The LAST big upgrade

[JDigital]

I'm not 100% sure that dKH number is correct. I've had low dkh with brand new water, my 180, denny has low dkh at the store with that salt... all of sudden its through the roof. Something seems off.

I know its hard to mess up a test with that Hanna ALK Checker (i have it too) but that much variation in a tank the size of yours (which would take a few bags (or boxes even) just seems very strange to me.

[lockrookie]

Go to a fabric store get some blu fabric and black fabric or whatever color you desire even try zebra lol but them drape it at the back and see which you like better this way you only paint once

[michika]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

Go to a fabric store get some blu fabric and black fabric or whatever color you desire even try zebra lol but them drape it at the back and see which you like better this way you only paint once

Good point! Thanks.

I was actually going to try and do some research on vinyl sheets as it can be readily found for a pretty reasonable price even if I'd have to ship it to me. I've seen quite a few tanks on RC use this method, but never really paid close attention as to the specific products, techniques, risks, etc.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

Go to a fabric store get some blu fabric and black fabric or whatever color you desire even try zebra lol but them drape it at the back and see which you like better this way you only paint once

'Tis what I did
$6 for waterproof nylon stuff, and some industrial velcro attached to 4 corners
Mind you, the velcro roll isn't cheap, and my wife sewed all the edges and velcro for me

Cons - splash water down the back and you have to clean the glass
Pros - you can pull a corner off and use a magfloat

Looks like you'd have some planning and sewing to do with all your bulkheads - and I guess you'd have to do the whole outside of your overflow
If you're a good sewer (fabric, not black water ) I can picture a nice covering with velcro'd flaps and such
One in blue and one in black, WTH right

[michika]

I need to go find some pictures of these back glass covers!

Video of air being injected into the pump and watching the interplay between the 4-way on the end of the tank and the 90 on the return.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by michika

I need to go find some pictures of these back glass covers!

Having some fun injecting air into the pump and watching the interplay between the 4-way on the end of the tank and the 90 on the return.

catherine i can cut you some vinyl and if you and kevin want to swing by the shop i can give you the 5 min course on putting it on its very easy to do and removable down the road if you need to.

i have black and blue vinyl

[gregzz4]

Catherine, what's the link you tried to post ?

[michika]

I think we just might!

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Catherine, what's the link you tried to post ?

Photobucket link to a video because YouTube won't let me upload.

Here is the direct link:

http://s21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...CAEADFDE08.mp4

[Pan]

Beautiful tank my dear....

[gregzz4]

Really good lookin' flow