Building interior.....
So....this is what it looks like now:
The Polystyrene in place in the largest terrace.
And a front view with the new backdrop in place....
I know hamish99... I'm ashamed to cut it up... really... but considering it builds 25cm in a 50cm deep tank..... it's nice for a while They are more suitable for larger tanks really...
The Polystyrene in place in the largest terrace.
And a front view with the new backdrop in place....
I know hamish99... I'm ashamed to cut it up... really... but considering it builds 25cm in a 50cm deep tank..... it's nice for a while They are more suitable for larger tanks really...
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Looking good McEve!! Very cool!!
How are you planning on sealing the gaps round the polystyrean? (sp?) Although the gaps are small/thin, they will still be 20cm deep in places....aren't you worried the sand may become stagnant (sp?) down there?
How are you planning on sealing the gaps round the polystyrean? (sp?) Although the gaps are small/thin, they will still be 20cm deep in places....aren't you worried the sand may become stagnant (sp?) down there?
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The largest gaps will be filled with large round stones, type 5cm wide, 1cm thick. And I will keep my trusty sandsnails as well, so I'm not too worried about the sand forming pockets (sp)
I'm feeling pretty confident it will work out - but I've felt confident before and I've had my fair share of disasters in life
I'm more worried about the coconuthair ...
I'm feeling pretty confident it will work out - but I've felt confident before and I've had my fair share of disasters in life
I'm more worried about the coconuthair ...
Hi McEve, the project is coming along nicely . I don't mean to throw a spanner in the works but I think you may be taking a chance with the polystyrene. Personally I would use the blue type that is a lot more rigid than the white crumbly type, it would however be more difficult to work with. My worry is that if it becomes exposed then it could be inadvertently eaten by the fish leading to intestinal blockages.
Alternatively you could use something similar to this, check out the foam waterfall stuff on this site. Looks like pretty easy stuff to work with.
http://www.pondusa.com/filter1.htm
Sorry for messing with your project.
Alternatively you could use something similar to this, check out the foam waterfall stuff on this site. Looks like pretty easy stuff to work with.
http://www.pondusa.com/filter1.htm
Sorry for messing with your project.
Thank you for messing with my project Adam! That's what I need
I have sealed all the edges, smelting them with a lighter (not recommended - it gets darned hot! *ouch*). Do you still think this could be a problem..? There will be about 10cm of sand on top of the polystyrene, but then again, I've seen catfish dig deeper than that before.... darn... didn't think of that..
I have sealed all the edges, smelting them with a lighter (not recommended - it gets darned hot! *ouch*). Do you still think this could be a problem..? There will be about 10cm of sand on top of the polystyrene, but then again, I've seen catfish dig deeper than that before.... darn... didn't think of that..
McEve
That is absolutely astounding. I love the way the layers work. Only one question, What is the red triangular thing at the back?
I think I'm going to need to save some cash, looks like the bottom tank of my 3 teir set-up might be getting an overhall soon!!!
That is absolutely astounding. I love the way the layers work. Only one question, What is the red triangular thing at the back?
I think I'm going to need to save some cash, looks like the bottom tank of my 3 teir set-up might be getting an overhall soon!!!
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