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markteaa

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Hello everyone! So I'm making plans for my empty 29 g tank. I was think a Asian themed serenity tank. Nice and peaceful (and the inhabitants as well ?). I want to make the tank as calming, visually enjoying, and nice as possible. I was thinking about making an under water waterfall, or also know as a "sand waterfall". I was wondering if anyone here would possibly have any experience? I have a few questions concerning PVC dimensions, sand type, ect. If any one does have experience please let me know and I'll begin to ask away :).

Thank you in advance


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Guess not. I am pursuing it anyways, so I'll be sure to keep everyone posted its a real cool project from what I've seen online. ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1428977200.845401.jpg
This is the first thing I had to do. Fit the pvc pipe to the tank perfectly and making a little shaft for sand to enter. This project will probably take around a week, maybe two because of a busy schedule and my work cut out. Also along with the sand fall I need to make a 3d background. Other wise it would be a one hour project.


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One of my friends has a sand fall in his 55 gal
 
I know a little bit about the (the guy is always bragging about the sandfall)
 
That's great. Do you know what sand he uses? And air pump?


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Was thinking of doing one of these in my tank when I upgrade. Gonna follow along and see how it turns out :)
 
Hey everyone sorry it's been a while. So I finally had a day set aside to do some work. Here are some pics of today's progress so far ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429472079.735000.jpgImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429472097.381864.jpgImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429472124.399620.jpgImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429472137.067859.jpg

I'll probably have it finished with my girlfriend and mom and I carving by today so I will post more pics


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Done with the sculpting :) ImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429483484.531970.jpgImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429483499.049554.jpgImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429483508.966498.jpgImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429483519.584797.jpgImageUploadedByAquarium Advice1429483529.232883.jpg


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Me and my girlfriend managed to get the last two layers of cement done today. Luckily I bought cement that dries in 15 minutes! Done with all that. Now on to the next step. Painting. An interesting point about the paint I use has been Raised. I really hope someone can help me. Has anyone used paint in the aquarium? I need aquarium safe and durable paint that will last more then just a year. Anyone please??


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you should look in to quickrete cement dyes, they mix in with the cement and are safe for your tank as far as i know. i made a 3d background with my sandfall that i am still tweaking and used the dyes, i should have fish in there within the next week.

The dyes can be purchased at home depot/lowes for around $5
 
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Thanks. Forget to mention, I'm just going to bring it into my dads body shop Monday. He's going to spray it down in two-part epoxy which will make it instantly safe. Thanks for the recommendation though, will post pics of my paint job later. Mind posting a pic of your backround ?


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This sounds cool. I've seen a few videos of sand falls but that's all. It looks especially good when there are plants below the sand IMO.

Good luck!
 
Looks great! Wish I had the space for one. It's going to look awesome! What fish are in the aquarium?
 
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And that's the paint job. Getting it aquarium safe tomorrow, then on Tuesday will be setting it in the tank with silicon. Then waiting 48 hours for both the epoxy and silicon to fully cure. Starting cycling by putting my filter on a tank I am currently running so should spead up the process?


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