frederick thompson
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Brill aint he.
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Epoxy treated concrete multiplex.. Gets an extra epoxy seal. I've seen ponds and huge tanks build from this material, some failed some succeeded for over 10 years. Only thing i did different to save some work, what i yet not have seen is the glass in routed slids. I guess on such a small size it'll do.. Fingers crossed, it's just an experiment, there for in the garden..what is the bottom and sides made from?
Nice bathtub Marcel! Very resourceful!
Nice one zozo.what you putting inside the tank. Fish or shrimp.Kit has cured for the recomended 24 hours and the epoxy is in for 5 days.. So just lets rock and roll, i want to know.. And filled it up..
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And actualy with water in it the kit is showing much more detail than it is dry.. For now it is water proof..
This is the spot i was worry about, the gap is only 0.3mm and the corner where it looked like i missed a spot.. But now the water is in and contrasts the kit a lot more it seems to have enough body to hold.. Since the glass sinks a few milimeter into the slid, it has some more down there..
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I guess it's a mater of time, maybe weeks to find out.. It is after all water protective glued multiplex.. So if there is any water contact with the wood it'll take time to swell and show over time. For now it seems to be ok, not minding the easthetics ofcourse.
Thanks Fred, for a first timer it's ok.. If it leaks, no man overboard, i'll drain it put a glass panel on top and use it as plant propagator and start anew.Nice one zozo..
That's a good question.. Plants in the first place, still have some wood with Java ferns and mosses in the cellar.. Nice to see how that does in there with daylight. Also still have some unidentified Nymphoides indoor. So these also, to get them to flower and to know what it is, finaly. For plants it will do ok maybe very good since it is a rather sunny spot. Regarding fish i was thinking about Sticklebacks, but than i have to monitor the temperature very closely.. As said sunny spot, glass panels, i suspect this could get pretty warm. I have no idea if the water from the tub will cool this tank or if this tank will heat the tub. Shrimp could be an option too, have sherries enough indoors.what you putting inside the tank. Fish or shrimp
Just bought 3x dutch bull rushes. Photo of one bunch
Look like bamboo.
Also this plant. Don t suplose you know what they call it mate. I aint got a clue. Someone gave me it. And they don t know name.
Appreciate your help mate.
That looks like it mate. But it is aThanks Fred, for a first timer it's ok.. If it leaks, no man overboard, i'll drain it put a glass panel on top and use it as plant propagator and start anew.
That's a good question.. Plants in the first place, still have some wood with Java ferns and mosses in the cellar.. Nice to see how that does in there with daylight. Also still have some unidentified Nymphoides indoor. So these also, to get them to flower and to know what it is, finaly. For plants it will do ok maybe very good since it is a rather sunny spot. Regarding fish i was thinking about Sticklebacks, but than i have to monitor the temperature very closely.. As said sunny spot, glass panels, i suspect this could get pretty warm. I have no idea if the water from the tub will cool this tank or if this tank will heat the tub. Shrimp could be an option too, have sherries enough indoors.
Dutch Bull rush would be just Dutch Rush Equisetum hyemale
Bullrush "Thypa" (latifolia) is also very nice, i've had the small version (angustifolia) of it, but it is a rather dificult little plant.. It needs a very rich muddy soil, i never realy got it going realy good on gravels etc.
The second picture looks kinda familiar, have seen it before but unfortunately don't recollect it's name.. It might come back later.. But i bet someone beats me to it.
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Ah! Got it i think.. Darmera peltata..
What goes arround comes arround.. We call this plant indeed Giant Rhubarb or Mammoth leaf.. Prepare yourself, it can grow into a prehistoric monster.. Looks awsome if it aint to big. Godzilla!!Gunnera mannicata.
And it will soon be in your main pond,your quarantine tank,summer house and probably your neighbours garden .Mine is in the top pond.
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