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[Krystal]

Sorry Jez that tank is strictly 'Secret Squirrel' business for now.....The planted geeks will love it....I promise

Last night Ollie (Mr_docfish) made me a glass pH probe holder.....pure genius!!!! It turned out really well and fits the tank to the millimetre....It looks almost seemless in the tank and I'll be getting him to make me another more 'complex' one for the new tank, only he doesnt know it yet

Front View:


Side View:


Side View:


Example of how it sits:


Almost seamless:


pH Probe in the tank:


Cherry shrimp:


I have ripped almost everything out of this tank and am not sure where im going with it at the moment. I was starting to concentrate on Mosses and Pellia but have not had much time to spend on the tank lately so its very barron.....I will get back into it soon...

[Mr_docfish]

I'm glad it worked for you Krystal I have to say, not a bad attempt after work, and after two beers if I could say so myself
I will have to make a more intricate one with two clips (will try to find clear ones) so the probe wont swing around, especially if larger fish swim up against it in your larger tank.

[Krystal]

Yes...even after 2 beers you make it look easy. Mmmm the new one sounds good! Ill hold you to that

[Jezza]

Sorry Jez that tank is strictly 'Secret Squirrel' business for now.....The planted geeks will love it....I promise

no fair...
i'll just hafta nag you every time i come in the shop - slowly i'll get all the info...

[Krystal]

X-Mas Moss



New scape...Im not too keen on it but I want to start growing more mosses, the surface area on the rockwork will allow me to do so. It should look okay once its finished...I just need some Flame Moss now

[dazzabozza]

I like it Krystal. Reminds me of an underwater quarry

[Dan]

Hi Krystal

Looking good

I've got flame if you can't find it.

Not sure when I'll be dropping by the shop next though.

Cheers
Dan

[Krystal]

Thanks Daz...Im still not happy with it but, The shape should look great when covered in moss but...shouldnt be too long now.

That would be great Dan, no rush...but if your ever coming in it would be greatly appreciated Make some more stops before Uni, hahahaha

[Ronny]

The tank looks great, I like the scape but I agree, there's something missing?

[Krystal]

Fish? Time? Effort? Take your pick hahahaha

[Ronny]

Nah, I think some more plant coverage will really top it off, like you said

[Chaddy]

looks a littlle off balance to me, something tall in back right? and some more plants in front.... just my thoughts

[Fox]

Very nice indeed.. Mmmmmm your making me think now Krystal... maybe a planted tank is due. I remember Craig ( pleco_for_me ) had a great looking Nano planted tank on Aquarium Life forum, he did a real good job of that.

If I decide to do one I'll pop down and grab some plants from Aquotix, you guys always have some nice stuff in stock.

[Krystal]

Cheers Az....Ill sort you out

I should update this soon.....didn't realise the pics were that old!

[Krystal]

Well the tank was de-commissioned for a while while i moved house. I re-set up it all up and got the CO₂ cranking the other night and added 4x Blue Rams, 2x Ottocinclus and planted some HC.

I also added a Cal Aqua Labs double drop checker.....Have some more Glass lily pipes coming as well, that way i can use one set whilst im cleaning the others.

Here is the beginning of yet another scape.....

I really need a decent camera!









AND here is a sneak peak at where my new tank will be going for those that have asked.....To be continued

[Jezza]

...and planted some HC....

if you need some more HC, i can bring some more in for ya...

AND here is a sneak peak at where my new tank will be going for those that have asked.....To be continued

well, its about time...

[dazzabozza]

I luv this display Krystal, so simple yet effective. That pendant light really sets it off!

Are those viewing portholes up on the wall? That's a killer tank, 100,000 litres at least??? A bit big for shellies though hehe

[Rovik]

just a question:

BTW very nice tanks you have there, did you take our the grass and replace it with crypts ? or is that a different tank ?
where do you get hold of the ADA equipment ?
thanks for all your great advise !!