748S911 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tigahboy said: Hey, if you can figure out a way to make it actually stay on, please share. haha. dab of super glue on corners might help, I would test it out first lol. Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 OK. One more photo. I really like how the red looks with the volcano and all. 9 Quote Link to comment
748S911 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Just now, Tigahboy said: OK. One more photo. I really like how the red looks with the volcano and all. im there.... sipping a mai Thai on the hammock.....lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 13 hours ago, Tigahboy said: Here's what it would look like if I kept the volcano in the tank. Not much room for LR and aquascaping tho. 🤔 I think it's cute. You could put bio media in the filter and use less liverock. If you can find a piece of flat LR you could glue 1 of the pieces on it. I also think the FW tank is adorable. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, Clown79 said: I think it's cute. You could put bio media in the filter and use less liverock. If you can find a piece of flat LR you could glue 1 of the pieces on it. I also think the FW tank is adorable. 👍 I think the bio media in the filter would help given the limited space. I have like 36 lb of Real Reef Rock in a bin of SW right now (mostly for another project). I'm hoping I can make something in there work, but we shall see. Quote Link to comment
yoshii Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 52 minutes ago, Tigahboy said: OK. One more photo. I really like how the red looks with the volcano and all. Now you've got yourself your own tropical sunset! 2 Quote Link to comment
748S911 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 @Tigahboy Your thread should be "Tigahboy Vs the Volcano" now that's old school 80's lmao 😂🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Its a shame that it wont stay on because it looks real nice! 1 Quote Link to comment
vlangel Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Tigahboy said: OK. One more photo. I really like how the red looks with the volcano and all. This is the best! 😉 1 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 While getting ready for work this morning I was looking on Amazon to return the vinyl film, but read the product description again. Within the instructions, basically in caps, there was a note to remove the protective static layer before applying the film. What static layer? So I looked at the vinyl film again and peeled at the edges. Lo and behold, a static layer. 🤦♂️ Peeled off the static layer and tried again. It stays on now! Picture with static layer. 😂 5 2 Quote Link to comment
748S911 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 39 minutes ago, Tigahboy said: While getting ready for work this morning I was looking on Amazon to return the vinyl film, but read the product description again. Within the instructions, basically in caps, there was a note to remove the protective static layer before applying the film. What static layer? So I looked at the vinyl film again and peeled at the edges. Lo and behold, a static layer. 🤦♂️ Peeled off the static layer and tried again. It stays on now! Picture with static layer. 😂 Actually this would prob work as a led diffuser too, 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 While other pico contestants be killing it with their DIY custom work building stands from scratch, I just did a little twisty here and a little twisty there to end up with this: It's a cheap IKEA stand, but I think it fits perfectly with the #kiddiereeftank. 7 Quote Link to comment
748S911 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Tigahboy said: While other pico contestants be killing it with their DIY custom work building stands from scratch, I just did a little twisty here and a little twisty there to end up with this: It's a cheap IKEA stand, but I think it fits perfectly with the #kiddiereeftank. is that the ekat? mmmmm hmmm... Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 37 minutes ago, 748S911 said: is that the ekat? mmmmm hmmm... 3 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Tigahboy said: Hey, a stand is a stand, right? Judged for whats IN the tank, not what it's sitting on. 2 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, MetaTank said: Hey, a stand is a stand, right? Judged for whats IN the tank, not what it's sitting on. I was definitely thinking about your tiny little custom stand when I posted that. 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Tigahboy said: While other pico contestants be killing it with their DIY custom work building stands from scratch, I just did a little twisty here and a little twisty there to end up with this: It's a cheap IKEA stand, but I think it fits perfectly with the #kiddiereeftank. I’m diggin the ikea stand. But I have have a huge stipulation enforced upon me (I can’t spend any money) 😭 but I’m a little jelly everyone has neat stands..I guess I’ll have to build one too 1 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, MetaTank said: Hey, a stand is a stand, right? Judged for whats IN the tank, not what it's sitting on. @Christopher Marks can we get a “stand category” for this contest? 2 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Just now, This guy is extra salty said: @Christopher Marks can we get a “stand category” for this contest? Rule No. 1 for the new stand category: no stands made out of acrylic. 😁 1 2 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Tigahboy said: Rule No. 1 for the new stand category: no stands made out of acrylic. 😁 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Last shot of the tank for the night. I love staring at tanks at night (even empty). But I really do need to get my act together and start thinking about finalizing the real equipment (i.e., lights and filter) and getting this tank scaped and wet. Lots to do! 9 Quote Link to comment
This guy is extra salty Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Tigahboy said: Last shot of the tank for the night. I love staring at tanks at night (even empty). But I really do need to get my act together and start thinking about finalizing the real equipment (i.e., lights and filter) and getting this tank scaped and wet. Lots to do! Tell me about it, i still have to leak test everything 2 Quote Link to comment
MetaTank Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Tigahboy said: Last shot of the tank for the night. I love staring at tanks at night (even empty). But I really do need to get my act together and start thinking about finalizing the real equipment (i.e., lights and filter) and getting this tank scaped and wet. Lots to do! You take some beautiful photography though. A deep understanding on how light plays a role in it. I wish I had that kind of talent, or an eye for art, or SOMETHING...lol 1 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 6 hours ago, MetaTank said: You take some beautiful photography though. A deep understanding on how light plays a role in it. I wish I had that kind of talent, or an eye for art, or SOMETHING...lol Thank you! I'm still learning how to use my wife's camera but joining this contest is a good motivator to learn. 4 Quote Link to comment
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