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    A river runs through it... A journal for a new project...

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    I am starting a new project...

    At first wanted a pure land-only terrarium for a tree frog... But after reading up that tree frogs do appreciate some water and seeing Wild Ginger's froggie tank, I am inspired to add a stream to the tank...

    But the title is still 'A River Runs Through It' lah... River sounds better than a stream mah...

    Anyway, I came up with 5 designs for the 2ft tank...

    #1


    #2


    #3


    #4


    #5


    Which would be better?

    I am just worried that the flow would not be good for a long stream and the flow is obstructed by narrowed portions or turning points... Any comments?

    Thanks...
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    #3



    For me, i'd choose the above plan #3 due to the fact it's much more practical and the width of the "river" does not constrict any flow and aesthetically it'd be nice from high elevation to low elevation.

    Also, just to add, it has a nice arc from the rear right up to the front and it separates both land areas just nicely in terms of prorportions. Might want to add a fallen log across just in case mr Froggie wants to migrate from one land to another.

    Regards,
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    Fallen log... Hmm... Idea...

    I have such a log available...

    I am inclined to #3 or #5 because I want a significant land area, yet, if possible, keep a wild betta or paros or 5 Boraras sp....
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    I'm crypt collecting... Starting cheap, now have Cryptocoryne beckettii, C.beckettii var petchii, C.crispatula var.balansae, C.griffithii(Melted! ), C.nurii, C.parva, C.pygmaea(Melted! ), C.tonkinensis(Melted! ), C.walkeri, C.wendtii 'Brown', C.wendtii 'Green', C.wendtii 'Green Gecko', C.wendtii 'Tropica' and Cryptocoryne x willisii

    Oh, juggling is hard work, man!...

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    I presumed this is for a 2ft? #3 or 5 for me!, 4 doesn't have enough land mass. Going to house a white's tree frog? or something else?
    ...I love rubies too ...
    Ken

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    Yes, it is a 2ft tank and it is built with the White's Tree Frog in mind...
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    I'm crypt collecting... Starting cheap, now have Cryptocoryne beckettii, C.beckettii var petchii, C.crispatula var.balansae, C.griffithii(Melted! ), C.nurii, C.parva, C.pygmaea(Melted! ), C.tonkinensis(Melted! ), C.walkeri, C.wendtii 'Brown', C.wendtii 'Green', C.wendtii 'Green Gecko', C.wendtii 'Tropica' and Cryptocoryne x willisii

    Oh, juggling is hard work, man!...

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    Looking forward to it unfortunately I think ran out of permits for another tank
    ...I love rubies too ...
    Ken

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    Hi Justikanz,

    I like the 5th layout!
    My ministeress of home affairs say cannot keep frogs. So I am looking forward to seeing yours!

    Cheers!
    - eric

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    look forward to it also.
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    I am going for #5.

    Just got the background up... Will upload the picture soon and now will be working on the stream bank. Many thanks to Wild Ginger.
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    I'm crypt collecting... Starting cheap, now have Cryptocoryne beckettii, C.beckettii var petchii, C.crispatula var.balansae, C.griffithii(Melted! ), C.nurii, C.parva, C.pygmaea(Melted! ), C.tonkinensis(Melted! ), C.walkeri, C.wendtii 'Brown', C.wendtii 'Green', C.wendtii 'Green Gecko', C.wendtii 'Tropica' and Cryptocoryne x willisii

    Oh, juggling is hard work, man!...

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    Pictures!

    Sticking on the cork bark is a pain... And I totally forgotten that it takes a long time for silicone to cure...



    Left overnight, the cork bark is finally up and so I can start working on the stream bank...



    I ran out of silicone... And so, work has to stop until I manage to find tome to pass by some shop selling aquarium silicone... Then will seal all the gaps that I can see...

    After that is done, water, clay pellets and potting soil will be filled in and the pump test run... Then I can arrange the wood pieces and buy plants from Teo's!

