The Reef Central Corner Club Thread
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reefscape15
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Tank is looking great! Is that PVC just a rock stand? If you could remove it and dab some small amounts of spray foam on it, then roll it in sand, it would blend in a lot better. If not, maybe you could just get some small rubble pieces and somehow cover it up without filling in the center area completely. I like the cove type rock structure, but you do need to figure out how to get that pvc hidden.
chrisqueenz
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Yes it is, been battling that almost since the begining! I got a green mandarin to help which it hasbut still cant eradicate them. They dont really seem to harm anything
Been thinking of removing it and juat creating a bigger "wall with some extra rock and removing the PVC all together. The PVC just helps with making the wall look taller but to much of an eye soar!
Thanks
gawf4fun
Member
"Last batch guys.lol..Need some creative ideas to cover part of that PVC structure in middle. Such an eye soar"
You might consider super-gluing some different color frags (green, orange, purple) of Monti-Caps on it along it's length. They will grow fast (i see you already have some) and eventually they will cover the pvc and also provide a unique color combo and hiding place for shy and/or scared fish.
Just a thought. Great looking rockwork though. I also love the high flow!!:bounce3:
mark
You might consider super-gluing some different color frags (green, orange, purple) of Monti-Caps on it along it's length. They will grow fast (i see you already have some) and eventually they will cover the pvc and also provide a unique color combo and hiding place for shy and/or scared fish.
Just a thought. Great looking rockwork though. I also love the high flow!!:bounce3:
mark
chrisqueenz
New member
Best idea I have gotten so far! I might try going with a different color cap to start covering that up
gawf4fun
Member
Cool, there's a lot of different ways to skin a catfish.
I saw another thread a long time ago about someone who did a similar thing and the colors turned out really neat looking. Good luck with it.Mark
Vicki'sTank
New member
44 gal. corner tank~lighting issue???
44 gal. corner tank~lighting issue???
I had this posted somewhere elce and was advised to try here.
Hello everyone, Newbe here. So I got this cool shape tank on Craigs list, its 21 X 21 front half hex. and 24 deep. I have another tank 55 gal. african cichlids had for 5yrs. I thought my fish exp. would really help with this new tank (you can stop laughing) This is a whole new ballgame! First this corner tank is a pain. Trying to find a right size of light for it 21inches width do I go 20 or 24 long? during this time I had edjucmacate myself on lighting~fun. I decided to go with the Nova Extreme pro. 6 lights. I went with the 20 long light because they dont have a 24. Its also 12 deep one of the deepest I could find, cuz this tank has a front that sticks out. Got my light yesturday, so happy...untill I had it over my tank. I didnt think that the leg brackets were going to fit, to short. I really had to pull them out and finally they snaped down. In my mind I could just see them go snap & splash into the tank. I would really rather not put a glass top on the tank, hanging them is out~we have a high angled ceiling. Because of it being 21inch. out from the wall dont think the hook hangers will work well. Can I get extra long light mounting brackets for this light? Any advice about this tank would be great! Xcept changing it ~ it's here to stay(for now). I wanted a challenge and I got it. Thanks!
44 gal. corner tank~lighting issue???
I had this posted somewhere elce and was advised to try here.
Hello everyone, Newbe here. So I got this cool shape tank on Craigs list, its 21 X 21 front half hex. and 24 deep. I have another tank 55 gal. african cichlids had for 5yrs. I thought my fish exp. would really help with this new tank (you can stop laughing) This is a whole new ballgame! First this corner tank is a pain. Trying to find a right size of light for it 21inches width do I go 20 or 24 long? during this time I had edjucmacate myself on lighting~fun. I decided to go with the Nova Extreme pro. 6 lights. I went with the 20 long light because they dont have a 24. Its also 12 deep one of the deepest I could find, cuz this tank has a front that sticks out. Got my light yesturday, so happy...untill I had it over my tank. I didnt think that the leg brackets were going to fit, to short. I really had to pull them out and finally they snaped down. In my mind I could just see them go snap & splash into the tank. I would really rather not put a glass top on the tank, hanging them is out~we have a high angled ceiling. Because of it being 21inch. out from the wall dont think the hook hangers will work well. Can I get extra long light mounting brackets for this light? Any advice about this tank would be great! Xcept changing it ~ it's here to stay(for now). I wanted a challenge and I got it. Thanks!
Vicki'sTank
New member
Thanks Misled! Might be the only way I can do it. I wonder if homedepot will bend some pipe for me 
The cabnet base is pretty not practacal. Going to have to give it some thought on how to attach it. Glade I dont have any fish or coral in it yet, just sand, live rock & water. I worry about the snails, crabs etc. that are in there. I do have a lid and crappy light that came with it. Really want to get my nice new light going!
The cabnet base is pretty not practacal. Going to have to give it some thought on how to attach it. Glade I dont have any fish or coral in it yet, just sand, live rock & water. I worry about the snails, crabs etc. that are in there. I do have a lid and crappy light that came with it. Really want to get my nice new light going!
Vicki'sTank
New member
Wow!! Awesome tank Epstine! Im blown away, there are wonderful tanks on here! Another question....I need to move the h20 around do I go with a wavemaker or a Hydor KORALIA Pump Powerhead there is the nano (260 gph) and one up from that at 400 gph. I have 44 gal. tank. Im thinking the koralia 400 gph, but that might be to strong? I need a skimmer too! Looking at the aquac remora hob. Whats the diff. maxi jet pump or the rio-800 pump? _______________________________________________________________________ This is getting $$ and no fish or corals... yet. Gonna have to shave my head & sell my hair:0
gawf4fun
Member
Don't shave your head yet Vicki. There will be plenty of time for that after you've started adding livestock.
IME, I'd lean towards the stronger flow powerhead. Initially it may seem to be too strong, but your fish and corals will appreciate the added flow, especially as they grow out. This will allow you to position your corals in higher versus lower flow areas to suit their liking. :idea:
IME, I'd lean towards the stronger flow powerhead. Initially it may seem to be too strong, but your fish and corals will appreciate the added flow, especially as they grow out. This will allow you to position your corals in higher versus lower flow areas to suit their liking. :idea:
Signed Epstein's Mother!!!!
And I agree, I have 2 mj900 mods and 2 koralia 2's. Still looking for a little more.
Floyd R Turbo
Either busy or sleeping
Hey I just joined, and I have a 92 corner bow I just got. Trying to learn as much as possible before even doing a fill test on it. Here's a shot...
Got it all for $200
Got it all for $200
