From biocube to a 65 G with underwater sculptures

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by basile, Nov 13, 2009.

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Your interest level (multiple choice)

Poll closed Aug 15, 2012.
  1. I found this thread informative and well made

    25 vote(s)
    50.0%
  2. I, don't like polls

    5 vote(s)
    10.0%
  3. This technique will be part of my next project

    9 vote(s)
    18.0%
  4. I don't think i would risk it

    6 vote(s)
    12.0%
  5. The stalactite was cool

    10 vote(s)
    20.0%
  6. Not natural looking enough for me

    11 vote(s)
    22.0%
  7. Thanks for sharing

    21 vote(s)
    42.0%
  8. I liked the cat

    20 vote(s)
    40.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
  1. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    Desing tweeking

    Tweeking with the desing and having fun.

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    Like my radar antenna lol

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  3. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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  4. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Wow! What a let down. I'm following along the pictures, it keeps looking better and better...than no pictures of rock on the frame work:(

    Hurry up looks like it will be some very interesting rock work.
     
  5. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    Never rush a turtle.....lol.....:eek:
     
  6. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    Taking care of the ends

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    The tower is finished NOW the rock.....
     
  7. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    Looking good. I am eager for more pics. keep them coming
     
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  9. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    cool

    are your running flow through the pipes or are the just strictly for framing the rock?
     
  10. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    A lot of zip ties

    Here goes with the zip ties, lots of them.


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    Basile want a piece of the action


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    The zip ties will be hidden with ; "Great stuFF" foam for ponds and is completely safe for saltwater tanks.

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  11. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    The application is straight forward, you apply it like you would any other filler.Make sure you have gloves, it sticks and don't touch it or you loose the effect and you have to reapply.


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    Some parts are showing but will soon be covered with coraline and corals. Left are the epoxy resin treatment and the crush cora and sand treatment
     
  12. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    On the first one the tower its just for frame, the second will be used for the return flow.