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Forum: Tank Journal 01-29-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 489
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Posted By lockrookie
water tested sump and so far so good no leaks ...

water tested sump and so far so good no leaks

as well my lights showed up from -=james=- and looks good thanks again james

now drain the tank and start building baffles
Forum: Tank Journal 01-29-2012, 03:01 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 94,236
Posted By lockrookie
might be the rubbing alchohol best test isletit...

might be the rubbing alchohol best test isletit dry overnight and see if it flakes off with scratching
Forum: DIY 01-28-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
lol not vetoed it was still an option

lol not vetoed it was still an option
Forum: DIY 01-28-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
personally i thinkputting it under your current...

personally i thinkputting it under your current brace will hinder your overflow too much stickwith current plan replace broken glass letcure for 24 hours and your set back to original
Forum: DIY 01-28-2012, 07:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
dont beat yourself up too much things happen and...

dont beat yourself up too much things happen and it could have been worse.. in the end your tank had a minor glitch that is soon to be rectified. and you will carry on and enjoy. in this hobby...
Forum: DIY 01-28-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
sounds very feasable and definately cheaper. as...

sounds very feasable and definately cheaper. as you wont be setting lights on the bracing again
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
thank you it took alot of sleepless nights and...

thank you it took alot of sleepless nights and thought now imhaving deja vue. lol

thats whats great about this hobby tho everyones vision is unique and every tank is an art piece never to be...
Forum: DIY 01-28-2012, 06:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
you have nothing to worry about. in either case. ...

you have nothing to worry about. in either case. your good to go. i hve to takemy tank apart anyways i bought itwith a huge crack in it and it must be rebuilt thus why im going euro brace.

btw...
Forum: Lounge 01-28-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7,312
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Posted By lockrookie
my wife found this on line cracked me up: ...

my wife found this on line cracked me up:

Apple was going to make a smaller version of the iPod Touch for kids, until they realized that iTouch Kids wouldn't be an appropriate name.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 06:01 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
i have 2 going my 90g which will be replaced by...

i have 2 going my 90g which will be replaced by the 180. and the inspiration to this build my 50g for our daycare kids. i want this to be as clean if not cleaner looking with no visible powerheads or...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 05:31 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
nothing is easy and trust me it will get harder...

nothing is easy and trust me it will get harder as it goes along. i dont have a simple plan in my head. i forsee alot of resin . last time i used it i got a bit high. and that was a small rockwall...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
thanks greg.. its a small start if all goes as...

thanks greg.. its a small start if all goes as well as planned will have pics of my lights i got from -=james=- thinking of adding some led's to the mix for a three part sunset then moonlights.
...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 04:33 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
cleaning the glass not my fav but saved me huge...

cleaning the glass not my fav but saved me huge cash dollars.

setting tank together with cutting the two pieces 20 min. i just have to find a trim to add along the edge for the sharp cuts. my...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 04:29 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 94,236
Posted By lockrookie
vinyl is a great idea except for bubbles if you...

vinyl is a great idea except for bubbles if you dont get them all it will annoy you i tried just black backing and hated it. also used black formica which was a good idea until salt creeped behind it...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 489
Views: 288,623
Posted By lockrookie
so tonight the sump build has begun cut 2 pieces...

so tonight the sump build has begun cut 2 pieces of the glass for the ends and siliconed in place

roughly what the glass looked like before
...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 94,236
Posted By lockrookie
[QUOTE=Coralgurl;676007]Going with 3 radions. ...

[QUOTE=Coralgurl;676007]Going with 3 radions.
Thanks, the set up looks even better now...here's a pic. Because the tank was brought straight inside the house when delivered, I was not allowed to...
Forum: DIY 01-28-2012, 02:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
dont set halides on glass while turned on ...

dont set halides on glass while turned on
besides you will have led's so unless you are dancing on your bracing bud you will be ok. halides have been known to overheat bracing and cracking.

and...
Forum: Reef 01-28-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,018
Posted By lockrookie
clownfish are evil

clownfish are evil
Forum: Tank Journal 01-28-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 94,236
Posted By lockrookie
center it even on all sides you will be ok

center it even on all sides you will be ok
Forum: DIY 01-27-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
glad you caught it in time woulda hated to see...

glad you caught it in time woulda hated to see that crack worse yu wil enjoy he euro bracing thats what ill be doing and at least you have a pic to help re aquascape again.

light didnt show up...
Forum: Lounge 01-27-2012, 08:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,496
Posted By lockrookie
congrats my wife is just a permanent resident...

congrats my wife is just a permanent resident still mybe next year we will try for citizenship.
Forum: Lounge 01-27-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,318
Posted By lockrookie
some guy was selling abunch ofthese awhile back...

some guy was selling abunch ofthese awhile back on used regina... for 40 or 50 bucks.. whats next teach them to do a puppet show in your tank for guests... makesme laff andshake my head
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-27-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,195
Posted By lockrookie
did you atleast see the link toa swc i posted...

did you atleast see the link toa swc i posted bud:)
Forum: DIY 01-27-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
true unless he drains it 2/3 clamps it and lets...

true unless he drains it 2/3 clamps it and lets it set for curing time and fills it with clamps on using a plank to across glass for support untill its fully cured

i dunno its up to james on the...
Forum: DIY 01-27-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 14,584
Posted By lockrookie
i could never just do that and leave it tho it...

i could never just do that and leave it tho it would look ugly and bother me

i guess temporarily he could use a board and do the same thing silicone the crap out and leave it till he can replace...
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