Tidus tank build

[tidus10]

So it's getting close! The everything is almost all done!

After building the tank I put it together I tested it

Then onto the stand!

 

[tidus10]

Need to finish staining this.. Don't ask..

Oh sand came in!

 

[tidus10]

Rock came in!

First try

Finished product.

 

[tidus10]

Oh yea I need a hose for the return and water with salt in it.

 

[Fatmike92]

very nice! did you change the rocks around?

 

[tidus10]

very nice! did you change the rocks around?

From the first rock pic to the second yea, used some "waterweld" to help the pieces that are on top there

 

[tidus10]

T5 v LED. First photo is T5 second is LED

the LEDs are so much brighter I love them. Now I just want a second set :-P

Can't wait for the morning and the sand to be settled.

 

[tidus10]

New 3/4" return from Glass-Holes

Added 20lbs more sand

Sump set up

The whole sha-bang!

And the newest and only inhabitant. LFS said to add a fish to help cycle the tank?


~Tidus

 

[tidus10]

and the tank broke.. bottom cracked.. thread closed..... :sad:

 

[revhtree]

Nooooo what happened?

 

[tidus10]

It looks like the seam went between the back center and the bottom from the glass bowing.. Water is everywhere still

I'm getting a steam cleaner later


~Tidus

 

[mike007]

Bummer i a feel for you.