40 gallon planted breeder build

**OKnights112** · 02-11-2013, 03:15 AM

This is going robe a great build. Can't wait to see it all put together. I really like the driftwood.

Amwaskom · 02-14-2013, 01:47 AM

Well the light wasn't hanging how I wanted it to with the hardware, so I decided to wire it instead. Also, I painted the PVC. I am pretty happy with how they turned out.

**Greedy** · 02-14-2013, 05:55 AM

they came out nice!

Amwaskom · 03-23-2013, 01:38 AM

We have been re-doing the spare bedroom where this tank is going so it has been a slow process...

Here are some updates on the pendant lighting.

Amwaskom · 03-23-2013, 01:41 AM

Here we have dry fitted it to the wall before running the wire for the lights.

Amwaskom · 03-23-2013, 01:42 AM

..and a photo of the room in disarray, it is coming along though!

kingjombeejoe · 03-23-2013, 02:18 AM

Those pendants came out real nice.....subscribed

Assassynation · 03-23-2013, 08:35 AM

Awesome work posting the youtube link. Cant wait to see it filled with the LED going through their motions. That's one slick lighting system you built too. Keep up the great work!

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zoo minsi · 03-23-2013, 01:31 PM

wow really great looking build, love the back lighting. Was curious as to what light your actually using and the how you have it placed behind the tank. Its one of the best ive seen, cant wait to see the tank completed very nice work.

Amwaskom · 03-24-2013, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoo minsi

wow really great looking build, love the back lighting. Was curious as to what light your actually using and the how you have it placed behind the tank. Its one of the best ive seen, cant wait to see the tank completed very nice work.

Here's a link to the LED light that is back lighting the tank.

Amazon.com: PPA OLSHARGB2 Home Accent LED Strips with 1 Foot Extension, Multi Color: Home Improvement

zoo minsi · 03-24-2013, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amwaskom

Here's a link to the LED light that is back lighting the tank.

Amazon.com: PPA OLSHARGB2 Home Accent LED Strips with 1 Foot Extension, Multi Color: Home Improvement

ahh was wondering if it was a single bulb or a strip, thanks for the link. think i might have to give this a try.

Amwaskom · 03-24-2013, 03:42 AM

Update on lighting... I still need to paint the wire housing. Can't decide if I want to match the wall or paint it silver.

hunterlook · 03-24-2013, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amwaskom

Update on lighting... I still need to paint the wire housing. Can't decide if I want to match the wall or paint it silver.

Looks great! I would personally go with wall color to follow a more modern look and keep the actual light fixture separate from the rest of the set up.

rowdaddy · 03-24-2013, 04:34 AM

I'd go with silver. Make em pop!

I'm looking forward to see how this turns out.

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Amwaskom · 04-05-2013, 08:29 PM

Moved the tank into position...

02-11-2013, 03:15 AM	#31
OKnights112 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pearland, TX USA Posts: 67	This is going robe a great build. Can't wait to see it all put together. I really like the driftwood. __________________ My Tank Journal

02-14-2013, 01:47 AM	#32
Amwaskom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 29	Well the light wasn't hanging how I wanted it to with the hardware, so I decided to wire it instead. Also, I painted the PVC. I am pretty happy with how they turned out. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

02-14-2013, 05:55 AM	#33
Greedy Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 161	they came out nice! __________________ One Turns into two, two turns into seven.... I am a member of the: Sacramento Aquarium Society Sacramento Aquatic Plant Society

03-23-2013, 01:38 AM	#34
Amwaskom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 29	We have been re-doing the spare bedroom where this tank is going so it has been a slow process... Here are some updates on the pendant lighting. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

03-23-2013, 01:41 AM	#35
Amwaskom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 29	Here we have dry fitted it to the wall before running the wire for the lights. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

03-23-2013, 01:42 AM	#36
Amwaskom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 29	..and a photo of the room in disarray, it is coming along though! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

03-23-2013, 02:18 AM	#37
kingjombeejoe Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Connecticut Posts: 152	Those pendants came out real nice.....subscribed __________________ 10 Gallon Learning Experience Last edited by kingjombeejoe; 03-23-2013 at 02:19 AM.. Reason: He already did it

03-23-2013, 08:35 AM	#38
Assassynation Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 310	Awesome work posting the youtube link. Cant wait to see it filled with the LED going through their motions. That's one slick lighting system you built too. Keep up the great work! Subscribed __________________ Assassynation's 40B Riparium Assassynation's CRS Edge

03-23-2013, 01:31 PM	#39
zoo minsi Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canton,michigan Posts: 207	wow really great looking build, love the back lighting. Was curious as to what light your actually using and the how you have it placed behind the tank. Its one of the best ive seen, cant wait to see the tank completed very nice work.

03-24-2013, 03:42 AM	#42
Amwaskom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 29	Update on lighting... I still need to paint the wire housing. Can't decide if I want to match the wall or paint it silver. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

03-24-2013, 04:34 AM	#44
rowdaddy Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 152	Re: 40 gallon planted breeder build I'd go with silver. Make em pop! I'm looking forward to see how this turns out. Subscribed Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

04-05-2013, 08:29 PM	#45
Amwaskom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 29	Moved the tank into position... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.

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