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Old 09-20-2008, 01:55 AM
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Default Re: New viv build journal

OK well i had a good start today. I will start from the begining. Got the tank cleaned out and ready to work on.
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Then I got my surform microplane and carved my waterfall.
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You can pick this thing up at home depot. good for carving foam or GS.
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Once the water feature was carved I laid down some silicon, I used bronze color and I really liked it, and put pebbles on the water feature.
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I let that dry and turned my attention to the false floor I'm going to use. Got the egg crate and pvc at home depot for cheap. Still have a ton of eggcrate left over. I also picked up some insect screen and laid it across the floor. Keep the substrate from falling through.
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I then took the eggcrate and made a barrier to keep critters out from under the floor. Applied the screen, and added aquarium silicon to it and attached some pebbles. Look alittle more realistic.
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Well thats what I got done today. O also placed the pump and ran hose. That was pretty strait foward. Going to finish waterfall tomorrow and maby get the whole back walll done! just have to see.

O and I would love suggestions, since I am going to start a dart viv as soon as I get some more money. Wana make it perfect you know.
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