Sk3llys 60P Build

[Sk3lly]

Also had to pick up some other plants

Rotala wallichii as the colour was amazing and myriophyllum tuberculatum





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[Brookster123]

Holy AR garden!!!!! Is that your hardscape?

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[Sk3lly]

Sure is buddy. That's what 4 hours at TGM with James on hand for advice and criticism. You wait until my fissidens takes hold of those branches which will reach up and out of the tank


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[Brookster123]

Oh man.. that's totally official.. i can't wait to see this tank progress!

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[Sk3lly]

There's about 5 pieces of wood there so there'll prob be room for manoeuvre


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[Fresh2o]

Jaw dropping pictures. Of course, being there in person must have been awesome. That's for sharing!


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[pittbully13]

Your hard scape looks killer....can't wait to see it all come together.


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[Brian_Nano12g]

Sk3lly, thanks for sharing the pics from your fieldtrip to TGM. Looks like a great place and lots to see. Love those display tanks! I agree, your hardscape selection looks fantastic.

 

[Sk3lly]

Thanks Brian. I'm going to make a start on it tomorrow after work


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[Sk3lly]

Build slighty on hold. My redmoor wood is so buoyant! Its in soak now but may take a couple weeks


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[Brookster123]

Oh no, that'd a bummer.. there are ways to add weight to the wood but I'm guessing you're not in a rush

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[Sk3lly]

This tank has been in the making for like 4months and the tank is still in its box. In a rush I'm certainly not lol. Want it done right


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[Brian_Nano12g]

I had the same thing with my ADA driftwood in my 60p. I was able to keep it anchored down with fishing line tied to a stone I netted and placed under the DW. I just got impatient waiting .. LOL

It can take weeks to months for that DW to get waterlogged otherwise.

Here's a thread of similar experiences that might make you want to get creative on sinking that DW (unless you want to wait ~ weeks/month)

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=174914

 

[Sk3lly]

Thank you Brian. I'm not sure I have a pot big enough to boil it in lol. I'll just have to wait it out I guess


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[Sk3lly]

This will appeal to you Brookster.

I think im going to use my plumbing skills and produce a custom made light hanging rail. Thinking of spray painting it a brushed steel effect and possibly the same with my BML. Need to find some suitable steel cable hanging wires and a way of making it all adjustable. Stay tuned...


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[Brookster123]

Tuned in

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[Brian_Nano12g]

Would plumbing materials look cleaner than the ever-so-popular (electrical) conduit pipe?

 

[Wy Renegade]

Looks like it should be an interesting build, hardscape is looking awesome already. Bummer about having to soak the wood, but what can you do? Following along.

 

[Sk3lly]

Would plumbing materials look cleaner than the ever-so-popular (electrical) conduit pipe?

Is the electrical conduit galvanised? Think its normally quite pitted. Whereas copper is smooth


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[Brian_Nano12g]

I suppose, if you look real close. But from a distance it looks smooth.

It's also easy to bend and dirt cheap. Just the conduit bender is a bit spendy. But I just borrowed one from the hardware store.