Noah C Peterson Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 6/19/2019 at 5:55 PM, seabass said: I imagine you're right. The effect is very cool. I feel that you are almost there. The cave is very pronounced in the last pic, although it might be a bit bright. I hate to be even a little critical, as I feel this is one of the nicest backgrounds. I honestly appreciate the criticism, I have put more effort into this pico than any tank in the past and I want it to be done right! 2 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Looks really nice so far 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
Noah Charles Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Well I can't lie, I'm a little butt hurt. Got the water in the tank and you couldnt see through the back at all. @seabass looks like you were right on the money. Took the backing off Ganna have to do a little more detailing in the shadowbox when I do my first water change but other than that I think that portion is done! I'm halfway through the cycle so I guess I should start planning my stocking. Thinking ricordia on the right rocks and zoas on the left. I'm considering some sexy shrimp but still looking around. 7 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Looks damn good! Just a thought... can you put a bit more distance between the tank and the cave, or is it set? 1 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted July 8, 2019 Share Posted July 8, 2019 Looks great without the backing/film! 4 Quote Link to comment
LogicalReefs Posted July 9, 2019 Share Posted July 9, 2019 This is really nice. I'm really liking this effect. Makes the tank seems so much bigger. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 I really like this tank. I love the background. It gives it depth with the illusion there is a cave beyond. Very cool and very well done! 1 Quote Link to comment
Noah C Peterson Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 On 7/8/2019 at 6:30 PM, seabass said: Looks damn good! Just a thought... can you put a bit more distance between the tank and the cave, or is it set? Thanks! Unfortunately it is a set structure. But I'm ganna build the back wall up a bit higher and repaint the black with a matte finish to cut down on reflections so hopefully I can still squeeze a little more depth in there! 1 Quote Link to comment
Noah C Peterson Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Thanks for all the positive feedback! I'm pretty happy with how it looks. Ammonia is 0ppm and Nitrite are at 5 so the cycle is well on it's way. Still gotta find a center piece coral, I'm leaning towards some kind of euphyllia. 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, Noah C Peterson said: Ammonia is 0ppm and Nitrite are at 5 If nitrite is 5ppm, I'd do a 50% water change so that the cycle isn't slowed down. If you meant nitrate, then it's fine. Not sure if you are dosing ammonia. Here's a decent guide to building up the bio-filter of dry rock: http://www.drtimsaquatics.com/resources/fishless-cycling 2 Quote Link to comment
Noah C Peterson Posted July 11, 2019 Author Share Posted July 11, 2019 9 hours ago, seabass said: If nitrite is 5ppm, I'd do a 50% water change so that the cycle isn't slowed down. If you meant nitrate, then it's fine. Not sure if you are dosing ammonia. Here's a decent guide to building up the bio-filter of dry rock: http://www.drtimsaquatics.com/resources/fishless-cycling Ohh boy it's been a minute since I cycled a tank. I didn't dose just tossed some live rock in from a lfs. I'll go ahead and do a 50% change and see how it goes. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted July 11, 2019 Share Posted July 11, 2019 So if using live rock, don’t dose ammonia. Sounds like things are coming along fine. Quote Link to comment
Noah C Peterson Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 Alright got some more work on the tank done (finally) and I'm pretty happy with how its turning out! Excuse all the crappy cellphone pics, still gotta paint and detail it but I'm very pleased with the way it looks. I also grabbed a bunch of corals since the cycles finished up last week! They are about to go in so more picsand better) to come 5 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted July 30, 2019 Share Posted July 30, 2019 Love the direction you're taking here. Nice carving as well, what's the plan for painting the styrofoam? Quote Link to comment
Noah C Peterson Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Ratvan said: Love the direction you're taking here. Nice carving as well, what's the plan for painting the styrofoam? I covered it with a layer of grout to add a bit of texture now I'm adding layers of paint, ganna start with a grayish base and get lighter up to white I think. Going for a lighter stone kinda look. 2 Quote Link to comment
Noah C Peterson Posted August 3, 2019 Author Share Posted August 3, 2019 After a few months of trials and tribulations I think it is finally done. Corals seem to have settled in nicely, let me know what ya'll think! 5 5 Quote Link to comment
Falcon789 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Wow love this look!!! Very unique. Give this man a prize 3 1 Quote Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Holy moly! Amazing work! 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Wingy Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 I really like the look. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Noah C Peterson Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thank you all so much! I am really excited to see how this tank grows in. I'm so grateful for this contest, the bug is definitely back😂 4 1 Quote Link to comment
Krish87 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Oh wow!!! This is one of the coolest picos I have ever seen. Very well done :-) Thoroughly impressed. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
debbeach13 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 The tank looks fantastic. You're hard work and patience paid off big time. The best part is that you are excited about it. 1 Quote Link to comment
Noah C Peterson Posted August 4, 2019 Author Share Posted August 4, 2019 13 hours ago, Krish87 said: Oh wow!!! This is one of the coolest picos I have ever seen. Very well done 🙂 Thoroughly impressed. This is such a HUGE compliment! Thank you so much, it's been a thrill jumping back in after so many years!! 2 hours ago, debbeach13 said: The tank looks fantastic. You're hard work and patience paid off big time. The best part is that you are excited about it. Excited or addicted?? Thank you!! Looking forward to how it takes shape😊 1 Quote Link to comment
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