nelsonx22;4529533; said:
currently using 4 X 28w T5's. But switching within the next few weeks to 2 X 39w T5's
Tank Build - "Planted Big Foot" 67 GAL
- Thread starter chonhzilla
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currently using 4 X 28w T5's. But switching within the next few weeks to 2 X 39w T5's
Amazing
i seriously could not be more jealous right now. This is one of the best projects i've seen in a while. Great job. I'm guessing it still cost quite a bit with the plants, fish, substrate, and light. not to mention the polisher, wood, nails, paint, and that extra piece of acrylic. But, from my point of view, it looks to be an amazing set up. do you have c02 running?
chonhzilla, very nice planted tank. You did a great job taking a used acrylic tank and turning into something really cool.
BTW, I couldn't help notice you are from Fresno, CA. Thats where I am from. I am actually a graduate of FSU. Go Bulldogs!!!
BTW, I couldn't help notice you are from Fresno, CA. Thats where I am from. I am actually a graduate of FSU. Go Bulldogs!!!
Matt724;4531534; said:
Yeah I'm currently using the paintball kit, it works well for me because I find it more convenient than the larger tanks.
Seriously did cost a bit of money. I'll try to break it down.
Fish and Lights I had already
Tank - Free
Tank had no brace, so I had to buy a (3/8 thick) 23 1/8 X 8 " piece of acrylic - $10
Black background (1/8 thick) can't remember the exact dimensions - $30
10 @ 8ft 2X4's - $1.46 each
16 @ Simpson Ties 90 degree braces - $2.05 each
1/2 4X8 plywood sheet - $16
Exterior Satin Black Paint had some already - Free
2 @ Sets Hinges - $2.58each
9X12' plastic drop cloth -$1.98
Additional plants - $35
20' 1/2 hose - $10
2 @ Bulk fitting 3/4 inch - $17each
1lbs Square drive deck screws - $14
Finish nails - $1.58
Acrylic polish - $10
Weldon acrylic cement - $5
2 @ 20lbs bag of Eco complete - $22each
Driftwood - $45
Acrylic Mag-Float - $20
2 @ 3/4" strainers - $1each
2 @ 3/4" 90degree elbow threaded - $1each
2 @ 1/2" female barb fitting - $2each
Total = $335.14
plus 0.09% tax = $30.16
Grand total = $365.30
cebosound;4531556; said:chonhzilla, very nice planted tank. You did a great job taking a used acrylic tank and turning into something really cool.
BTW, I couldn't help notice you are from Fresno, CA. Thats where I am from. I am actually a graduate of FSU. Go Bulldogs!!!
Haha cool. Thanks
Thank, its only been about a week but the plant had gotten a little taller already. Can't wait until everything fills in.
