Markushka Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 it would have blown all the other tanks out of the contest empty had I entered. I'm hoping to bonsai a reef drop off bio-type with this tank. Link to comment
iball1804 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Heck yes! Technically, you can still play the game. Just PM dallas! Link to comment
Markushka Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 I'm not sure I want to, I mean I had a fts/fes up yesterday, I just didn't know about the fts/fes thread, but also my tank has no water, nor a bottom pane so I'm way behind. I may not even fill it till after june, tho if I were in the contest i'd be doing everything asap. Link to comment
iball1804 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 People's pictures were empty takes, like yours! Link to comment
Markushka Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 I pmed dallas, we'll see what he says, but I'm not all too worried. I was never doing the tank for the contest, I was doing the contest with the tank. it would be cool to compete tho. Link to comment
sublunary Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Really cool! I love the drop-off tanks I've seen - can't wait to see what you do with yours! Link to comment
Markushka Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Ideally I'd really like a small wave effect in here from a short pulse k nano, but I'm not sure on the feasibility of that. I don't want water going everywhere, but it also just might work. Link to comment
boxboy Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Very cool tank. That sump may be crazy to clean out. so this is a nano,drop off,aio tank? Link to comment
got2envy Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Doo eet! I want to see this set up You're playing with my emotions sir. Link to comment
Markushka Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 yup a pico - drop off - AIO tank This tank will be set up, I'm working on that, but it probably won't be fillable until monday at the earliest. i still need to think about rock and lights. I'm thinking I'll do another tank for my diy pico contest, a tiny but really long ~1g tank. Also what did you all use for blacking out the glass? I was thinking window tint, but I'm not sure how I should do the sump. I was thinking of tinting the ledge on the inside of the sump, but how well would something like that hold up to SW? and would it leach anything? Link to comment
BGJ223 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 very cleaver design. Can't wait to see it progress Link to comment
got2envy Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 You can use that vinyl sticky stuff..I had bought some at one time when I had my tank set up and couldn't paint it..worked out well. Link to comment
Markushka Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 the window tint from wally world? Would it be ok on the inside of my sump tho? I'm afraid it could leach some nasties into the water. Link to comment
got2envy Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 No I was thinking the aquarium backgrounds..I didn't know you meant inside lol Link to comment
Markushka Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 I might try one of those, or look for some black plastic and glue it down. I could even paint it I guess. I'll have to figure that out still. Link to comment
AMAYEU Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 I foresee your favorite sps attached to the dropoff ledge. Or mini rockwall with the rubble... Link to comment
Markushka Posted April 3, 2012 Author Share Posted April 3, 2012 it really needs some wet water imo. and some lights. Link to comment
pico-reefer Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 how do you plan on cleaning the aio section? Link to comment
Markushka Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm working on making the back portion accessible, while keeping the tank as big as possible. I'm thinking a 2" - 3" space between the overflow and the end of the tank will give me enough room to access the aio part fully. Link to comment
pico-reefer Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Do you think by having the 1 peice of glass in the middle, the pressure of the water may crack the bottom pane? Link to comment
boxboy Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 In regards to this question. " Also what did you all use for blacking out the glass?" Look into black abs or pexiglass sheets. if it wont fit in the tank. make a wrap around for the outside. hope this helps a little. Link to comment
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