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Old 09-27-2011, 06:15 PM
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Hey Dave, How's the progress on that sump? Do you know offhand?


got the design last weekend, have to catch-up on two projects for a store in calgary for their display tanks than it is on to your sumps, hopefully in about a week and a half

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Old 09-27-2011, 07:53 PM
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Let me know, can't wait to see the finished product
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Well I put in the base rock, placement is not final, and I'm looking for opinions. I don't think I will be adding much more rock than what is in there at the moment, maybe another 60-70 lbs to seed. I figure there is about 150-160 lbs in there now.
Please, let me know what you think, be honest, I am open to suggestions. I think the highest the rock goes is about 12" off the bottom, leaving about 10" of free swimming room around the centre overflow. There are a lot of open spots in the sand as well, I think I have a decent base to work with, but sometimes someone else has a better idea. Thanks.
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Old 10-05-2011, 03:37 AM
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very nice im jealous
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Old 10-05-2011, 03:46 AM
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I'm sorry if I missed it but when you made your overflow rock formation what kinda foam did you use? I have made one the same using rc as my reference but everything I put in there dies. Are you planning on soaking it for a bit or doing any kind of waiting period etc? Thanks and nice tank.
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Old 10-05-2011, 03:56 AM
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Cool. Are the rods going to be exposed? Or do you plan to cover them with rubble or something?
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Old 10-05-2011, 04:01 AM
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There are a lot of open spots in the sand as well, I think I have a decent base to work with, but sometimes someone else has a better idea.
Interesting idea Bob with the acrylic rods, but am I the only one that can't see any sand?!?
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Old 10-05-2011, 04:04 AM
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Looks really cool, can't wait to see mire.
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Old 10-05-2011, 04:11 AM
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I like the display.very interesting I would place some sand to cover those acrylics.I think one or two more rocks to make a cave on the right side of this photo.

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Old 10-05-2011, 04:12 AM
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Ya Bob where is the sand you are talking about I dont see it either I think it looks cool & a great idea. I also wondering about the rods? I would think that with water in the are almost un-noticeable.
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