Change of plans for today.... it's raining here, so I'm not going to go get the remaining lumber needed. However, I've got to run to the grocery store tonight, and there's a wal-mart nearby. I'll pick up the 10g while I'm there! This is going to push back getting the tank drilled until the weekend, but it should make the process less stressful and more enjoyable.

I really like the aquascape ideas being discussed, both Richies suggestion of the Acrylic Rods and MJ's description of the potential scape.
It actually sounds like you're thinking of trying something very similar to what I want to do when I get my tank set back up.
I have some of BRS' dry Fiji Rock and I had planned on using Acrylic Rods to make a cool looking open kinda 'scape.
Crazy Monkey Minds think alike, amirite?

Very true!



Where do you get acrylic rods? I've never seen such things before.

thecowkid???

among other places.....

Hmmm, I think you should change your Av ^^^.

O great, now ur gonna make me hunt down the site that sells them, arencha?

Haha I just might! Or, what about this one:







I was hoping it was something along the lines of "oh, you just overlooked them at home depot!" I may just try to make them, as I'm guessing it would be less expensive than buying some?

My new skimmer and bulkheads should arrive Friday! If all goes well, there just might be water in the system by the end of the weekend!

Yea! Iove it when a plan comes together.

Indeed! I had completely forgotten that the bulkheads were in this shipment. I'm glad I didn't rush to get the tank ready to be drilled!

So much anticipation will be going into this build, and I'm sure the water will be very wet!

I think this is gonna be a great tank! The new av is hilarious
Super Troopers has the best opening of any movie eva!!!!

lol at Yoda

Glad you like the new av. I suppose 1 year with the former av was long enough!

I love all of Super Troopers! The shnozberries taste like shnozberries! Unfortunately, I lost my copy years ago (I suspect my ex has it). I bet I can get it for $5 these days, so I need to get on that!

This weekend should be a lot of fun, with plenty of time spent working on the build and the rockscape. Provided of course, that nothing crazy happens tomorrow or friday with my clients

I'll probably be putting lots of dry run photos up this weekend, so that ya'll can tag along!

Actually, the acrylic rods really are surprisingly inexpensive, I just have to find the places you can buy them from.
I used to know...
If you're genuinely interested, remind me that I need to hunt the info down for you, I can be forgetful.

I think I will use zip ties for the larger structures, but the acrylic rods would be great for the rock columns. The info would certainly be appreciated!

In other news... my skimmer and bulkheads arrive for sure tomorrow! Now that this has gone beyond just a planning thread and is now becoming a full fledged tank (and great conversation ) thread, it needs a better name. Suggestions? I know that at least NRF and Weetie have got to have a good title for me!

This is my favorite game.... "Where did UPS hide the package?"

that is too funny!!!

Lol I mean, who would ever think to look under the welcome mat?


But hey, it's my new protein skimmer and bulkheads!

ROFLOL!!

Thanks for posting that pic!

I don't see any package. They are excellent ninjas.

I know! There are ninjas on the front lawn right now even...

I wonder if they get special training for that.
*snicker*


I'll try to give some thought to the thread title.
Might take me an extra day, my brain feels like poo today.

Glad to!



I think you are right about the extra training. I'm guessing they spend a whole day on how to master hiding packages. Time well spent, obviously!

Thanks for trying to think up some ideas... my creativity for titles is shot these days! I know the feeling about a mushy brain....

In other news... I've got the skimmer assembled, the stand structure constructed and a coat of primer on it. Tomorrow, I'm going to cut and assemble the acrylic that will go into the sump, and hopefully head off to get the tank drilled!

Guess you did win.

Mine was delivered at 1:42

Glad you got yur stuff bud.

Glad yours made it too! Now we both have new toys for the weekend!

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Your slackin

You're right. The FW tank is being torn down today, and the stand structure is getting a final coat of sealant. While that's drying, I'm going to go get the tank drilled and then start working on the acrylic for in the sump. What a busy day!

