Forum: Tank Journal
05-05-2008, 05:31 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
Plumbing trial #1
Bought an Eheim 1048 (158 gph) and tried out the plumbing. The first thing I found is that my check valve is cutting the flow in half. The Reef Central calculator I was using refers to a swing-type...
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
05-04-2008, 04:05 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
05-04-2008, 03:37 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
05-02-2008, 10:42 PM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
Stand
Slow progress on modifying the stand as I've been obsessed with plumbing. The bowfront poses an interesting woodworking challenge. My first attempt is basically diy plywood--laminating together...
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
05-02-2008, 10:36 PM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
Pump
Thanks Anthony. I'm leaning toward 300GPH rather than 200. Looks like I'll probably run the pump submerged. See return pump thread:
...
|
|
Forum: DIY
05-02-2008, 08:03 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
|
|
Forum: DIY
05-02-2008, 05:55 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
|
|
Forum: DIY
05-01-2008, 11:25 PM
|
|
Replies: 7
Views: 1,867
Return pump question
Hi,
I'm thinking of putting a Mag 3 pump for my return outside of the sump. The pump would be below the sump water level, but fed by a pipe that goes up and over the rim. Will it create the...
|
|
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
04-29-2008, 11:39 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 938
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
04-29-2008, 10:43 PM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
Plumbing
Any opinions on the plumbing layout and Mag 2 vs. 3 before I start putting it together?
I'm not sure if I should be worried about syphon from the return. Is the check valve enough? Would an...
|
|
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
04-29-2008, 10:36 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 938
|
|
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
04-28-2008, 05:34 PM
|
|
Replies: 3
Views: 938
LF good nano skimmer
Hi,
I'm looking for a good nano skimmer for a 20G system--Remora, CPR, Tunze. Something more effective than my Rio and smaller than my Coralife. In-sump or HOB is okay. I would prefer to trade my...
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
04-28-2008, 07:34 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
Costs
The last picture was not intended in any way as advocacy for the National Post, whose editorial policy I despise.
I just tried to add up the costs for this build, and came up with almost $500....
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
04-28-2008, 07:09 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
Plumbing
Here's the back of the tank with plumbing parts:
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj151/nmassing/DSC07191.jpg
My plan:
Herbie overflow on the left (viewed from the front, not the back as...
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
04-28-2008, 06:34 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
Pics
Here's the current 10G. The stand will be customized for the new tank and all livestock will be transferred.
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj151/nmassing/DSC07092.jpg
Here's the new...
|
|
Forum: Tank Journal
04-28-2008, 06:08 AM
|
|
Replies: 28
Views: 5,277
Nevin's 14G + 5.5G sump
This is to document the build of my 14G reef tank, which will replace my 10G:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=38635
The 10G has only been running for a few months, but wasn't...
|
|
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
04-26-2008, 06:48 AM
|
|
Replies: 0
Views: 793
Buy/Trade 20-30G tank Lower Mainland
I'm looking for a 20-30G tank, glass or acrylic, drilled or not, new or used. Preferably cubish or interesting size/shape, maybe rounded corners, no plastic rim. I can trade a 25G tall, perhaps even...
|
|
Forum: Nano Tank Talk
04-24-2008, 05:40 PM
|
|
Replies: 47
Views: 15,097
New stuff
I'll try this again... I posted here last night and my thread was bumped up but the new posting isn't there!
[stuff deleted--previous post finally showed up]
|
|
Forum: Nano Tank Talk
04-24-2008, 08:06 AM
|
|
Replies: 47
Views: 15,097
Just finished a long evening of picking up and...
Just finished a long evening of picking up and cleaning a carload of stuff I picked up from someone who was shutting down his tank. As a result, this 10G tank won't be around much longer. I think I...
|
|
Forum: Reef
04-23-2008, 06:33 PM
|
|
Replies: 85
Views: 11,540
Screening MH light
The metal mesh used for door/window bug screens would work, less likely to burst into flames than the gauze...
Regards,
Nevin
|
|
Forum: Lounge
04-21-2008, 10:59 PM
|
|
Replies: 34
Views: 4,617
Congratulations Anthony and Irene!
Hope the...
Congratulations Anthony and Irene!
Hope the water change thing works out for you--so far my daughter is still at the "I want a pet that DOESN'T live in water" stage!
We probably have some good...
|
|
Forum: Nano Tank Talk
04-18-2008, 08:14 PM
|
|
Replies: 47
Views: 15,097
Update with pics
I've been waiting to update because I have a lot of changes planned, but I decided I should document where it's at now. I bought a Koralia Nano, which has greatly improved circulation--so much so...
|
|
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum
04-17-2008, 08:21 PM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
|
|
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum
04-16-2008, 11:45 PM
|
|
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Drip top-off
Mark, what is a GC fitting? Does the following look like the type of valve you had in mind (I need a slow drip, not a trickle)?
...
|
|
Forum: Lower Mainland
04-16-2008, 11:36 PM
|
|
Replies: 4
Views: 5,585
Looks like the place in Abbotsford is...
Looks like the place in Abbotsford is www.plasticworks.ca -- I mentioned it in the DIY forum the other day because they were offering free cutting as a grand opening special. I think that offer is...
|
