Occ_motorcycles 2.5 nano build

[alberthiel]

Remember the tank clear is what I am using.

Ah OK I see ... Thanks. I must have missed that in the pages in the thread ...

 

[occ_motorcycles]

I believe there are various kinds and one is called Bio-Spheres I think, and there is a Bio-Stars also on the market ... hopefully they sell them in PR ..

This is the post about a lr substitute.

 

[alberthiel]

This is the post about a lr substitute.

Thanks for reposting it and yes there are substitutes indeed ... :-)

 

[occ_motorcycles]

Yep. In my 7.5 g I am going to use rock but I don't of a way to get 12.5 lbs in it.

 

[alberthiel]

Yep. In my 7.5 g I am going to use rock but I don't of a way to get 12.5 lbs in it.

Do you have a pic of the 7.5 gallons so I can see what it looks like and may give some suggestions if I can ... One can always break rock up and make it in smaller pieces so they fit in. I have seen rock in 3 gallon ones so in a 7.5 you should be able to IMO.

 

[occ_motorcycles]

Do you have a pic of the 7.5 gallons so I can see what it looks like and may give some suggestions if I can ... One can always break rock up and make it in smaller pieces so they fit in. I have seen rock in 3 gallon ones so in a 7.5 you should be able to IMO.

I only have water in it at the moment but I can.

It's a 12x12x12 cube. I am planning lr in it.

 

[alberthiel]

I only have water in it at the moment but I can.

It's a 12x12x12 cube. I am planning lr in it.

Yes that should work for LR but I think you need to build like a straight up pillar so that the rock does not touch the glass anywhere and can flow nicely around it. Stack some LR on top on each other and epoxy it together so it cannot be knocked over, or drill through it and put a PVC pipe through it to hold it all together and still put some epoxy. Obviously the base will be wider and gets narrower as you go higher and higher. As I suggested for good flow the rock should not touch the glass anywhere.

Hopefully this helps but if you have more questions do not hesitate to post them here on this thread

 

[occ_motorcycles]

Yeah I am pretty good about making rock fit when I want to.

I have seen different places where they make rock and then use that. I have built some a year or so ago so I may utilize some of that

 

[alberthiel]

Yeah I am pretty good about making rock fit when I want to.
I have seen different places where they make rock and then use that. I have built some a year or so ago so I may utilize some of that

Sounds like a good plan indeed and that pillar like structure will ensure good water flow and no dead spots if well set up ... go for it !

 

[dorky]

It be cool if u able to find rock shape like a bonsai. I think I know what I will do for the next tank :)

 

[occ_motorcycles]

Agreed.

 

[alberthiel]

It be cool if u able to find rock shape like a bonsai. I think I know what I will do for the next tank :)

Actually I think that shape is sold online but you would have to do a search for it and see what you come up with, but of course if you buy smaller pieces of rock you can probably fashion it yourself in that shape. May take a little while to get it right but it should be possible.

 

[occ_motorcycles]

Sad news. Today the tank was taken down.

 

[dorky]

Any reason y?

 

[occ_motorcycles]

Yes. To use the sand for my 7.5 coffee table build.i like it more and has more room for rock and equipment.

 

[occ_motorcycles]

Yes. To use the sand for my 7.5 coffee table build.i like it more and has more room for rock and equipment.

Here is a photo of the tank now. Decided not to make my own rock. Because of the cure time. Maybe another day just not this build.

This is my point of view from the couch.

 

[alberthiel]

Sad news. Today the tank was taken down.

What happened if I may ask ...

 

[alberthiel]

Here is a photo of the tank now. Decided not to make my own rock. Because of the cure time. Maybe another day just not this build.

This is my point of view from the couch.

So is that now live rock ?

 

[occ_motorcycles]

So is that now live rock ?

Yes this is live rock that I have had for a long time. Pretty close to 10 lbs.

 

[alberthiel]

Yes this is live rock that I have had for a long time. Pretty close to 10 lbs.

Thanks and yes that should be plenty ... Going to look real good !