Forum: DIY
05-09-2017, 06:32 AM
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1st Fish added today!!
So its been 3 weeks and have had 0 ammonia 0 nitrite for 3 days nitrate is just starting to show. I got my first fish today! It is a sailfin/lawnmower Blenny is it ever cool! also added 1 turbo, 2...
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Forum: DIY
05-04-2017, 02:38 AM
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Week 1 Ammonia spike no nitrite yet
So this is after week 1 with 5ppm Ammonia from 1 shrimp in tank. Still playing with the skimmer. My biggest question is if I only want to keep fish and a few soft coral do I need to test and dose...
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Forum: DIY
04-24-2017, 05:44 AM
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ITS ALIVE!!!! sorta
Filled up the new system for the first time just RO so far. Salt tomorrow
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Sump plumbing pic
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not sure why the pics were rotated....
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Forum: DIY
04-15-2017, 05:59 PM
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3/4" bulkhead fittings
The only thing holding me up on my tank build is 2x 3/4 bulkhead fittings slip x thread,(thread on flange or inside) im in edmonton for the weekend, anyone have some or know where would?
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Forum: DIY
04-06-2017, 10:20 PM
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oh no
My Sicce 1.5 pump showed up today.......
I threw it an a half bucket of water and plugged it in, I don't think this pump is going to have the flow I need.....
3/4" pvc 1 90*, 1' horizontal, 1'...
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Forum: DIY
04-05-2017, 03:23 AM
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mesh kit
The problem is the cat! She thinks she can sit on mesh until.......poof Catfish! My freshwater tanks are all open top but I don't keep any jumpers.....
ill throw 2 small pcs of glass on the inside...
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Forum: DIY
04-04-2017, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 28
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I should be able to silicone a few small strips...
I should be able to silicone a few small strips of glass to the insides of my tank for the eggcrate to sit on. Then I will never have a problem with foggy/etched glass. But hey I have no clue what...
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Forum: DIY
04-04-2017, 04:17 PM
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Forum: DIY
04-04-2017, 05:51 AM
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CHEAP
I don't know what I want to keep..... I'm hoping to start with a clown fish pair, Yellow wrasse, pistol shrimp/goby. Like to add an anemone for the clowns once the tank has aged.
My budget is...
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Forum: DIY
04-04-2017, 05:12 AM
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advice
Now I'm on the hunt for a good light... Any suggestions for best bang for your buck? id like sun up sun down programmability. 19" cube...
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Forum: DIY
04-03-2017, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 28
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BRISTLE WORMS
Not sure if you have seen this vid as its quite old but holy $#!&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq08mk7zzb0
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Forum: DIY
04-02-2017, 04:44 PM
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No eggcrate
Ok, eggcrate is off the list I will just use a piece for a lid to keep the fish from jumping out.
Any other input on my other questions?
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Forum: DIY
04-01-2017, 10:37 PM
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egg crate
I don't...... or do I? are there benefits/disadvantages?
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Forum: DIY
04-01-2017, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 28
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Questions....
So my tank is built and looks great.
Working on the stand currently 32 x 24, 29" tall.
-Now yes or no for egg crate in the bottom of the tank?
-I went with the Sicce 1.5 instead of 2.0 will the...
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Forum: DIY
03-31-2017, 05:41 PM
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Waiting for the cure
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Tank assembled, 24hrs then seal inside with a fat bead....
Gonna be a nice tank!
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Forum: DIY
03-30-2017, 09:16 PM
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Glass overflow
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Glass overflow done cutting. now comes the silicone SCS1200 black.....
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Forum: DIY
03-29-2017, 09:19 PM
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30 Gallon reef cube build 100% DIY
Hello, I'm new here. I am currently building a 30 gallon cube reef tank with 15 gallon sump.
All I currently have is a stack of cut glass(free) 3/8" sides 1/2" bottom
I have been looking all...
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