Pictures will follow.

Looks like I lied about the pictures. Yeah, I know...

The folks I'm having drill my tank was a bit busy when I took my tank, so I'm going to have to go back to pick it up tomorrow.

The stand structure is done. It's not much to look at, so I won't bore with a picture of it.

The silicon is drying on the sump baffles. I'm going to do the PVC work tomorrow, once I've got the tank back.

I want to have a "big reveal" for this project, so no pictures until tomorrow afternoon.

Please don't send ninjas to kill me!

Oh, and my TEK lights from junyoungmin are on the way! Looking forward to getting the the fixture!

no pics = lies

Ok, you've managed to guilt me into posting pictures. I'm not spoiling the big reveal, but it's a sneak peek.

Of course, the pictures are from my basement/work area, so ignore the mess.

thats some Big equipment in a Little sump. i like it though haha.
i hope you like the light when it gets there. i packed it pretty good so it should get there safely.

That's what I like to hear!

So, now that you've seen the sump, I've got a question. Before the question, one quick piece of information: the drain lines will empty near the skimmer.

Question: Where should I put filter floss and chemi pure? Maybe an eggcrate media rack sitting in the water, below where one of the drains will discharge?

As is my luck.... another delay has been added to the mix.

I dropped my tank off to be drilled on Saturday, and I was supposed to get a call today that it was done....


And of course, no phone call. Here's the kicker.... they are closed Monday and Tuesday.

I had been planning on dry-scaping today and tomorrow, but now, no such luck.

dont you just love those disappointing surprises that come to ruin your plans
i think it comes with the hobby..

and for your previous question id make a media rack like you said and put it in that small space by your skimmer, im guessing thats where the drain will be?

Indeed. I'm really tempted to start doing a dry run on some other surface, just to get it out of my system! I'm not planning on having any of the rock near a glass wall, so that won't be necessary for stability.



It's a theme that runs with more than just the hobby, at least for me.

There will be two drains, one discharging on each side of the skimmer. I've got a pile of eggcrate laying around, so making the rack won't be hard. I'll probably use some acrylic to make sure the water goes through the rack, rather than over and around.

My new light came in today!!!!

+

Not havinga tank to put it over yet...

=

How do you like the look of it?
You should turn it on and put it over your other tank just to see if you like the way it makes everything look.

Good call! I'd take a picture of it, but the TEK doesn't have mounting legs, and I've got nothing to hang the fixture from over the 20L. I'll just have to describe it for everyone here.

The fixture itself looks awesome, FWIW. I like the jet black look of it.

I like the way it looks! I realized that I need to clean it a bit (the reflector and screen are a bit dirty).



That's similar to the look of my 20L, which I really like. When I gave the fixture a shot, I remembered that I've got two power supplies. One switch runs the front and the back, and the other runs the center two bulbs. Is it actually beneficial to run a dawn/dusk schedule? Of course, that would mean I'd have to use the Blue + on the front and back.

Still no monkey suit? Hmph.

Sorry! I didn't have to go into the office today!

Here:

I've got a court hearing on Friday, and I'll surely feel like a monkey that day. Some of the pre-trial hearings can seem like a big game of monkey in the middle!

lol
My boss has made me sit through a few hearings, not my cup 'o tea.

Yeah, they aren't always fun to sit through. This will be my first court appearance on behalf of someone though, so it should be interesting at least!

Weetie, Lalani, NRF, et al: Any ideas for me to use as a better thread title? The current one is begging to be put out of its misery!

MJ's Monkey Business Bonanza?

MJ's 29g Barrel 'O Monkeys.

Tough call!

OH SURE


And I luv Super Troopers.

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There, now I've got the best of both!

And Super Troopers rocks! It was one of my favorite movies, but I don't have the DVD anymore. I think I managed to leave it with my ex...

I really need to buy that DVD again! I might have to do that tomorrow, to ease the pain of not being able to pick up my tank until Wednesday.