Re: 24x24x24 build log
i've been lurking this since you started. i've been curious to see where it's going. great idea on making the edges tattered. avoids the whole "bulletin board" look. out of curiosity, why did you decide on processed cork instead of cork bark panels? it's definitely unique
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Re: 24x24x24 build log
siliconing the panels was easy Lynn.
I went with the panels over bark for a couple reasons. One being price. I was trying not to spend a fortune on the background. This being a big tank cork bark would have been expensive. $5.00 a panel for what i got wasn't too bad but it's going to take about 8-9 panels to do this tank. Also, way easier to attach broms and plants to the cork panel than bark, plus i figure why spend alot of money / time / effort in a background that's not going to be seen much anyway.
I think it's time for another one of those Teezy tips of the week!
We all know how a lot of places charge a lot more for "aquarium" grade silicone. Well I was informed about this place
https://www.siliconedepot.com/silico...ts&category=17
I bought 3 clear and 3 black and 6 nozzles. You get the silicone for $4 and some change if you buy 12 items. The screw on nozzles are great for when you don't use a whole tube of silicone and the next time you need to use it just slap on a new nozzle.
Re: 24x24x24 build log
gotcha. i have been leaning towards the basic background as well. but i just can't help myself sometimes....LOL
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Re: 24x24x24 build log
i hear ya. I've done a couple of foam backgrounds that i put alot of time into. I enjoy doing it but i like to try something new each time now. One day when i get the spare money to buy some tools from hot wire foam factory I will be doing another rock wall build with probably a waterfall as I have yet to do a waterfall. I know I could do something really crazy if I had those hot wire tools
Re: 24x24x24 build log
all cork panels are in. Will post pictures tomorrow when i can stand the tank up the right way. Hope to be putting in the drift wood and decor in the next couple of days, weekend project is to figure out what i'm going to do about a stand
Re: 24x24x24 build log
background is in!
Doors on, ignore the dirtyness of them
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Re: 24x24x24 build log
Wow , Josh - This is just great.Originally Posted by J Teezy
background is in!
Obviously - the cork adhered well ?
Is it 3/4" or 1" thick?
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Re: 24x24x24 build log
decided not to build a stand this time and buy a rack to support my future tanks. Lowes, Home depot, or costco don't carry anything 24" deep bakers racks in 4' length in store so I ordered this one. I like it because you can either make it one 72" high rack or 2 seperate 2 shelf units.
Alera Wire Shelving 48" x 24" x 72" Black Anthracite ALE SW504824BA
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