61 replies to this topic

[fishfingers]

nice mate! Very nice!

[gibbs]

wow steve that is really nice and an awesome idea, i think you might have started something.
I have what might be a stupid question.....Are them tanks filtered at all?

[Brett93]

wow steve that is really nice and an awesome idea, i think you might have started something.
I have what might be a stupid question.....Are them tanks filtered at all?

Hey mate,

The tanks would be filtered, hes just done a great job of hiding the filter hoses :0

Cheers,
Brett

[Ronny]

They sure are, the hoses are behind the backgrounds which Steve made himself.

I was there today and I can honestly say, the tanks and fish look so much more amazing in the flesh!

[Warby]

Hurry up and get his photos online for us then Ronny haha

[Ronny]

You'll have to wait for Steve to put em up

But it's worth the wait...

[STEVEGREEN]

wow steve that is really nice and an awesome idea, i think you might have started something.
I have what might be a stupid question.....Are them tanks filtered at all?

yeah Gibbs they are filtered , both tanks run a custom made "under gravel jet" system made from pvc , this is instead of a spray bar , because they are 2 1/2 deep i was worried about dead spots. the jet systems are run by eheim 2228's and the large tank has a 2228 with spray bar and the small tank has a 2217 spray bar set up.

all intakes , jets , spray bars and heaters are hiden behind my hand built "side grounds"

Cheers
Steve Green

pics are up in PCS Photo Album

[gibbs]

Geez that was well done, i had a close look at pics again and noticed the bubbles in top left corner of smaller tank, if you didn't point out how it is filtered i would never have known

[kiitsch]

wow my dream home, ever since a fish called wander (i think) i've been wanting built in wall tanks! i have another great idea but i'm keeping it till i get to build my own first
this is an awesome job, all praise
claire

[STEVEGREEN]

thanks for all the nice comments guys n gals

it's been a while , couple of pics after painting the house

enjoy



next is the photo frames , then install the 150W metal halides with 20,000K globes

Cheers
Steve Green

[fourdapostle]

They really do look smashing....old pommie saying. You have done a marvelous job Steve....you should be rightly proud...

[Poncho]

You can see the amount of thought that's gone into these tanks - well done Steve, looks great.

and thanks for taking us through the progress - it's useful to see how it's all come together.

My only criticism is that you went to all the effort of hiding heaters, filters etc., made the tank look as natural as possible, and then put bloody floaties in the tank

[STEVEGREEN]

lol Poncho , im sure there are a few Tang Bangers that would be pretty happy to see floaties in my tanks

Cheers
Steve Green

[Poncho]

Haha - true mate.

[convict paul]

looks great steve gives a really nice effect

paul

[STEVEGREEN]

i cant believe its been over two years

well here we go i will upload progress as it happens
Pre made custome frames being installed by Scotty the Fat Yak Drinker







Filter Access Hidden Door Frame

Door Open


Plenty left to do

Plasterboard , painting , cornice , skirting boards , lighting , shelving , cupboards.

Cheers
Steve Green

[mandm]

Looking good, can't wait to see the end product. Well done

[Westie]

that's pretty cool!

[Furnix]

Looks really awesome!! wish i had my own house to try something like this out (if the Mrs would let me!)

Well done, really great job!

[spite333]

about time steve, lol looking good. what fry you holding in there???

Mike