surgicalsense Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks all hey...anyone got a small heater recommendation for me? besides the hydor theo. I have read nothing but bad stuff about them. looking for one with a small footprint and thinking 50 watt There is a link on my thread somewhere or spiro's thread where we were discussing heaters. I will locate it. http://beananimal.com/articles/aquarium-he...-know!.aspx Link to comment
_Mitch_ Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Looks great so far, can't wait to see this tank progress. I'll be following! Link to comment
Ezsharkman Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 There is a link on my thread somewhere or spiro's thread where we were discussing heaters. I will locate it. http://beananimal.com/articles/aquarium-he...-know!.aspx Thanks for the link ss Looks great so far, can't wait to see this tank progress. I'll be following! Thanks Mitch i appreciate the kind words Link to comment
evo_2679 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 That's a sweet set up. Nice job on the lighting set up. Hopefully the lights go on sale again before Christmas. That would be great as this tank will be set up in my daughter's room and is her X-mas present - shhh don't tel her. Link to comment
Ezsharkman Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 Its killing me not to have anything in this tank (besides sharks) i need to go get a heater and some rock ASAP! i just need to calm down and take it slow. That's a sweet set up. Nice job on the lighting set up. Hopefully the lights go on sale again before Christmas. That would be great as this tank will be set up in my daughter's room and is her X-mas present - shhh don't tel her. I will let you know if i see any deals. To be honest i wasn't really shopping for a pico. but at that price i just had to jump! that's a great gift for your daughter... she is gonna love it... my lips are sealed Link to comment
owlshead19 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Its killing me not to have anything in this tank (besides sharks) i need to go get a heater and some rock ASAP! i just need to calm down and take it slow. I'm sure your patience will be worth the wait! I wish I could go in a more "sculptural" design to my tank too - but I needed to transfer over my WalMart pico rock since I wanted to get that tank off my desk. I'm loving the new tank so far though! Link to comment
Ezsharkman Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 I'm sure your patience will be worth the wait! I wish I could go in a more "sculptural" design to my tank too - but I needed to transfer over my WalMart pico rock since I wanted to get that tank off my desk. I'm loving the new tank so far though! i will be following your tank... it will be fun to see what we can do with these great little setups Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 this post is reserved for FTS and updates... brb with the unboxing photos i will be adding more info and photos to the unboxing post soon This is going to be cool! Except you current scaping really sucks. Link to comment
Ezsharkman Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 This is my 1000th post.... craziness. see what happens when you give up Facebook =) you can become nano reef addict Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Congratulations! (I think?) Link to comment
FlCandy Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Ha I only use FB to host my pics and keep a second Picture log of the tank's progress. LOL I like the sharks in there looks awesome! Link to comment
Ezsharkman Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 off to go buy some dry rock and epoxy... this could get interesting. wish me luck Link to comment
21093r53 Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 its a fantastic tank after you get it consistent and spend the extra to get the right equipment! i have this tank at my gfs house Link to comment
Ezsharkman Posted December 1, 2011 Author Share Posted December 1, 2011 its a fantastic tank after you get it consistent and spend the extra to get the right equipment! i have this tank at my gfs house Thanks! Any tips you can give me? what equipment did you add to yours? got any photos of your tank? Thanks EZ edit... just found the GF tank thread... off to read it now Link to comment
JR! Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 off to go buy some dry rock and epoxy... this could get interesting. wish me luck good luck man. cant wait to see the scape you come up with Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 good luck man. cant wait to see the scape you come up with Me too! Link to comment
Ezsharkman Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 so i picked up some dry rock at the LFS yesterday and soaked it in rodi water overnight to help clean it up a little I'm about ready to quit work early and smash it up. I started grabbing dry rock that i liked and when they guy went to weigh it it was over 12 lbs... i only need about 5 to 7 lbs, but since this is my first time i wanted a little extra i hope i can make something cool Link to comment
gena Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I know you will!!!! I'm kicking myself that I didn't buy this on Black Friday! Even if it just sat until I was ready to take on another tank! Maybe they'll have that deal next year. Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Its good to have extra pieces, so you can pick just the right one for the right spot. So is it done yet? Let's see it. Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 so i picked up some dry rock at the LFS yesterday and soaked it in rodi water overnight to help clean it up a little I'm about ready to quit work early and smash it up. I started grabbing dry rock that i liked and when they guy went to weigh it it was over 12 lbs... i only need about 5 to 7 lbs, but since this is my first time i wanted a little extra i hope i can make something cool From someone who broke up 20lb of dry rock here's a few tips. 1. Anything bigger than your fist, use a screwdriver as a chisel. 2. Anything smaller, smash where it's non photogenic, the hammer will destroy all the nice little pores and you don't want that. 3. 10lb sledge is the best hammer I found for the job. 4. If you use silicone, ventilate! It smells so bad but it holds fairly instantly. 5. It's not cheating to use some sort of base that will be below the sand bed, my trunk is attached to a sheet of glass so that all the rocks and sand keep it upright without damaging the actual tank. 6. Curse a lot while you do it, it's manly. Link to comment
surgicalsense Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 6. Curse a lot while you do it, it's manly. Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I used a 4lb. hammer.... It get'd 'er done! Link to comment
Spirofucci Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 ^ All good advice, however I wish to add that I had the aid of some very fine sipping whiskey during the whole project. It really enhanced the creativity.......well I'm pretty sure it did. Link to comment
JoelRHale Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I think I just had a few landsharks. Whiskey seemed too classy during, but I had some of: I promise I don't have a problem! Link to comment
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