El Guappo's 10G Critter Cornucopia Pic updated Jan 15

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by ElGuappo

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. the anticipation is killing me. only 4 days until i can get it wet....

I would have liked to bump the start date up, but still waiting for payment from a few people.. My tank is ready for water now too..

[justinl]

Is there any particular reason why you are using a zoo-med powersweep? If it is for the sweeping action, be warned it usually doesn't last more than a month. cheap plastic gears give fast. plus it's a weak, big, ugly powerhead. imo MJs are the most economical. I prefer koralias but they're a little bit more expensive.

[ElGuappo]

Originally Posted by justinl

Is there any particular reason why you are using a zoo-med powersweep? If it is for the sweeping action, be warned it usually doesn't last more than a month. cheap plastic gears give fast. plus it's a weak, big, ugly powerhead. imo MJs are the most economical. I prefer koralias but they're a little bit more expensive.

Mostly i just wanted to give it a try. i like the idea of the flow not being in a fixed direction. if it doesnt last fine(thanks for the warning) i will just put a used koralia in as a have a few lying around. agreed it is pretty big and the mounting bracket SUCKS. the flow wont be and issue as i think it may be closer to too much than not enough. i tested it in my current 10g and blew the Crap outta my torch (they claim the 214 is for upto 30 gallons). i do preffer koralias myself but wanted to try something new.

MJ's ??????????

[Chaloupa]

Originally Posted by ElGuappo

MJ's ??????????

Maxijets

[ElGuappo]

Originally Posted by chaloupa

maxijets

ty ..... Doh

[ElGuappo]

OK so silicon should be dry today and then i can get some sand rock and water in tonight.

[ElGuappo]

First tank shot after adding water. rock structure isnt final i still have to make room for a skimmer and such.

Didnt do much modding as i wanted to keep it as stock as possible just because of the original theme of a low budget tank. i know all plumping etc. is free but in real life it is not so i just decided to keep this tank as storebought as possible. all i did was silicon a piece of acrylic to the back corner creating a small in tank refugium.