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Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by Sharkbate, Mar 22, 2010.

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  1. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What a process, but its finally complete. 36g bf has cycled, aquascaped and is up and running!! A few new corals ...more to come!
     

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  3. chek

    chek Astrea Snail

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    absolutely beautiful base rock you have in there! I love the shelf and the overall scape! its fantastic looking!
     
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  4. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks so much chek. Im am neurotic about the aquascaping. My poor fish hung out in their old tank for 2-3 hours while I scaped and rescaped until I got it right. Thanks again for the compliment!! Good Karma to you!!
     
  5. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    Great job - looking good
     
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    rdarris Feather Duster

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    is that just stacked or is it done with ties,rods, or epoxy.
     
  7. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    The LR is stacked, but its all locked in VERY well. Ive never had an issue with the lr I have ....in spite of snails, crabs and other creatures that like to disrupt things.

    Thanks Zach
     
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  9. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    I agree, your aquascape is really nice, good job. What did you upgrade from?
     
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    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks guitarman! Kind of you to say I went from a 29g rectangle, only to a 36g bowfront. Added T5 lighting as well. My house is small and unfortunately wouldnt allow a 55g, (the original plan). Next time I buy home furniture, Top factor is having a space for a bigger tank!
     
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    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I love the rock work. Upgrades are awesome no matter how much bigger you go.
     
  12. Sharkbate

    Sharkbate Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thanks metalfan. I agree. Asthetically, aquascaping is a big thing for me. I wonder if there are carreer ops for it!.
    I had a coralife 65w ballast ...the T5 is only 48. The new tank is taller but the T5s make all the difference in the world.
     
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