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01-17-2010, 04:19 PM
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no regrets, i love the wall actually, pictures dont really do it justice though, im actually doing the same thing in my 300g very soon, i have everything i just need to get started, one tip is to get dry rock first, i used live rock and the smell was terrible and cutting it was fairly gross too,
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01-17-2010, 04:40 PM
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Fishward and BMW, how long was the curing time and how often did you change the water? I am looking at a piece approx 48" long and approx. 3ish ft. tall. I can do it in sections but that is still a lot of space needed to cure. I really like the natural look this creates. I guess a bath tub in the basement may be needed.
Marlin, how long has your rocks been siliconed to the back of your tank? Thanks, this is giving me so many options!
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01-17-2010, 04:54 PM
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3 ft tall!!? thats an enormous tank. i believe mine is 24" tall 17" wide, and that section is just manageable. using cement gets heavy fast, so make sure you size your pieces correctly so you can lift them and secure them in the tank. with regards to changing water, i bought some litmus paper and switched the water whenever it got over 10 early on. after a few days/ weeks, when it only ever got to 9, i dosed with white vinegar to bring it down and reduce the number of changes i was doing. You know you're done curing once you can leave it in the water for 4-7 days without significant pH changes. once i got there, i switched to salt water and monitored that for pH for 3 days, no changes, and then i added some LR to begin the seeding process. if you can, leave a Powerhead in the tank during the whole process.
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01-17-2010, 05:04 PM
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It is a big tank, 180g tall. I can actually sit in it, if it were not for the bracing. I was scuba diving in Cuba and saw an amazing wall of coral. I would love to recreate something like this. When I saw this tall tank for sale (used for an amazing price) I grabbed it right away. Then I shall get out my mask and have a flashback LOL. Later I will drink rum and tell tall tales ... dare to dream!
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01-17-2010, 05:08 PM
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haha.. my inspiration was the same..
i think if you keep the strips narrow enough and find a good way to keep the pieces upright in the tank it should work well. if you are seriosly considering this whole wall let me know and i can give you a few tips on what worked well for me and what didnt. best of luck!
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01-17-2010, 05:48 PM
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If you can do your wall in sections or if your building a wall small enough to fit...
the back of the toilet works good for curing the rock ....water gets replenished every time you flush!!! Just a thought ...
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01-17-2010, 11:42 PM
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After considering the weight problem cement will really add to the issue. The 180 gallon is made out of really thick glass, add cement and it will weight too much. I just picked up a custom 58 gallon tank and I think I will play with the cement idea with that one. I can easily use it as a cure tank.
I have seen the back of toilets being used as a cure for man made rocks, it is a brilliant idea. I would need a really big toilet to cure enough for my 180 gallon tall! I have been told that the "great stuff" spray foam is probably sufficient to use since I will be covering all of it and the VU rays will not hit it. Is this correct or should I find black pond foam? I really appreciate all the great info. I think I may have to become a picture taker and chronicle the build once it gets past the thought stage.
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