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lol wow that is too bad..

wow how do you guys find time for a social life ? I was trying to find an article that someone wrote about a self supportive system. This guy had to only vacuum once a month. He had an active echo system in place. I just cant remember where I read it. I vacuum right now three times a month, but...

well I have a good filter system, and lets get serious unless your retired who has time to vacuum an aquarium every day. There in not that much junk at all I was just looking to make a better working echo system. There are four 3" turtles in the tank. two of witch are going to be put in my pond...

I have a 30 gal with a couple of small turtles. I am looking for something that will eat the daubry from the gravel. Normally the turtles wont attempt to kill anything that is larger than their heads, so Im not concerned about that. Any suggestions ?

anyone know how to make them ?

Anyone have any links to websites that show how to build fake rock for you aquarium ?

What does that cost you for a sheet that big ? How thick is it ?

Anyone know of any websites where I can buy large acyrlic glass ( 4 x 6 ft ) ?

Well I think I am just going to go with rebar and cement... I still dont know how Im going to set up my pumps yet or what brands to buy...

That what I was planning to do. Do you know of any good websites with info on that ?

so what type of filters would you guys recommend ?

I will put koi, a couple of small turtle and whatever else i could get by with. I went to the home and garden show today. Talked with a guy who builds boulders and waterfalls. He gave me some ideas and knowledge. He said anyone can do it. He told me just to practice making a few boulders, then...

Well i have heard quite different.. I have heard from several people that it is quite easy, just time consuming with the hardest part getting the rocks painted to look natural. My father in law designs landscaping for a large firm, when he first started in the business that what he did. However...

I will try and post a drawing later, but it will be about 2500 gal, I want to have large boulders covering the back and have the acyrlic facing the front sides, almost a square shape with pond backing up to the corner walls fo my yard..

Ok I am trying to plan an above ground pond that has two sides of acrylic glass for viewing... Anyone here ever try this idea ? Does anyone know of any good sites, to find detailed info on how to make fake boulders and rocks ?