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Dude, that's my handle, and this is my thread. I'm not a pro.Well, I heard of a pro on R2R with a handle of "AKReefing" -- perhaps you can give him a call? Anyway, it took 2 guys ~6 hours to buff my 8x3x2 tank. It would take me several weeks (if I'm lucky) with lots of blood, sweat, and tears!
Of course I am. I've had a large acrylic tank in the past. After seeing all of the scratches inside this tank, it was clear to me the previous owner didn't realize what she was doing by dragging sand up from the bottom during cleaning.You're not worried about scratching it later? On my new build, I'm going to go bare bottom just to make sure I won't pick up some sand; otherwise, it will be a very bad day!
Apparently, it can be wiped off with clear primer. Low priority, but I may try it sometime.Doh, I did the same thing and use the purple PVC primer. Next time, we should use the clear PVC primer.
It's not too bad because I keep my stand doors closed. LOL.
I like the island effect. Once the rock is covered in corals you'll still have the island for visual appeal.Leak checks are complete. Time for rockwork. Unfortunately, living in earthquake-prone Alaska, I couldn't build a tower of rock. Fortunately, I had enough space in this peninsula tank to go fairly high by starting with a wide base, which also has the benefit of providing more surface area for direct lighting.
That was the same sand I used in my tank!I ordered everything I think I need to get the biome going:
- Galaxy Pods & Live Phyto Combo from Algae Barn
- AF Life Source mud
- Ocean Direct Live Reef Sand
I want to introduce as much variety in the biome as possible.
I hear it's popularThat was the same sand I used in my tank!