kayl Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 It doesn't, must just look like it in the photo. It's open on the sides. Ah- I see what you're saying now Looks nice Link to comment
willp2 Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Just curious, have you tried making one with the rear panel a bit taller than the front one to help keep water from rolling off the back when you have a lot of flow? Seems like maybe making the back a bit taller you might get more water going through the basket instead of letting the movement of the water take it off the back. Link to comment
urbaneks Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 Just curious, have you tried making one with the rear panel a bit taller than the front one to help keep water from rolling off the back when you have a lot of flow? Seems like maybe making the back a bit taller you might get more water going through the basket instead of letting the movement of the water take it off the back. I have not but have thought about it a few times. As long as I keep my filter floss changed every couple of days, I don't have water running over the basket. It would be interesting to give it a shot. Link to comment
racerfreak Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I have not but have thought about it a few times. As long as I keep my filter floss changed every couple of days, I don't have water running over the basket. It would be interesting to give it a shot. I've also noticed water rolling over, but only if I stuff the basket full of media or the media is dirty. I'd probably replace the filter floss once a week to keep this from happening. Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks Brad, great product money well spent. Anyone with a nano cube needs to get this works so much better than the original one. Nice to have that bag of chemi-pure fit so easily too. Now you gotta work on the pos stock skimmer lol. Link to comment
urbaneks Posted April 3, 2010 Author Share Posted April 3, 2010 Thanks Brad, great product money well spent. Anyone with a nano cube needs to get this works so much better than the original one. Nice to have that bag of chemi-pure fit so easily too. Now you gotta work on the pos stock skimmer lol. Outstanding. Glad that it's working out for you! Link to comment
Alex_G Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 It looks so great!!!!!! i am sure i will go for one yours upgrades!!!! Link to comment
marinekeeper Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 So basically you copied an idea and copied someone's methods, now you want to compete with him. Seems to me we have a vendor who manufactures and sells media racks and pays to be a site sponsor to sell them. How much for the baskets? Link to comment
urbaneks Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 How much for the baskets? PM sent Link to comment
dday80 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I've been running urbaneks's basket for a few days now and noticed a considerable improvement in water clarity within hours. Plenty of room for floss, refuge, and chemi-pure elite. Very satisfied. Thanks Urbaneks! Link to comment
fishdaddy0831 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Shouldn't this thread be in the Hardware Classifieds ? I know he keeps saying DIY, but hes given it a name and is evan posting "staged" pictures now w/ catchy green backgrounds. lol IDK maybe its just me Link to comment
mike2016 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I'd like to buy one from you, please PM me details! I just got my 28g nano for a week, i can't stand the stock media basket already. Link to comment
BostonMike Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Is there a similar basket for the 12g nano? Link to comment
clownfish14 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 he sells one for the 12 gallon as well if that is what you mean Link to comment
mike2016 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I just got the pure nano upgraded basket from Brad last Friday, he shipped it really fast and i got it in 2 days. Thanks Brad! question - i'm using chemi pure elite in the 3rd, purigen in 2nd, and filter floss in 1st on top, there's still quite a bit of water flowing over the filter floss, is this a flow problem or normal? or i have too much water in the tank? I filled my tank until main tank and all rear chambers are full. when both pumps are running, the last two outer chambers are usually half way full. Link to comment
urbaneks Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 I just got the pure nano upgraded basket from Brad last Friday, he shipped it really fast and i got it in 2 days. Thanks Brad! question - i'm using chemi pure elite in the 3rd, purigen in 2nd, and filter floss in 1st on top, there's still quite a bit of water flowing over the filter floss, is this a flow problem or normal? or i have too much water in the tank? I filled my tank until main tank and all rear chambers are full. when both pumps are running, the last two outer chambers are usually half way full. I run both return pumps at the same time. As long as your filter floss is new it should not over flow the floss. Try a bit less floss in the top chamber. Link to comment
soundsfishy Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I have the media basket and it has helped. It is extremly well made. I stil have some particles in my water but this media basket is far better than the stock one! At least it filters the whole water column and has room for a bag of Chemi-Pure! All in all I am happy I got it. Link to comment
urbaneks Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 I have the media basket and it has helped. It is extremly well made. I stil have some particles in my water but this media basket is far better than the stock one! At least it filters the whole water column and has room for a bag of Chemi-Pure! All in all I am happy I got it. If you don't do this already, once a week between water changes, I recommend using a turkey baster to blow the rocks free of debris. After a few weeks of this along with doing it just before your water change, you should start seeing next to zero particles. The other thing I love about this basket over the stock is that when I do use the turkey baster or stir things up, my tank is completely clear within about 15 mins. Link to comment
Guest bcwimpee Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I really like this media basket! I PM you about getting one, look forward to hearing from! Thanks, Brian Link to comment
sketcher350 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Yeah really nice basket. Do you build custom size? Email sent w/ dimensions. Thanks! Link to comment
36and2 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 How much for a 24g jbj nanocube? Link to comment
urbaneks Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 How much for a 24g jbj nanocube? I don't have any experience with the 24g Nano Cube. Link to comment
urbaneks Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 A couple folks have asked about a basket with a higher back wall, here is the first one made with the higher back wall. The thought here is as your filter floss begins to clog over a couple days that you would still not get any roll over the back wall. Rev. 3 Basket Link to comment
urbaneks Posted May 8, 2010 Author Share Posted May 8, 2010 Hey thanks for the view. Looking forward to see how this new design works. Link to comment
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