Navyscuba
The Fish Envy
It look fantastic Pete. I agree with taking a footage of the pump running. Keeping my finger crossed for no leaks. Woooohoooooo the fishies are coming the fishies are coming. hahaha
4300 Gallon Plywood Build (3600+ Take 2)
- Thread starter Nolapete
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Stopped the fill test at the level I set for; about 6 inches below the upper bulkhead holes. Right at 60 inches deep = 3720 gallons...
Now, we wait. Stopped at 3000 gallons last night and no signs of any stress whatsoever this morning.
Now, we wait. Stopped at 3000 gallons last night and no signs of any stress whatsoever this morning.
WOW.
So happy there's finally some water in there....looking awesome. Can't wait until you start adding in decor, although what I'm really looking forward to is pictures of how you're going to plumb all the filtration.
So happy there's finally some water in there....looking awesome. Can't wait until you start adding in decor, although what I'm really looking forward to is pictures of how you're going to plumb all the filtration.
Thats awesome. the trim makes it look so much better. but are you gonna fix those seams on the corners?
Small leak from bottom. Went to get Cane's for lunch and saw it when I came back. Nowhere else around the tank is showing any signs of water, so I'm certain it's the bottom. I think the walking on it without the pond liner early on and having to pull my shoes loose is what caused it.
Going to dry it out, apply the remaining 1.5 gallons to the bottom and 6 inches up the walls and 18" up the seams in each corner and put seam tape in. I'll use the pond liner to walk on this time. I think it's the divets that I repaired that are coming back to bite me; not the overall seal.
Going to dry it out, apply the remaining 1.5 gallons to the bottom and 6 inches up the walls and 18" up the seams in each corner and put seam tape in. I'll use the pond liner to walk on this time. I think it's the divets that I repaired that are coming back to bite me; not the overall seal.
CWO4GUNNER
USN/USCG 1974-2004 Weps
Since the leak is small, too bad you cant dawn SCUBA and inspect, play with or apply pressure to the bottom seal or liner to see if there is a change in flow before or as you drain. At least monitor the rate as you drain to see if it stops leaking at a given water level.
Easier to just empty, dry out, coat the bottom/reinforce seams then let cure then test fill again. There's no applying pressure to the bottom to see if it changes flow.
Working on draining rest of water below the bulkheads out now.
Working on draining rest of water below the bulkheads out now.
well good luck hope you find it fast i want to see this think filled, filtered and plumbing put in place and fish in and happy 
