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  1. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Here is what happened overnight, this little bubble grew and grew. Took all of 5 seconds to remove [IMG] This sections is directly underneath the...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  2. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Time to start trimming excess foam and do the detail work. 1st was the overflow, The foam tends to keep expanding overnight, to trimthe foam use a...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  3. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    For anybody whos thinking about doig a project like this, it's a heck of a lot easier to do than it looks. I'm still kinda in shock at how well this...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  4. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Part of what I learned was the 1st phase is to get your basic background installed, then detail the background, remove excess foam, correct any gaps...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  5. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Pictures don't do this project justice..There are tons of ledges and areas to stuff coral frags, along with about a dozen caves. The overflow I...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  6. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Wow,....I actually thought this would turn out to be another disaster, but it's really easy to use the foam and the results are pretty freaking...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  7. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Here is part of the live rock that I used, remember that you need lots and lots of small pieces, maybe 2x3 in order to cover a large area and to make...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  8. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Getting ready to start applying the actual foam I'm using Beckett Waterfall sealant, that can be found in the garden section of just about any...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  9. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    The idea is to blow the water across the back of the tank, along the floor and then up the righthand side....If it doesn't work, then the fishies...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  10. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Next project. Here is the hidden maxijet 1200 that will sit on the bottom of the tank, kinda on the left hand side. I'm designing it so that it sits...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  11. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    A few people have mentioned that the UV from the lights will cause the foam to breakdown, but I plan on using a marine expoxy on top of all the...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  12. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    There is a considerable amount of prepwork before you start a project like this, key is to "think things thru" I've seen a bunch of people just grab...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    Foamback reef tank

    I've found that tin snips are one of the easiest ways to cut gridwork, trick is to lay it flat on a surface and then just clipping, took me about 45...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    Foamback reef tank

    first thing to do was cut the gridwork for the bottom of the tank, I'm leaving 3/4" of empty space around the front and sides to allow for foam...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
  15. maxalmon
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    Foamback reef tank

    Sorry, guys. I got sidetracked with a waterchange. I have a complete series of photos along with all the details you will need to start this type of...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    $85 Frag tank

    ;D you might say that I've somewhat upgraded my frag tank, this is my newest one and I'm seriously thinking about adding another 8 foot section, that...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    $85 Frag tank

    Just made a surface skimmer out of $1.95 brand new soap dish holder for a shower. This thing is perfect, already had suction cups and holes for...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    $85 Frag tank

    The frag tank itself cost a total of $84. The tank ($9) is a sweater storage plastic tub (16.8gallons) from Wallmart, the kind that slides under your...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    $85 Frag tank

    Once again, this is a project from a long time ago, even before I got into photography _______________________________________________________ The...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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    $85 Frag tank

    Eggcrate lighting fixture panel is from Home-Depot. I made risers for the panel using 2"tall sections of PVC pipe, figured with my 1" LS bed it will...
    Post by: maxalmon, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: I made this!
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