Raised light box for aesthetics and heat transfer.
Front part will have hinges. 2 holes for ventilation.
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NO NAILS!!!! drill hole and screw. Silicone all gaps, cut 2mm silicone out then woodfiller. That prevents screws from rusting and prevents water...
Corner blocks 25mm. 50mm from the bottom. 125mm total board -50mm for tank = 75mm above tank. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I'll draw something out for you quickly how I've done it.
Maybe I should advertise my services (website design)on the forum for tank builders. A swop service... a tank for a website. Then everyone on the...
@hviviers75 -Shutterply. Its strong and gives a nice finish when sanded etc. @DerikPelser - you are close to me. I work @ F&F Building supplies...
Welcome to TASA...Where a question is a post away!:shakehands:
Yes @ DerikPelser -Do you need timber to make one yourself?
Top timber frame done...except for some routing,stain,varnish and triangle canopy for lights. [ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Its actually a real life mermaid... Shows h=you how dirty the water is.:blink:
Hahaha @eros111 Finances doesn't allow me but in the next year or so. Definitely.
HAHAHA. Shows you how dirty the water is.
Would like to go planted with the odd small fishes. Then enter TOTM...:wink:
Have 2 filters- Dolphin c-700 and submersible upright inside the tank. Ill put some filter floss in the upright. Thanx for the heads up. @hviviers75
[ATTACH][ATTACH] Water still a bit foggy even this morning... Wonder how long it will take for the water to be clear? [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Eish....Note to self: Rinse /wash sand before putting into the tank.:shot:
Holding thumbs. If seacom cable is restored I'll upload pics. Internet a bit slow at the mo.:top:
Tank is holding up 8 hours now with sand filters etc.:rock:
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