Divided Tank Build

[bshmerlie]

I used the black pond foam. I layed the tank flat on its back and sprayed GS, then I let it dry for about an hour then turned it so I could do the center divider part. The foam dries to the touch in about an hour so you can flip it without it sagging. I filled in the gaps in between the pieces of wood. On the divider I made a ledge and a pocket for a plant. If you can see it I put a drainage tube out the bottom. I got the tube from the GS can. Before I start spraying the GS I cut the tube they give you in half. It makes it easier to control as you are spraying it. The tube is very ridged so I use it as drainage tubes. I let the GS dry for about an hour and a half and then carved out the plant pocket. It was still a little gooey inside at that point. Then I put my tube in. The ridged tube can not be crushed as the GS expands like a normal straw can. This weekend will be covering it with silicone/coco fibre. All the flat areas of cork on the left will be covered with coco fibre. I may lay in some thin branches if I can find some.

[bshmerlie]

On the left I put down the silicone and on the right is piling on the coco fiber. Then it was pressed down really good and I let it sit.

[bshmerlie]

Here is the finished tank. On the left I will keep standard Leucs and on the right banded Leucs. I installed a dual Mistking nozzle in the center and drilled a hole through the divider. Just used typical Lowes plants ...I'm sure you recognize them. I used moss on the left side tank and leaf litter on the right side tank. I used some wood to help create a little raised level to the tank.

[Grrrit]

Looks awesome cheri! That turned out really neat. I saw a 36x18x36 at a aquarium superstore by me and it reminded me of this build. Your going to have some happy frogs in there!

[Kisa]

Beautiful tank Cheri, you're leucs will be very happy indeed. Keep them coming!

[MikeM670]

Very nice job on the duel setup. I also like how you handled the misting nozzles.

[LilyPad]

That is absolutely fantastic Cheri. Great job!