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  1. L

    Newbie looking for feedback.

    Alright I will have to do that. Everything I started with was brand new.
  2. L

    Newbie looking for feedback.

    05/2019
  3. L

    Newbie looking for feedback.

    I am very methodical and always follow directions strictly with something like this. I'm going to have to borrow my friends test kit. He's the one responsible for getting me into this anyway lol
  4. L

    Newbie looking for feedback.

    I have created an album with photos of the cabinet build from start to finish. Didn't know there was a limit to 4 photos per post...
  5. L

    Newbie looking for feedback.

    Do you think there's something wrong with all of the tests I have? Is it possible that my filter is too much for the size tank that I have?
  6. L

    Newbie looking for feedback.

    No, I haven't done any water changes yet because I haven't seen any ammonia, nitrites or nitrates.
  7. One decoration in place, 3 Tiger Barbs and one Rainbow Shark in tank to try and accelerate cycling.

    One decoration in place, 3 Tiger Barbs and one Rainbow Shark in tank to try and accelerate cycling.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  8. Tank filled.

    Tank filled.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  9. Lights attached to inside of lid, filter in place behind tank, other accessories/ supplies stored behind tank as well.

    Lights attached to inside of lid, filter in place behind tank, other accessories/ supplies stored behind tank as well.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  10. Painted outside white, inside black, attached European style hinges to lid/back panel.

    Painted outside white, inside black, attached European style hinges to lid/back panel.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  11. Framed the front of the cabinet (Except the bottom, a piece of trim is going there).

    Framed the front of the cabinet (Except the bottom, a piece of trim is going there).

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  12. Painted outside white, inside black, attached European style hinges to lid/back panel.

    Painted outside white, inside black, attached European style hinges to lid/back panel.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  13. Side extension to match base.

    Side extension to match base.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  14. Top extension and new back panel.

    Top extension and new back panel.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  15. Base extension.

    Base extension.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  16. Top down view of curved front support.

    Top down view of curved front support.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  17. Reinforced bottom to be able to support weight of everything, extended the base (half white board is extension) to accommodate filter and accessory st

    Reinforced bottom to be able to support weight of everything, extended the base (half white board is extension) to accommodate filter and accessory st

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  18. Tank sitting on curved front support.

    Tank sitting on curved front support.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  19. Built custom curved front support for part of tank that protrudes from cabinet.

    Built custom curved front support for part of tank that protrudes from cabinet.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  20. Cut the front opening to fit, while letting the bow front protrude from the cabinet.

    Cut the front opening to fit, while letting the bow front protrude from the cabinet.

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  21. What I started with, gutted all electronic parts and removed all the trim (which I was surprised was all plastic, not wood).

    What I started with, gutted all electronic parts and removed all the trim (which I was surprised was all plastic, not wood).

    • Lokeno
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    • Album: My DIY Aquarium build.
  22. My DIY Aquarium build.

    My DIY Aquarium build.

    Gutted an old console TV and converted it into an aquarium, it ended up looking more like a fireplace but I still love how it turned out.
    • Lokeno
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  23. L

    Newbie looking for feedback.

    Hi, I'm new here and new to the aquarium hobby. I'm posting to try and get some feedback on my aquarium I recently set up. I did a TON of research on every aspect of setting up a freshwater aquarium before actually doing anything. After doing a couple weeks worth of research, I began ordering...
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