrow overflow installed.
4.) Get the tank moved to my place.
5.) Get the current tank moved on to someone else.
 
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So things are feeling like deja vu here. The other tank was passed on to a new bar member.

Today I was able to get the stand over to my place. Now back to painting all over again.

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The doors were removed to make painting easier.
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During the loading proccess stand was damaged slightly on the surface.
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Applied some sheet rock mud just to smooth things out and fill gaps. I will add primer and more mud to blend things in, before sanding that area and applying the actual paint.

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The first 1-2 layers of primer were applied. I will likely do 4-5 coats of primer before applying the actual paint. I also need to break out the brush and hit the corners and gaps roller couldn't touch. I will just apply primer extra thick in those areas to match what was already primed.

There are other updates about the actual tank that may follow in future updates.

Hopefully before this weekend (when I'm currently expecting to get the tank it'sself) the stand will be fished with the final coat of paint.
 
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