New Home made fountain *new pics*

Karbon · Post by **Karbon** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:01 pm

Yeah I've been trying to figure out some sort of downspout for it, but nothing i do seems to make the water want to flow properly. i'll get it or i'll change it lol.

littleraindrop87 · Post by **littleraindrop87** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:10 pm

woah that was quick reply. XD

Downspout!! so that's how its called! guess i cant help much since i'm no good at these kind of things. if it does not work out, it still looks like an amazing cave/climbing area for the crabs though

the dripping cave is quite a good idea too. bet the crabs will love it either way.

anyways, good luck getting it to what you visioned it to be! and i cant wait for more pics. XD

Post by **wodesorel** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 1:47 pm

When working with water, always check to make sure it's just a bit off of level. I have a horrible time judging pitch by eye, but they make very nice little levels that will squeeze into tight places!

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ6 ... ogId=10053

Karbon · Post by **Karbon** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:06 pm

Hey thanks for the help everyone, I'll sketch it out with my tablet when i get back from the liquidation center.

I was really hoping for a curtain of water which is why i tilted the platform up in the front a bit to make a nice pool.

Karbon · Post by **Karbon** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:05 pm

here's a couple sketches of the rig.

the first one is how it should flow and the second is how it is flowing

in the second one you can see how it rolls along the underside of the rock to the back then the water finds any way it can to get out. and there's a few little holes out the sides as well.

Karbon · Post by **Karbon** » Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:05 pm

here's a couple sketches of the rig.

the first one is how it should flow and the second is how it is flowing

in the second one you can see how it rolls along the underside of the rock to the back then the water finds any way it can to get out. and there's a few little holes out the sides as well.

Karbon · Post by **Karbon** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:25 pm

I've been trying to devise a temporary ledge there, but so far nothing. I might abandon this as a water feature and use it just as a jungle gym. i do have two other structures in the process of being made as well.

suebee · Post by **suebee** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:28 pm

maybe run a vine across the bottom of the ledge? The leaves will help too.

Karbon · Post by **Karbon** » Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:39 pm

i'll see what i can conjur up

this other rock formation might make a better water feature though. Its meant for the "Island" side of the tank.

http://picasaweb.google.ca/KarbonXIII/C ... directlink

littleraindrop87 · Post by **littleraindrop87** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:50 am

ok i am floored by your entire soon to be setup!!! 0.0 hehe make my tank look just as good too please??????? XD

Karbon · Post by **Karbon** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:19 am

its easy lol. Just need rocks some fake plants, cement and aquarium sealant lol.

Then you play tetris with the peices and you try every possible configuration untill you see something neat and then bam! glue em together

tlivs · Post by **tlivs** » Thu Mar 04, 2010 4:00 pm

fallow your tank is so nice what are you talking about!

i love this set up those are going to be some lucky crabs
you utilize space so well!

crablover · Post by **crablover** » Sat Mar 13, 2010 3:58 pm

wow that is awesome!! I want one like that! cant wait to see it in action.

HCA: Hermit Crab Association

New Home made fountain new pics