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Forum: Planted Nano Tanks

01-27-2011, 08:46 PM

Replies: 12

Is this feasible?

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Posted By r3tic

Well I've cut the glass with the tile saw and for...

Well I've cut the glass with the tile saw and for the most part it worked well. If you don't keep the glass perpendicular to the blade things tend to crack where you don't want them to. I actually...

Forum: Planted Nano Tanks

01-25-2011, 02:21 PM

Replies: 36

Another newbie with a 2.5 gallon

Views: 2,523

Posted By r3tic

You may be able to get away with more lighting...

You may be able to get away with more lighting given that you current light is very high up, non directional and reflecting off the top of your lid. However, upgrading the lights with no ferts or...

Forum: Planted Nano Tanks

01-25-2011, 01:36 AM

Replies: 36

Another newbie with a 2.5 gallon

Views: 2,523

Posted By r3tic

I too am new to the planted tank thing so I can't...

I too am new to the planted tank thing so I can't comment much on the plants, although they seem to be doing fine. The whole setup looks very clean, I like it. Where did you get the badis and what...

Forum: DIY

01-19-2011, 11:45 AM

Replies: 59

DIY Peristaltic - Again

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Posted By r3tic

This sounds very cool! I would have no problem...

This sounds very cool! I would have no problem with a parts only kit type of deal, with surface mount components as long as they are larger components i'm good with that. I would prefer the pc...

Forum: Planted Nano Tanks

01-14-2011, 11:06 AM

Replies: 12

Is this feasible?

Views: 507

Posted By r3tic

I've never tried it myself but I've seen videos...

I've never tried it myself but I've seen videos of glass bottles being cut on instructables. It's not a good idea with thin panes of glass but this stuff is thick enough that I don't think it will...

Forum: Planted Nano Tanks

01-13-2011, 10:57 PM

Replies: 12

Is this feasible?

Views: 507

Posted By r3tic

Cutting the pieces the same size won't be an...

Cutting the pieces the same size won't be an issue. I plan on using a wet tile saw to make all of the needed cuts. I've made small tanks for saltwater in the past, I was just wondering how well...

Forum: Planted Nano Tanks

01-12-2011, 02:14 AM

Replies: 12

Is this feasible?

Views: 507

Posted By r3tic

Is this feasible?

I have recently removed several louvered windows from my house, as a result I have a lot of 4" wide panels of 3/16" glass. I was thinking of making some nano tanks with a total size of 24"x4"x4",...

Forum: Important Update/Announcements

01-10-2011, 07:23 PM

Replies: 85

Tapatalk: IPhone, Blackberry, Android, Nokia

Views: 10,117

Posted By r3tic

Available for webOS as well. Works great! ...

Available for webOS as well. Works great!

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Forum: Low Tech Forum

01-10-2011, 11:31 AM

Replies: 12

40B lighting?

Views: 522

Posted By r3tic

You could attach fiberglass window screen to the...

You could attach fiberglass window screen to the bottom of the light fixture to lessen the light getting through.

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Forum: DIY

01-08-2011, 01:09 AM

Replies: 145

A DIY LED light for a 45 Gallon Tank

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Posted By r3tic

Are you mounting the leds to the paint, or is the...

Are you mounting the leds to the paint, or is the other side bare? The paint will slightly reduce the ability of the aluminum to dissipate heat into the air. Love the mounting bracket.

Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion

01-06-2011, 02:54 AM

Replies: 1

Converting 20H fishtank to planted...?

Views: 180

Posted By r3tic

Converting 20H fishtank to planted...?

As the title states, I want to convert my 20H fish tank to a planted tank. I tossed some mint cuttings into my tank this fall and like to see the growth of the plants so I've decided to replace...

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