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01-17-2010, 05:04 PM
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It is a big tank, 180g tall. I can actually sit in it, if it were not for the bracing. I was scuba diving in Cuba and saw an amazing wall of coral. I would love to recreate something like this. When I saw this tall tank for sale (used for an amazing price) I grabbed it right away. Then I shall get out my mask and have a flashback LOL. Later I will drink rum and tell tall tales ... dare to dream!
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01-17-2010, 05:08 PM
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haha.. my inspiration was the same..
i think if you keep the strips narrow enough and find a good way to keep the pieces upright in the tank it should work well. if you are seriosly considering this whole wall let me know and i can give you a few tips on what worked well for me and what didnt. best of luck!
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01-17-2010, 05:48 PM
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If you can do your wall in sections or if your building a wall small enough to fit...
the back of the toilet works good for curing the rock ....water gets replenished every time you flush!!! Just a thought ...
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01-17-2010, 11:42 PM
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After considering the weight problem cement will really add to the issue. The 180 gallon is made out of really thick glass, add cement and it will weight too much. I just picked up a custom 58 gallon tank and I think I will play with the cement idea with that one. I can easily use it as a cure tank.
I have seen the back of toilets being used as a cure for man made rocks, it is a brilliant idea. I would need a really big toilet to cure enough for my 180 gallon tall! I have been told that the "great stuff" spray foam is probably sufficient to use since I will be covering all of it and the VU rays will not hit it. Is this correct or should I find black pond foam? I really appreciate all the great info. I think I may have to become a picture taker and chronicle the build once it gets past the thought stage.
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