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Post by spoot on Jun 13, 2010 19:57:21 GMT -6
Alright, so I finally got around to staining and sealing my home built stand for the 75G. So this weekend I moved everything from my 55 to my 75, and then everything from my 46 to my 55. It was a lot of work, but both tanks turned out really awesome I think. I did the 75 Saturday, and the 55 today.
I think next weekend, I may move everything from my 30 to my 46, then throw the 30 up on LSN. I dunno. Right now I have a 30 Gallon Cube, and a 29 Gallon both just sitting around. Who knows, may sell both of em.
I did learn something, it seems no matter how often you vacuum the gravel, that stuff is NASTY.
I took some pictures of the new tanks with my phone, but they didn't turn out so hot. I'll have to get some with my camera once the battery is charged.
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Post by angel on Jun 13, 2010 20:27:51 GMT -6
A lot of work Spoot! But isn't it great to look at it when it's all done? Can't wait to see.
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Post by spoot on Jun 14, 2010 8:48:02 GMT -6
75G DIY stand full view. Notice the 10G fry tank.  75G zoomed in.  55G zoomed in.  |
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Post by angel on Jun 14, 2010 9:15:28 GMT -6
That looks amazing! Love the cave. And the stand looks pro.
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Post by spoot on Jun 14, 2010 9:27:06 GMT -6
Thanks Angel. =D
The cave was specifically built with the T-Bars I'm getting from JD here soon. I just hope they like it as much as I do. =P
I've always liked making natural caves like that as opposed to PVC or Flower Pot ones. I'll have to get some better pics soon. Those are the ones I took with my droid that didn't turn out that well.
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Post by davet on Jun 14, 2010 13:17:56 GMT -6
I really like your setup Spoot! What kind of rocks did you use for the caves?
Dave
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Post by spoot on Jun 14, 2010 13:24:42 GMT -6
Just ones I have collected on outings around the house, some are limestone, most aren't. I know the lime will harden my water some, but that's the plan. My water is prettyy soft out of the tap and prone to swinging.
The 55 is all black slate. If you can find enough of it, you can make some awesome formations.
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Post by davidtcb1 on Jul 31, 2010 15:24:53 GMT -6
Looks great...Love the piece of driftwood!
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Post by mruble on Jul 31, 2010 18:36:56 GMT -6
Great tank! Was you able to move everything rapidly without having to re-acclimate the fish? And they are AWESOME!
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Post by signde on Aug 1, 2010 8:49:50 GMT -6
that looks really good.
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