MY 75 Gallon RR project and soon to be "former setup" DIAL UP BEWARE!
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Rocks
Rocks
Went to the LFS today to see my buddy.
15 lbs of beautifully handpicked Flat, stinky Live rock uncured and fresh from Tuesday's shipment....mmmmmmm perfect for what I want to do.
I had some DIY rocks that have been sitting around for well over 6-8 months, some even before that. I had made them with legs to sit up above the glass, and they were kinda heavy. Perfect for the base of these:
DIY rock is Gray, LR is brownish purple
I had about 50/50 in these pillars, half DIY, half LR. I used Zip ties, Plastic hangers and my new found friend- THORITE.
Rocks
Went to the LFS today to see my buddy.
15 lbs of beautifully handpicked Flat, stinky Live rock uncured and fresh from Tuesday's shipment....mmmmmmm perfect for what I want to do.
I had some DIY rocks that have been sitting around for well over 6-8 months, some even before that. I had made them with legs to sit up above the glass, and they were kinda heavy. Perfect for the base of these:
DIY rock is Gray, LR is brownish purple
I had about 50/50 in these pillars, half DIY, half LR. I used Zip ties, Plastic hangers and my new found friend- THORITE.
concept3
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The thorite gets hard in about 10-15 minutes, I was taking my time, not realizing that the container was getting solid along with its contents.
I used the thorite to cover all the ZIp Ties and hanger "dowels"
NOTE TO SELF: Never use your hands AGAIN when mixing, handling and applying thorite. It is very bad for your skin. Trust me, My hands look and feel like elephant skin.
I used the thorite to cover all the ZIp Ties and hanger "dowels"
NOTE TO SELF: Never use your hands AGAIN when mixing, handling and applying thorite. It is very bad for your skin. Trust me, My hands look and feel like elephant skin.
concept3
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Ehhh, technically 2-3 weeks, but I'm gonna move the tank anyways. Being that these guys are one piece, I can always just move them into the display once they cure.
They're sitting in a tub of detritus laden tank water right now, I just did a 10 gallon quickie water change- My first in about a month and a half :lol:
What the heck are you doing up at 3 AM?
or better still- what the heck am I doing up at 3AM!!!
I'm going to bed! More pics tomorrow as I progress...........
concept3
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Liverock holders
Liverock holders
1/2 tubing and a lot of messing around.
LEGO ain't got nothin' on me!
I'm trying to use minimal rock in the display, plus I wanted to elevate them for better water circulation....
In the tank by the overflow box
Now all I have to do is Glue them together and drill holes in them to aid in circulation and so there are no dead spots of water within the tubes.
this is the fun part!
Liverock holders
1/2 tubing and a lot of messing around.
LEGO ain't got nothin' on me!
I'm trying to use minimal rock in the display, plus I wanted to elevate them for better water circulation....
In the tank by the overflow box
Now all I have to do is Glue them together and drill holes in them to aid in circulation and so there are no dead spots of water within the tubes.
this is the fun part!
concept3
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FINISHED THE FLOORS YESTERDAY!
FINISHED THE FLOORS YESTERDAY!
When I did the floors, I didn't complete it because of the tank, I needed to finish the floors yesterday... what a nightmare! sawdust everywhere, tanks all over the place, saltwater everywhere........
It had to be done!
My friend Jason :lol: giving me a hand :rollface:
Liverock (extra pieces)
FINISHED THE FLOORS YESTERDAY!
When I did the floors, I didn't complete it because of the tank, I needed to finish the floors yesterday... what a nightmare! sawdust everywhere, tanks all over the place, saltwater everywhere........
It had to be done!
My friend Jason :lol: giving me a hand :rollface:
Liverock (extra pieces)
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