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Forum: DIY 10-23-2012, 02:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 362
Posted By fishyboy
Are you drilling for a closed loop or an...

Are you drilling for a closed loop or an overflow? Big difference between the two animals
Forum: DIY 10-17-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 333
Posted By fishyboy
What type of overflow? Even with a "sealed sump"...

What type of overflow? Even with a "sealed sump" if you use drain pipes your system has a direct pipe line to air to off gas. No way around it.
Forum: Equipment 10-02-2012, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 962
Posted By fishyboy
2 other notes. Your Y for the water change is not...

2 other notes. Your Y for the water change is not going to "pump" water to your drain only siphon. And the T that water exits from is kind of high on the heater. The thermostats on those are very...
Forum: Equipment 10-02-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 962
Posted By fishyboy
My concerns are the use of metals in this, the...

My concerns are the use of metals in this, the co2's ability to form a pocket high in the reactor causing the heater to run dry, and it's on the intake plumbing. The water change stuff is easy, I...
Forum: DIY 09-21-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 378
Posted By fishyboy
On my metal stand I got some from Grainger for my...

On my metal stand I got some from Grainger for my 65 gallon, they'll hold 2 tons total
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 09-08-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,102
Posted By fishyboy
Rancho controller

Rancho controller
Forum: Equipment 09-04-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 497
Posted By fishyboy
Go high end, Check out a reeflo blowhole or an...

Go high end, Check out a reeflo blowhole or an Iwaki
Forum: Equipment 09-01-2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 286
Posted By fishyboy
You need to dilute your solutions further before...

You need to dilute your solutions further before even looking at this option. ~100 fold dilution.
Forum: Equipment 08-31-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 240
Posted By fishyboy
I did DIY, make sure you do some reading and...

I did DIY, make sure you do some reading and thinking about design before you do. And don't go to HD and use 3/32" cheap glass. .25" or greater. But yes, there is no comparison. Fish do better, tank...
Forum: Equipment 08-27-2012, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 342
Posted By fishyboy
I have a 2229, they're ok filters. I'd pass...

I have a 2229, they're ok filters. I'd pass though. Looks to be a smaller 2227
Forum: DIY 08-27-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 424
Posted By fishyboy
Either really considering they will not push 500...

Either really considering they will not push 500 or 700gph. 500 may be safer, I have a mag drive 1800 gph pushing mine t'ed off of course, but it's flow is set by the choke points at the 3/4" unions
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 08-22-2012, 04:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 677
Posted By fishyboy
A 44 gallon Brute connected via bulkheads to my...

A 44 gallon Brute connected via bulkheads to my system. Use the return pump to push water to a drain and then open the valve from the Brute refilling the system
Forum: Equipment 08-21-2012, 04:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 188
Posted By fishyboy
Why not have your peat in your sump? If you want...

Why not have your peat in your sump? If you want to lower flow without really cutting back flow through, add a bypass line from the pump back to the sump. Use a gate valve for fine control
Forum: Equipment 08-20-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By fishyboy
Look into a sump and a 1200gph pump, that would...

Look into a sump and a 1200gph pump, that would put you at roughly 700-800 gph depending on the pump and plumbing. Works out great and you have tons of adjustable flow at your hands
Forum: DIY 08-15-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 760
Posted By fishyboy
That'd be one small sump, barely useful

That'd be one small sump, barely useful
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 08-10-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 436
Posted By fishyboy
How large of a sump are you planning by the way?

How large of a sump are you planning by the way?
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 08-10-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 436
Posted By fishyboy
PM me your email, I'll get you pictures of a few...

PM me your email, I'll get you pictures of a few of mine.
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 08-10-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 436
Posted By fishyboy
GO DIY! drill it, and use a full siphon overflow....

GO DIY! drill it, and use a full siphon overflow. You can design a sump/ overflow to really have quite low co2 expenses. RR's won't flow but 400gph quietly, I have ~1200 gph through my system,...
Forum: DIY 08-09-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,406
Posted By fishyboy
Watch out using that glass, it is very thin 3/32"...

Watch out using that glass, it is very thin 3/32" if I recall. If you ever have your chambers at differently water levels it is likely to break or bust a seam on you. 1/4" is much safer
Forum: Fish 08-01-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 295
Posted By fishyboy
I have ~1200gph flowing over my 13" wide glass...

I have ~1200gph flowing over my 13" wide glass overflow, water rises about a 1/4" ontop the glass. Sort of a stray baby pleco, who can find their way out, all the fish are fine with it as long as you...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 07-22-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 666
Posted By fishyboy
I have a 44 gallon Brute on gravity drain lines...

I have a 44 gallon Brute on gravity drain lines to my sump. Water is pumped using an off-shoot of the plumbing going back to the tank. 3 valves to turn and nice and quick.
Forum: Equipment 07-20-2012, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 307
Posted By fishyboy
I haven't seen anyone that has gone to a sump...

I haven't seen anyone that has gone to a sump wish they hadn't. I love mine, and my pile of cannister filters in the corner is going to be growing more soon.
Forum: DIY 07-18-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 874
Posted By fishyboy
Yes it will work provide your drilled sections...

Yes it will work provide your drilled sections are not clogged and will flow the required amount. That said your third tank is going to get quite dirty because it is the last in line.
Forum: Equipment 07-17-2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 250
Posted By fishyboy
Go to Lowes, buy 3/4" fittings and heat the tube...

Go to Lowes, buy 3/4" fittings and heat the tube in water to stretch it over. Works great
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 07-16-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,055
Posted By fishyboy
It has a real chance to be the cause of what salt...

It has a real chance to be the cause of what salt water guys refer to as nitrate factories. Your cannister. If you're leaving organic's sit in the cannister for 3 months they're going to constantly...
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