New DIY Project
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PolishPuff
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Re: New DIY Project
Thanks robert_hollis I really like the last link
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Re: New DIY Project
here are some pics from my DIY Project
There are two ways of doing this project, one is removable background the other is not, I chose not, because its only 29gal T that didn't cost me that much $ and if I'll screw up my wallet wont suffer that much.
Cutting pieces wasn't difficult at all
I used touth picks to secure Styrofoam since I wasn't sure if I like
I made big inaf space for my filter and heater
between fake racks, I made holes 1x2inch and in some places 2x4 so the water could get to a filter easily.I've used plastic net or a mesh
This is it for now, I liked that I've seen so I used silicone to glue one section pieces together. To be sure that every cave will be covered in cement I have to cement my background in sections. This is one of the sections.
This Project will take up to 5-6 weeks, I have lots of time and I will not rush. Mistakes cost $ and I can,t make them.
There are two ways of doing this project, one is removable background the other is not, I chose not, because its only 29gal T that didn't cost me that much $ and if I'll screw up my wallet wont suffer that much.
Cutting pieces wasn't difficult at all
I used touth picks to secure Styrofoam since I wasn't sure if I like
I made big inaf space for my filter and heater
between fake racks, I made holes 1x2inch and in some places 2x4 so the water could get to a filter easily.I've used plastic net or a mesh
This is it for now, I liked that I've seen so I used silicone to glue one section pieces together. To be sure that every cave will be covered in cement I have to cement my background in sections. This is one of the sections.
This Project will take up to 5-6 weeks, I have lots of time and I will not rush. Mistakes cost $ and I can,t make them.
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Re: New DIY Project
Well, now I'm really interested in seeing the finished product!
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Re: New DIY Project
great job Polli !! Wow ... and you siliconed they all together?? It is going to look sweet!!!
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Re: New DIY Project
It looks really awesome so far Polish!
Good idea, and great effort.. I really, really like it!
Looking forward to seeing the final result!
Good idea, and great effort.. I really, really like it!
Looking forward to seeing the final result!
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Re: New DIY Project
thanks LISA , next set of pics will be posted in about 2 weeks when all the pieces will be cemented
, next set of pics will be posted in about 2 weeks when all the pieces will be cemented"Lost time is never found again" Benjamin Franklin
Re: New DIY Project
That looks really good! Can't wait to see the finished product.
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Re: New DIY Project
Awesome. I'm gonna have to try this now lol.
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I'm learning that puffer fish are like pringles. There is no such thing as only wanting one.
Tanks:
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30 gallon: 1 Blue Acara, 1 Bristlenose Pleco
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Auriglobus silus ---------Died during transport.
Figure Eight Puffers -----Sold and or traded
Dwarf Puffers ------------Traded
Congo Puffer ------------Traded
South American Puffers -Traded
Carinotetraodon lorteti --Died under my supervision :( - Location (country): USA-Chicago, IL
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Re: New DIY Project
well, it looks like this will take about 30 - 40% but to be sure I would need to get a 2gal bucket and add water to my tank after project is completed, since there are caves that water can get to.have you figured out how many gallons you will have left over?
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Re: New DIY Project
sweet my posts seem to dissapear glad you caught it. testing, 3 ,2 ,1 poof?.
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Auriglobus silus ---------Died during transport.
Figure Eight Puffers -----Sold and or traded
Dwarf Puffers ------------Traded
Congo Puffer ------------Traded
South American Puffers -Traded
Carinotetraodon lorteti --Died under my supervision :( - Location (country): USA-Chicago, IL
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Re: New DIY Project
OK I quit, It would take me forever to do this project and the weather is not helping. Epoxy risen could be harmful to fish in the long run.
SO, I drove by local landscaping place and got $10 worth of some natural stone. What do you think?
SO, I drove by local landscaping place and got $10 worth of some natural stone. What do you think?
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Re: New DIY Project
Why are you using epoxy? Fishtank silicone!!PolishPuff wrote:OK I quit, It would take me forever to do this project and the weather is not helping. Epoxy risen could be harmful to fish in the long run.
But the rocks look good anyway!
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Re: New DIY Project
Good thinkin J-P.. but either way it does look great Polish!
You still seemed to accomplish the same effect
You did an awesome job
You still seemed to accomplish the same effect
You did an awesome job