Billies 93 cube

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by billielewis3, Feb 22, 2012.

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  1. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    I don't plan on having any burrowing fish, but who knows, so I'm puttin them deep in the sand bed, as much as I can at least. I promise to post pictures as soon there's something worth lookin at :)
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  3. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    All the rocks are in. It's dry base rock and dry sand, it's gonna be like a 12 week cycle....
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  4. lillys Grandad

    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    ..and well worth the wait ! : ) Nice job.
     
  5. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    Had to take these pics with the lights off, doesnt matter anyways cus these are just temp lights untill teh cycles done, then ill be gettin my Radion. sorry they are kindda crappy pics, they are with my i Phone, the Canon is dead right now ..

    but i hope you enjoy them :)

    heres the front, first thing you see when you walk into the room
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    heres the side, what you see from the center of the room
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    and last but not least, the "back" or other side, the side above my cabinet door
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    i tried to go for a wall on the "back" side with a little island on the front left, with enought room all around everything to give more of a dynamic depth and play room for my future babies :) I really like the way the sand bed has settled, how its not all flat and boring to look at. tell me what you think :)
     
  6. petro2342

    petro2342 Astrea Snail

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    Looks really good! I think the best part is getting everything together and setting it up. I remember when I first mine up after receiving it for my birthday.
     
  7. SteelerMike

    SteelerMike Feather Duster

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    looks really nice! Looking forwad to seeing it come alive!
     
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  9. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    I really like messing with the aqua scape myself, but while it's empty there's really no tellin how big the tank is, so my favorite moment is when you add you first fish:)
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    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    i keep forgeting to buy a raw shrimp when im out, and was looking in the freezer and i found my formula one and two frozen cubes, was wondering will adding about 3 of each help start teh cycle?
     
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    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    could'nt hurt...some others need to chim in on this..but I would think maybe too weak? not really knowing....but better than nothing? 8)
    BTW...look',n real nice. : )
     
  12. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    I fixed the gurgling noise!!!! I replaced the flex hose with PVC and a ball valve, $7 and and 12 minutes later, vula!!! I'll post a picture after American dad is over:)
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