Twin 55 gal tank build ( NEW PICTURES )

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by homegrowncorals, Jan 11, 2009.

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  1. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    very cool idea..they pop out clean enough to keep reusing?
     
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  2. Pennstatereefer

    Pennstatereefer Feather Duster

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    looks good dad can't wait to see some finished ones!!!
     
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  3. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Yes i waxed the mold with some bees wax , my bigest problem is with being in a hurry to remove them, LOL
     
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  4. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    Great thread, just read all 27 pages. You are an ingenious diy'er. "hats off to you sir". Congrats everything looks outstanding. I always wondered if a mobile home would support the weight of a tank. Now I know, maybe I will go buy one.
     
    ibefishy, Aug 4, 2010
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I like the frag plug molds...another good idea.
     
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  6. droopymatt

    droopymatt Bristle Worm

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    i also just went through all 27 pages...this is incredible to a newb like me. My love of this hobby has grown so much just looking at peoples setups through these forums. Thank you for sharing EVERYBODY. I hope to learn so much more! Beautiful budget build HG time +
    patience = beauty is what i learned from your thread
     
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  7. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    a good day, got about half of the diy light video done, ;D and here are the pictures of the frag plugs out of the new mold. ;)

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    I'm not totally happy with the out come i think I'm going to try a coarser sand next time. 8)
     
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    homegrowncorals, Aug 5, 2010
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  8. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    lovin the DIY spirit!
     
    Peredhil, Aug 9, 2010
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  9. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    realy cooll i like all of the diy
     
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  10. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Ok it has took a little wile to get it done, and with a added small modification moon lights. 8) but here it is a video of my diy lights.



    ;D
     
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    homegrowncorals, Aug 14, 2010
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