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Forum: Do It Yourself 11/20/2007, 02:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 588
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I was very "concerned" when I did my inwall...

I was very "concerned" when I did my inwall 300gal., it wasn't nearly as bad as I expected. 48 hrs from demo to finish of clean up.... It was at my buisness, so it had to be done in two days while we...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/20/2007, 02:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I put a glass dinner plate on the bottom, heater...

I put a glass dinner plate on the bottom, heater lays on it. Better safe then sorry...IMO
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/04/2007, 04:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 240
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
My sister had a damsel only tank. It worked out...

My sister had a damsel only tank. It worked out fine, she put a bunch in a 55. No one ever picked at too much or killed. African cichlid tanks are often overstocked to disperse aggression. There were...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/01/2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,536
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I will take some pictures from here on out and...

I will take some pictures from here on out and try to figure out how to post them when I'm done (pending results...lol). Im definatly no Norm Abrahm, but I did sleep in a Motel 6 last night.
Dean
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/01/2007, 12:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,536
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
That cabinet hanging system will work for what I...

That cabinet hanging system will work for what I need. Same type of thing as the notchs, but premade, easier, and will probably hang flatter then MY DIY. I don't believe I need 200# strength, I will...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/01/2007, 05:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,536
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
Ok plan B..... I will use the double 2 x 6, as I...

Ok plan B..... I will use the double 2 x 6, as I have already cut them, and have a removable center brace. The whole stand will be wrapped in 3/4" birch ply. I am going to have 2 x 4's running from...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/31/2007, 03:23 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,536
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
Thanks everyone for your input. I'm gonna use a...

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm gonna use a double 2 x 6 header, no support. From listening to you guys/girls, I think a single 2 x 6 would work, but I have a 10' 2 x 6 on hand. It'll work for...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/29/2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,536
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I'm going to have solid sides from floor to top...

I'm going to have solid sides from floor to top of canopy. What if I used a double 2 x 6 with a screwed in removable center support. I could drain the water down if I HAD to remove the 'fuge.I cant...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/29/2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,536
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
Tank is acrylic.

Tank is acrylic.
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/29/2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I have some stands built with levelers like...

I have some stands built with levelers like those. Basically a steel frame 51 x 18, has four legs aprox. 4-5" long, the nut for the levelerer is welded into the legs. They hold up 3 stackable 80...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/29/2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,536
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
2 x 6 header stength

Would a 2 x 6 suffice for a 5 foot span. Would be supporting a 60" x 24" x 30" 180 gal. I have the back supported with 4 vertical 2 x 4 and would have the front supported by 2 vertical 2 x 4, so span...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/29/2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I have a 36" stand, I had considered going to the...

I have a 36" stand, I had considered going to the ceiling, but I have 13' ceilings and the tank is situated between two 84" tall windows, I didn't think it would look right. I think I will just go...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/29/2007, 01:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
Canopy Height

I am building a canopy for a 180 (60w x30h x 24d). What height do you think I need to have working room plus room for two 400 mh and 4 VHO. I was thinking 24" would give me room to move light up and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/27/2007, 03:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I am currently doing a very similar set up. 180...

I am currently doing a very similar set up. 180 show, 75 refugium, 80 sump, considered plumbing the sump and 'fuge together like you have it, but decided against it. I am going to have about...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/22/2007, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I'm using a 75gl for my fuge, 180 gl display. Not...

I'm using a 75gl for my fuge, 180 gl display. Not set up yet so can't comment on benifits.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/16/2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 231
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
Look down jacks

How are they to keep? Unusally sensitive , aggressive? I was thinking about getting a couple for my 180. Not very colorful, but for some reason I have always liked the looks of them.
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/15/2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
What are they made of? Can you clue acrylic to...

What are they made of? Can you clue acrylic to it? Or are you using pvc, can you glue pvc to it?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/12/2007, 03:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 261
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
Wouldn't the sponges be the same if the were...

Wouldn't the sponges be the same if the were rinsed out every other day. I would think that the sponge if rinsed out with the same schedule wouldn't produce any more nitrAtes. Or is it that the waste...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 91
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
pump----static head

The pump I am thinking about using says it needs a 10' static head. Can someone explain to me what the term "static head" means, in non hydro degree required terms. Thank you for your time!
Dean
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/03/2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 873
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
Mag 24 running 3 + years as a return pump, no...

Mag 24 running 3 + years as a return pump, no failure to restart at all. Going to use two mag 18 on tank I'm setting up now.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/02/2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 33,849
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
Where did you source these 1" NPT to 1" liquid...

Where did you source these 1" NPT to 1" liquid tight cord grip fittings at. I'm going to "steal" your idea, but going to put some ball valves in the middle and fittings on both ends so I can use half...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/01/2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
4 years on mine, has never stopped, exept for...

4 years on mine, has never stopped, exept for power outages. Took apart to clean it once, not much in there, so have not done it again. Was used when I got it, but in very good shape.
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/29/2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 610
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
My basement = 10 x 12 open to the crawl space....

My basement = 10 x 12 open to the crawl space. Crawl space covers rest of house and large vents (2' x 18") abound. House is 137 yrs old and about 4000 sq ft. Humidity will be no problem. Adding a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/28/2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 610
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
The freezer would have no metal, would be...

The freezer would have no metal, would be removed. Only metal would be the outside casing, its powdercoated and wouldn't contact water. Just a fiberglass shell. Once the shelves are removed, there...
Forum: West Tennessee Marine & Reef Aquarium Club 09/28/2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 159
Posted By MyFishHaveTat2s
I was planning on a good thick sand base, with...

I was planning on a good thick sand base, with liverock rubble, and algea. I figured the live rock would give the critters a place to hide.
I figured with a fairly slow flow in/out (300gph or so)...
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