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.
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  1. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    Looks great and very unique. This gives a lot of us ideas for our current or next tank. Thanks
     
    yamaharider73, Nov 15, 2009
    yamaharider73, Nov 15, 2009
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Awesome rock work. Can't wait to see it covered in corals.
     
    mikejrice, Nov 15, 2009
    mikejrice, Nov 15, 2009
    #82
  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    final structure is awesome, can't wait to see how it looks with corals
     
    Puffer Chick, Nov 15, 2009
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  4. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    that tank structure is amazing. it puts mine to shame (ok everyones puts mine to shame but stilll....) i love how you did that!!
     
    Gexx, Nov 15, 2009
    Gexx, Nov 15, 2009
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  5. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    basile, Nov 15, 2009
    basile, Nov 15, 2009
    #85
  6. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    Skimmer Octopus

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    The Eheim pump


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    basile, Nov 15, 2009
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  7. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    reactors

    Got my two little reactors from two little fishies; my phosban and carbon reactors.

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    basile, Nov 15, 2009
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  8. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    Really nice build. Really one of a kind rockwork!
     
    4phish, Nov 15, 2009
    4phish, Nov 15, 2009
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  9. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    On your overflow intake.... Do you plan on keeping it open like that.... Fishies could swim in pretty easy.... also when return pump is off all that water will sink down to your sump and possibly will overflow it.
     
    tatted4ever, Nov 15, 2009
    tatted4ever, Nov 15, 2009
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  10. basile

    basile Feather Duster

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    The return flow and the overflow tuk together


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    The overflow come straight down in a 5 microns sock to keep my sump clean.


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    Look like a fantom movie


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    basile, Nov 15, 2009
    basile, Nov 15, 2009
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