Drifter 851 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Yes it's yet another tank but I can't be blamed for this one. A buddy gave it to me completely free so how could I turn that down? Obviously needs a good cleaning, but with the extra height of it (it's 2ft tall) I think it will make a good home for a nice pair of Angels. Now once I clean it I just have to find a place to put it that is not already occupied by a tank lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,447 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 It definitely has a unique look to it. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordie1892 669 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Looking forward to seeing what you come up with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,305 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 GO GET THAT HOTROD WORKING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deterioration 443 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Can't beat free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Steve, I think you might have a problem...*says the guy with 14 guitars and 5 motorcycles he doesn't play or ride* If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjonny 386 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Angels would look nice... Some nice really tall grass / reed type plant would suit it I think... Do you ever do marine Steve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Steve, I think you might have a problem...*says the guy with 14 guitars and 5 motorcycles he doesn't play or ride* Go ride your motorcycle while playing guitar RIGHT NOW! DO IT! DO IT NOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Haven't got into saltwater marine. I love the looks of a salt tank, and the fish too, but with the amount of fishing trips that I go on I would most likely have issues with water parms on some of my longer trips. As it is now I am okay with freshwater and auto feeders for trips like my annual 2 week one, but with salt I think I would have issues being gone that long and away from the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,305 Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Go ride your motorcycle while playing guitar RIGHT NOW! DO IT! DO IT NOW! *cough* erm, yes officer, well you see.... erm.... sorry, what did you say again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docwagon 856 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 *cough* erm, yes officer, well you see.... erm.... sorry, what did you say again? Shouldn't you be burying the desecrated remains of the shout box somewhere its unlikely to be found, resulting in uncomfortable questions being asked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Like //Anything I say will be inferior to that post. If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Haven't even owned it 12 hrs yet and it's already tanking shape Was in much need of cleaning. The stand had paint marks on it from from his grand kids and the tank itself was covered in dried on algae, but after some elbow grease and scrubbing it all cleaned up very nicely. Glass has zero scratches on it which is nice.The background I'm doing for this one is super thin so it does not take up much room since there's not a ton of room to start with. After the background is done I an thinking of using some spray on type foam to make some round underwater "vines/roots" that will adhere flush to the background itself then paint the vines brown to give it a realistic SA type look.Current state of tankAnd where I decided to put it. Since the 265g is in the adjoining room which is my office I decided to rearrange a few things so I could have this tank in my work shop area so I can enjoy this one while I work at the bench since I spend so much time in this area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,034 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 *sigh* I remember when we used to stick a picture of plants on the outside at the back...... Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 First coat of drylok applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Was at Royal Tropical today and picked up a nice young trio of Angels for this tank today. Figure by the time they are done with quarantine the tank will be ready for them. They are small right now, probably about 3" tall with a body about the size of a silver dollar coin. I liked the coloration of these three as well as the nice long tails so couldn't resist bringing them home. Also picked up some nice flat "spider wood" pieces for a really good price so going to just go ahead and incorporate these pieces into the background rather than make vines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Got the BG paint work and all the shading & highlighting done now. Went with a light sand/tan color with gray and darker shaded area then white highlights on the tips & edges. Also mounted the branches directly to the background so it's all one piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 1,245 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Looks good Steve BEARDED, FOR HER PLEASURE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Ummmmmmmm..............this one followed me home too, I swear :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsinOwl 644 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Your house is going to collapse from the weight! If you decide to put your dick in crazy, be ready to change your phone number and relocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrible_Hector 165 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Your house is going to collapse from the weight! Wow Jason. You can't just call his house fat. Rude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 I'm not scared I own a life vest ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,034 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Steve, these " poor lost souls" tanks - have you ever considered finishing them and selling them? You must be running out of space soon! Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drifter 851 Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Background is siliconed into the tank now. Also picked up a couple more spiderwood branches to put on the bottom of the tank and then tie some plants to them. And picked up some various Anubias plants as well as some brwon/tan playsand which I think will mimic the Amazon bottom pretty nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,034 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I take it that's a "No" then? Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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