Just got my tank! - Page 8

Fmellish · #**176** 01/05/2006, 09:01 PM

I'm home now.

I'm aquascaping tonight. Going to use gloves to as to protect my fancy hands.

If the dust cloud I'll create settles down tonight I'll also throw the powerhead in. If I'm done before 9:00 i'll post pics.

The lights arrive tomorrow.

I'll probably start the canopy this weekend if I can.

Cheers
Josh

Fmellish · #**177** 01/06/2006, 01:03 AM

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Read now or go to hell!

Fmellish · #**178** 01/06/2006, 02:15 AM

Reef_Dweller_69 empty your inbox so I can PM you!

Reef_Dweller_69 · #**179** 01/06/2006, 02:25 AM

ok but I think I am late on this response

Fmellish · #**180** 01/06/2006, 02:27 AM

Thanks my PM went through now

mmoore0803 · #**181** 01/06/2006, 10:37 AM

Where are the pix of the new skimmer cup? Man, those things get no respect....tank looks awesome though.

Fmellish · #**182** 01/06/2006, 01:20 PM

sorry I'll take pics of my collection cup tonight.

I am so very very low on disk space at my ISP. they give me 10 MB I think. I am having to compress my image so much that they look like poo.

mmoore0803 · #**183** 01/06/2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by Fmellish
sorry I'll take pics of my collection cup tonight.

I am so very very low on disk space at my ISP. they give me 10 MB I think. I am having to compress my image so much that they look like poo.

yeah and it's adding weird chair ghosts

Fmellish · #**184** 01/06/2006, 01:41 PM

Yes, yes it is.

I'm heading off to marine depot in about 30 minutes to pick up an acrylic mounting kit for my Tunze powerhead. I love the fact that you can drive there and pick up stuff.

Why pay shipping when you can pay tax!

mmoore0803 · #**185** 01/06/2006, 03:11 PM

no kidding.....so what does the mounting kit give you that the one it came with doesn't?

Fmellish · #**186** 01/06/2006, 04:24 PM

I would like to mount mine against my side wall. The pump only comes with hardware to drop it down from where ever your lip is. My lip is 5 inches into my tank. See my pics. So to get it against the side of the tank you have to buy an optional piece to wrap around the lip.

mmoore0803 · #**187** 01/06/2006, 04:28 PM

oh.....did you go and get it yet?

Fmellish · #**188** 01/06/2006, 05:40 PM

Yes silly.

I got it 30 minutes after my first post.

Are you coming over tomorrow to build canopies?

Sunday I'm only free in the morning. Afternoon I'm seeing someone else.

Reef_Dweller_69 · #**189** 01/06/2006, 11:04 PM

Fmellish, for the Tunze couldn't you have used the magnet they make to hold it from the out side? I saw it used on a tank before. Seems to hold it quit nicely. Although it is rather big and bulky, sort of unsightly.

Fmellish · #**190** 01/06/2006, 11:11 PM

The magnet is only recommended for glass from what I can tell. I'm sure it would put some pretty nice scratches in acrylic.

But I don't know for sure. The pump sure shakes around a lot. Maybe I should investigate the magnet more.

Although it does look quite nice now with the new kit installed.

Thanks

Reef_Dweller_69 · #**191** 01/06/2006, 11:18 PM

The tank I saw it on was a 150 acrylic, but you know your right about the scratches. I am trying to remember if there was something special he had between the magnet and the pump. I will have to go take a look at his setup. I will let you know what I learn.

Fmellish · #**192** 01/07/2006, 12:27 AM

Also, I angle my head at about a 60 degree angle.

I do'nt know if you can use the swivel attachment and angle the pump if you use the magnet.

Reef_Dweller_69 · #**193** 01/07/2006, 12:33 AM

oh ok, I don't know either. I REALLY LIKE THOSE TUNZES BUT CAN'T AFFORD THEM. i WILL HAVE TO SETTLE FOR ONE OF THOSE SEIO M620'S OR THE HIGHER ONE M8 SOMETHING.

Fmellish · #**194** 01/07/2006, 01:07 AM

This thing is a monster. It makes my tank look small. And it shakes to violently, especially at top speed. It looks like its going to fly off the holder at any moment.

It has totally aquascaped my sand for me. now all the sand is positioned in rolling dunes and all pushed up under the rocks. Its incredibly powerful. I've got a little whirlpool in my tank now.

i'm going to take some pics tonight and update my website so everyone can see the new position since I installed the new mounting kit.

Josh

Fmellish · #**195** 01/07/2006, 01:37 AM

UPDATES

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mmoore0803 · #**196** 01/07/2006, 03:32 AM

Looks good.....did you pee in yer tank? Did you check the params b4 calling it a night?

Fmellish · #**197** 01/07/2006, 07:56 PM

Yes Mike. I peed in my tank. I thought it would aid in the process of establishing my bacteria colony and increasing my ammonia at the same time.

Was I not supposed to? You don't wanna know what i did in my sump!

mmoore0803 · #**198** 01/07/2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by Fmellish
Yes Mike. I peed in my tank. I thought it would aid in the process of establishing my bacteria colony and increasing my ammonia at the same time.

Was I not supposed to? You don't wanna know what i did in my sump!

Well I noticed how brown and full that cup was becoming.....

MAreefer1 · #**199** 01/07/2006, 10:08 PM

you have a very nice tank set up!

Fmellish · #**200** 01/07/2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by mmoore0803
Well I noticed how brown and full that cup was becoming.....

Thanks goodness I have the extra waste collection vessel.

That's right, I said vessel!