LARGE Plywood Tank Build
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bronco300
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well i thought i'd start filling today, but bought the wrong size T for a drain so i can empty the tank if needed...so have to go back to lowes tomorrow...but all the returns from the OM are set to be finalized in...and then i made tunnels for a blue ribbon eel, which in time i think I'm going to attempt...and i finished up the drain for the closed loop...i used black foam for ponds...couple bad pictures, but pictures none the less.
hefner413
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If you don't want white pvc ends sticking up out of the sand, you can attach small pieces of LR rubble to the ends. I did this by drilling small holes around the edge of the elbow fitting and then tied on the rubble with fishing line. I think it made the tunnel entrances much more realistic. Pics are in my 180 thread if you're interested. https://www.saltwaterfish.com/#279. Dave
bronco300
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Originally Posted by Hefner413 http:///forum/post/2755905
If you don't want white pvc ends sticking up out of the sand, you can attach small pieces of LR rubble to the ends. I did this by drilling small holes around the edge of the elbow fitting and then tied on the rubble with fishing line. I think it made the tunnel entrances much more realistic. Pics are in my 180 thread if you're interested. https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/314390/hefners-180-thread/100 post #279. Dave
thanks, i actually put epoxy around them all and put sand on it, to blend in with the sandy bottom..and if needed will add the rock, but i think the sand will help hide it
If you don't want white pvc ends sticking up out of the sand, you can attach small pieces of LR rubble to the ends. I did this by drilling small holes around the edge of the elbow fitting and then tied on the rubble with fishing line. I think it made the tunnel entrances much more realistic. Pics are in my 180 thread if you're interested. https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/314390/hefners-180-thread/100 post #279. Dave
thanks, i actually put epoxy around them all and put sand on it, to blend in with the sandy bottom..and if needed will add the rock, but i think the sand will help hide it
greenreefer
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I've never seen anything like that (extra plumbing for an eel). Way to think ahead. With sucha cool setup coming online this cycle is going to be extra painful, lol. Are you going to torture yourself with daily param checks during the cycle?
fishkid13
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Originally Posted by GreenReefer
http:///forum/post/2756490
I've never seen anything like that (extra plumbing for an eel). Way to think ahead. With sucha cool setup coming online this cycle is going to be extra painful, lol. Are you going to torture yourself with daily param checks during the cycle?
You should gone on a four week tip to the cribbean and come home and have you tank cycled completly.
http:///forum/post/2756490
I've never seen anything like that (extra plumbing for an eel). Way to think ahead. With sucha cool setup coming online this cycle is going to be extra painful, lol. Are you going to torture yourself with daily param checks during the cycle?
You should gone on a four week tip to the cribbean and come home and have you tank cycled completly.
bronco300
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Originally Posted by GreenReefer
http:///forum/post/2756490
I've never seen anything like that (extra plumbing for an eel). Way to think ahead. With sucha cool setup coming online this cycle is going to be extra painful, lol. Are you going to torture yourself with daily param checks during the cycle?
lol, no way, i'll just give it 2 months and secretly start thing within without telling anyone here so you can be in more pain
I like the 4week trip though,haha.
Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/2756503
So what fish are you going to put in there besides the eel?
thus far I'm looking at the ribbon eel...MAYBEa couple pair of clowns, really depends on the eel...but then i will have a school of bannerfish, an achilles tang...i'd like to have some other tang, not sure which yet though. Maybe a school of anthias....a pair of flasher wrasses, not sure what type...and then a pair or leopard wrasses...pair of bangaii cardinals...pair of firefish, butthat is doubtful with the eel..but thats ok.
http:///forum/post/2756490
I've never seen anything like that (extra plumbing for an eel). Way to think ahead. With sucha cool setup coming online this cycle is going to be extra painful, lol. Are you going to torture yourself with daily param checks during the cycle?
lol, no way, i'll just give it 2 months and secretly start thing within without telling anyone here so you can be in more pain
I like the 4week trip though,haha.Originally Posted by fishkid13
http:///forum/post/2756503
So what fish are you going to put in there besides the eel?
thus far I'm looking at the ribbon eel...MAYBEa couple pair of clowns, really depends on the eel...but then i will have a school of bannerfish, an achilles tang...i'd like to have some other tang, not sure which yet though. Maybe a school of anthias....a pair of flasher wrasses, not sure what type...and then a pair or leopard wrasses...pair of bangaii cardinals...pair of firefish, butthat is doubtful with the eel..but thats ok.
wattsupdoc
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I've still got 5 Bangaiis growing out. I'm hoping to be able to come up with an pair for myself. Lets keep our fingers crossed, that we get 2 pairs out of the deal. They are growing really well and eating frozen.
My males getting ready to spit out another batch. Hopefully I'll have another "gang of bangers"....
wattsupdoc
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That catfish does know the sands not a litter box doesnt he?
Finally getting some water in that thing.
greenreefer
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looks great.
How's the wife doing with living with the drywall dust? I know mine hated it.
How's the wife doing with living with the drywall dust? I know mine hated it.