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Forum: Aquascaping 05-17-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 228
Posted By dustbust_1
K, #1 it is. Those of you who have experience....

K, #1 it is. Those of you who have experience. These are all separate pieces. Is it better to stainless steel screw them all together before or after I soak them? I want to say before but it might...
Forum: Aquascaping 05-16-2013, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 228
Posted By dustbust_1
I will rough up the end of the piece thats going...

I will rough up the end of the piece thats going to stick out of the water to look like it broke.
Forum: Aquascaping 05-16-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 228
Posted By dustbust_1
Help me decide my 40b driftwood layout

Here are 2 layouts so far. The pics are bad and don't do either layout justice. Not sure what plants im going with. I just scribbled green in for viewing purposes.

Thoughts?

And yes thats...
Forum: DIY 05-15-2013, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 159
Posted By dustbust_1
I have 12 6500k(80degree optics) over a 20g high....

I have 12 6500k(80degree optics) over a 20g high. I run about medium light. I have them dialed down to around 70%. Those alone look pretty good.

If you are really worried put them on 2 channels. ...
Forum: DIY 05-08-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By dustbust_1
here is the rim I made. Trust me, with 2 hands...

here is the rim I made. Trust me, with 2 hands you will not be able to break this.

I will still do a months leak test.
Forum: DIY 05-08-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By dustbust_1
Teak would be nice but Oak is more readily...

Teak would be nice but Oak is more readily available around here. Im actually going to use a teak oil first 2 coats, sand, stain, outdoor Poly. That will hold up to any amount of water.

Ive used...
Forum: DIY 04-26-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 895
Posted By dustbust_1
Have Chuck Norris tell your pile of wood to build...

Have Chuck Norris tell your pile of wood to build itself into a stand.

a good handsaw can do some damage with good technique and some wd-40. Clamp a straight edge for straight cuts. You can...
Forum: Lighting 04-26-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By dustbust_1
Wow, thats some power. did you build the thing...

Wow, thats some power. did you build the thing and do you have a thread? Your making it sound pretty good. I just might do it. At least the 4 channels for now. A controller can come later.

Do you...
Forum: DIY 04-26-2013, 03:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By dustbust_1
In that same argument I can flex and snap the...

In that same argument I can flex and snap the original plastic very easy. The part that will give the added strength will be the top piece. So take that same piece of oak and flex it. Yes it bends...
Forum: Lighting 04-25-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 199
Posted By dustbust_1
Vegas? JK Any DIY LEDs are pretty cost...

Vegas?

JK

Any DIY LEDs are pretty cost effective. PAR38 bulbs. GU10 bulbs
Forum: Lighting 04-25-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By dustbust_1
Im still toying with the idea of 4 channels. My...

Im still toying with the idea of 4 channels. My fist thoughts would be all 5k on one and the colors on the other. The color channel would basically be purple to the human eye. Id do 5k full blast or...
Forum: Lighting 04-25-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By dustbust_1
thoughts on my full spec LED

Im doing a 40 breeder. pressurized co2. Anywheres from medium to high light (dimmable leds)

Here is what I have for a DIY led layout. I know I could go with just all 6500k but thats no fun. I...
Forum: Lighting 04-25-2013, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,106
Posted By dustbust_1
Ya id go with a PAR38, you can find a lot cheaper...

Ya id go with a PAR38, you can find a lot cheaper Knock offs. Depends on what you want to spend. One of the great things about LEDs is you can dim them. So if you find your growing more algae you can...
Forum: DIY 04-24-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By dustbust_1
Im decent. The dowel would def increase strength...

Im decent. The dowel would def increase strength but since the old frame didnt use a center brace (aqueon) Im going to skip it. I think running molding/trim on the top outside then laying a thin...
Forum: DIY 04-24-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By dustbust_1
Ya I think Im going to just re-silicone the...

Ya I think Im going to just re-silicone the inside, leave the bottom frame on (will be hidden with molding from future stand) and do a real wooden topframe. That way it will match the stand and...
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 04-24-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,806
Posted By dustbust_1
Well I broke down and used some macyren (sp). So...

Well I broke down and used some macyren (sp). So far things are looking good.

Yes, a top off is in order :)
Forum: DIY 04-23-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By dustbust_1
OK so possibly a eurobrace or Ive been tossing...

OK so possibly a eurobrace or Ive been tossing around the idea of a small wood frame to match a future stand.
Forum: DIY 04-23-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By dustbust_1
The tank ran as a reef for 4 years with each...

The tank ran as a reef for 4 years with each corner of the frame cracked & separated. Ive recently taken the top frame off and the plastic is pretty flimsy so its hard to believe its there for...
Forum: DIY 04-23-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 488
Posted By dustbust_1
glass thickness for a 40 gal breeder rimless?

I want to build a 40g breeder rimless (36Lx18Wx16H) Would I be safe to do this with 1/4" glass? I will be using RTV 103 or 108 whichever is black.

I have an old 40g breeder lying around and im...
Forum: Low Tech Forum 04-19-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By dustbust_1
Ya if you have any wood in your tank it clears up...

Ya if you have any wood in your tank it clears up the yellow hue.
Forum: Planted Nano Tanks 04-15-2013, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,806
Posted By dustbust_1
Well, here is an update. The tank is flooded and...

Well, here is an update. The tank is flooded and was doing very well. Now I have Cyano. I tested my KNO3 and they were zero. Ah crap. I am keeping them at 20ppm right now and testing every few days....
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 04-15-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 136
Posted By dustbust_1
question on API KNO3 test kit

What is a good number to keep your NO3 at on an API test kit. I know you want to shoot for 10-20 but the API test kit test i believe is supposed to be divided by 4. So If im using the kit do I want...
Forum: Equipment 02-27-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By dustbust_1
Well i whipped up a small DIY yeast unit. I used...

Well i whipped up a small DIY yeast unit. I used 2 - 12oz MTD bottles. One for the mix and one to separate crud from gas so nothing gets in the tank. I did 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/16 tsp of yeast. Not...
Forum: Equipment 02-26-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By dustbust_1
can I use a valve to slow the gas down if need...

can I use a valve to slow the gas down if need be? or will it explode? how small of a bottle can I use? could I use like 3 of those mini pop bottles? What do you do at night when the lights are out?...
Forum: Equipment 02-26-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 262
Posted By dustbust_1
Ive built LEDs for reef tanks, Leds for my 20 gal...

Ive built LEDs for reef tanks, Leds for my 20 gal planted (non co2) built an AIO glass aquarium and I built the 3 gal im talking about. so I have the ability to DIY
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