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+8KMX sumlove1 Keelo strikingthematch williemcd -3de- Dan W. jaiko1975 12 posters |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| Subject: new 60g hex african  3/25/2011, 9:00 pm | |
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Dan W.
Sergeant
Posts : 98
Location : Leakey, Texas
Favorite Fish: : To many to list but mostly Cichlids
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:02 pm | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:04 pm | |
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-3de-
Warrant Officer 1
Posts : 332
Location : Reno, Nv.
Favorite Fish: : Discus..
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:08 pm | |
| Wow, looks great! How long did it take to make the stand? | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:11 pm | |
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williemcd
Major
Posts : 852
Location : Brandermill, Richmond,Va
Favorite Fish: : Angels and hopefully soon Discus
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:18 pm | |
| I'm hoping the youtube is a step by step "diy - show and tell" on how to make it! I've got a 48 corner tank that needs both a stand and a hood!... Both of course will be DIY... Bill | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:20 pm | |
| i used plywood and 2by 4 and texture paint | |
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williemcd
Major
Posts : 852
Location : Brandermill, Richmond,Va
Favorite Fish: : Angels and hopefully soon Discus
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:24 pm | |
| yea.. but the joining and bracing is a bit different with 8 planes to deal with.. | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:30 pm | |
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strikingthematch
Captain
Posts : 1118
Location : Virginia Beach, VA
Favorite Fish: : Discus, Stingrays, Arowana, Rams, and Angels
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:32 pm | |
| Great jobs looks very professional! | |
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williemcd
Major
Posts : 852
Location : Brandermill, Richmond,Va
Favorite Fish: : Angels and hopefully soon Discus
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:35 pm | |
| So when can ya get a start on my 48 corner tank.. the dimensions will be supplied as soon as ya tell me when!....  | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:37 pm | |
| corner 48? that does not sound bad how tall do u whant it?
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:38 pm | |
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williemcd
Major
Posts : 852
Location : Brandermill, Richmond,Va
Favorite Fish: : Angels and hopefully soon Discus
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:42 pm | |
| "Tanks" for the offer.. but you are in Fla.. and I be in Va... I'm thinking of making it about 28 " off the floor.. just the right viewing height for viewing while sitting in my office chair.. Bill | |
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Keelo
Major
Posts : 899
Location : Springdale, AR
Favorite Fish: : Mollys, BN plec, and Thoracochromis brauschi
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/25/2011, 9:47 pm | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 11:52 am | |
| thats one about 28 two..the big worry is the sheer weight vs height | |
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sumlove1
Private First Class
Posts : 49
Location : Reno, NV
Favorite Fish: : To many to list
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:02 pm | |
| looks nice. i gotta build a stand for my hex as well. lol
love the mixture of africans! | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:16 pm | |
| i tried buying one..no one had one available so i had to build one from scratch using plywood and 2 by 4. some one did offer to make it hand made but the cost was way over budget asking price was $800 not painted..total cost of diy around $50. | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:18 pm | |
| and the fish are happy moved from a 20g tall to a 60g hex | |
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sumlove1
Private First Class
Posts : 49
Location : Reno, NV
Favorite Fish: : To many to list
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:22 pm | |
| oh jeeze! thats insaine! good thing your a DIYer. idont ever even see hex tanks in stores anymore. must have just been outdated? and i bet they were! they will grow to fit it very nicely!  | |
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KMX
Admin
Posts : 16094
Location : Mansfield, TX
Favorite Fish: : African Cichlids of all kinds.
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:26 pm | |
| Nice tank.
Pic #7 is that a Dovi? | |
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jake
Staff Sergeant
Posts : 164
Location : north fort myers
Favorite Fish: : cichlids
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:31 pm | |
| Actually........I see them old hex side tables or chair tables,whatever all the time.Check the goodwill or salvation.I got one for $15 for my 30g hex.Its very strong. | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:55 pm | |
| yes kmx.....my worries were the 800 plus pounds of tank | |
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proyect01
Captain
Posts : 1196
Location : Fort Myers Fl
Favorite Fish: : Aulonocara species
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:58 pm | |
| Congratz Jaiko !!!  | |
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jaiko1975
Moderator
Posts : 980
Location : hollywood FL
| | Subject: Re: new 60g hex african 3/26/2011, 12:58 pm | |
| yes kmx.....my worries were the 800 plus pounds of tank | |
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