Started My Stand Build ..finally

[J-P]

After getting the cinder blocks and having laying around for a month, I finally got up the energy to start painting them

I got about 1/2 way done today and hopefully, they will be dry enough tomorrow so that I can flip them over and and do the other sides and add a second coat. I think it is going to take 3 sessions to get them all done.

[Flutter]

Those look heavy. What are your plans for the stand (i.e. structural, if you say to go under a fish tank.... *shakes fist*)?

[J-P]

ummm its a fish forum That's why I didn't post pics of the fence I built for the garden

I would like to build a tank stand for the 6 breeder tanks I have and possibly 2 or 3 others that I have my eye on.

They are heavy but its got to get done... At least I don't have to worry about it collapsing under the weight of the tanks I am going to use standard 8" cinder block across the back / wall side of the stand and the decorative ones along the front.

[autophotos]

You got any further jp?

[J-P]

yep painted the last of them yesterday. All I have to do now is flip them and get the rims on both sides done

One reason this is taking so long, is that, I am using a roll on granite surfacer and it is VERY thick and takes a while to dry. There is a spray on version that is quicker but a little more $$.

[autophotos]

yeah and the spray paints usually have less paint in them - but thats what you pay for - pay less and take a lot longer or pay more and have it done quater of the time.

[PolishPuff]

How is your aquarium stand building comeing?

I will start my own aquarium stand some time this week. Its going to be 12 feet long, Yep 12 feet

[J-P]

it is on hold at the moment because the main sprung a leak and the sump still needs the glass cut

[J-P]

Got dirty today .. with a slight miscalculation

The width of the stand is wider than I have room for.

So ... that means I need more cinder block and more painting.. I'm 12 cm too wide! So I am thinking of making an "L" shaped stand.

BTW.. don't try and carry cinder block with one hand OVER a fish tank.. it is difficult enough to place it.

[J-P]

Got part way there yesterday and today. Got an octopus to clean up, play hide the hoses and get a couple clamps for the air pump, which mysteriously went missing .

Still have to buy more cinder block and 2x4s for the 2 larger tanks going in ... I don't think I'll paint them as of yet. I just don't have the time to make it "pretty" at the moment.

[xrayjeeper83]

man I wish I could have a tank room like that

[J-P]

haha and think that this all started because of 6 little GSPs....