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12-17-2009, 09:41 PM
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how do you do it?
Ok, so from my recient activity laitly it is aparent I am working on getting a tank back up. Although my new house doesn't have the place to do a huge tank, I think I can do my 27gal up and make it look nice..
the problem is how the heck do you guys figure out how to lay out a small tank? I have never done anything under a 90 that was 3x2x2. so going to a tank that is 30" long x 12" wide x 18" tall is screwing me around for what I can do with the realestate. it is going to be a SPS tank (maybe some zoos also) with a bare bottom. I am thinking of only having the front pannel viewable so the tank will sit into the stand as to minimize stuff inside I am going to drill the sides for closed loops. and it will have an external overflow on the back. I think whats screwing me up the most is only having a 12" front to back to work with so any ideas would be great. Steve
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12-17-2009, 10:04 PM
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i use two islands to make it look biggar than it is and leave a little space in the middle. i have a 36" long x 12in wide. also depends on what shape size of rock you have. good luck with the build
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12-17-2009, 10:10 PM
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12-17-2009, 10:21 PM
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When I do my cube I think 2 adjacent sides will be tinted black and have holes drilled for closed loop outlets. Then my wock will be against those 2 sides with the outlets mostly hidden and shooting out. 1 outlet will blast back against the back corner to keep flow behind my rockwork.
Only an idea so far but maybe that would work for you?
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12-17-2009, 10:24 PM
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 hope this helps. makes it look like theres swimming room for the fish
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12-17-2009, 11:11 PM
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I agree. The two island look works really well but it will depend on the shape of your rocks. I wanted a 2 island look but unfortunately my rocks wont allow it to happen without it looking really bad.
U shapes also look very good and the higher you can raise the rocks to the surface (too look like a mountain) the better it looks too. Ive also seen a slanted scape that was stunning but they were using shelf rock.
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12-18-2009, 02:28 AM
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Quote:
 Steve
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*everything said above is just my opinion, and may or may not reflect the views of this BBS, its Operators, and its Members. If cornered on any “opinion” I post I will totally deny having ever said this in a Court of Law…Unless I am the right one*Some strive to be perfect.... I just strive.
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