65 gallon build

posiden

posiden

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Ok, Here goes.
I got a new 65 gallon tank. I have committed to the shape of the rocks. I have about 35-40 lbs of dry rock. The small ones on the right side of the tank are done. I still have a little more of the cement work to do on the big pile but, the structure is held together by acrylic rods. The rocks will move around a little, due to me placing, and trying to hid the equipment. I like this look a lot so far so I think I'm gonna try not to deviate to far from this. This is with about 30 lbs of Sea Floor grade sand. I have about 50 more lbs if I should decide to add anymore.
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Thanks for looking.
Edit;
Whats up with the pics?? I have never had any issues until now. I have been messing with them for a while now and I can't get them to show. I've settled for the links for now.
 
2quills

2quills

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Excellent choice for tank size. Rock placement looks great so far. I don't know what's up with the pictures. Seems like something goes crazy everyother day lately.
 
al&burke

al&burke

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Looking Good Posiden, I have a 65 what are your tank dimensions looks taller in the pictures.
 
novahobbies

novahobbies

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Here you go. For all your hard work... you get a santa hat.


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al&burke

al&burke

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Quote:
Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///forum/thread/382284/65-gallon-build#post_3335353
Quote:
Originally Posted by Al&Burke http:///forum/thread/382284/65-gallon-build#post_3335342
Looking Good Posiden, I have a 65 what are your tank dimensions looks taller in the pictures.
36x18x24, right? Very nice size for a seahorse setup. I have a 45 in my garage I wouldn't mind converting one day (36x12x24)
Yup thats mine, I have a second one I am setting up for a planted tank. I really like those rocks, can I ask where you got them.
 
posiden

posiden

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Hey thanks everyone.
Thank you Gemmy for posting my pics.
The tank is 36x18x25. I got the rock from Marco rocks. Not a bad price and free shipping. I got the Key Largo rock. The grey-ish looking rock is out of my 29 Bio Cube. I tore that tank down and I boiled the rock.
I also picked up the Thorite kit from Marco rocks. It is very easy to use. It appears to be very strong too.
Question,
Can I keep a Mandrin in this tank with the horses? I think that will make the decision for me on if I will do a refug or not.
 
novahobbies

novahobbies

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Yes. If he's not eating frozen or pellet, you will need a fuge. (Not enough rock there)
If you'll permit a recommendation, get an ORA captive bred mandarin. I know they're more expensive, but they're weaned on frozen (and, I believe, possibly pellet) and of course they don't deplete our natural stock.
 
posiden

posiden

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Quote:
Originally Posted by novahobbies http:///forum/thread/382284/65-gallon-build#post_3335607
Yes. If he's not eating frozen or pellet, you will need a fuge. (Not enough rock there)
If you'll permit a recommendation, get an ORA captive bred mandarin. I know they're more expensive, but they're weaned on frozen (and, I believe, possibly pellet) and of course they don't deplete our natural stock.
I will consider any advice. I may not take it, but I will give it thought. I think only a fool will shun another's words.
I will look and ask for an ORA fish. Are the ones sold here at SWF from ORA?
I didn't think that was enough rock to support a manadrin. That's why I mentioned the refug. I want to do a gravity return refug on this tank.
 
gemmy

gemmy

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There is a green spotted mandarin that is in the ORA section. It is 59.99, and I have purchased it. Mine is extremely shy and still trying to figure its way around the tank. I have seen it eat frozen food.
 
posiden

posiden

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I had a little bit of a rethink on the scape. I ordered some more rock from Marco rocks. What do you think?

 
al&burke

al&burke

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I like it Posiden - I really like the one on the LEFT with the shelf - look at the one on right there is a face at the top
 
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