Forum: Tank Journals
Today, 12:22 AM
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New 125!
She was quite complimentary the whole time, an then once I put it all together the first thing she said was, "it's huge".
Tank is filled and my house is still standing! I did as much research and...
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Forum: Tank Journals
Yesterday, 02:37 PM
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New 125!
I am really torn as to what I should stok it with...
I was thinking Roseline sharks, angels (maybe Altums), Discus, or something else. Any ideas?
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Forum: Tank Journals
Yesterday, 01:49 PM
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New 125!
Thanks!
I am going to fill it with water today to see if my house falls down...
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Forum: Tank Journals
Yesterday, 05:24 AM
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New 125!
I finally got around to drilling the tank. Not as scary as I thought it was going to be. Just have the right tools and enough time to do it patiently.
I got the back if the tank painted and my...
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Forum: Tank Journals
05-13-2013, 06:45 PM
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New 125!
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Unfinished...
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Walnut stain and coat I poly...
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Forum: Tank Journals
05-13-2013, 06:43 PM
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New 125!
The canopy is basically done, just needs some sanding, stain and poly.
Curious to know what makes more sense: coat the inside of the canopy with poly? Or put a couple of coats of white paint on...
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Forum: DIY
04-21-2013, 08:08 PM
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Forum: Tank Journals
03-24-2013, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 26
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New 125!
Update with the stand....still have much work to do. I am taking my time working on my woodworking skills , so I have acquired some tools and such, want to do it the right way this time
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Forum: Planted Nano Tanks
02-26-2013, 11:38 PM
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Forum: Planted Nano Tanks
02-26-2013, 08:15 PM
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Rballi's Fluval Spec V Office tank
Alright, I finally picked up a nice pair of Indian Blue Badis Badis and they are settling in quite nice. I need to turn the flow down some on the pump... Here is a pic.
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Forum: Equipment
02-25-2013, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 24
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Sump stuff
Yes, I found them while I was searching through some reef sites. I looked them up and watched a bunch of YouTube videos to watch the drilling process. I guess the thicker the glass the better and...
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Forum: Tank Journals
02-25-2013, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 26
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New 125!
So I decided I am going to drill the tank and use an overflow kit from glass-holes.com. I really just don't want to mess with a siphon overflow system. Seems much simpler and easier to maintain this...
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Forum: Equipment
02-23-2013, 11:58 PM
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Sump stuff
I haven't yet...I wouldn't need a box then...not sure what it would take to get that done. Any direction on this?
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Forum: The Lounge & Introductions
02-18-2013, 06:00 PM
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Forum: Tank Journals
02-18-2013, 04:51 AM
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New 125!
After poking at the crawl space again, the joists are sitting directly on the foundation of the house right where the tank is going so if anything else I am going to build a small load bearing wall...
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Forum: Equipment
02-17-2013, 04:21 PM
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Sump stuff
Any recommendations of models of overflows for this setup to run around 1300 gph or so?
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Forum: Tank Journals
02-14-2013, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 26
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New 125!
The wife is also showing concern after she saw how big the tank is. From what I have researched, on paper I have an ideal spot for the tank next to a load bearing wall and perpendicular to the floor...
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Forum: Equipment
02-14-2013, 06:55 PM
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Sump stuff
I am just planning on using a used 29 or 40 breeder if I can find one. Is the best way to reduce splashing and noise just attributed to well placed and adjusted ball valve? Everything about using a...
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Forum: Equipment
02-14-2013, 05:46 PM
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Sump stuff
What is the best approach for the baffles to prevent out gassing?
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Forum: Equipment
02-14-2013, 01:15 PM
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Sump stuff
I might want to build my own overflow, but I probably will end buying a prefab one. I guess I have more questions about the actual sump design. The DIY overflows look simple enough, just want to make...
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Forum: Equipment
02-14-2013, 05:35 AM
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Sump stuff
I am setting up a 125 with a sump and wanted to get some idea of what brand if equipment I should be trying to track down. The 125 is not drilled so I will need an overflow box, but man some of them...
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Forum: Tank Journals
02-13-2013, 03:31 AM
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Replies: 26
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New 125!
Any good resources out there for a first time sump user?
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Forum: Tank Journals
02-12-2013, 05:17 AM
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Replies: 26
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New 125!
Ha ha, been a super long day removing wall paper from a room with a vaulted ceiling...
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Forum: Tank Journals
02-12-2013, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 26
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New 125!
I have been thinking about it for some time. I have never run a sump before so I was hoping to get some advise here. The other possibility was running an Rena X5....
Did you start a journal that I...
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Forum: Tank Journals
02-12-2013, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,035
New 125!
Craigslist score!
Next, put plan together for stand..85826
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