Clint's 75 Gallon. High Light Project Update 12/31/12 (56k)

**Dempsey** · 11-25-2009, 12:28 AM

Hello all,

I am starting my 75 gallon for a second time. Not too long ago I reseal the tank. Turns out I must have used the wrong silicone... I don't see how but in any case, It's starting to "melt". I am attaching a pic of how it is now. The only reason it looks the way it does now is because I wanted plants in there to cycle the tank. Kinda all over the place.... That was just to get plants in. Oh yeah, did I mention that I am inpatient!

This time I will be taking my time and doing it right. Taking all feed back as I go along.

75 gallon, 5lb pressurized CO2 system with a aquariumplants.com regulator, 100lbs of Flourite, 2x XP3's, 48" T5HO Sunlight supply light fixture with 6x54watt.

**Dempsey** · 11-25-2009, 03:02 AM

Quick question. Any tips for taking stones from a creek? Boil them? Or would some of the hitch hikers be beneficial?

chaosmaximus · 11-25-2009, 04:01 AM

If you know what you are looking for and find things like water pennies (think thats right) or similar you can be assured of a healthy creek, but barring that its hard to say. You might need to be concerned with oil or other pollution depending on where you get them.

Boiling does seem safest and I have not really seen freshwater communities which are like the full reefs which try to do the whole ecosystem. I assume there is a reason.

Whiskeyfox · 11-25-2009, 04:18 AM

Just an amateur observation, but while you're at it, you might want to add more EC.

**Dempsey** · 11-25-2009, 12:22 PM

Chaos,

I was going to get bigger pieces for a small mountain or hill terrain. The stream is pretty clean but I will still just boil the heck out of them.

Whiskey,

I was thinking about adding more but depending on the amount of rock I get, I might be able to get a full 3" of substrate. I will see once I find some rocks.

Thank you both!

**Dempsey** · 11-26-2009, 06:07 AM

So... Me and my buddy resealed it tonight. First off, we put all the plants in the 29g and, wow. that tank is stuffed now. Anyways, that won't be for long. I am planning on filling the tank on Sunday. "test filling"

I am really going to take my time setting this thing up.

I will keep pics posted.

**Dempsey** · 11-29-2009, 10:40 PM

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/di...licone-ii.html

**Dempsey** · 11-30-2009, 06:42 AM

If you have all seen my last update, I resealed my tank again. This time with aquarium grade... In under 2 hours I might add.

Any ways... I put some moist substrate in the center, away from the silicone. I am going to give it 48 hours this time since I got the right stuff this time.

I just can't wait(again) to get it started! With me luck and keep you opinions coming!!!!

**Dempsey** · 11-30-2009, 11:54 PM

I have been "storing" allot of plants in my 29g, waiting to the 75 to be ready. It's a mess and I just chopped ALLOT out of the tank to make room and for new growth. The net you see is housing my HC. This way, I don't have to plant/replant/plant/replant...... Here is a pic.

**Dempsey** · 12-02-2009, 02:15 AM

Here is the latest! I filled it today at 5pm and jumped the gun on putting plants and substrate in. So far, I have everything going good and the plants are pearling. Big time! I am only going to keep the lights on for 6 hours a day to start. I will be adding DW and a rock or 2 later. I just wanted to get things started. Please not, besides the HC and hairgrass, things will be moving around. Here are a few pics! With the new seal, also!

**Dempsey** · 12-02-2009, 03:52 AM

Being on the topic of fish and planted tanks. I am a big fisherman. Here is a bass I got this year. Really nice fight! I only do "catch and release", btw.

RianS · 12-02-2009, 06:35 AM

Just wondering. How well did the spoon work out for you When resealing your tank?
I've done two tanks now a 45 and 100 and both of them we used our thumb to spread the silicone and over time it would just collect and make a mess.

**Dempsey** · 12-02-2009, 01:50 PM

Actually, It works very well. Just keep a dry paper towel to wipe off any extra silicone that build up on the spoon before starting the next seal. Don't use the cheap flimsy plastic spoons like the ones that come with your 7-11 soup. Use the sturdy ones.

jmhart · 12-02-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dempsey

Being on the topic of fish and planted tanks. I am a big fisherman. Here is a bass I got this year. Really nice fight! I only do "catch and release", btw.

But man, a bass that size would have been delicious.

**Dempsey** · 12-02-2009, 07:46 PM

lol Very true but I rather let them go and catch them bigger next year.

I forgot to mention that lillies you see in the backgroung went in my pond. The water doesn't look deep but it was past my knees. Not to mention having to lean over to dig them out. At that point, I guess you could say I was swiming.

