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Old 05-13-2020, 07:35 PM
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That grimy length of medical hosing on your return has GOT to keep you up at night lol.
Lol, it's a bit long, but does the trick at keeping vibrations down.
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Old 05-13-2020, 08:04 PM
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I've always loved the look of a floating aquascape and minimal rock in the tank, so I figured I'd go for that look this time around.
Found a couple pics online for reference. Not my photos, authors unknown.





First step was to locate some branch, which luckily enough, one of the boys in our local group had some surplus of. Thanks Joe Reefaddict!



Went to J&L, bought some Stax and a few extra fingers and came up with this.





Not 100% satisfied, but I'm sure it'll look better with some coral on it.



Finished it off with some Florida Crushed Coral, as I just don't like the look of bare bottom, sorry Rich.
The more I look at the tank, the more I think I should paint the back.



Top down's lookin pretty good.





Pretty much just waiting for some more cycle to happen then on to the lights.
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Old 05-13-2020, 09:50 PM
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Lol, it's a bit long, but does the trick at keeping vibrations down.
Was referring to it's non Royal Exclusiv redness. It's length looks spot on!

Nice idea with the floating branch. Will take some time for that to pay off but I really enjoy the appearance of those tanks as well. There was a 'bonsai' titled thread on RC that did a really nice job as well but that was more of a vertical structure in a cube tank.

Edit: found it! https://www.reefcentral.com/forums/s....php?t=1288059
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You planning to put a Canadian flag in the pole there?
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You planning to put a Canadian flag in the pole there?
By the time his water level hits that height for the emergency overflow to kick in it will already be way to late.
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Although I appreciate the aesthetics of a minimalist look, myself, I always put my fish first and I’m not sure they’d be happy with this kind of structure. Before adding a fish I always think, “where can he sleep?“ as I think it’s important for each to have a home. I feel happy seeing them all snug in their spots after lights out. Also l like to collect anything that catches my eye so I don’t have the discipline for something like this lol.

On the other hand, it looks cool and it will sure be easy to keep detritus from settling.
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Love the scape! some of my favorites are scaped like that!

Wish i couldve done mine that way but with wanting lots of fish I need more territories to support them :P

Looking forward to seeing this tank grow up!
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Wish i couldve done mine that way but with wanting lots of fish I need more territories to support them :P
Yes, I am starting to think I will add a little more rock to help with fish territories.
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Old 06-08-2020, 12:51 AM
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Lots of progress lately. Rebuilt the mixing and water change system.



Added a substrate vacuum to the drain side (which I didn't have on the previous tank).
Drain automatically loses suction at the 25% water change volume mark.



Hands free draining right into the sink. All made from left over plumbing parts.



WYZE cameras from Amazon.



Stuck one in the stand.



...and one on the tank... oops, need a filter.



Got a temporary light from Rich, until shipping from the States returns to normal.
Also Amazon'd some vinyl wrap for the back of the tank, just need to apply.



Thanks for looking,
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Old 06-08-2020, 03:04 AM
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Wow your vacuum system puts mine to shame. I still fill a 2 gallon bucket & haul them to the laundry tub. I’m not confident enough to drain right into the sink in case I suck up something alive which is very unlikely but I’m paranoid (and very near-sighted).
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