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    Wrigglers
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    my new cabinet complet and waiting on tank updated(17-10-04)

    well this is one of my projects coming together slowly... i got the cabinet about 2 months ago and stained it my self and to tell you truth it looks grate .. i am getting the tank this weekend.. so it will not be long before i have some nice new discus in it.... its a 5ft by 2ft by 2ft
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    Just an Egg
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    man that is nice itz hard to find such good quality stands these days. how much was the staining process. and where did u get the stand from originally
    looks great.
    nick

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    Beautiful finish on that timber - looks like liquid glass.
    Thirty-five years keeping and breeding discus, and I'm still learning :P

    Merrilyn has passed, but will not be forgotten - Goodbye dear friend

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    are you looking through my windows???

    thats the finish I have put on my 6x2x2 (900 high)

    had a 5x2x2 (900 high) delivered yesterday with twin access hood...



    Then I have a 4x2x2 (900 high) to stain...


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    Now you need to add some kool door knobs

    (here is a sample of the stain I used - Golden oak gloss I think)
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    hey ro i saw them at bunnings and asked my fiance if i could get them and she though i was crazy!

    hahahahaha
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    next time I am there I will get you a few, then you can say they were a gift...

    now you cant knock back a gift.... can you... lol

    oops, the magic 2 words... "Yes Dear..."

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    Wrigglers
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    5ft cabinet

    american redwood stain....... $35
    Medium gloss lacquer........$20
    having a fish tank that i can nearly swim in price less..
    maybe i should work for master card lol

    got the cabinet for $420 raw with the hood... delivered to my door.
    my mate is a cabinet maker so if any wants a price for any size cabinet just pm your measurements and i can get you a FREE quote....

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    lol @ ro!

    it's a great looking cabinet and hood, and you have done a great job staining and lacquering it.
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    Just an Egg
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    looking good, can't wait for pics with the tank and fish.

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