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by DiabloCanine
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 ...
by DiabloCanine
13 Aug 2006, 04:27
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Portable UV Sterilizer
Replies: 2
Views: 893

redzebra24 wrote:thats pretty cool have u tried it?
Yes, it gets used when needed.....DC
by DiabloCanine
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
by DiabloCanine
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 ...
by DiabloCanine
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 ...
by DiabloCanine
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 ...
by DiabloCanine
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 ...
by DiabloCanine
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 ...
by DiabloCanine
03 Apr 2006, 21:08
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: Water filtration/storage/distribution
Replies: 3
Views: 853

Neat. I would of course probably have bought a ball-valve for a toilet cistern instead - they are (much) cheaper than Kent Marine ones and do the same thing. -- Mats The float is not the only thing included in the Kent Marine system. I considered the toilet float, opted to use the Kent Marine ...
by DiabloCanine
06 Dec 2005, 12:46
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: siamese algae eaters
Replies: 3
Views: 794

Next time they spawn leave the lights on so they don't wake up and see breakfast.
by DiabloCanine
23 Oct 2005, 21:13
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: ro water
Replies: 5
Views: 1264

ro water

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