PVC Pipe for aquascape
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artful-dodger
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I tried it in my 140, but ended up ripping most of it out. I tried to build a fairly tall (8" if I recall) platform but found that hiding the thing with rock was more trouble than just stacking rock. I had the benefit of 24" front to back space and it still didn't work out. (With just 18" on a 125, the problem would be potentially worse.)
Micki
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artful-dodger, sorry to hear that. I was hoping for most positive results. The main reason I'm going this route is because I will ahve a see through tank and I don't want any rock up against the glass.
Toddrtrex, that would be great! Did you find it difficult to do? I'm anxious to see and hear how it all went for you!
Toddrtrex, that would be great! Did you find it difficult to do? I'm anxious to see and hear how it all went for you!
Toddrtrex
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The hardest part was cutting the PVC pipe - bought a 8' section, my handsaw is dull and cutting a round pipe on two foot stools was a PITA. That being said it was pretty easy. Honestly the hardest part of the whole thing was reaquascaping - I have the marks on my hands (mainly from my Haddoni) to prove it.
Toddrtrex
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I did just one straight one - it is about half the length of the back wall - Would like to have been a little more creative but I was limited by space available in my 58g. When and if I redo my 75 I will get more creative. Unless you are really looking you cant see the PVC at all.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=461288&highlight=acrylic+racks PM Bob AKA aged salt and see if he has any better pics.. Hes a great guy...
Micki
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Jeff, thanks for the thread. Only one of the three pictures came out. Ilooked in his gallery but not sure if that tanks is the tank with the acrylic. I'm liking this idea more and more. I really want shelves and I am concerned with the PVC and getting that to work.
Todd, I would like to see your pics. We may even combine the two. lol
Todd, I would like to see your pics. We may even combine the two. lol
Micki
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I know acrylic isn't cheap. My husband maight make the sump/fuge himself out of acrylic. We are now in the process of deciding if it's just as cost effective to buy an already made sump/fuge. but, I have had a few too many rock slides in my 55 and with not wanting any rock touching the glass on the 125, I thinkit might be worth the extra $$ to make the aquascape from acrylic.
