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Forum: Reef 05-16-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,533
Posted By hummer
Thanks for the link. I actually drew out what I...

Thanks for the link. I actually drew out what I was looking for. Didn't really turn out that way. I did manage to put a number of caves in there. I also put together some egg crates and made two big...
Forum: Reef 05-16-2008, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,533
Posted By hummer
Fish tank up and running!

My tank is finally up. Big thanks to all those who offered advice when I ran into trouble. So far, things are doing great. I'm not a very good aquascaper so if there are suggestions, I would love to...
Forum: Reef 05-08-2008, 01:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,213
Posted By hummer
I got my Flex PVC cement from Western Pumps. I...

I got my Flex PVC cement from Western Pumps. I believe I saw some at Rona too.
Forum: Reef 05-06-2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,541
Posted By hummer
Ya stuff like The Sun and Herald will do. Not the...

Ya stuff like The Sun and Herald will do. Not the glossy stuff like flyers.
Forum: Reef 05-05-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,541
Posted By hummer
I've used newspapers for most glass cleaning like...

I've used newspapers for most glass cleaning like mirrors, car windshield, windows, and exterior of the fish tank. It works great for not leaving streaks. I aim the windex away from the tank and...
Forum: Reef 04-28-2008, 03:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,247
Posted By hummer
I've had a 77gal on hardwood for 2 years and it...

I've had a 77gal on hardwood for 2 years and it was fine. I currently have a 90gal on hardwood. I bought a mat from home depot to cover the flooring where my tank would sit. I heard that hardwood...
Forum: Reef 04-27-2008, 05:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
I was able to tighten it a little more this time....

I was able to tighten it a little more this time. It appears to be working. No signs of a leak for the whole day. If it's still good tomorrow, then I can start adding rocks. Thanks for the help!
Forum: Reef 04-26-2008, 05:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
Thanks, I'll see if i can tighten it a bit more....

Thanks, I'll see if i can tighten it a bit more. I was worried I would crack something.
Forum: Reef 04-26-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
Sorry about that. I've taken some updated...

Sorry about that.
I've taken some updated pictures with my camera phone. Not sure where my camera went. Hope you can see these ones.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/data/508/medium/plumb4.jpg
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Forum: Reef 04-26-2008, 06:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
I have a slight problem. Water seems to be...

I have a slight problem. Water seems to be seeping through the bulkheads in the overflow box. Any suggestions on how I can repair this? Thanks for any help.
Forum: Reef 04-23-2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
After running up and down from my basement 25ish...

After running up and down from my basement 25ish times carrying jugs of saltwater, my tank is almost filled up. Since I've never really cycled a new tank before (first saltwater tank was given to me...
Forum: Reef 04-21-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
I started filling my tank. I have about 1/4 tank...

I started filling my tank. I have about 1/4 tank of water. Every time i walk by, the vibration ripples the water (Like in Jurassic Park). If I walk harder, the water moves even more. I never noticed...
Forum: Reef 04-19-2008, 04:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
Yes, that is the one I have. It's called PVC Flex...

Yes, that is the one I have. It's called PVC Flex Cement. The person I spoke with at Western Pumps says I should just use the Flex Cement for both flex to pvc connections and pvc to pvc connections....
Forum: Reef 04-18-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
OK. That's what I thought. I was just worried...

OK. That's what I thought. I was just worried that pressure might force the parts to fall off.
Forum: Reef 04-18-2008, 02:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
Cool!! Thanks! I'm excited to start filling it...

Cool!! Thanks! I'm excited to start filling it with water. Do I need to apply pvc cement to connecting parts that are going to be inside the fish tank?
Forum: Reef 04-18-2008, 04:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
Thanks for all the advice. I'm getting ready to...

Thanks for all the advice. I'm getting ready to glue now. Just wondering...Do I need to apply pvc cement to connecting parts that are going to be inside the fish tank?

Here is what I have so far...
Forum: Reef 04-16-2008, 05:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
I've been trying to dry fit all the plumbing...

I've been trying to dry fit all the plumbing parts together but there are some connections that require a bit of force. Like PVC into Bulkhead in the overflow. Any recommendations on how or what...
Forum: Reef 04-04-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,267
Posted By hummer
I use this one too.

I use this one too.
Forum: Reef 04-03-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?at...

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=2648&d=1207190857
Forum: Reef 04-03-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
Good idea. I'll give that a try too. I was...

Good idea. I'll give that a try too. I was thinking since I want to be able to take it apart in the future, I may just cut the flex into smaller lengths and connect them with unions like some...
Forum: Reef 04-03-2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
The main tank is 90gal. 48x18x24. The stand is...

The main tank is 90gal. 48x18x24. The stand is 48x18x30. The sump is a 33gal. I'm about 6' but I need to buy a step stool :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 04-03-2008, 01:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
I bought this setup from Golds. They designed the...

I bought this setup from Golds. They designed the sump for me as well.

I read somewhere, maybe on this forum, that using elbows in your overflow will decrease the slurping sound. Has anyone ever...
Forum: Reef 04-03-2008, 03:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
I logged into a different computer and I can see...

I logged into a different computer and I can see my pics in the first and third post. Sorry for all the pictures. I can't seem to delete this 3rd post. Let me know if you're still having troubles...
Forum: Reef 04-03-2008, 02:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,775
Posted By hummer
New Tank Arrived. Need Some Plumbing Advice...

I'm trying to do my plumbing (first time) by dry fitting all the parts but I've run into a little snag. The Flex Hose I bought from Western Pump are a little too stiff. The distance from the overflow...
Forum: Reef 03-25-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,763
Posted By hummer
Ya that's what I've been told too.

Ya that's what I've been told too.
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