patrick Posted September 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Excellent tutorial and photos. The tank is really going to look stunning when it's finished! You make it look really easy. : ) Thank you It's filled with water now. It's still a bit murky, and I might tie some anubias to the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 :drool: that really has turned out nicely for you. Very well done Patrick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale262 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 :drool: ....I want that tank...What's your address and when aren't you gonna be at home for a couple of hours?...:ph43r: J/K...or not, Truely inspiring though, you should be a sales rep. for these products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaggle Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Very nice tank, What did you use as the supstrate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted September 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thanks everyone! Very nice tank, What did you use as the substrate? I used Quikrete Playsand that I got from Home Depot (they did not have Target). It's slightly darker and a bit finer. I also used Target 3/8" gravel for drainage and ponds etc. I mixed 4 parts sand with 1 part gravel to get a natural look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLIP Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Patrick has anyone told you that you are a genius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 Very cool looking setup. I might have to look into that for one of my ray setups... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale262 Posted September 3, 2008 Report Share Posted September 3, 2008 I was just gonna paint the back glass of my newest tank,....Now I have other Idea's, PM Sent. :shifty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catshanon Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 You really do justice to the Aquaterra backgrounds... Is the wood bought from the LFS ? I think not, my hunch is that you got it from the woods.. How did you prepare it? by boiling and soaking it in water ? The murkiness adds depth and a sense of realism to the tank. It adds to the "rock wall" atmosphere. Hope you fit more tanks with backgrounds so we will be able to see your creations. :bow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I want a tank like this! I'm going to buy one of these backgrounds I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 (edited) You really do justice to the Aquaterra backgrounds... Is the wood bought from the LFS ? I think not, my hunch is that you got it from the woods.. How did you prepare it? by boiling and soaking it in water ?The murkiness adds depth and a sense of realism to the tank. It adds to the "rock wall" atmosphere. Hope you fit more tanks with backgrounds so we will be able to see your creations. :bow: Thanks The wood is actually from the new pet store in Leduc common. It's a sand blasted grape vine and is meant for reptiles. It took 1-2 weeks for it to sink and I have had it in another tank with fish for a while to make sure it was safe. In my next project I will show you how to build a filter behind the background that will save you enough money on not having to buy a canister filter to justify spending the money on a background instead Edited September 4, 2008 by patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parachromis1 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 Guess who's doing their 20 gallon like a rain forest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrick Posted September 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I picked up a couple of Anubias nana at Natures Corner. The water has cleared up a bit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catshanon Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 That tank looks so real... with the lighting reflecting off the rocks and the dark and bright spots. If there were smaller rock formations with caves in front of that, it might add to the realism more.. kind of replicating the natural scenery.... sheer rock wall in the background, with smaller rock formations in the front.. I wish you were in Edmonton, so I could go and see it in person... Raj.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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