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    Type of paint

    Thanks.... I am going to try the krylon.... I build a background using foam board as the base, then added PVC pipe and great stuff stray on foam to give it detail and dimension. I will get the krylon paint today. My project is coming a long nicely, will post picures of the stages sometime next...
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    Glass Thickness in Plywood build

    helped!!! thx, decided to go 1/2" question now is do I spend the extra $$$ and get it tempered or go with regular glass?
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    Type of paint

    I am in the middle of my build and am working on the background that I made out of pvc and foam. What is the appropriate method for painting? Why kind of paint is recommended most? If I use the tinted "masonry dry lock" traditionally seen on youtube, how long do I wait or what is the rule of...
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    Glass Thickness in Plywood build

    I need to re-order my glass, I am glad I double checked, need to go up to 3/4.
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    Glass Thickness in Plywood build

    can anyone confirm or deny the appropriatness of my dimensions and glass requirements. Tank is made of 3/4 plywood, 8L x 3H x 14"D. Going to have a 2" boarder on the font pannel with the glass being 3/8" thick? The tank dimensions will not change, but I can change my glass order by Monday...
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    Undergravel Return???

    idk that is why i was asking..... I believe the theory is that the return coming under the gravel will not allow them to settle and picked up by "bottom feeders" and "tank cleaning animals." Also that they would get picked up via the draining lines to the filter. Again, I have no data or...
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    Undergravel Return???

    I am in the middle of a build and saw someone had posted on youtube a return that went under the gravel. Does anyone know anything about this, pros/cons??? I have never heard of this, but am willing to try anything new with data to support it being beneficial. so does anyone know of a return...
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    Plywood Aquarium insight please.

    Why wait, jump in feet first.... Ive already started my build.... framing complete for the in wall stand... building the aquarium tonight.....
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    Hello New Friends

    I am being a good member and introducing myself to the AA community. Quickly, I have minimal experience in salt. I had a 120 set up for 5 years and did well for the most part lost a few but kept a majority the entire time until I broke it down in a move. This was 10 years ago. Now I am...
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