PVC shelf while aquascaping

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  1. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    Aquascape pictures from new build today

    ok I managed to get the pipe all installed it dident fit in to easy but then I ties everything up and this is what I got. I removed some base rock that had no groth on in I may add some back but im not to sure started to add some of the crumbles to the sump.
     

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  2. techno2

    techno2 Stylophora

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    I would just rinse it. They are usually dirty and sometime oily, other than that I can't think of anything.
     
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  3. Grotto

    Grotto Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Just soak it in some bleach/water (10-20% bleach) for a little while and then some baking soda/water (for twice as long). That should clean the PVC up nicely.
     
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  4. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    Oh and I cant believe the ammount of bristle worms were in there I found 4-5 large ones and about 6-8 of probally 1 insch ones! Wow and they dont feel good to touch! spent the rest of the day with rubber gloves!
     
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  5. fishoholic

    fishoholic Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I like what you did with the rock looks great.
     
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  6. Av8Bluewater

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    Looking good.. I like arches.
     
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  7. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    nice looks kinda like mine..
     
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