35 Gal penninsula project

[Threebeat]

So i've got the "bug" and happen to have an old unused 35 gal long tank. Kinda wanted to do something a little different looking so I thought I'd try my hand at a peninsular style setup.
Pretty much standard stuff....(foam, GS, cement) are being used for the project.

Basic structure....

Here's a basic shot of it in the tank...

Compartment for the filter...

After I've added some GS and a few artificial roots...

After carving and defining the GS...

One of the side crevasses...

After a few layers of concrete...

Outflow for filter hoses...

Hidden intake vent for filter...

.....Updates to come!

 

[fire_newt]

Wow this looks amazing! I can't wait to see it finished!

 

[ByrdRausch]

Looking good, what are you planning on keeping in here?

 

[Threebeat]

I don't have any occupants planned as of yet, would like to get a few Notos but im not sure.

 

[EasternNewtLove]

Peninsula newts would be quite humorous to have in there

 

[Katniss]

That most of took along time! I like the style! You are so good you could sell them!

 

[ktcwgrl]

Looks great! What kind of material did you use for the base? foam board? What did you use for the gray texturing on the last pictures and did you use a coat layer? I a interested in making my own decorations for my setup I have just been concerned with chemicals in the water that could be harmful. Did you have those concerns?

 

[Threebeat]

Yea just standard polystyrene sheets covered in Cement. Ive used the cement in the past with no harmful reactions from inhabitants, PH was an obvious concern, after filling and draining the tank multiple times it evened out.

I've had the tank setup for a while now, still letting plants fill it out a bit. I'll be sure to post some pics soon.

 

[tusken raider]

Looks great is there an update with photos coming along??

 

[Threebeat]

Yes, im still waiting on some plants to arrive, so ill show more pics when i get them.

 

[Threebeat]

Here's a little preview...

Closeup shot of the filter output (hidden but that's the point)

Top shot of the land area, still adding some plants and a bit of driftwood.... Waters a bit low at the moment.

 

[tusken raider]

Wow looks so great!! hangin' out for the rest of the pics

 

[Martin21114]

Looks awesome, very nice build. How many tanks have you made?

 

[Threebeat]

This is the largest I've made, i mostly stick with 10 ~ 20 gals. I wanna say I've made (maybe) 9 or 10, mostly dry terrestrial setups for other critters (inverts or reptiles).

 

[smashtoad]

Beautiful, man. I have considered doing something similar with a wide, flat piece of mopani I have. Just can't figure out the best way to hollow it out on the concave side.

 

[MissAnnie]

Wow! That looks AWESOME!!

 

[Black leaves]

nice tank lad..... hope to see your full image of your tank and newt...

 

[animal lova]

love it!! i'm going to make something similar