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Old 09-27-2003, 11:54 PM
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There isn't much to take a pic off. Its a U-shaped piece of acylic with tapped holes to fit a MJ mounting bracket. My tank doesn't have plastic trim, just glass corner bracing. I made a few for recipma today to fit a tank with trim. Maybe he can take a pic since my camera isn't so great.

Just use the supplied mounting bracket, a piece of acrylic and some Home Depot nylon bolts. Plus a little measuring to fit your particular space. To make it adjustable, cut slots in the acrylic for bolts ( instead of tapping holes ) and use nuts instead of threading in the bolts.
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Old 09-27-2003, 11:58 PM
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Sorry peoples. I guess its simple when viewing it in my head . Photo to follow tomorrow....
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Old 09-28-2003, 12:53 AM
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Well Kari graciously manufactured a couple of the brackets for me. He is right the design is deceptively simple, but the final products works extremely well. My 50 gallon tank has a 1.5 inch lip, so we had to design a small standoff to compensate for that. I will publish a couple of pictures of the finished unit. And as a side note to Kari, they fit absolutely perfectly, and are in use at this very moment. Thanks again.

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Old 09-28-2003, 01:54 AM
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That's a wicked design. Nice job kari. Definatly what I'm going to use on my future tank... if I use powerheads.
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Old 09-30-2003, 09:52 PM
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Clean glass
Small dab of silicon in the middle of each suction cup
Stick powerhead on
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Old 09-30-2003, 10:26 PM
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Can't apply silicon underwater, can't remove them once they're on.
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Old 10-01-2003, 02:57 AM
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Can't apply silicon underwater, can't remove them once they're on.
However, the point is if it works for him it is good advice. We should avoid pooh poohing other people's ideas.
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:01 AM
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However, the point is if it works for him it is good advice. We should avoid pooh poohing other people's ideas.

Tried a skimmer yet Bob ??...............
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:12 AM
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However, the point is if it works for him it is good advice. We should avoid pooh poohing other people's ideas.

Tried a skimmer yet Bob ??...............
Nope don't need one, but those who feel they need one are more than welcome to do so. I would never discourage them.
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Old 10-01-2003, 03:17 AM
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Well if someone wants to put uncured silicon in their tank, they should feel free to do so.
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