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- 25 Aug 2006, 04:19
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Building a pvc heater/reactor manifold
- Replies: 2
- Views: 893
Building a pvc heater/reactor manifold
My Goal: Remove ALL equipment from inside the tank by drilling the glass and installing bulkheads, then design and build a manifold to facilitate ALL equipment. Tank: All Glass 37 Gallon 30x12x22 Stand and Canopy: Custom made and finished in Black Filtration: Fluval 304 with foam pre filters, one ...
- 13 Aug 2006, 04:27
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Portable UV Sterilizer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 893
- 10 Aug 2006, 07:25
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Portable UV Sterilizer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 893
- 03 Jun 2006, 00:08
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Sliding Glass Top
- Replies: 1
- Views: 698
Sliding Glass Top
I figured out how to make and install a sliding glass top for less than $10 including glass. It is posted with the rest of my DIY projects, here is the link....DC
http://www.fellowshipofthefish.com/foru ... m.php?f=13
http://www.fellowshipofthefish.com/foru ... m.php?f=13
- 21 May 2006, 13:59
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Best ways of changing water?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2854
I use RO. Here is how I make it; http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c50/DiabloCanine/Water%20Storage/Picture030.jpg Here is how I move it; http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c50/DiabloCanine/Water%20Storage/Picture017.jpg I make/use 150 gallons a week this way. Let me know if you need/want more pics ...
- 20 Apr 2006, 12:43
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: need PH reduction
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1922
Re: need PH reduction
Why do you need to change your PH to 7?....DC I will be setting up a 145 gallon tank with a 30gal. sump filter. My tap water ph is around 8< and fairly hard. What is the least costly and or easiest way to reduce the ph to <7? I would be making 30 gal. weekly changes. I live in an apartment so rain ...
- 20 Apr 2006, 12:39
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Accuracy of readings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1394
Re: Accuracy of readings
Here is an idea. If you are using stable water for your water changes, get a TDS meter and check TDS daily. For a couple of weeks use the TDS meter and your test kits together. You will be able to gauge the condition of your tank by reading TDS only in a few weeks. For example, I have 12 tanks going ...
- 20 Apr 2006, 12:27
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Oxygen and how to increase it in an aquarium
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5331
Re: Oxygen and how to increase it in an aquarium
Simple solution, plants....DC G'day Most of us have tried to increase the oxygen concentration in our cat tanks. This is often done via powerheads. But I was wondering if people use other methods? One method is to possibly use ozone. :?: (?) I now it is used in saltwater aquaria. Does anyone use it ...
- 20 Apr 2006, 12:25
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: CO2 and Planted Tank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1187
Re: CO2 and Planted Tank
CO2 is not necessary, just design your planted tank around low light, non-CO2 dependant plants. Plenty of resources available on the web to help you. Try this: http://www.aquaticscapes.com/easyplants.html ....DC Im hoping to start a 55g planted tank in the very near future. Ive got the tank, just ...
- 10 Apr 2006, 20:16
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: DIY External Inline CO2 Reactor
- Replies: 0
- Views: 629
- 03 Apr 2006, 21:08
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Water filtration/storage/distribution
- Replies: 3
- Views: 853
- 03 Apr 2006, 07:50
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: How my sump works
- Replies: 0
- Views: 508
- 02 Apr 2006, 07:24
- Forum: Tank Talk
- Topic: Water filtration/storage/distribution
- Replies: 3
- Views: 853
- 06 Dec 2005, 12:46
- Forum: Speak Easy
- Topic: siamese algae eaters
- Replies: 3
- Views: 794
- 23 Oct 2005, 21:13
- Forum: Speak Easy
- Topic: ro water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1264