DIY Aquarium Start to Finish - Page 21

oharaell · #**501** 06/27/2007, 12:33 PM

why don't you pull the thing out of your tank, plumb it up to the powerhead, and put it in a bathtub.

See what kind of flow you get out of the spraybars.

shiveley · #**502** 06/27/2007, 04:13 PM

That tank appears to be in dire need of a Flux Capacitor.

EvolutionModel · #**503** 06/27/2007, 09:09 PM

As long as you use a shower curtain with rings, you can skip the capacitor.

Randall_James · #**504** 06/28/2007, 12:15 PM

you 2 might want to save the wisecracks for another thread.... (scroll up through posts for warnings)

jgb23 · #**505** 06/28/2007, 07:55 PM

So this post started in September of last year and in case I have missed anything, it has not been water tested yet? Is this true? If so, any plans on when? Curious as to see how its going to work out.
I am by no means an expert on tank setup or design, but the level of skeptism should provide interesting results (whether its "See, I told you so" or "See, I told you it would work")

EvolutionModel · #**506** 06/28/2007, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jgb23
So this post started in September of last year and in case I have missed anything, it has not been water tested yet? Is this true? If so, any plans on when? Curious as to see how its going to work out.
I am by no means an expert on tank setup or design, but the level of skeptism should provide interesting results (whether its "See, I told you so" or "See, I told you it would work")

I think that is what everyone left here is thinking. And we wait.......

Siffy · #**507** 06/28/2007, 10:25 PM

When it comes to reading this thread, I stopped thinking a long time ago. I'm just subscribed to see "what he'll do next". IMHO, the purple shower curtain is horrendously ugly (compared to cabinet doors) but maybe it'll fit once it matches the coralline in the tank. I personally would have went with Finding Nemo curtains, but that might get confusing for whomever is feeding his tank for him while out of town. I'm just still really wondering if this whole tank is a joke or if he's going to say "now I want a bigger tank" 2 weeks after he gets SW in it and decides to shut it down and start over.

jgb23 · #**508** 06/29/2007, 01:12 AM

Not that I am ripping on his design, but I dont understand the aesthetics of it. He has got one stand with more electronics in it than the space shuttle ( I agree with most that there was probably an easier and most importantly SAFER way of doing it, but to each his own) and he has a small tank sitting on it. Then next to this tank he has a display tank that has some PVC contraption in it.
Is this tank just an experiment or is he going to use it for display purposes? Just a little lost as to why one would set up a system that would appear to be very distracting to ones eye (overall, I would think you would want your main tank to be the focal point, not a small tank next to it).
I have seen many great pictures on this site and in friend's homes where they have a dedicated room that sits below or behind a large display tank. Many "sump room" setups I have seen are a mechanical feat and I am in awe at the level of work and effort put into them. However, most people put these rooms in places that are away from view for a reason, so that you are not distracted from the beauty and majesty of the display tank.

I just dont see the aesthetics in this setup. Once again, I am not criticizing JG, I am just trying to understand his mindset around the aesthics when it came to this system.

Was his main purpose to build a failsale system to try and mitigate risk? If so, that would explain the lack of aesthetics. I guess a good analogy would be "If I wanted to be perfectly safe when driving, I could have a car built that would be like a tank. It may not be pretty, but I dont have to worry about getting killed either"

jgarrison · #**509** 06/29/2007, 08:10 AM

The tank is going to be in apartment. Therfore I can not make a fish room modify walls ect. I am look into buying a house or condo in the near future and there will be a small fish room. All of the equipment on the stand next to the display tank will be in this room along with a sink RO system ECT.

jgb23 · #**510** 06/29/2007, 09:06 AM

ok, once again, to each his own when it comes to the aesthetic design. When are you going to put water in this and fire it up? After reading the previous 20 pages of drama, I am curious as to how it will work.

Dell2go · #**511** 06/29/2007, 02:31 PM

Man, this site is the greatest tool.

lloydkeller · #**512** 06/29/2007, 03:43 PM

Im new at salt water, started my 125 7monThs ago I chose to keep my setup safe and simple, i AM AMAZED at this guys setup to much to go wrong what a nightmare I hope he mounts a fire ext on it , and gets flood ins he has some good ideas but goes extreme on them I got all the help I needed by reading every post i could well ill keep watching this one I just think Ill keep my tank the way it is

clevername2000 · #**513** 07/01/2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jgb23
When are you going to put water in this and fire it up? After

HAHAHAHAHA great choice of words.....but seriously i subscribed to this thread and im waiting!!

FIRE IT UP!!!!!

shag26272 · #**514** 07/01/2007, 09:35 PM

Dont hold your breath, if it gets filled by the 4th of July I will have a fireworks show for it.

trmiv · #**515** 07/01/2007, 11:16 PM

If you are home so rarely that it has taken this long and you haven't even put water in it yet, when will you find time to care for the reef?

dga · #**516** 07/03/2007, 02:03 AM

i think the below quote bears repeating:

While I don’t agree with posts that only criticize or make fun and don’t offer any constructive criticism, I have to agree with TG. This politically correct back patting is even more dangerous to our hobby than the occasional poking fun at someone for a build that is clearly not designed well.

jgarrison · #**517** 07/05/2007, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimmyj7090
Just adding,
If you pick up just about any JACO fitting it should come with the part you need

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_...gs.asp?CartId=

Just received the wrong parts

jimmyj7090 · #**518** 07/05/2007, 10:26 AM

They sent the wrong parts or the parts didn't work?

jimmyj7090 · #**519** 07/05/2007, 10:39 AM

??? What part did you order?

I wasn't trying to steer you wrong,

FWIW if you it would help out PM me your address and I'll mail you the little collars, I have a couple of spares.

jgarrison · #**520** 07/05/2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimmyj7090
"Which one?
10-4-2 1/4" 1/8" $1.09
10-4-4 1/4" 1/4" $1.19

It a kent float"

Any of them as long as it's the correct tubing size (1/4"). All your missing is that second little collar thing, it should come with any fitting that goes with 1/4" tubing.

For the foam stuff, "the Reef Aquarium vol 3" by delbeek and sprung has some great info on that. I don't recall what they reccomend off hand, but if you can buy/borrow that book it's more than worth the read IMO......

jk

The above one.

shag26272 · #**521** 07/05/2007, 04:15 PM

thats 2 parts did you get both?

jimmyj7090 · #**522** 07/05/2007, 04:45 PM

I'm assuming you got the 1/4" one of those two, correct?

If so than I'm baffled as to how it wouldn't have the inner collar things? Did it not have those little rings inside, or were they designed differently?

jgarrison · #**523** 07/05/2007, 04:52 PM

RO4111 JACO 1/4X1/8 MALE INSERT ADAPTER 1 $1.09 $0.00 $1.09
RO4113 JACO 1/4X1/4 MALE INSERT ADAPTER 1 $1.19 $0.00 $1.19
RO4171 JACO 1/4X1/8 FEMALE CONNECTOR 1 $1.29 $0.00 $1.29
RO4173 JACO 1/4X1/4 FEMALE CONNECTOR 1 $1.39 $0.00 $1.39

jimmyj7090 · #**524** 07/05/2007, 05:20 PM

Don't those have the little plastic collars inside?

(Like I said, I can throw a set in the mail for you, no cost..)

jgarrison · #**525** 07/05/2007, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rsw686
Heres a picture of what your missing. The problem is most hardware stores only have them in copper unless your lucky.

I still do not have this.