kikrman Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Hey everyone I recently bought a 6x3x2 and decided it was best to redo the silicone as it wasn't 100%. Instead of cutting corners myself I thought it would be best to do it right the first time due to the amount of water it has to hold. Mike (cichlidwife) agreed to help me which is greatly appreciated. I'll post a couple pictures of the build as we go but it's already coming along nicely. Thanks, Luke Edited August 2, 2012 by kikrman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikrman Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Bracing off and down the the base to start from scratch. Getting all that silicone off was very tedious to say the least.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Good on you Mike Nice big tank you got there too Luke. Just keep old mate well lubed and you'll have a sweet resealed tank soon enough lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCKHEAD Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Haha allways good to see a hammer sitting on top of a tank like that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwndoggy25 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Haha allways good to see a hammer sitting on top of a tank like that..... ditto, i do it without realising it myself lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikrman Posted August 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Cheers kasman I'm already onto it. The hammer was only left there while I took a quick photo before we took the front panel off.. Both the front and back panels have been siliconed back on. Not long now till it's full of water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noyakfat Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Awesome! I am very envious of you. This tank is the same dimensions as I am planning to have when I next set up a display. Probably a year away *sighs*... And great job getting Mike involved, because you know you will end up with a beautifully finished tank. I can't wait to see the end results. Please keep us updated. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikrman Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 The last side panel has been siliconed into place and the bracing for the top of the tank also. Won't be long now before it's full of water. This time next week it should be good to go I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikrman Posted August 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 While the tank was getting rebuilt I decided to do the stand as well. Originally it was a standard ARU open pine stand but I wanted some doors to tidy it up and to raise the height a fare bit. It's 90% done just have to stain the doors and ends plus screw the middle legs on. I'm very happy with the end result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 looking good man..... will be running soon and a good looking set up mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 luke's tank complete and ready for pick up cheers mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikrman Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Looks awesome mike I'll be over in the morning to check it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 cheers luke, i forgot to post last pic mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 looks like a brand new tank how long after doing the reseal do u have to wait to put fish in ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 looks like a brand new tank how long after doing the reseal do u have to wait to put fish in ? this is not my thread. but would wait at least a few days, silicone drys from outside to inside 1st....... alot water in this bad boy. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 yea i realize there is a lot of water which means a lot of pressure the only reason i asked was because i have a 6x2x2 that could probably do with a reseal but ill have to wait until im about to move would make getting the tank downstairs easier if it was in pieces lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikrman Posted August 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Mikes done an unreal job on my tank and I'd highly recommend him. Nice clean silicone work and no sharp edges. Couldn't be happier cheers again mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 yea ive seen a few of his builds and the quality is always amazing u can tell that he really enjoys working with his hands and dosent rush anything when im ready to reseal my tanks ill definatelty b asking him to help out as i know it would b done right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 all complete and on its way to new home. cheers luke for all your help, top bloke also mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikrman Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 A little update. Tank is now on the stand and plumbing is pretty much complete. Just have to clean the gravel today (can't wait) and start filling it up. Hopefully my media still has plenty of bacteria and I can put the fish in pretty much straight away. They're practically swimming over each other in the holding tank atm.. I'm very happy with how it's all come up though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noyakfat Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Love it! Looks great and I can't wait to see it full and fishy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th3f0rg0t3n Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Mikes done an unreal job on my tank and I'd highly recommend him. Nice clean silicone work and no sharp edges. Couldn't be happier cheers again mate got an update on this tank kikrman would love to see it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey2277 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Cheers kasman I'm already onto it. The hammer was only left there while I took a quick photo before we took the front panel off.. Both the front and back panels have been siliconed back on. Not long now till it's full of water! so that's how to support the sides, my tank is the same size but only 1 1/2ft high, and too big for my workbench, I was wondering how I was gonna hold the sides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey2277 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 Those 2 glass strips running across the tank, did you do that for strength or was the base 3 separate pieces of glass?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch86 Posted December 20, 2013 Report Share Posted December 20, 2013 It looks like a floating base with sides around the base instead of on top , in three pieces to give it flexibility to stop cracking. Common in bigger tanks. My 6x2 has it. I don't know allot about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
