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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    good tips guys!

    [quote author=omard link=board=General;num=1073842641;start=0#7 date=01/12/04 at 13:40:10]While in Military (21 yrs) my good ole 55 gal made trip to Alaska, 2 roundtrips to Europe and about a dozen inside moves in US. - (Says much for its durability, & quality of military "movers")[/quote]

    Wow!
     
    Matt Rogers, Jan 12, 2004
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  2. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    GREAT "Tips" INDEED.

    Some things I would have never thought of on my own.

    Esp. like that idea of painting inside of canopy. Marine Supply store near so easy to find good quality "reflecting" paint.

    Much appreciated.

    Sincerely,

    OmarD
     
    omard, Jan 12, 2004
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  3. Land_Fish

    Land_Fish Guest

    How is this coming mister? Pictures?
     
    Land_Fish, Jan 15, 2004
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  4. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    How coming...

    Slow but sure.

    Got "canopy paint" today..from Marine Supply Center. Looks like right stuff - but pricy. Won't have time till next week to get to work on as we are leaving for BC in AM for 3 days up in "Jacket's Country"

    AquaC EV 180 arrived yesterday. Pretty impressive looking machine.

    Lights/Pump on way.

    Tank due in another week or so...then "fun" really begins.

    OmarD
     
    omard, Jan 15, 2004
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  5. tdevil

    tdevil Feather Duster

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    looken good

    awaiting the progress pics;)

    td
     
    tdevil, Jan 18, 2004
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  6. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    UPDATE:

    Getting closer to "Setup Date"

    Tank, Pumps, Skimmer, etc. all in corner of living room (getting "evil eye" from spouse who wants this "project" "done" )

    Stand/Canopy in final stages of moving from garage - (another area that needs some "cleaning up" I am told :p )

    Should be able to mount door/fans and wire up tonight.

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    May be making trip to Seattle for water by weekend! :)

    OmarD
     
    omard, Jan 28, 2004
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  7. NUGIO

    NUGIO Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Hey omard, Coming along nicely! What brand /type of marine paint did you use? i got my canopy coming in this week and need the right kind of reflective paint too
    thanks
     
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  8. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Way cool! Thanks for the graphic update.
    Polished aluminum light reflectors, spidered or dimpled is even better, will greatly increase the intensity or PAR value of your light.
     
    Craig Manoukian, Jan 28, 2004
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  9. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    @ Nugio re: paint.

    Following advice here went down to local Marine Supply store and got what they thought would be best.

    PETTIT Marine Paint - "Easypoxy" polyurethane topside and deck enamal. (#3175)

    Info:

    http://www.pettitpaint.com/HandProd.asp?SubCatID=4

    Easypoxy is a highly rated, one-part polyurethane topside paint improved by the addition of silicone for a brilliant shine and easy brushability. It also contains ultraviolet filters which enhance the already superior gloss retention and durability of polyurethane. This results in a topside finish that is exceptionally easy to apply and produces a lasting gelcoat-like brilliance, with a minimum of effort. Easypoxy is available in white and twenty-five popular topside colors.

    Seems to be the right stuff for what we want.

    Rgds,

    OmarD
     
    omard, Jan 28, 2004
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  10. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Awesome stuff and nice record of progress in this thread!
     
    Craig Manoukian, Jan 28, 2004
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