75 Gallon Display

GRIMM · #1 (**permalink**) 01-24-2012, 02:34 PM

First of all to get this out of the way...If you live in the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada area and want a custom tank send me a pm....shameless advertisement complete

Anyways, here is a picture of the tank as of last night. I have a few simple videos explaining what I did and what the plans are for the end result, so if you want some additional info please watch them first. I'll be posting more videos along the way, so if you want to see them in advance to me posting on here, subscribe!

Hope you guys like it as much as I do so far. Im looking forward to finishing the background and planting it using my very specific plant choices.

75 Gallon Display - Part 1 - YouTube

75 Gallon Display - Part 2 - YouTube

InHoc1855 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-24-2012, 02:47 PM

Looks outstanding! Cant wait to see it planted.

Is there a reason, other than support for that incredible wood piece, that you made your false bottom so high? Wouldnt it be better to have it lower and then fill it up with substrate/leaf litter?

Sorry to question you, i just enjoy picking through your threads/brain as your work inspires me, as it does all of us on db.

GRIMM · #3 (**permalink**) 01-24-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by InHoc1855

Looks outstanding! Cant wait to see it planted.

Is there a reason, other than support for that incredible wood piece, that you made your false bottom so high? Wouldnt it be better to have it lower and then fill it up with substrate/leaf litter?

Sorry to question you, i just enjoy picking through your threads/brain as your work inspires me, as it does all of us on db.

Thanks. I have a few reasons, and go over them in the first video :P

But to sum it up...It is to create a good amount of depth from the front, and to minimize on weight since this tank will be moved multiple times by the customer.

Pumilo · #4 (**permalink**) 01-24-2012, 03:51 PM

Wow, that's going to look great! Love the wood!

hydrophyte · #5 (**permalink**) 01-24-2012, 03:52 PM

This looks like another great setup!

eyeviper · #6 (**permalink**) 01-24-2012, 04:47 PM

looks sweet. your vivs always have a great artsy feel about them, really enjoy seeing your work. have you made any videos or build threads on your fan/ventilation setups?

froggies3 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-25-2012, 12:50 AM

WOW Loving the socks but where is the viv. This will be another great GRIMM build its too much for me, I look at my vivs and just want to keep on trying again but can never get the GRIMM neatness in them. Good Luck

nagol · #8 (**permalink**) 01-25-2012, 01:09 AM

I lived in Calgary up until about 6 years ago. Could've really used your build skills then. Out in Toronto now and have to do it all by myself.

winstonamc · #9 (**permalink**) 01-25-2012, 01:23 AM

Grimm, once again, you're notching up the game

RedEyeTroyFrog · #10 (**permalink**) 01-25-2012, 05:46 AM

Looks Great Grimm...what kind of frogs is the customer putting in here?? I would love to do a tank like this, U just feel that me only working with tincs, it just wouldn't work out. Such limited space for egg laying sites and what not. None the less for display purposes its fantastic looking. Im digging the simplicity of the background, and of course the wood is great. Im curious to see it planted and with substrate on that tilted false floor i did that a long time ago in a tank and I hated it...Best of luck to you and I hope it turns out well for you.