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Old 02-26-2013, 10:57 AM
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Before I mounted my rock background I attached these anchors underneath my overflow box. These will stabilize the rock work which is going to cantilever out a fair bit I think. They're large enough to fish a few long zip ties through them. An additional anchor will likely be place at the foot of the rock tower to keep the bottom from sliding around.

A little bit of insurance until I have sand in.


Man that freaks me out...looks cracked....
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Old 02-26-2013, 01:32 PM
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Yeah moving the tank across the stand leaves black marks from the trim. I'm going to have to paint around the tank once it's in position to make it look nice again.
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Old 02-26-2013, 05:13 PM
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Yeah moving the tank across the stand leaves black marks from the trim. I'm going to have to paint around the tank once it's in position to make it look nice again.

Marks..okay

I just thought it looked cracked.....glad it isn't and what are your planes for the wall?
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Old 02-26-2013, 06:28 PM
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Can we start a pool for when it will be shutdown? Or is it too soon to make jokes like that?

Er, I mean, nice new tank, and stuff! Enjoy the ride..



(PS. I call June/July BTW ........ (too soon?) )


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Your level of patience and persistence never ceases to amaze me. That looks like a jig saw puzzle from hell which you nailed by the way.
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Btw this is my last tank
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