New build - 1.45 x 600 x 450

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  1. Whoknows

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    Can't wait to see it filled with water.

    No you don't need a mat under the stand the tiles will be fine. I have all my tanks on the tiles just make sure its level and you'll have no issue.
     
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    IF you are worried about tiles, you can get teflon feet that sticks on from Westpack, but i never had issues with stands on tiles
     
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    Wow the tank looks great!
    Sorry you've had so many hold ups getting it started. Hope it's a smooth ride from now on.
     
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    Cupboard is 90% done just need to do some.snall bits and clean up.

    I need.to what solution can I wipe down my tank glass with.
    After sitting for so long it's grimy. And I don't want to scratch it while wiping it.

    Will post pics soon.
     
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    Are you wiping inside or outside?
     
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    Inside and out
     
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    It's not perfect,, still need to sort out the edges,, and clean up. And fit hinges or something to hold the doors in place.

    But so happy it's getting done...
     
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    Outside can use methlated sprites on paper towels inside diluted vinger and water rinse well once done
     
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    Looks good now. Good progress now :thumbup:
     
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    Sleeeeek :thumbup:
     
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    very neat
     
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    Looks good :thumbup:
     
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    How's this for luck. The spot my tanks in, has a tap. . I'm running a pipe straight into the sump. .

    Does anyone else do straight from the tap water changes? And add the chems,,, immediately.

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    Lucky guy.

    I do this, add safe and fill stight from tap once done add safe again.
     
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    Will be this doing also....I did it on a smaller tank before and didn't have issues..I'll just check the temps are ok
     
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    Did the same a few years back with my bigger tank, didnt have any issues and after a big wc the tetras always scattered eggs.
     
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    So double dose safe?
     
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    This will make a water change so much easier.
     
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    Hope the more experienced keeper's can chip in.
    I personally don't double dose but just a little extra, won't hurt.

    Straight from the tap won't kill your fish, unless the water in ur area is bad. So maybe it's a good idea to regularly test your tap water.

    Also the water from your tap, temperature must not be drastically different, if it comes from a mixer, u can match that easily. And add your choice of water conditioner...

    I personally had no issues with fish dying from doing this. But I know people like to prepare their water before hand.
     
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    Fortunately my tap water has no chlorine or chloramine, however I do still dose with safe just in case. My tap water is extremely soft and very much on the acidic side. Temperatures now in the winter were a bliss but back in the summer I had to use ice packs to get my water cool. Thankfully I use the spare bath with geyser water with the geyser switched off so the water sits there for a week before I use it. If I were to use cold water out the tap it would be about 40degrees plus, this way I get it around 28 to 30
     
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