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Forum: Do It Yourself 08/27/2004, 08:05 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 269,281
Posted By Hellcat
My tank has been kind of giving me trouble...

My tank has been kind of giving me trouble lately, I need better lighting, but money is tight. All I have now is 4 4ft 40 watts with 2 actinics and 2 whites. Plus I have 2 tiny leaks at my drain...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/27/2004, 08:00 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 269,281
Posted By Hellcat
I put plans on here somewhere. As far as getting...

I put plans on here somewhere. As far as getting into the tank Its open on top except for 2 braces in the middle. There are 4 lids with vent holes on top made of 3/8 inch plywood. The top is about 3...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 08/11/2004, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 116
Posted By Hellcat
Yellow Tang isnt Yellow anymore

Please help, my tang is turning white and the back of him has ridges, that look like his ribs are showing. Its not eating lettuce but it is eating the other food (shrimp and pellets) well.

Any...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/27/2004, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 585
Posted By Hellcat
Ha, I guess you have a point there but I think I...

Ha, I guess you have a point there but I think I will hang on to it :)


As far as what I spent. I bought the tank drilled with boxes for $750 and the lumber and all the other little stuff added...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/27/2004, 09:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 585
Posted By Hellcat
The skimmer is 3 inch pipe and 1 1/2 inch. The 3...

The skimmer is 3 inch pipe and 1 1/2 inch. The 3 inch secion is 18" tall and the 1 1/2 is 9 inches. I will warn you though it sounds like a broken dishwasher!!! I hope to figure out a way to get the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/26/2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By Hellcat
Well there was a coating of wareproof...

Well there was a coating of wareproof polyeurathane on the wood. Anyway maybe I am being paranoid.

I did put a skimmer in the other day so let me see what happens.

Why are people not using bio...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/26/2004, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 585
Posted By Hellcat
Thanks! yeah I have done some woodworking as a...

Thanks! yeah I have done some woodworking as a hobby. I was extremely nervous doing this one. Since I had never done much trim work. As with anything I have ever done I look at it later and see all...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/26/2004, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By Hellcat
High Nitrites Saw Dust in tank after fan install

OK I have several questions.
I tested my water this morning after putting in some fans for my hood. I tried my best to cover the area to keep saw dust from getting into the tank but some got in. I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/25/2004, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 585
Posted By Hellcat
My DIY stand and skimmer

Just thought I would share my stand for my 150
http://www.upsylon.com/tank.jpg
Its my first one but it turned out ok.
I put hidden doors for the filter box area....
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/17/2004, 06:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 718
Posted By Hellcat
Ok one more question, did you use 3mm or 5mm...

Ok one more question, did you use 3mm or 5mm lights? I ordered 3mm so I hope I didn't screw up.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/16/2004, 10:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 718
Posted By Hellcat
Next question, can I get the LEDs from Radio...

Next question, can I get the LEDs from Radio Shack, or do I have to get them from China?

Olemos how long did it take to get your from best hong kong?
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/16/2004, 09:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 718
Posted By Hellcat
Great, thanks!

Great, thanks!
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/16/2004, 07:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 718
Posted By Hellcat
Could someone post a wiring diagram for this...

Could someone post a wiring diagram for this please :)
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 269,281
Posted By Hellcat
Ok here are some other shots here is the...

Ok here are some other shots

here is the hidden side door to vie the over flow boxes

open
http://www.upsylon.net/tank2.jpg

closed

http://www.upsylon.net/tank3.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2004, 09:10 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 269,281
Posted By Hellcat
Here is a 150 gal I built. I did all the woodwork...

Here is a 150 gal I built. I did all the woodwork and used a pre-drilled oceanic 150 tank.

http://www.upsylon.net/tank.jpg

My father inlaw gave me 6 sheets of 3/8 inch acrylic so I made some...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2003, 12:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 735
Posted By Hellcat
I just built my first acrylic tank. I was given...

I just built my first acrylic tank. I was given some for free so I figured I would play with it a bit. After paying someone at the plastics place to cut it (they got it wrong 2 times) I got the nerve...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/02/2002, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By Hellcat
I'm in Texas. Huh I was hoping for a bigger tank....

I'm in Texas. Huh I was hoping for a bigger tank. Oh well I guess I will have to buy one.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/02/2002, 09:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Posted By Hellcat
3/8 inch Acrylic ?? Thick enough ??

Hey its me again!! My father in law has a stack of Acrylic that he bought for a customer and she never picked up. Its 3/8 inch thick and the pieces are 41x 46 inches. He has a bunch of it. Can I use...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/26/2002, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 387
Posted By Hellcat
Well I was concerned with how large we went. I...

Well I was concerned with how large we went. I figured if I was going to have to cut back a bit I would do it from front to back. I didn't figure there would be much difference in 18 and 24 inches.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/25/2002, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 387
Posted By Hellcat
I can probably do that. They temper the glass...

I can probably do that. They temper the glass there. If I do that what dimensions can I go with? 30xwhat?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/25/2002, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 387
Posted By Hellcat
Well I am pretty confused now. I called a local...

Well I am pretty confused now. I called a local dealer and asked if it was worth doing and he said no because if its even a hair off being perfectly square it will get a stress crack. Now I know he...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/24/2002, 10:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 387
Posted By Hellcat
I have seen that chart but it doesnt go as high...

I have seen that chart but it doesnt go as high as I want.

I just need to know if 84"wide x36" deep top to bottom x 18" front to back using 1/2" glass is ok and if the glass on the bottom needs...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/22/2002, 11:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 387
Posted By Hellcat
More Glass Tank Questions

I posted recently is 1/2" glass thick enough. Like I said my Father in law is giving me the glass from his glass shop and the peices I thought were 80" x 36" as it turns out they are 84"x36".

One...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/14/2002, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 384
Posted By Hellcat
Well the pieces uncut are 80x36 so I would like...

Well the pieces uncut are 80x36 so I would like to have it as large as I can. I have a friend who does high end cabinetry work that is offering to help with that. I dont know how tall or deep to make...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/14/2002, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 384
Posted By Hellcat
Do you still have to have the bottom glass...

Do you still have to have the bottom glass thicker than 1/2 inch if the bottom is supported by a 3/4 inch piece of solid plywood?
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