Looking to creat aquascape with PVC
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Qdoggie
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heres my final results
heres my final results
I did a cave to the left and an overhang just off center to the right. I also made as mini gorge on the right with the water flowing directly through it. I used small rockes in the front so I didnt cover up any inhabitants on the rear rockwork.
heres my final results
I did a cave to the left and an overhang just off center to the right. I also made as mini gorge on the right with the water flowing directly through it. I used small rockes in the front so I didnt cover up any inhabitants on the rear rockwork.
Qdoggie
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If I were to do it again, I would have used larger pieces to give it a more natural look. A few smaller rocks look a little sloppy. Still looks good, but can always be better. I figured using smaller piesed would be better as to the weight on the pvc. But the 1/2" I used is might strong. HTH good luck...
BigReefing
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yeah i would like to see the inside.
cerreta
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My first attempt at a reef system started in 2000. I built this CPVC frame with an overhang. The system has been redone three times now and I am using the same frame.
The CPVC is smaller diameter than the 1/2" pvc and lighter. I drilled the frame and made the base wider than the top section for stability.
I never drilled my rock. I actually tried a couple times but fractured nice big pieces, so I stopped drilling. I usually found an abundance of natural holes that I could slide zip ties through it.
With the proper amount of rock, you should be able to completly cover the frame. I think I have about 60 pounds in the first few photos and my current system in the last pic has around 80-100 pounds.
CPVC Frame with Overhang (big-eye squirrel loves this overhang)
Here are a couple shots as I began loading rock onto the frame with zip ties
This is a pic back in 2002 with my second tank. This is an 80 gallon. First was 75gallon.
More shots, this time I moved and decided to build an internal overflow and drill the bottom glass. This is the same 80gallon. As you can see, I have the same frame too.
This is the tank 6 months ago after some major stocking and growing. I've outgrown the 80 and will soon be replacing it with a 110 tall. I will likely rebuild the frame.
Is this what you were looking for?
Cheers
The CPVC is smaller diameter than the 1/2" pvc and lighter. I drilled the frame and made the base wider than the top section for stability.
I never drilled my rock. I actually tried a couple times but fractured nice big pieces, so I stopped drilling. I usually found an abundance of natural holes that I could slide zip ties through it.
With the proper amount of rock, you should be able to completly cover the frame. I think I have about 60 pounds in the first few photos and my current system in the last pic has around 80-100 pounds.
CPVC Frame with Overhang (big-eye squirrel loves this overhang)
Here are a couple shots as I began loading rock onto the frame with zip ties
This is a pic back in 2002 with my second tank. This is an 80 gallon. First was 75gallon.
More shots, this time I moved and decided to build an internal overflow and drill the bottom glass. This is the same 80gallon. As you can see, I have the same frame too.
This is the tank 6 months ago after some major stocking and growing. I've outgrown the 80 and will soon be replacing it with a 110 tall. I will likely rebuild the frame.
Is this what you were looking for?
Cheers
Qdoggie
New member
looks nice
looks nice
Good to see you around Scott. Ive been away awhile... I copied your fuge design and its still working great.
The design for your overhang is great if one is using a small amt of raock. IMO you can get the same results if you have alot of rock to work with, of course depending on the shapes you have to work with. This was the case with my tank.
I wanted a complete cave look, so I basically attatched the rock in the same manner with the zip ties, but suspended it at the top of the tank. the longest piece I had hung from the furthest point out to create a cave like appearance. That long piece almost meets up with the rock on the bottom.
Ill try to update the pic , but Ive got a 10 month old at home occupying alot of my time. Hence the reason Ive been away awhile....
looks nice
Good to see you around Scott. Ive been away awhile... I copied your fuge design and its still working great.
The design for your overhang is great if one is using a small amt of raock. IMO you can get the same results if you have alot of rock to work with, of course depending on the shapes you have to work with. This was the case with my tank.
I wanted a complete cave look, so I basically attatched the rock in the same manner with the zip ties, but suspended it at the top of the tank. the longest piece I had hung from the furthest point out to create a cave like appearance. That long piece almost meets up with the rock on the bottom.
Ill try to update the pic , but Ive got a 10 month old at home occupying alot of my time. Hence the reason Ive been away awhile....
cerreta
Premium Member
Q Dog, I do remember ya. Glad to hear about the sump-a-fuge. I am going to be rebuilding my system with a 110g and a Closed Loop Circuit. I will rebuild the sump too, but with a slower flow through it. I will tinker with the current design a bit.
I know what you mean with the overhang you are refering to. I considered that option as well, but chose not to have a suspension overhang because of limited access into the tank. I agree that you can support more weight that way though.
Cheers mate!
I know what you mean with the overhang you are refering to. I considered that option as well, but chose not to have a suspension overhang because of limited access into the tank. I agree that you can support more weight that way though.
Cheers mate!
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