Got a bargain.... Now for the fixing?

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    HAHAHA.

    Shows you how dirty the water is.
     
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    :laugh:
     
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    Its actually a real life mermaid... Shows h=you how dirty the water is.:blink:
     
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    Top timber frame done...except for some routing,stain,varnish and triangle canopy for lights.

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    The tank is really coming together nice.....
     
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    Looking good. Did you wak the canopy together yourself?
     
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    Yes @ DerikPelser -Do you need timber to make one yourself?
     
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    looks good ... you going to leave it as a room divider or place it against that wall later on?

    BTW this going plants or just fish ?
     
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    @adriaand, YES PLEASE!!!! - Maybe you can help me donder in some spykers:nuts:
     
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    Cool man hood is looking sweet what type of wood is that?
     
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    @hviviers75 -Shutterply. Its strong and gives a nice finish when sanded etc.
    @DerikPelser - you are close to me. I work @ F&F Building supplies in Chamdor. I'll give all TASA members very good prices on timber etc. (I'm not a salesman but can give you good prices)
    @f-fish - I'm going fish only with ornaments here and there. It is as close to the wall as I want it to be. There is about 50mm gap on both sides.
     
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    Shutterply sweet man, That will be awesome glad we got a contact in the timber trade :)

    I will send you a pm for pricing on shutterply.
     
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    @adriaand can you please do me/us a favour and post pics of the hood want to see what you did on the inside of the hood.

    Maybe take it off the tank for us and take some pics of the inside etc.

    Would really appreciate it lots.

    Will you be covering the top also I would think so LOL.
     
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    I'll draw something out for you quickly how I've done it.
     
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    Cool thanks a mil dude:nuts:
     
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    Corner blocks 25mm. 50mm from the bottom. 125mm total board -50mm for tank = 75mm above tank.

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    NO NAILS!!!! drill hole and screw. Silicone all gaps, cut 2mm silicone out then woodfiller. That prevents screws from rusting and prevents water getting to the screws.
     
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    Cool man this will work sweet for when I build my canopy.

    What will you be doing to cover the top of the hood?

    Will you have 2 pieces of wood for the top with hinges?
     
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    Super cool idea man, will be using this info when I build me hood in within the next few weeks.
     
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    Top with light box.

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