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06/08/2012, 12:20 PM | #76 |
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Amazing job!!!
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06/08/2012, 01:32 PM | #77 |
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sweet ! amazing rockwork . GOOD JOB!!!
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Thanks a lot. Thank you, you guys are too kind. Here's another shot of the tank. Guess who runs the show?
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06/08/2012, 06:00 PM | #79 |
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Really enjoying the pictures and the build process.
^I am guessing your wife. ?. |
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We're nearing the end of the build. Ive only got a handful of pics left... thanks for bearing with me. Here are the upper returns (test run, right side).
The middle return.
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The sand and corals are in and Ive added some rock to the front of the rock wall... it looks alot more natural to me. That's it for the aquascape but I have a few pics of the fish room to put up.
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now i see why you said you was worried about introducing a fish(achilles) and it not working out. it would be tough as hell to catch a fish in your tank due to height and rock structure. what is your feeding regimen? i see the lateral line bone on the PBT? looks like all the work you put into the tank paid off. the rock-work looks great.
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06/09/2012, 01:28 AM | #84 |
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Dave-thanks for sharing your build w/ us!!! It is an incredible tank!!! Totally enjoying following the build!
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06/09/2012, 04:43 AM | #85 |
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Wow, great design! I look forward to seeing more pics
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wow amazing tank! I love how you filled the gaps between the rocks. Your giving me ideas lol
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Could you please post where the coral pieces numbers that you got and where?
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I love how those returns are hidden inside the rocks.
Can you give the exact recipe for how you created the putty for connecting the rocks? Do you think it is strong enough to hold free standing rock structures together without the eggcrate?
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06/10/2012, 06:04 PM | #90 |
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Really great job! So much patience, I'm glad it turned out so well for you after all the hard work.....Very unique.
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Looks sweet! Great build and it the rock work was a creative idea.
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Some pics of the fish room. We still park the car in the garage so I was limited on how big the room could be...it is 5'x12'. I wanted to have easy access to the top of the tank so I raised the floor 2'.
The skimmer. There is no room for a sump so the skimmer sits next to the tank. I had to raise the ceiling so the skimmer would fit. I had some moisture issues before installing this high tech exhaust fan. I built a shelf/pan for the skimmer. There is a drain (just in case the skimmer overflows) that goes to a sink. A better shot of the shelf.
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One of the FX5 canister filters... they are only used for flow and chemical filtration (no sponges). You can also see the intake and return for the closed loop.
This is my little corner of the garage. The Reflo Dart, Brute trash can for water changes, RO/DI, and sink. The Hamilton "cozumel" 250w MH pendant and my homemade track. I just slide the light to the left when I need to work on the tank. There is also a row of double T5s on the front of the tank.
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Wow impressive build man thanks for sharing. I'm sure you have inspired a lot of people with your rock work. Great job.
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06/12/2012, 08:20 AM | #98 |
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Simply amazing work!! Your level of detail on that rockwork is top notch. I wish I had the time to handle a project like that!!
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06/12/2012, 10:59 AM | #100 |
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How long do you think it took you to build the skeleton, rock it, and fill in the seams?
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