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Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 19-06-2013, 10:00 AM
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Posted By Occellatus
Oh ok. I think i see the joints. Nice nonetheless.

Oh ok. I think i see the joints. Nice nonetheless.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 16-06-2013, 11:40 AM
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Posted By Occellatus
Im using white acrylic with red aro. Haha. I dont...

Im using white acrylic with red aro. Haha. I dont really care if my aro is red or not. Impt is for the tigers.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/Occellatus/IMG-20130616-WA0001_zps97ba727d.jpg
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 16-06-2013, 11:37 AM
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Posted By Occellatus
Nice! True on the downgrade light part. The money...

Nice! True on the downgrade light part. The money spent on lights equates to a piece of acrylic too.:D

You cut one full piece? Didnt see any joints?
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 15-06-2013, 02:38 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
More than that. $48.15.:o

More than that. $48.15.:o
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 15-06-2013, 02:20 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Update after placement of white acrylic base

After i placed the white acrylic, i found that it can be quite glaring after i turn on my lights probably because the finishing of the acrylic which i chose was glossy. If it was matt, i think tje...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 13-06-2013, 09:27 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Sorry, double post.

Sorry, double post.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 13-06-2013, 07:35 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Yeah i find that white is very reflective. You...

Yeah i find that white is very reflective. You may need to dwngrade lights if you dont want it to be too bright.

I think its possible. You can use a 4ft stick to try just to be sure.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 13-06-2013, 12:16 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Do consider your mode of transport. I dont think...

Do consider your mode of transport. I dont think you would be able to fit a say 6x2.5 piece into your car?

Also big tanks come with side bracings at the top. You will not be able to fit a single...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 13-06-2013, 10:12 AM
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Posted By Occellatus
Yes bro, 1 whole piece. Learnt from past...

Yes bro, 1 whole piece. Learnt from past experience.:D

Measured off from the top of my tank. Did not leave any gaps at the sides so in future if i need to remove, will have to use suckers.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 12-06-2013, 11:17 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Did an ivory coloured base for my son's 3ft tank....

Did an ivory coloured base for my son's 3ft tank. Find the colour not too bad. Not exceptionally bright and yet not too dark. Looks alil like natural sand.
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Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 05-06-2013, 07:13 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Thats an endy. I keep my ph between the range of...

Thats an endy. I keep my ph between the range of 7 and 7.5 by adding baking soda whenever it dips below 7.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 02-06-2013, 09:53 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
I just set up a new 3ft tank so will be headin...

I just set up a new 3ft tank so will be headin down to Dama tomorrow to get beigh colour acrylic base. After i do it, will post the dimensions of a standard 3x1.5x1.5.;)
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 02-06-2013, 09:51 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
A cmi update pic. :p ...

A cmi update pic. :p

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/Occellatus/20130525_230654_zps822b3435.jpg
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 02-06-2013, 09:50 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
The gap is negligible. Dont worry about the gap....

The gap is negligible. Dont worry about the gap. Just measure your entire base and minus 10mm. You need this 10mm for you to lift up your acrylic in future. With this, the issue of the silicon slope...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 31-05-2013, 02:12 AM
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Posted By Occellatus
Yes thats the one. In fact they have other...

Yes thats the one. In fact they have other colours but i did not snap pics of those samples. I took this pic when the salesperson was keying in my purchase details. I wanted to snap a pic for future...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 30-05-2013, 08:29 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
I wont go for yellow cause too extreme. Tank wont...

I wont go for yellow cause too extreme. Tank wont look good.

If given a choice i will go for ultra light brown or cream. Since using acrylic, dont go for conventional oyama colours. Thats my feel....
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 30-05-2013, 07:54 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Many many to choose..... ...

Many many to choose.....

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/Occellatus/20130525_083330_zps05c9fd80.jpg

I think orange will be goos. Red and yellow too extreme. Since u have the flexibility...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 29-05-2013, 12:06 AM
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Posted By Occellatus
Anyone tried other colours of acrylic? I think...

Anyone tried other colours of acrylic? I think light brown also very nice. Simulate natural environment.:o
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 28-05-2013, 12:54 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
This is the matt white at dama. ...

This is the matt white at dama.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/Occellatus/20130525_083345_zps2a1e6b69.jpg
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 28-05-2013, 12:53 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
I went ubi also no matt white for 5mm thickness...

I went ubi also no matt white for 5mm thickness which i want. Matt white only available in 3mm. I got glossy white cause buay lun. Turned out good. I felt the texture on the matt white. Its grainy....
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 27-05-2013, 11:32 AM
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Posted By Occellatus
Actually very easy to remove. If you can remove...

Actually very easy to remove. If you can remove suction cups in water, acrylic is a whole lot easier.
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 27-05-2013, 10:26 AM
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Posted By Occellatus
Actually 2 pieces also can but may be too heavy...

Actually 2 pieces also can but may be too heavy for you to carry home. Try to go for 5mm to make sure that warping doesnt occur but of course there are some who used 3mm and encountered no problems...
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 26-05-2013, 05:54 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Then its time for you to do a complete white base...

Then its time for you to do a complete white base using the dimensions provided by flair. :p
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 26-05-2013, 05:44 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Very detailed and informative! Im sure lotsa ppl...

Very detailed and informative! Im sure lotsa ppl will be wanting to try it. Im doing one for my kid's 2ft tank.:o
Forum: Tank set-ups, Filtration & Water Management 26-05-2013, 05:37 PM
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Posted By Occellatus
Oh 3mm. Why dont wanna cover all white and leave...

Oh 3mm. Why dont wanna cover all white and leave black spaces?:confused:
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