25 gallon starfire build

[charlie]

Intake and outflow on the same side 

Wow you guys were really into that presentation  ,Valerie you get to sit next to Brian  .

[charlie]

Wow you guys were really into that presentation  ,Valerie you get to sit next to Brian  .

I guess i should take out the consolidating  from the title, since i`m now keeping my shrimp tank that has being so good to me 

[touchofsky]

Brian is a better student than I 

[Brine]

i was a much better student the second time i went to highschool...at 33 yrs old

[touchofsky]

No hope for improvement here 

[fischkopp]

Speaking of  focal point, I would move the macandra a bit off center.

Not sure about the glosso either, is to busy for me. Want to try some UG?

[charlie]

Points noted Robert, thanks.
Sure i will try some UG & grow it out.
Errol

[charlie]

One for Feb.

[exv152]

Is that glosso growing upwards on the left side?

[charlie]

Is that glosso growing upwards on the left side?

No ,it`s Lysimachia nummularia/
creeping jenny
I also finshed skinng the stand .

[exv152]

Nice job.  You still going to paint it black??

[charlie]

Nice job.  You still going to paint it black??

No, that`s how it stays.
Thanks.

[exv152]

Where is the co2 diffuser? Is it in the plants??

[charlie]

Where is the co2 diffuser? Is it in the plants??

Yea it`s longer than yours, so it`s nestled in between the glosso.

[pm]

Skinning the stand looks great!  I debated about doing something similar, even with the same panelling from HD, but couldn't figure out an easy way to access the storage inside the unit once skinned, so I am painting instead.  Can you still access the storage inside, or do you have to remove the full skin to do so?

[charlie]

Skinning the stand looks great!  I debated about doing something similar, even with the same panelling from HD, but couldn't figure out an easy way to access the storage inside the unit once skinned, so I am painting instead.  Can you still access the storage inside, or do you have to remove the full skin to do so?

Peter, the skins are all separate ( 3 panels) held on via magnetic latches so i have full access.
I only  lightly sanded the MDF panel & applied a few coats of clear satinfinishh.
I found the finish on the MDF panels @ HD to be sub par, i guess its OK if you are painting it, but i got mine from Rona, much better finish, a buck or 2 cheaper & more designs. I will be doing all my stands with it.
Errol

[bizfromqc]

Alright pardon my ignorance but can you guys elaborate on what "skinning the stand" is? So you basically bought some panelling, slap some magnets on it and stick it on the stand?

[charlie]

Alright pardon my ignorance but can you guys elaborate on what "skinning the stand" is? So you basically bought some panelling, slap some magnets on it and stick it on the stand?

= you basically bought some panelling, slap some magnets on it and stick it on the stand ,you can also attach it whichever way works best for you  , just one of them days

[bizfromqc]

= you basically bought some panelling, slap some magnets on it and stick it on the stand ,you can also attach it whichever way works best for you  , just one of them days

sounds easy enough 

[daworldisblack]

Wow looks good! Might be an idea for my bare stand!