New DYI Tank 135 in progress

[stotty]

I must say you have the composure of a saint. I would have taken a hammer to it a long time ago! I am really looking forward to seeing the finished article. Good luck to you.10/10 for originality.

 

[Recycling Works]

Hey, Thanks! yea its original, just always thought the easter island statues were cool, i made mine a little more human like, more eyes nose and mouth. got to completely hollow the back out to keep them from floating and being stressed. Havent had much time to work on it lately, working lots and have a 3 and 5 year old that come first.

 

[jayswan04]

looks good man i was hoping to try building a tank after i get my workshop done.

 

[Recycling Works]

couldnt get the statues to stay down, had to hollow out the back and use a torch to melt the rest of the styrofoam, i way way way underestemated the boyancey of styrofoam

 

[andy123]

you said that you used cement, to cover the back ground. what kind. concrete cement? I'm just wondering, because I like the idea of the back ground, and was wondering what you used. at frist I thought that you just used a gray epoxy. and were just going to use some kind of weight (slate rock) to weigh the statues down. it looks good, and i understand about having no time. I have a 6, 2, and a 4 month old. it gets tough sometimes...
andy

 

[danny boy]

i shouldnt p!ss on your parade but im evil, that tank looks *****e... could have got a really nice second hand one for less.

 

[dan76]

danny boy , post a link to pics of your tanks so everyone can comment on them

 

[Recycling Works]

I agree its pretty ghetto, Its a work in progress though, it should be pretty cool in the end. Its definatly been challenging, at least give me credit for having the balls to post it. I am hoping people can learn from my mistakes. thats what mfk is all about.

 

[Recycling Works]

Hey andy, I used portland cement, number 3 i believe, but you can use most brands as long as quickrite is not used. The key is the curing, after you got it done, soak it in salt water for a few weeks. just dump a few cups of salt in the water, change water a few times. if you dont cure it, the ph may go through the roof and kill your fish.

Im also hoping the styrofoam will act as an insulator, like the old beer coolers, and my heater wont have to work as hard.

if your concerned about ph, use your bondo and put a layer over the background, that would totally seel it up. and bondo is cheap and easy to use, 10 bucks a pint or 27 bucks a gallon, available in most hardware automotive sections "bondo fiberglass resin" great stuff

 

[danny boy]

danny boy , post a link to pics of your tanks so everyone can comment on them

what would be the point? i run a rena 8ft with the rift eheim background. one of the best tanks you can buy. id end up making you look silly