2013 New Project

**blue33** · 9th Jul 2013, 18:03

Don't mention! Things you need to take note is when water lever goes down the wavemaker need to lower down also, if not you might damage the wavemaker motor/blade. Just remember any stagnant water will invite algae.

Originally Posted by chocolatelala

Dear Blue33,

Thank you so much for raised up the current flow issue.

No one ever mentioned to me before. Thank you
So far the wave maker do well. I can see the hair algae kind of in control. 80% gone
Love all fishes swimming again the wave direction. they look much alive now.
The best is the wave maker also work as protein skimmer

**valentinoarmourdos** · 18th Jul 2013, 14:46

I'm using Ikea cabinet too... only danger is when water seeps on to the wood. Hence I've spray paint my cabinet before putting my tank on top. so far its good...

**felix_fx2** · 18th Jul 2013, 15:47

Originally Posted by valentinoarmourdos

I'm using Ikea cabinet too... only danger is when water seeps on to the wood. Hence I've spray paint my cabinet before putting my tank on top. so far its good...

there is a product called everdry and another i found. if it start retail in singapore... there will be many ikea setups.

**anu182** · 19th Jul 2013, 11:18

Very nice!!

**mukyo** · 10th Aug 2013, 22:10

ssup.... any update?
will be moving house, now will have more space and planning to do ikea as well. all must be pretty and match the rest of ikea furniture.
any different between those glossy expedit compared to normal ones? mraning seep resistant wise.
any one tried to relaminate the cabinet?
i did one for my outdoor kitchen last tine. seems to be very strong against oil fume and water.

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**chocolatelala** · 18th Aug 2013, 09:21

HI mukyo,

Very sorry for my late reply. I was traveling passed few weeks.

The expedit is strong enough to hold up to 3 ft tank. No different between glossy and matt. All depend how big your tank and how your maintain the tank.
Especially when you change water. I make sure NO water leak out the tank! And I keep it dry 24/7 All my books is under the tank.
Not sure about relaminate the cabinet. the water still go through the joint right?

All the best to your new tank.

Originally Posted by mukyo

ssup.... any update?
will be moving house, now will have more space and planning to do ikea as well. all must be pretty and match the rest of ikea furniture.
any different between those glossy expedit compared to normal ones? mraning seep resistant wise.
any one tried to relaminate the cabinet?
i did one for my outdoor kitchen last tine. seems to be very strong against oil fume and water.

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Visit and comment my L Tank and S Tank... <-- Click click !!
Thank you

**chocolatelala** · 18th Aug 2013, 09:34

HI all,
I'm too busy with oversea project. no changes on scape.
Few fishes dead. So just bought 50 silver neon tetra from SeaView week ago.
BTW, The wave maker is a prefect buy. algae totally control. 100% gone
Fishes swimming again the wave direction. they look much alive now. especially over 80 fishes swimming again the wave. Thank you to bro blue33

**AQMS** · 18th Aug 2013, 09:55

Beautiful

**blue33** · 18th Aug 2013, 12:59

Don't mention. I'm glad it works on your tank.

Originally Posted by chocolatelala

HI all,
I'm too busy with oversea project. no changes on scape.
Few fishes dead. So just bought 50 silver neon tetra from SeaView week ago.
BTW, The wave maker is a prefect buy. algae totally control. 100% gone
Fishes swimming again the wave direction. they look much alive now. especially over 80 fishes swimming again the wave. Thank you to bro blue33

**flick** · 19th Aug 2013, 12:40

stunning as ever!

**chocolatelala** · 19th Aug 2013, 14:34

Originally Posted by zerofighterx101

Beautiful

Originally Posted by blue33

Don't mention. I'm glad it works on your tank.

Originally Posted by flick

stunning as ever!

Thank you so much. I waiting for some free time to re-scape the tank.

Have a blessed weeks ahead...
Cho co la te la la

**mukyo** · 19th Aug 2013, 16:09

well done. keep posting on your rescaping.

as i have limited space, i would be getting the 2x2 expedit only.
the things now is finding a 2.5ft tank is practically impossible without custom.
ask few stores the quote is 3-4x 2ft tank price. siigghhh...
will post if my project kickstart

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**felix_fx2** · 19th Aug 2013, 17:41

Originally Posted by mukyo

well done. keep posting on your rescaping.

as i have limited space, i would be getting the 2x2 expedit only.
the things now is finding a 2.5ft tank is practically impossible without custom.
ask few stores the quote is 3-4x 2ft tank price. siigghhh...
will post if my project kickstart

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Visit and comment my L Tank and S Tank... <-- Click click !!
Thank you

just open thread, include how you improve water proofing and strengthen the stand for use.

imho, get a 2 footer. the remainder use to display tools & ferts. can do glass stand like gc, look very nice

p.s, your sig is via tapatalk?

choco, 4 more months to mark 1 year? soon to rescape.
do post a recap of the tank toward the end.

**mukyo** · 4th Sep 2013, 16:18

necro... for the love of this thread.

made some design will post tonight after i draw the 3rd size option

yep i use tapatalk. unless it crashed or doesnt load images. hehe
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**chocolatelala** · 26th Jan 2014, 08:32

Hi all,

Sorry been MIA for 5 months. My 4th new born baby girls been keeping me busy. (Helping our government to hit the 6.9 million population)

Today is my custom made tank set up on ikea expedite bookshelf 1 anniversary. All still in good shape and not a sign of stress show on the ikea expedite bookshelf. Even I moved the whole tank and shelf from my study room to my lovely wife dressing room. (convert my study room for my new born baby)

Not much changes on the scape. But I will share some new pictures tonight.

Have a great and blessed Sunday.

God blessed you all.

Cho co la te la la

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**blue33** · 26th Jan 2014, 09:29

Congrats on your newborn, must be very busy, but I'm sure you enjoy the parenthood.

**AQMS** · 26th Jan 2014, 10:41

Congrats....

**chocolatelala** · 27th Jan 2014, 15:47

Originally Posted by blue33

Congrats on your newborn, must be very busy, but I'm sure you enjoy the parenthood.

Originally Posted by zerofighterx101

Congrats....

Thank you Blue33 and Zerofigher.

Here some pictures to share.
I took some shots from my iPhone panorama.

Shot from entrance
Left is the real tank, Right is the refection from my wife dressing wardrobe mirror. double image two tanks effect.

here how the tank look now.

Wishing all member in Aquaticquotient 财源广进年年有余