100 gallon rimless build thread-UPDATED Stand done

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Rarend99, May 14, 2013.

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  1. Rarend99

    Rarend99 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Change of plans actually it's going to be centered on a wall, better use of. Rimless...I don't mind the overflow on the corner
     
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    Sounds good and I agree. Do you think you will paint a couple inch strip on the one side to hide the plumbing?
     
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    Rarend99 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I was thinking about it....however I think it'll look weird with one side with a 4 inch strip of paint, what do you think?
     
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    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I think it will look nice if done cleanly.

    To me, this look takes away some value. Plus, if you don't like it, latex paint is easy to remove.

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    Rarend99 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    That's very true, I was thinking a gloss black then, so it doesn't look completely out of place against shiny starphire glass
     
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    Yeah, I concur. I wonder if tinting would look better?
     
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  9. Rarend99

    Rarend99 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    You know I've been contemplating tinting for the back also
     
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    Yeah, I may consider that before painting. Not sure what the cost would be, but it may look a little cleaner.
     
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    Rarend99 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Yeah like a 5% limo tint
     
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    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I would just get some black sheeting from a LFS and put it up. That way you can change it without 4 hours and a razor blade.