    Oh... I have several designs for the tank cover, courtesy of Wild Ginger. He's the man, man!



    I chose something similar to this design, minus the ventilation holes, as the hinge will create a strip of gap we totally forgotten until the glass maker reminds us all...



    Then I will have to silicone wire mesh to the thin strip... But will confirm when I collect the glass pieces and silicone the hinges on them...

    This is as much DIY as I can take... I am definitely NOT a DIY person... Haha...

    So looking forward to see the tank up and running...
    Read me! :bigsmile: http://justikanz.blogspot.com/

    I'm crypt collecting... Starting cheap, now have Cryptocoryne beckettii, C.beckettii var petchii, C.crispatula var.balansae, C.griffithii(Melted! ), C.nurii, C.parva, C.pygmaea(Melted! ), C.tonkinensis(Melted! ), C.walkeri, C.wendtii 'Brown', C.wendtii 'Green', C.wendtii 'Green Gecko', C.wendtii 'Tropica' and Cryptocoryne x willisii

    Oh, juggling is hard work, man!...

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    Oh... Totally forgotten... Got this stupid piece I had to remove because stupid me forgot to turn the tank around and use that as the back!!...



    I tried medicated oil and it doesn't work... The piece of paper is just like dead stuck there... How to remove it?? *Arrgh!*...
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    I'm crypt collecting... Starting cheap, now have Cryptocoryne beckettii, C.beckettii var petchii, C.crispatula var.balansae, C.griffithii(Melted! ), C.nurii, C.parva, C.pygmaea(Melted! ), C.tonkinensis(Melted! ), C.walkeri, C.wendtii 'Brown', C.wendtii 'Green', C.wendtii 'Green Gecko', C.wendtii 'Tropica' and Cryptocoryne x willisii

    Oh, juggling is hard work, man!...

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    Try lighter fuel fluid(brand I used: Ronson), soak it totally and it should come off easy
    ...I love rubies too ...
    Ken

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    Eh... Silly question... Where to find lighter fuel? NTUC? Soak it as in apply generously on the paper and then wait? Gosh... My office will smell bad, man... Haha...
    Read me! :bigsmile: http://justikanz.blogspot.com/

    I'm crypt collecting... Starting cheap, now have Cryptocoryne beckettii, C.beckettii var petchii, C.crispatula var.balansae, C.griffithii(Melted! ), C.nurii, C.parva, C.pygmaea(Melted! ), C.tonkinensis(Melted! ), C.walkeri, C.wendtii 'Brown', C.wendtii 'Green', C.wendtii 'Green Gecko', C.wendtii 'Tropica' and Cryptocoryne x willisii

    Oh, juggling is hard work, man!...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Justikanz View Post
    Eh... Silly question... Where to find lighter fuel? NTUC? Soak it as in apply generously on the paper and then wait? Gosh... My office will smell bad, man... Haha...
    nutc should sell them. or you can try provision shop. ask for lighter fluid
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    Wow- so this set-up is gonna to be in your office
    NTUC might have them, some neighbourhood hardware, provision store and India "Mama" store might carry them also. I usually get them from Art store like ART-FRIEND from Bras Basah Complex. We use them to remove glue,dirts,stickers in the Ad/Design line.

    Yes apply generously, once the sticky completely soak-in, the sticker will peel off easily. It evaporates quickly, so the smell is not that bad.
    Last edited by Fei Miao; 7th Nov 2006 at 11:52.
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    ..to add, I think I seen them in one of the provision store in NTU, the one besides the canteen near the sports facilities.
    ...I love rubies too ...
    Ken

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    Fei Miao, think there is only that ONE provision store in NTU...
    Anyway, I really envy people working in NTU... You should see the size of the offices! OMG...
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    Very interesting project.....looking forward to viewing the process!!
    Something new to me...
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    Something new to me too, finally get to see such a project being setting up and same time can learn from bro Justikanz.

    Look forward!
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    keep us posted please!
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