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05/22/2017, 04:22 AM
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150g shallow reef
Picked up a new toy yesterday! 150 shallow . It has a steel stand its rusting at certain areas and the screws are brown wondering if i should replace them? Im also looking to see what i should put between the top of the stand and the tank. I know there is levelling mats. I plan on making a center rockmass, that comes out of the water. The mountain will also be home to a couple small land crabs.
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05/23/2017, 12:13 PM
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For your peace of mind, I would consider building a new stand if the old one is rusted past surface rust. You could do a giant version of a 40 breeder 2 - 2x4s at each corner and frame to distribute the weight with basic carpentry tools.
As for the rock layout, if you're going to go with everything in the center, I would position it somewhere so you can walk around at least 3 sides of it, otherwise you lose all that dimension. I don't know anything about land crabs, but I would do your homework about: - how much space they need - Their diet (don't want them starving and nuking your tank or eating your fish - if they are likely to clamber up tank equipment/overflow and scurry of into your house. |
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05/23/2017, 12:39 PM
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I believe its all surface rust. If so new powder coat should take care of it? and i will research the crabs for sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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06/03/2017, 12:10 PM
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tested for leaks and cleaned off the giant frag rack. I was worried about bowing but its not to bad....
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06/04/2017, 05:18 PM
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wow sanding is a ton of work! went 500,800,1000,1200,1500, 2000 grit.... followed by in between wipes and hose downs. Got to buff the front with novus 2 turned out ok some scratched still but will work on it
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06/05/2017, 12:10 AM
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Sweet tank. I feel your pain on the polishing. I probably have a good 8-10 hours of work into my acrylic tank and it's just starting to look good. I did cheat and used a power sander
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06/05/2017, 06:47 AM
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Thanks ya im just using a palm sander. Its just a matter of having to repeat the sanding wiping process. I still have some deep gouges debating if i should go back and sand those areas anyone have advice? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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06/05/2017, 04:41 PM
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150g shallow reef
all done buffing not 100% but not bad. Its been alot of work. Dropped off the the stand to be powder coated
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06/05/2017, 06:55 PM
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Trying to figure out the plan for the tank to be placed on the stand. I currently have a 3/4" plywood underneath wondering if i should add foam on top any suggestions?
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06/25/2017, 01:31 AM
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Any foam sheet (3-5mm) should not do any harm.
I like this tank idea and dimensions. Subscribed. |
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06/25/2017, 05:33 AM
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Heres what i did!
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06/25/2017, 06:23 AM
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Cool tank!
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06/25/2017, 06:26 AM
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thanks heres some more
   I plan on using this rubbermaid as a giant refugium/ pond area  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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07/09/2017, 10:32 PM
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09/11/2017, 12:17 PM
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Havent done a update in a bit!
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