2m planted tank project

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    Thought I would share this massive project in its slow progression.
    This has always been a passion project so doing customizations as I go. Phase 1 done lights. Still to do is plumbing, electrical and cabinetry. Then it's hard scape time[​IMG]

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    Looking forward to see this unfold

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    Will be following.
    Good luck with the project.
     
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    What lights are those? It's beautiful
     
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    Custom made. Normal pendant light wrapped in rope on metal pipe bar[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

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    Wow, looking great already. Looking forward to this thread
     
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    Quick update. Got all my electrical components plumbing and hardware. Waiting on custom Sump then it's off to the races. Starting to play a bit with aquascaping ideas[​IMG]

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    Update time

    Had custom Sump made but I measured wrong and it's to big . Off to be resized.

    Placed hardscape now waiting on Sump and we almost there

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    Mandatory pictures [​IMG][​IMG]

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    I love how this is coming along and very excited to follow!
     
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    oooh, i like how you've done the hardscape!
     
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    Very nice hardscape!
     
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    Hope to start planting soon.

    Got some anubuas, buce, bolbitis, crypts, chain swords, hygrophilla and ludwigias

    Need some extras so shopping around

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    All planted now for stocking

    Looking for angle fish near Centurion at good price. Any recommendations [​IMG]

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    Wow, it looks stunning!
     
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    Loving it, so well done :thumbup:
    Think you’re really going to enjoy this tank
     
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    That looks really great. Many happy hours watching that tank
     
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    Project update.. Long over due

    Working on my controller board to keep everything neat and tidy, coming along slowly. Soon start working on my co2 system and my dosing setup, after I figure out ei dosing

    Fish settled well, plants slowly starting to grow. Got new fish coming in soon.

    Loving this project.... But now what do I do with an empty 4ft and deep 3ft[​IMG]

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