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Yes, I'm a little peeved at myself right now. Usually when I'm at my local FS, I only really listen to a couple of the guys working there (not this...
Thanks - & yes, I used ideas from several of the other DIY backgrounds on the cichlid forum. I originally tried coating the foam with concrete...
So I finished my "practice run" background out on my 10 gal. tank. I want to make one for my 30 gal but felt I should practice on hte 10...
Thanks John - cool website. FYI, go here if you need to have something translated: http://babelfish.altavista.com/ You can have it translate a...
Another old one - did anyone find out what method he used & the materials to make this background? [img] Matt B
I'd love too, my only dilemma is whether to spend the $$ on a new memory stick or a routing table....hmmm... (I like toys personally) ;D I am taking...
Fletch - Yes, there is a leg directly under there. Craig - The green areas are 1/2" ply wood & will be used for storage & access, the...
So I guess that's overkill...they don't really seem that brite when they're on. Well, they were inexpensive, I can use just one if that will work -...
Yes - the ply wood will be cut to match the curve of the tank. Thanks for the reassurance! Matt B
OK - found your thread on making rocks - I'lll try drilling it tonite. [smiley=hammer.gif] Matt B
No tricks yet, this was just a practice run to see how it turned out. I am gonna try the rubber glove technique, but what's the drill bit trick? Matt...
Re: Next time you want to pee in the water think t Anybody see "Medicine Man" with Sean Connery? Matt B
I picked up 2 lights from Home Depot ($18 ea). I am thinking that they will work well for lighting the macro algae. refugium lights Click on the...
I am slightly concerned about the stand that I built for my 54g corner tank. I put 2x4's under the 2 rear sides, however under the front curved...
It looks like after 3 weeks of "curing" my first attempt at making rock is close to ready. I mixed up a batch (per the GARF method) &...
I've only been here a few weeks & I'm still in sponge stage (absorbing everything I can). It's truly nice to find so many pleasant & patient...
Dx - Might want to contact the mfr to be sure, but most epoxies can be refrigerated to maximize shelf life. My ex used to "love" opening...
I picked up an Aquaclear 5000 for $30 NIB off the clearance rack yesterday (Good deal?). It is rated at 937-952 GPH. How do I figure out the loss of...
Drew - 1) I am using a modeling program called Rhinoceros. It helps me to get a scaled image of what it will look like. 2) I will use mostly screws...
And some people are waiting anxiously to ride them! http://www.billabongodyssey.com/ Some great big wave footage & open seas hydroboard surfing....
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