New DYI Tank 135 in progress

[Dr. Octoclops]

I was a little scared looking at that first pick of what seemed to be a coffin with two uneven holes cut out on the sides. I thought to myself "this crazy bastard is going to fill that thing with water and put it in his house? No way."
But I must admit that it's coming out really cool. I think that background is going to look awesome. I had no idea you could use styrofoam in a fish tank. A nice stain on the outside wood of the tank and I think you're going to have a pretty bad *** one of a kind tank.
Thanks for documenting all of this...I'm impressed.

 

[JnASabo]

That Background looks pretty sweet. Can't wait to see it in the tank.

 

[Recycling Works]

back at it a little

Drilled 1 1/2 drain hole
Carved a couple statues out of styrofoam, easter island theme ya know
Cut PVC overflow box, looks like crap, may have to redo it

 

[benas]

fantastic

 

[Recycling Works]

weekend, got some stuff done,

second coat on background, cement mix too chunky and should have dabbed instead of brush stroked, was in a hurry for some stupid reason, this is how it will look, will now mist it a few times till its dried, then soak in salt water for a couple weeks to cure it.

coated overflow wall

installed drain

first coat on statues, cement mix too chunky and should have dabbed instead of brush stroked, will fix by dabbing the last coat, will hopefully give it a smoother finish

 

[gomezladdams]

I like the easter island heads

 

[Recycling Works]

Just did final coats,now have to soak them to cure them so they are aquarium safe

 

[eh1421]

back ground and heads look amazing nice job

 

[Calgone]

Nice work sticking it through this far. Those setbacks weren't hills... they were mountains... but it's looking great so far. The theme is original too. Keep it up!

 

[dapike1979]

Keep up the good work!!