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12/31/2009, 10:01 PM | #301 |
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There are a couple pics of my new 125. Should have it filled soon after the holidays
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01/01/2010, 02:44 AM | #302 |
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That is some cool looking rock! What kind is it? Thanks
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01/01/2010, 03:14 AM | #303 |
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Here is my 55g
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01/01/2010, 04:20 AM | #304 |
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Hi all
Here is my 55g (200 lts). How can i hide my polario pump? thnaks in advance |
01/01/2010, 04:42 AM | #305 |
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01/01/2010, 06:14 AM | #306 |
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Here are a few pics of mine when I first set it up. I will take some up to date ones when I get back home...
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01/01/2010, 07:13 AM | #307 |
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01/01/2010, 01:44 PM | #308 |
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01/02/2010, 12:40 AM | #309 |
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these are beautiful tanks, make me want to redo my aquascape.
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01/30/2010, 04:29 PM | #310 |
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Someone had asked this already and didn't see a response. If they did I apologize for reasking. The question was how does one compensate with not having the 1-2 pounds of live rock when incorpoating the minimalist approach? Do u put it in the sump? Or, do u not really need 1-2 pounds per gallon?
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01/30/2010, 04:53 PM | #311 |
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Yeah in the sump can be good if you don't like the look in the tank.
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01/30/2010, 05:24 PM | #312 |
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here is my initial aquascape:
each 'island' is actually a hollow boulder so that fish and crustaceans can live and shelter inside. the arches have proven to be great spots for corals and for the fish to dart in and out of. since then, i added a boulder at the extreme right for an aggressive coral (frogspawn). i know this is mush sparser than the normal rule for live rock, but i put a couple of big pieces of live rock in my refugium; they help support the mangroves. |
01/30/2010, 07:15 PM | #313 |
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01/30/2010, 07:30 PM | #314 |
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Nice tanks and aquascaping!! Here is a few pic's of our 300 DD.
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01/30/2010, 07:39 PM | #315 |
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01/30/2010, 10:33 PM | #316 |
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This thread has some awesome looking tanks, so I figured this is the one I should ask my question. What do most of you use to build ur large arches/ hanging shelves? The last time I did my tank I tried to drill my lace/ live rock with a 3/4" bit so I could fit 1/2" pvc inside for support. Needless to say it was a nightmare, I broke many pieces before getting a structure I liked. I also used holdfast 2 part epoxy around the edges. When you drill your rock what bit size/ type do ya'll prefer, and what epoxy is the strongest/best IYO. Also I would like to uselive rock to build my next structure, every experience I have had putting epoxy on the rock it seems to not get a very good hold. Is it best to let it dry out for an hour or 2? Thanks-
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01/30/2010, 10:41 PM | #317 |
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I used a 18"x1/4" drill bit from homedepot not a concrete but just a regular bit then I use driveway markers they are 4' long rods. I read it on a thread some were. The first time I also used a big concrete bit and it didn't go so well. The 1/4" worked great
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01/30/2010, 11:05 PM | #319 |
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Live rock, pond foam and a lot of matching of rocks and cutting excess foam.
Same corner 4 years later. Its been fowlr for the last couple years but is working it way back to reef.
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What got me to do it was this thread with the bonsai rock work and I liked it so much I had to try it my self I'm very happy with it yesterday I change my substrate from live sand to crushed coral and got rid of a yellow head gobi that made a mess out of my sand and corals now the water is crystal clear. I will get some pictures up soon. |
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01/31/2010, 12:34 PM | #321 |
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Not a great picture but here's what it was untill I had to take everything out , now it's time to redo it all.
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How did you attach the structure? I just got a new tank from Steve and was trying to come up with a plan. Thanks.
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Here's my 240 a few years ago before the 'crash'.
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