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solex69
06-05-2009, 19:05
Ola

Been meaning to post this a while ago.

Have a read here (http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2007/10/creating-waterfall-illusion-underwater.html) and let's see who's going to give this a go :)

Cheers
Dale
veegal
06-05-2009, 19:11
Great stuff Dale - I was going to ask you about this......
Zafgak
06-05-2009, 21:04
Man that looks GREAT - I fink I might give it a try --- when I have some time to spare
solex69
07-05-2009, 07:57
You always have spare time with all 'em tanks you guys have :)

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Foxy Smurf
07-05-2009, 08:00
Sjoe .... That is good work!
veegal
07-05-2009, 08:46
You always have spare time with all 'em tanks you guys have :)

D

'Spare time' ??? What's that????? :rofl: Could someone please explain to me what 'spare' time is????? :p
Zafgak
07-05-2009, 20:26
Sure - Spare time is what Dale Has daily -- He He
speedz
07-05-2009, 20:36
looks great, dont think i'll get time to try this out
solex69
07-05-2009, 21:49
Sure - Spare time is what Dale Has daily -- He He

I wish.....there's just not enough time in the day
Linchpin
15-05-2009, 23:06
Hey, this looks interesting, I'll give it a shot but I'm not gonna use air bubbles to lift the sand. I'll try the eductor method. I've got a spare (really small) pump that should work if I can regulate the flow properly. If I cant, I'll settle for an underwater volcano :)
I'll take pics and post them, even if I fail horribly and manage to cause an explosion.
solex69
16-05-2009, 07:28
Ok schweet, looking forward to your progress mate

Cheers
D
Linchpin
21-05-2009, 00:07
Ok, so I've done some experimenting. The small pump i had didn't do the job (the sand i have is too heavy) so I'm gonna use a bigger pump.
The trial worked 100%, got sand sucked up through a hole in the pipe and flowing out the other side :cool:

I've just gotta try slow down the flow, prob gonna use a larger diameter pipe or split the flow. Don't have pics yet coz I've just been experimenting in big bucket :)

Bought some t-pieces and 90 degree bends and will see if I have time over the weekend to build something worth showing.

Using wather flow rather than air bubbles seems better because u don't have to try hide the bubbles behind something.

Later....
solex69
21-05-2009, 08:07
I am so looking forward to seeing pics!

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JaguarCichlid
21-05-2009, 15:00
POST PICS..... EVEN OF THE BUCKET......
I WANNA SEE PROGRESS..(oR WET FLOORS)