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Forum: DIY 04-11-2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,888
Posted By smellsfishy
I was out shopping with the family being annoyed...

I was out shopping with the family being annoyed i wasn't able to finish my tank setup, and it hit me, 12$ later and 6 months use i see no need to replace them they work so well, not bad for a cheap...
Forum: DIY 04-08-2006, 05:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,888
Posted By smellsfishy
polished stainless steel mixing bowls Walmart $6...

polished stainless steel mixing bowls Walmart $6 each. all you need are tin snips to cut a slot and a hammer to pound in dimples for diffusion. i can send to a pic if you want.
Forum: DIY 04-08-2006, 05:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,938
Posted By smellsfishy
If you are useing the Tiderflex flexible PVC...

If you are useing the Tiderflex flexible PVC tubeing (highly recommended)you have to use the PVC 795 made buy Weld-on. This will also work well for any ridgid pvc sch40 or 80, and its clear so it...
Forum: DIY 04-08-2006, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,897
Posted By smellsfishy
if you've got pictures please post them, it would...

if you've got pictures please post them, it would help to see it.
Forum: DIY 04-08-2006, 05:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,139
Posted By smellsfishy
fish food secret recipe ? anyone?? anyone?

Does anyone have a "secret family recipe" for fish food they would like to share.
something able to be put into frozen cube form for convienience. For the most part i'm feeding tangs.
Forum: Lounge 04-07-2006, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,398
Posted By smellsfishy
not bad. i just used a spring on the throttle...

not bad. i just used a spring on the throttle servoto prefent runnaway. i'm sure the are more common now but do yourself a favor and buy an fm 3ch based radio faster responce time. and get a heat...
Forum: DIY 04-07-2006, 03:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,822
Posted By smellsfishy
1/2 inch and 3inch wide. with 1/2 inch you can...

1/2 inch and 3inch wide. with 1/2 inch you can run the water level inbetween the thickness of the glass and never worry about etching a water line, and if the contact side against the front side...
Forum: FOWLR 04-07-2006, 03:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,672
Posted By smellsfishy
sump, sump ,sump it it is way more convienient...

sump, sump ,sump it it is way more convienient and expandable later. drill now you can always not use them but i garranty you will never go back.
Forum: Lounge 04-07-2006, 02:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,398
Posted By smellsfishy
OH OH you got the bug man, say goodbye to the...

OH OH you got the bug man, say goodbye to the contents of you wallet. HAHA just kidding.
one thing i found usefull is to buy spare parts anything that sticks out and vulnerable for destruction, just...
Forum: Lounge 04-06-2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,357
Posted By smellsfishy
i tried to do the same thing but i was told 50...

i tried to do the same thing but i was told 50 guess i'm 1 closer now
Thanks for the help
Forum: Pictures 04-06-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,757
Posted By smellsfishy
for sure. if i can figure out how to post picture...

for sure. if i can figure out how to post picture and i have time i'll show pic's of my system and stand. the crash i was talking about happened to a buddy of mine a few years ago i've had lots of...
Forum: DIY 04-06-2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Posted By smellsfishy
experimental eh. is there anyother way. like i...

experimental eh. is there anyother way. like i always say if it was easy it wouldn't be any fun. Although it would be nice to be bored once in a while .hahaha.
sound like you got a good plan. good...
Forum: Pictures 04-06-2006, 05:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,757
Posted By smellsfishy
good to hear. i forgot to mention the crash...

good to hear. i forgot to mention the crash occured when the tank was pushed from the side, yeap he was a big ummm drunk guy, well maybe more drunk than big. i guess he couldn't figure out why that...
Forum: DIY 04-06-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Posted By smellsfishy
i forgot to mention some/most powerheads don't...

i forgot to mention some/most powerheads don't have a lot of head hieght you may need to put it beside but slightly higher or buy a small pump to feed it
Forum: Reef 04-06-2006, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,647
Posted By smellsfishy
i had the same situation i lowered it, however i...

i had the same situation i lowered it, however i have a de type and it has glass so less likely to splash the bulb. you may want to biuld a surround that would site on top like a hood with no top or...
Forum: DIY 04-06-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,260
Posted By smellsfishy
very cool site love streaming vids. where were...

very cool site love streaming vids.
where were you going to put it? you may want to incorporate a sump into it as well, if so go for a larger tank. if not it would be best to put the tank above or...
Forum: Lounge 04-06-2006, 05:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,398
Posted By smellsfishy
have a mirage thundertiger i haven't started...

have a mirage thundertiger i haven't started since i started with the fish's, i do believe you have inspired, a former ground pounder/ mini motor head. thanks, oh yeah i bought mine for The Kids too....
Forum: Pictures 04-06-2006, 05:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,757
Posted By smellsfishy
nice start , i don't want to freak you out, and...

nice start
, i don't want to freak you out, and it may have been a flook to start with but i had a buddy with the same style stand which collapsed sideways after some accidental persuation (of...
Forum: Tank Journal 04-06-2006, 04:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,188
Posted By smellsfishy
just a thought for ya. when i had a 75g running i...

just a thought for ya. when i had a 75g running i had a 50 gallon sump which significatly reduced the microbubble returned to the tank, although i didn't want any powerheads in the tank so my...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2006, 04:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,040
Posted By smellsfishy
it has been suggested that there is a breakin...

it has been suggested that there is a breakin period for full brightness and spec'd spectrum, however i haven't had to replace my coralife 150w 10k pendent DE style yet, still has a half a year left...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2006, 04:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,948
Posted By smellsfishy
buy a system, for what you are going to pay for...

buy a system, for what you are going to pay for bottled water, you could pay off a good chuck of the purchase price, not to mention you can use it for your drinking water needs.of course if you tank...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2006, 04:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,815
Posted By smellsfishy
oops forgot to mention get 2 seahorses and breed...

oops forgot to mention get 2 seahorses and breed them
Forum: Reef 04-06-2006, 04:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,815
Posted By smellsfishy
bamboo shark, better yet hatch it from an egg....

bamboo shark, better yet hatch it from an egg. of course you would have to start saving for your tank size upgrades.
seahorses with a slight lean in the regugium are, would be awesome for that size...
Forum: Reef 04-06-2006, 04:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,449
Posted By smellsfishy
from what i have experienced the 20k should at...

from what i have experienced the 20k should at least appear to be more intense or brighter however the brand has a big thing to do with it as well. i have noticed in my tank that the different colors...
Forum: Calgary 01-07-2006, 01:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,268
Posted By smellsfishy
i don't know there name but i have the candy...

i don't know there name but i have the candy caine (red and white strips ) snails and they will aggresively spin there shell back and forth in a circle which will also make a clicking on the glass as...
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