cichlid keeper Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I am heavily considering this. http://www.petware.co.nz/Product/info/JW86930 its 60 by 55 cm so height is perfect. length i would need 4 to cover the length of tank. an extra maybe to cover overflows. it would look nice and siliconed on the tank before we put water in! feedback would be great! like this http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?hl=en&bi ... =171&ty=68 i have this im my 2m chchlid tank. been in there for about 5 montth. i pointed my lights at it to grow somr alge. this worked made it look more natural, BUT......i pulled tank down the other day for a good clean and something has been eating the backing. presume it a pleco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Sneaky2 has some aquarium backgrounds for sale that are cheaper then that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Insulation install is schedules for saturday next week. man... plywood is expensive:D decided to use 7mm treated, not 4mm untreated, seeing that moisture will bombard it from inside and out... want it forever-proofed:D when that is done, the following week, tank build time!!!!! 12 to 15 day to cure the silicone though:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 :spop: this is soooooooooooooo cool! Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 correction, 20mm total glass thickness on base, 20 days to cure :dno: Bracing will be 40 cm on the ends, 30cm on middle (width of brace) Glass ordered, this is getting real! target day of construction is tuesday next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 correction, 20mm total glass thickness on base, 20 days to cure :dno: Bracing will be 40 cm on the ends, 30cm on middle (width of brace) Glass ordered, this is getting real! target day of construction is tuesday next week! We definitely can't wait to see pictures of this tank once the silicone has cured! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 :iag: :gpo2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Man I gotta sort my stand out, need to call Rex!! Can't wait to see it built, gonna be epic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 overflow comb has arrived. thanks Lotofish! amazzing quality. gaps are perfect too. wont let big pellets through - and will maximise flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 second piece of wood in the tank. picture of stand in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinox Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thats a really nice stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 looking forward to seeing pics of henward swimming with his aro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 looking forward to seeing pics of henward swimming with his aro :rolfl: I can imagine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 Stand is a beast!! How many power points have you got there? With all the heaters/lights/pumps drawing a heap of power you may want to talk to an electrician about how much load they can handle. Would be pretty quick and easy to get another point or two installed before you line it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 I have 4 on the tank side wall. 2 on the other. Pumps. Lights are low power demand I find.. It's the heating! But temp controller will run all heaters. I have a switch for each 'groups for ease of management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 nice one henward. ive just started my built as well, :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 nice one henward. ive just started my built as well, :bounce: what you building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 what you building? 4m tank :happy1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 wow, 4 metres. that is a big one. i would assume it would be not glass:D lol glass for that would be horrendously expensive. but awesome anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 http://www.reefkeepers.co.nz/forum/foru ... =18&t=3435 I think you have to be signed in to view it but this is the thread, pictures of the stand only at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 yer no biggy just 4 by 900 wide by 800 depth, yes it going to be a fibaglass tank, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 yer no biggy just 4 by 900 wide by 800 depth, yes it going to be a fibaglass tank, just under 3k, nice! whats the stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 this one going to be a fowlr tank marine,,trop so i should ed up with my 12ft tank and this one, and im going to et ride of my other large tanks,later on, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disgustipated Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 http://www.reefkeepers.co.nz/forum/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3435 I think you have to be signed in to view it but this is the thread, pictures of the stand only at the moment dammit i've tried a few times to sign up to reefkeepers but it won't let me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Man! did insulating this saturday and sunday. still about a third to go, but the closer to the end, the more proficient you become, still, another sunday this coming and its done! clean up then tank build - albeit 1 week delay. in some parts of the ceiling, i reused some poly sheets to line it with batts filling in corners and where ever else i cant get the poly on. batts used for walls and ceiling is R3.5 ceiling grade (very thick) batts. most sheets of poly are between 40mm to 50mm, some parts are 25mm. garage door panels will be lined with 50mm poly, then a very very thin alimunium / tin cover to be pop riveted in. the garage is getting warmer as we were covering up the ceilign and walls today. amazing what insulation does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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