11-25-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	Clint's 75 Gallon. High Light Project Update 12/31/12 (56k) Hello all, I am starting my 75 gallon for a second time. Not too long ago I reseal the tank. Turns out I must have used the wrong silicone... I don't see how but in any case, It's starting to "melt". I am attaching a pic of how it is now. The only reason it looks the way it does now is because I wanted plants in there to cycle the tank. Kinda all over the place.... That was just to get plants in. Oh yeah, did I mention that I am inpatient! This time I will be taking my time and doing it right. Taking all feed back as I go along. 75 gallon, 5lb pressurized CO2 system with a aquariumplants.com regulator, 100lbs of Flourite, 2x XP3's, 48" T5HO Sunlight supply light fixture with 6x54watt. Last edited by Dempsey; 12-31-2012 at 08:35 PM.. Reason: update

11-25-2009, 03:02 AM	#2
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	Quick question. Any tips for taking stones from a creek? Boil them? Or would some of the hitch hikers be beneficial? __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech

11-25-2009, 04:18 AM	#4
Whiskeyfox Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 75	Just an amateur observation, but while you're at it, you might want to add more EC. __________________ - Whiskeyfox 20L Journal

11-25-2009, 12:22 PM	#5
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	Chaos, I was going to get bigger pieces for a small mountain or hill terrain. The stream is pretty clean but I will still just boil the heck out of them. Whiskey, I was thinking about adding more but depending on the amount of rock I get, I might be able to get a full 3" of substrate. I will see once I find some rocks. Thank you both! __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech

11-26-2009, 06:07 AM	#6
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	So... Me and my buddy resealed it tonight. First off, we put all the plants in the 29g and, wow. that tank is stuffed now. Anyways, that won't be for long. I am planning on filling the tank on Sunday. "test filling" I am really going to take my time setting this thing up. I will keep pics posted. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech

11-25-2009, 04:01 AM	#3
chaosmaximus Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: boston Posts: 106	If you know what you are looking for and find things like water pennies (think thats right) or similar you can be assured of a healthy creek, but barring that its hard to say. You might need to be concerned with oil or other pollution depending on where you get them. Boiling does seem safest and I have not really seen freshwater communities which are like the full reefs which try to do the whole ecosystem. I assume there is a reason.

11-29-2009, 10:40 PM	#7
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	Update. A 3rd go at it http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/di...licone-ii.html __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech

11-30-2009, 06:42 AM	#8
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	If you have all seen my last update, I resealed my tank again. This time with aquarium grade... In under 2 hours I might add. Any ways... I put some moist substrate in the center, away from the silicone. I am going to give it 48 hours this time since I got the right stuff this time. I just can't wait(again) to get it started! With me luck and keep you opinions coming!!!! __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech Last edited by Dempsey; 03-08-2010 at 03:46 PM..

11-30-2009, 11:54 PM	#9
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	I have been "storing" allot of plants in my 29g, waiting to the 75 to be ready. It's a mess and I just chopped ALLOT out of the tank to make room and for new growth. The net you see is housing my HC. This way, I don't have to plant/replant/plant/replant...... Here is a pic. __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech Last edited by Dempsey; 03-08-2010 at 03:46 PM..

12-02-2009, 02:15 AM	#10
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	Here is the latest! I filled it today at 5pm and jumped the gun on putting plants and substrate in. So far, I have everything going good and the plants are pearling. Big time! I am only going to keep the lights on for 6 hours a day to start. I will be adding DW and a rock or 2 later. I just wanted to get things started. Please not, besides the HC and hairgrass, things will be moving around. Here are a few pics! With the new seal, also! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech Last edited by Dempsey; 03-23-2010 at 12:45 AM..

12-02-2009, 03:52 AM	#11
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	Being on the topic of fish and planted tanks. I am a big fisherman. Here is a bass I got this year. Really nice fight! I only do "catch and release", btw. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech

12-02-2009, 06:35 AM	#12
RianS Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Outerspace Posts: 251	Just wondering. How well did the spoon work out for you When resealing your tank? I've done two tanks now a 45 and 100 and both of them we used our thumb to spread the silicone and over time it would just collect and make a mess. __________________

12-02-2009, 01:50 PM	#13
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	Actually, It works very well. Just keep a dry paper towel to wipe off any extra silicone that build up on the spoon before starting the next seal. Don't use the cheap flimsy plastic spoons like the ones that come with your 7-11 soup. Use the sturdy ones. __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech

12-02-2009, 07:46 PM	#15
Dempsey Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (77/100%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clifton Heights, PA Posts: 1,740	lol Very true but I rather let them go and catch them bigger next year. I forgot to mention that lillies you see in the backgroung went in my pond. The water doesn't look deep but it was past my knees. Not to mention having to lean over to dig them out. At that point, I guess you could say I was swiming. __________________ Clint “Presents are the best way to show someone how much you care. It is like this tangible thing that you can point to and say, ‘Hey man, I love you this many dollars-worth.’” -Michael Scott 75G High Tech

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