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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1
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Posted By Capt. Nemo
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Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/11/2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,367
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Thanks paveking. Justrarefish told me they may...

Thanks paveking. Justrarefish told me they may have one next week. If anyone else spots one anywhere online please let me know.

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By Capt. Nemo
In search of a Panda ( Masked)puffer

Hi everyone,

I'm having a hard time finding one of these. I cant find a local LFS or any of the premium online places like LA, Diver's Den, Saltwaterfish.com that has this fish? Has anyone seen...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 01/10/2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,367
Posted By Capt. Nemo
In search of a Panda ( Masked)puffer

Hi everyone,

I'm having a hard time finding one of these. I cant find a local LFS or any of the premium online places like LA, Diver's Den, Saltwaterfish.com that has this fish? Has anyone seen...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/21/2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Since the tank stand is close to a wall I dont...

Since the tank stand is close to a wall I dont think I will be able to shim the back of the stand. Can I just shim the front and sides of the stand? Could someone send me a diagram to illustrate...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2007, 10:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
I'm not following the logic of shimming the...

I'm not following the logic of shimming the entire stand. I would be in effect back at square one if I did this. Right?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
I leveled my tank stand by shimming just the...

I leveled my tank stand by shimming just the corner. I thought that by doing so, this would eliminate uneven support which was created by the tank having been unlevel. I guess I must be pretty dense...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Isnt that why I shimmed the corner of the tank...

Isnt that why I shimmed the corner of the tank stand so that the entire stand would be level. If I shimmed the entire base of the stand wouldnt that defeat the purpose of shimming only the part of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
I ended up having to use 3 plastic shims layered...

I ended up having to use 3 plastic shims layered on top of each other to level my tank. I placed the shims under the left front corner of the stand. The tank had been off level from left side to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Jimbo, what shimms did you use for your 75 gal....

Jimbo, what shimms did you use for your 75 gal. stand? Metal? I'll be stopping at Home Depot later this evening. Thanks again.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Its carpeting so should I use metal shimming? ...

Its carpeting so should I use metal shimming? How about spacing? Thanks!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By Capt. Nemo
What size Mag or Maxijet will I need to pump...

What size Mag or Maxijet will I need to pump water from my Brute back into the tank? Maxijet 1200?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
The title of my thread should have been that I...

The title of my thread should have been that I need to shimmy my tank stand and not my tank.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Need to shimmy tank.

What should I use to shimmy my tank stand? Wood or metal
shims? How should I space them? This will be for the right and left sides of the tank stand. The tank stand is approx. 13" wide. The...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By Capt. Nemo
The right and left sides are out of level. ( I )

The right and left sides are out of level. ( I )
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Thanks Steven. I'm going to HD to pick up the...

Thanks Steven. I'm going to HD to pick up the Brute and some shims to level the tank stand. What shims would you recommend? Wood, metal, etc? How should I space them? The front and the back...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 506
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Water Storage Question

Hi everyone,

I have to empty my tank since much to my chagrin, the tank stand isnt level. Can I use a Brute trash can to temporarily store all the water until I get the tank stand level. Are...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/02/2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Well said. Thanks.

Well said. Thanks.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/02/2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 335
Posted By Capt. Nemo
AGA tank stand for a Perfecto tank?

Would it be okay to use an AGA stand for a Perfecto tank? I'm looking at getting a 40 gal. Perfecto tank with dimensions of
48" L x 13"W. Could I use any 48" L x 13" W AGA stand for the Perfecto...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/02/2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 208
Posted By Capt. Nemo
AGA tank stand for a Perfecto tank?

Would it be okay to use an AGA stand for a Perfecto tank? I'm looking at getting a 40 gal. Perfecto tank with dimensions of
48" L x 13"W. Could I use any 48" L x 13" W AGA stand for the Perfecto...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/30/2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Thanks humbugy. How long have you had the stand...

Thanks humbugy. How long have you had the stand and how sturdy and durable is its construction?

Thanks,
Gary
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/29/2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 159
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Thanks for the tip Cruzin. I'm not really...

Thanks for the tip Cruzin. I'm not really familiar with the Craiglist but I'll just try to google it. Does anyone know if most of the Perfecto and AGA line of stands are composite or solid wood? ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/29/2007, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 351
Posted By Capt. Nemo
I think it would be near impossible to avoid...

I think it would be near impossible to avoid getting a tank stand wet. In that case, how long before it would warp, bow and collapse. I'm only planning on keeping this setup for a year. I dont...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/29/2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 162
Posted By Capt. Nemo
Marineland(Perfecto) Heartland Stand

Anybody have one of these and if so what's your opinion?

Thanks,
Gary
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