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Do you have any pictures of what you started? I made some of my own rocks w/ portland cement & crushed oyster shells, but I haven't used it...
Thanks for the replies. I've looked at some other DIY builds and I thought they also installed the side panels on top of the bottom. It seems to me...
Did you have a reason for installing the back different than the sides and front?
I found an aquarium listed as a 150 long that measures 60" x 24" x 25" tall. I calculated 155.8 gallons even though it was listed as a 150. I guess...
Thanks ricoop. I just went by the nearest lfs, all of the glass aquariums had rims so it was hard to tell. There were a couple acrylic tanks that...
I like DIY projects and I've thought about building a tank for a long time. I guess my questions here are more out of curiosity and the desire to...
Your tank is really looking great!
Here's another good thread that I thought was useful, it may help w/ some bulb choices. The thread is kinda long but informative....
Well I lost the fish, I'm not sure exactly why. Bettas are pretty hardy fish. I decided to take the tank down, when I was messing with it I think I...
Thanks for the comments! I think I understand a bit better now, although it kinda makes sense when you really think about it. ;D
do you think if I don't expect a lot of elbows or bends, and if there's a low head loss, is it a pretty trivial thing to worry about?
I've noticed there are pressure rated pumps and non-pressure rated pumps. What's the difference? I was reading about someone's aquarium and they...
I really like the look of your tank, the drift wood you've got works really well in this tank!
Looks great! what do you have for lights?
I've tried tecnu a few times but am not sure it worked too well for me. I don't use anything now, I guess I've just gotten used to it. I know it's...
One of the times I got a bad poison ivy rash I asked my doctor about getting a shot....he said that the shot is only good before getting into the...
Thanks!! I can't wait until he's old enough to ask for a fish ;D Yep, I'm still using the heater pad from Hydor. The heater is just too big...
Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
That's a good idea. There's some room in the base where I could keep some of the equipment. Maybe I'll look into this some more...
I moved the fish tank onto a shelf. I think it looks pretty good there. [IMG] Most of the wires are hidden behind & under the bookshelf. The...
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