He looks like a cartoon character! He is so cute, just look at those little feet and big eyes...
Hop, Skip, Munch...
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VERY NICE!!! Man, your SOO good with making rocky back rounds and water falls. I wish i was as good as you.
Thanks for the compliment CK! 
Here you go... tried 2 different hood lights to see which works best and I like them both! Decisions decisions...
I need to work on the waterfall as it's splashing onto the front glass but hopefully I can get around doing any physical modifications by using a stronger pump. I need to do some serious LFS shopping this weekend!
Here you go... tried 2 different hood lights to see which works best and I like them both! Decisions decisions...
I need to work on the waterfall as it's splashing onto the front glass but hopefully I can get around doing any physical modifications by using a stronger pump. I need to do some serious LFS shopping this weekend!
Update on the concrete work - a very slight pH change over the last few days otherwise still looking good!
Update on the skippers - getting a little friendlier and getting used to the strange creature staring back at them through the glass...
Started working on the hood last night and heres 2 photos to show the progress. 2 x 14W compact flourescents give plenty of light. The plywood was cut to size using the "african power saw" in the second photo - powered by bicep & tricep, hence the need for so much filler! I must invest in some decent electric tools soon methinks!
Update on the skippers - getting a little friendlier and getting used to the strange creature staring back at them through the glass...
Started working on the hood last night and heres 2 photos to show the progress. 2 x 14W compact flourescents give plenty of light. The plywood was cut to size using the "african power saw" in the second photo - powered by bicep & tricep, hence the need for so much filler! I must invest in some decent electric tools soon methinks!
Did some planting today...
Terrestrial plants are Acorus, Auraa and Peace in the home. Water plants Sagitaria and Amazon Sword. Going shopping next week for a small piece of driftwood to finish off the flora!
Terrestrial plants are Acorus, Auraa and Peace in the home. Water plants Sagitaria and Amazon Sword. Going shopping next week for a small piece of driftwood to finish off the flora!
How small are you thinking? I have some cypress here already that I'll put up in a bit and a piece of driftwood that I'm expecting in the mail soon.
Updated photo with some driftwood stolen from a tank I had to break down to make some room in our lounge. It may be a bit big but it's perfect for controlling the splashing from the waterfall as it's stopping the build-up of water droplets on the front glass. I added some molly fry this afternoon as crash-test dummies - they seem to be enjoying the current created by the waterfall!
