My crabitat flooded, and this is the redo- staring the false bottom!
Sorry in advance for the poor quality, my phone was broken token so I had to use an old camera...
Here we go!
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The empty tank
I decided to do a more "DIY" version of a false bottom- instead of using egg crate (ceiling light plastic) I decided to use a plastic Coke-a-Cola crate.
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The crate, weed block, and zip ties
First, I wrapped the crate in the weed cloth
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Wrapping the crate
My dad helped me cut a hole for the pipe and modify the end of the pipe so that water could still flow into it without it being lifted from the ground
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Then I created a plastic embroidery mesh "box"for it. I'm actually really proud of it
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The holes in the mesh were bigger than usual, which helped a lot.
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Plastic "rope"
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Nice sturdy needle
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The box- I wish i didn't have to bury this beauty!
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I secured the sides down so no curious crabbies would get stuck
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I bought a siphon to suck up the water, but the output hose was too short. Fortunately, I also picked up some tubbing and a connector.
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Next, I started mixing my sand and coconut fiber.
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Before mixing
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Some of the "mixed" buckets- I made more
I also expanded my compressed Forrest moss
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Finally, I started adding the sand to the tank!
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The false bottom is in!
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Sand in!
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Empty 2.5 gallon freshwater pool
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Empty 2.5 gallon salt water pool
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All together!
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Beach side- compete with sand castle!
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Forest side
The crabs are happy as can be!
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shell shop
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Saltwater pool
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Freshwater pool- don't worry, I added more water after the picture
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Moss pit
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Titanium says "hello!"
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