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Forum: Tank Journal 06-02-2009, 05:27 AM
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Posted By Dez
I've now removed my aragocrete rock from the...

I've now removed my aragocrete rock from the mold. I've also taken the straws out. It wasn't too bad. I'm gonna wait a little bit before I begin the 6 week water curing process. Here are a couple...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-01-2009, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,317
Posted By Dez
PM'd. Thanks.

PM'd. Thanks.
Forum: DIY 05-30-2009, 05:58 PM
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Views: 1,455
Posted By Dez
You should have no problems. I've seen tanks...

You should have no problems. I've seen tanks around that size in 1/4" glass no brace. Hope this helps.

Des
Forum: Tank Journal 05-30-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Brett.....ha ha. It is kind of sad isn't it. I...

Brett.....ha ha. It is kind of sad isn't it. I should have taken the rock out, dried it out and seeded it when the tank was set up if I knew it was going to be 4 years. The funny thing is once in...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-30-2009, 07:16 AM
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Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Ahhhh.....you wonder why I have balloons covering...

Ahhhh.....you wonder why I have balloons covering all parts of the Y....it's because I took your advice and I'm just going to use eggcrate to cover the two 2" holes at the Y. The straws are just...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-30-2009, 07:06 AM
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Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Thanks Subman. I forgot to mention that after...

Thanks Subman. I forgot to mention that after the aragocrete cures, hopefully I'll be able to pull all those straws out. *cross my fingers*, worse case scenario, I'll cut 'em flush and they'll be...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-30-2009, 06:53 AM
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Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
More progress. I put foam on my tank a yesterday...

More progress. I put foam on my tank a yesterday and then my family wanted to lie down on the tank stand :). My daughter joined in later. I almost took a snooze on it.
...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-26-2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Today I painted the plywood on my stand so that...

Today I painted the plywood on my stand so that at least it'll be nicer to look at until there's a skirt around the stand and fish to look at. Here's the final product (sorry for poor quality pics,...
Forum: Reef 05-25-2009, 06:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,028
Posted By Dez
Test Kits

Now I've been out of the hobby for a few years. I used to use Hagen test kits for PH, alkalinity, calcium, nitrates etc....I'm preparing to do a JL order for my new tank, and will be needing test...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-25-2009, 06:16 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Just a side question here....does it matter what...

Just a side question here....does it matter what thickness of foam that goes under the tank? I have some 3/8" stuff that's supposed to be used on the outside of houses before siding. It's got a...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-25-2009, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Found some time today to continue on the project....

Found some time today to continue on the project. I cut holes in the plywood to match the holes in my tank. I went to Canadian tire to buy a hole saw but couldn't bring myself to pay $40 for a 4...
Forum: DIY 05-25-2009, 04:05 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,223
Posted By Dez
Smile I love that you have a level right beside the tank

I love that you have a level right beside the tank
Forum: Tank Journal 05-22-2009, 07:47 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Well, more progress today. I painted the stand...

Well, more progress today. I painted the stand last night. Looking at it today though it'll need another coat. I cut a hole in my wall today. In the picture you'll see a rectangular hole in the...
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2009, 05:27 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Ha ha....with paint, it's a different story. I'd...

Ha ha....with paint, it's a different story. I'd rather the paint stay off of them, I wouldn't want them to become mildew, mold and water resistant would I? :)
Forum: Tank Journal 05-21-2009, 03:02 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
A little more progress today. Got some primer...

A little more progress today. Got some primer and I primed the supporting structure of the tank. My wife was great and painted the entire wall that the tank is going against with "mold, mildew and...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,648
Posted By Dez
Skimmers don't have to be run in sump. I've run...

Skimmers don't have to be run in sump. I've run external skimmers before, but for me, it's just peace of mind if I have skimmer failure, that it'd be either in the sump or over the sump. Anybody...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,648
Posted By Dez
How much would you set aside for a skimmer...

How much would you set aside for a skimmer compartment to be compatible with most skimmers? Do most people put their skimmers in the area where the main tank drains into? Thanks for the responses...
Forum: Reef 05-19-2009, 05:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,648
Posted By Dez
Sump Baffles

Hello,

Just wondering what your opinions are on baffles in the sump. I'm considering going baffleless as I've run systems with no microbubble problems before using sumps without baffles.

I...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-19-2009, 04:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,808
Posted By Dez
Hello Chris, I sent a PM to you the first...

Hello Chris,

I sent a PM to you the first day you posted this - still awaiting response. Thanks.

Des
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-19-2009, 04:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,397
Posted By Dez
Hi Chris, I sent a PM to you before you...

Hi Chris,

I sent a PM to you before you bumped the post. Still waiting for a response. Thanks.

Des
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-18-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,959
Posted By Dez
PM'd for 75 gallon.... Thanks. Desmond

PM'd for 75 gallon....

Thanks.

Desmond
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-18-2009, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,397
Posted By Dez
Sent Private Message Des

Sent Private Message

Des
Forum: Tank Journal 05-18-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Earlier today I got up the motivation to drill my...

Earlier today I got up the motivation to drill my tank for the closed loop. As usual my 3 year old son was helping me spray with water to keep it cool while I drilled. Here's what we ended up with....
Forum: Tank Journal 05-18-2009, 09:47 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Finally some progress to this tank build. I've...

Finally some progress to this tank build. I've been busy the last few weeks with work, family etc. My brother came up this weekend and I convinced him to be my "variable jig" for building my stand...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-18-2009, 07:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 939
Posted By Dez
It could be 21" tall also....Thanks.

It could be 21" tall also....Thanks.
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