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OK for the background: On the bottom where the water meets the background, Is that just GS with silicone and coco?
Also, does the water lvl the same for the whole tank or is it just higher in the front. If so do you have a false bottom in the back?
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I see.... Is their a filter or pump in the water?
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Yeah I am familiar with duckweed. In the aquarium trade we just call it herpes.
This is great I'll probably hit you up with more questions as I get closer to building the 80. I have several tanks to build first but this will be a great reference.
Thanks!
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herpes... :lol:
Your welcome and no problemo.
Glenn
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Raising the bar on us huh Glenn.... high fives on this viv
Scott - North Dallas
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I'm working on a 75 build right now...dont be surprised if I steal your technique, I really like it. Whats going in this tank?
-Field Smith
Some frogs...
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Very nice Glenn. Really like the way you planted the tank, that's where I usually struggle.
brad
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Craftsmanship at its best me old mate,particularly drawn to the can 'o' Canadian 8)
Glen the vinework at the front is very cool,how is it done? Better get back to it i guess :roll:
Much approval here mate well done
Stu
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Thanks Stu! You can't work on a viv without a beer in your hand can you?? :lol:
The smaller vines are just nylon rope covered in silicone and coco fiber.
The larger ones were made of GS and covered the same way.
Take some saran wrap and mist it with water. Squirt in a line of GS to desired thickness and let it expand a bit. Around 3-4 times it's original size. It'll start to get somewhat hard in under 10 minutes. Give it another misting of water and wrap it lightly. The GS will harden to a point where it can be bent into and shape you would like. Practice a bit and it's easy peazy. 8)
Cheers
Glenn
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Thanks mate,Glen even though we both speak the same language damn it amazes me when on a different country's site just how many words i have no idea what they are,alot are product names,yeah ok some are just beyond my humble grasp because i can do ok on most stuff but struggle with letters and English, what on earth is saran wrap :lol: ,i'm guessing the thin polyethene stuff that they use to wrap food,but i might be way off.
I'm a picky old sod with vivs mate,ha you know that already,despite our friendship its really a damn fine bit of work,i'm not just saying that,i really like this one!!
Glen which tinc is it for?
goodonya mate
Stu
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ruddy heck that was a good shot in the dark,thanks for that mate. Damn that last sentence made me laugh.Yeah never happy with ones own work is the way it is,i guess,but its a good way to be mate,it means one is always pushing and never complacent, ha drives some folks nuts though.
Serious head on learnt alot today,bet i'm saying that in ten yrs
seeya
Stu
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OMG this is SICK! i Wish i have your talent. great set up.
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