Forum: Tank Journals
02-23-2013, 04:56 PM
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Week One
Last weekend I finally had everything I needed to get the tank planted and filled with water.
First layer is MGOPM topped with a bit of planting medium I got at my local pet store and then the...
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Forum: DIY
02-04-2013, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 554
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36 Gallon Bowfront Stand
I came across this thread while poking around in the DIY area, so I thought I would post pictures of a stand I just finished. Aquarium is not set up yet, but my plants should arrive soon, so we're...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-27-2013, 03:20 PM
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First Real Planted Tank
I've got another thread out there about my 36 gallon bowfront, but this is the 20 gallon I kept mentioning that I needed to tear down and move upstairs. In the process I rebuilt it to be a fully...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-21-2013, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-18-2013, 10:41 PM
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Final Resting Place
This is the stand in it's final resting place. Hoping to get the substrate and plants inside in a couple of weeks.
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-18-2013, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 22
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Finished Stand in My Shop
This is a shot of the stand when it's pretty much done in my shop. On the left side I put a small shelf to hold food, test equipment etc. Below that books. On the right side I had to leave a...
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-18-2013, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 22
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A Work in Progress
Here's a shot of the stand as I'm gluing it together in my workshop. Lots of clamps in action. The stand is made out of oak plywood with solid oak trim around it.
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Forum: Tank Journals
01-18-2013, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 22
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Finally Some Time...
Okay. Well after many months and a lot of idle time I was able to make some progress. I moved my smaller 20 gallon tank upstairs into the bedroom to make room for the new one. I spent the last few...
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Forum: Tank Journals
10-24-2012, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 22
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The latest news:
Purchased my CO2 system, (the...
The latest news:
Purchased my CO2 system, (the one Brian_Cali77 references above). I purchased a 5lb tank from amazon as well as a few other odds and ends.
Stopped by the tractor supply company...
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Forum: Aquascaping
10-15-2012, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 430
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Forum: Aquascaping
10-14-2012, 11:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 430
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Forum: Aquascaping
10-13-2012, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 430
Geologists Out There?
Any geologists out there who can tell me what type of rock this is? I got it years ago in the upper peninsula of Michigan. I had it in a tank many years ago without any issues but I'm curious if...
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Forum: Tank Journals
10-10-2012, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 22
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All right, you've convinced me. I ordered the...
All right, you've convinced me. I ordered the "Premium AQUATEK CO2 Regulator with Integrated cool touch Solenoid" from eBay - $79. Working on a CO2 cylinder from Amazon and a few extra parts. It...
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Forum: Tank Journals
10-09-2012, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 22
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CO2 Options?
So I'm rethinking this whole CO2 thing. I could use this DIY one on my smaller 20 gallon tank and purchase a pressurized CO2 system for what will be my heavily planted 36 gallon. I'm a little vague...
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Forum: Tank Journals
10-09-2012, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 22
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I have a question as far as planting the plants...
I have a question as far as planting the plants I'm hoping more experience members can offer some thoughts on. When I've done small planted bowls I added the miracle grow, added enough water to make...
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Forum: Tank Journals
10-04-2012, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Tank Journals
10-04-2012, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 1,295
36 Gallon Bowfront In It's Genesis
So after going back to college for 3 1/2 years to finish my bachelors degree I bought myself a graduation gift. I've tinkered with plants in tanks with some success but I'm finally on my way to...
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Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion
09-28-2012, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 517
Views: 37,537
Always enjoyed playing in the dirt...
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