Step by step 55 Gal vert build! - Page 5

Th@t1Guy · #41 12-08-2011, 05:27 PM

looks good its kind of hard to tell exactly but if it looks like the vines it'll look great. and i totally understand what you mean with the lack of time its time for finals so im crazy busy

Keep up the good work! and keep us updated

FIT BMX · #42 12-08-2011, 08:09 PM

The texture is the same as the vines, and it will look really good when it's cover with moss and orchids!

jermajesty · #43 12-18-2011, 01:30 AM

Any more updates or pics??

FIT BMX · #44 12-18-2011, 11:25 AM

I've been planing to put the rest of the silicone peat mix on the tree, and start on the stand. But with the holidays I have had no time!

I'm going to try to work on the tree this week.
Thanks for cracking the whip, and getting me moving faster!!!

jermajesty · #45 12-18-2011, 03:43 PM

Yea no problem haha. I understand about the lack of time. For me its the opposite, im 15 and on winter break so i have all the time in the world

Im working on a buttress root tree as well and really wanted to see how urs turned out.
Check out my 40 gal build.
https://www.vivariumforum.com/communi...-ever-viv.html

im not done yet but will hopefully finish by the end of winter break.

FIT BMX · #46 01-13-2012, 11:07 PM

I am finally get back to work on the tank!!
For the most part the tree is finally done.

FIT BMX · #47 02-01-2012, 01:29 PM

Does a tank this size need a sump? If not that would be great, so I don't have to mess with it.

Wy Renegade · #48 02-01-2012, 03:01 PM

Looks like your build is progressing nicely! I love the silicone idea for the vines, that is pretty cool. I love orchids, so looking forward to seeing this all come together. If I may ask, why did you derim the tank if you're standing it upright? Sorry in advance, but I know little about these types of builds, as I'm mainly an aquarium guy.

FIT BMX · #49 02-01-2012, 09:29 PM

The tank will be viewed from three side, and I want a clear view from all sides. I got the tank for free, and the rim was in bad shape, and was really ugly! Also rimless tanks just looks neat.

FIT BMX · #50 02-04-2012, 04:16 PM

Got the vent fan that goes in the tree done today.

The very important chair warmer.

I stared with a 4" PVC drain cover, and a PC fan. I used hot glue to hold it all together.

Next I glued in a plug, so if I ever need to remove the fan it's easy.

After a coating of silicone and peat moss, it will blend right in.