Kimoyo's 40G AIO - Page 4

kimoyo · 11-12-2007, 03:48 PM

Yeah, its about time. Unfortunately, I felt that the 1/2" 40G AIO wasn't thick enough to be braceless, so it never got setup

. So I took the opportunity to make a braceless 60G AIO out of 1" acrylic

.

(click to enlarge)

Still a tiny bit of bowing, nothing I would worry about but annoying to me. I had the bottom acrylic piece cut too short so I got some bubbles drawing in on the bottom front and back seams. Nothing to worry about but again upsetting to someone like me. The vertical seams came out very nice, probably some of the best work I've done. I'll make a new thread to document the build but everything isn't ready yet. I decided to do somethings differently, which I'll explain, and am happier with the results.

Daceman · 11-12-2007, 04:04 PM

paul, i miss the black acrylic

kimoyo · 11-12-2007, 04:08 PM

Yeah, I went back and forth with it for a while but decided against it and think I made the right decision. With the way its made I can slide a black background in there anytime, I actually have one made for it already, but I like the see thru. When you see it tomorrow you can let me know what you think of it in person.

Savager · 11-12-2007, 05:32 PM

woot, i like it alot. About your 40G tank. Can't you just add Euro Brace on the top of the tank? Isn't that going to hold the tank even with 1/2" thin wall? If you are going to throw away that 40G tank, let me have it

**jhale** · 11-12-2007, 05:51 PM

paul, brace the top on the original tank.

I can make a stand and canopy for it, that would be a sweet tank in someones home

so many ideas now...

kimoyo · 11-12-2007, 06:20 PM

Hehe, would you guys believe that I actually have another tank just like the 1" one I just showed. I didn't like the bottom seams (they look ok now though) so I remade the remake, lol. I'm not really into selling so let me think about it. I made the mistake of trying to silicone starboard in the original so I got silicone all over the bottom 1-2" of the tank. I tried to get most of it off but stopped. So there might be some scratches there also. Yes a top brace would fix it but you would also have to make sure the bottom was clear. I'll take a look at the tanks on Wednesday and take some pictures.

Personally, I like the simpler form I have today because, well, its simpler. When I make my new thread you guys will see what I'm saying.

11-12-2007, 03:48 PM	#31
kimoyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington Heights, NY Posts: 1,805 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (4)	Yeah, its about time. Unfortunately, I felt that the 1/2" 40G AIO wasn't thick enough to be braceless, so it never got setup. So I took the opportunity to make a braceless 60G AIO out of 1" acrylic . (click to enlarge) Still a tiny bit of bowing, nothing I would worry about but annoying to me. I had the bottom acrylic piece cut too short so I got some bubbles drawing in on the bottom front and back seams. Nothing to worry about but again upsetting to someone like me. The vertical seams came out very nice, probably some of the best work I've done. I'll make a new thread to document the build but everything isn't ready yet. I decided to do somethings differently, which I'll explain, and am happier with the results. __________________ Paul

11-12-2007, 04:08 PM	#33
kimoyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington Heights, NY Posts: 1,805 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (4)	Yeah, I went back and forth with it for a while but decided against it and think I made the right decision. With the way its made I can slide a black background in there anytime, I actually have one made for it already, but I like the see thru. When you see it tomorrow you can let me know what you think of it in person. __________________ Paul

11-12-2007, 06:20 PM	#36
kimoyo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington Heights, NY Posts: 1,805 Reefer Ratings: (20) Friends: (4)	Hehe, would you guys believe that I actually have another tank just like the 1" one I just showed. I didn't like the bottom seams (they look ok now though) so I remade the remake, lol. I'm not really into selling so let me think about it. I made the mistake of trying to silicone starboard in the original so I got silicone all over the bottom 1-2" of the tank. I tried to get most of it off but stopped. So there might be some scratches there also. Yes a top brace would fix it but you would also have to make sure the bottom was clear. I'll take a look at the tanks on Wednesday and take some pictures. Personally, I like the simpler form I have today because, well, its simpler. When I make my new thread you guys will see what I'm saying. __________________ Paul

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11-12-2007, 04:04 PM	#32
Daceman Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: poughkeepsie Posts: 4,279 Reefer Ratings: (74) Friends: (23)	paul, i miss the black acrylic

11-12-2007, 05:32 PM	#34
Savager Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ridgefield, NJ Posts: 770 Reefer Ratings: (9) Friends: (0)	woot, i like it alot. About your 40G tank. Can't you just add Euro Brace on the top of the tank? Isn't that going to hold the tank even with 1/2" thin wall? If you are going to throw away that 40G tank, let me have it

11-12-2007, 05:51 PM	#35
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,277 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	paul, brace the top on the original tank. I can make a stand and canopy for it, that would be a sweet tank in someones home so many ideas now...