Tank Journal Archive

leodb89 · Jul 8, 2014

So today I went to a plastics place and picked up 10m of 10mm acrylic rods cut in 1m lengths.

I may use some of this for my tank but will be using it first on this tank and on a mates tank.

Has anyone used it before and have any tips? @mcs I know you did, do you have any tips?

Hoping to aquascape this weekend with the help of @NiCd :p

I also picked up a sheet of acrylic and poly-carb in case we decide to make a base, but I doubt we will need it.

mcs · Jul 8, 2014

leodb89 said:
So today I went to a plastics place and picked up 10m of 10mm acrylic rods cut in 1m lengths.

I may use some of this for my tank but will be using it first on this tank and on a mates tank.

Has anyone used it before and have any tips? @mcs I know you did, do you have any tips?

Hoping to aquascape this weekend with the help of @NiCd :p

I also picked up a sheet of acrylic and poly-carb in case we decide to make a base, but I doubt we will need it.

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Be careful when drilling is the main thing, especially if your using any thinner pieces, also don't force things too much, i cracked one rock doing that, but patched it back together.

Also be patient with the whole thing, don't rush the process and it will turn out good.

Same goes for cutting the lengths and lining everything up and trying to get it all to fit properly, have fun :P

Cheers Mark~

MagicJ · Jul 8, 2014

Don't use the 'hammer' option when drilling the rock.

SpikeHoover&Rocky · Jul 8, 2014

not hammer time...

I will be interested to see how this goes. was thinking of doing this on my next tank. either acryllic rods or creating a shape out of pvc pipe and moulding the rock scape around that...

Acryllic rods seem huge in the states but not seen many here do it.

Trentwalsh · Jul 8, 2014

Not.many here do it due to price i reckon....

LEG-IT · Jul 8, 2014

I should really make a separate TJ and call it "Tammys coral holding tank" or you should add one

Shallow reef with mp40, plus ATI t5 + illumagic led and vertex skimmer - all to hold a few corals, you ballin outta control

chimaera · Jul 9, 2014

I am expecting big things from this scape ...

LEG-IT · Jul 9, 2014

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=704808566241237

Sam Parker · Jul 9, 2014

LEG-IT said:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=704808566241237

OMG, that is incredible

chimaera · Jul 9, 2014

Pretty cool, actually. With more brightly coloured fish and more coral, would look amazing.

Sam Parker · Jul 9, 2014

chimaera said:
Pretty cool, actually. With more brightly coloured fish and more coral, would look amazing.

I think I'd keep it is minimal as possible, that is what makes that tank cool. Maybe some zoos and a cleaner shrimp. That's all I'd add!

Trentwalsh · Jul 9, 2014

Damn phone, cant veiw it:(

LEG-IT · Jul 9, 2014

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=702332129822214

inspiration for your elos

Sam Parker · Jul 9, 2014

shame about the ugly ugly cables..... :(

leodb89 · Jul 9, 2014

Saw this scape at Aquaristic today....so nice..but might be more suited or SPS

leodb89 · Jul 9, 2014

Here's another scape I will try to attempt to create lol

SpikeHoover&Rocky · Jul 10, 2014

really like the way it hangs above the sand. This is the sort of thing I want to do next in my larger tank. Its more natural and is akin to what I have seen snorkelling.

leodb89 · Jul 10, 2014

anyone know what type of drill I should buy to do this?

SpikeHoover&Rocky · Jul 10, 2014

leodb89 said:
anyone know what type of drill I should buy to do this?

What are you drilling? The rock?

And are you referring to the actual drill itself? or drill bits?

SpikeHoover&Rocky · Jul 10, 2014

Get this from bunnings. Covers you for anything you will need and comes with drill bits.

http://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-18v-lithium-ion-cordless-hammer-drill-_p6290260

Prob the best value for money for what you need.