Primeval Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Fishing line mod to Maxi-jet 1200 Drilled 1/16" holes in each impeller "blade" no more than 3/16" from the ends. Then I threaded fishing line in no real special way in and out of the holes circling the impeller about 3 times. Looking on The fishing line mod had a moderate increase in bubbles. I'm still not pulling out any skimmate. I will try the direct intake venturi mod next as seen here Link to comment
Primeval Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Installing the direct-flow venturi mod as described on the CPR website here Drilled a 3/16 hole for the air-line nipple and then cut off and end of the nipple so it was just around 3/16" long. From inside. Superglued in place. After it dries I will add the tubing and finish installing. Link to comment
Primeval Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 Tube attached from original venturi The whole air-mod setup Another shot of my fishing line mod. I hope these two mods produces more bubbles Bubbles! Success A shot of the setup in testing phase without the overflow/pre-skimmer box. I had to re-attach the piece that installs the venturi to slow the flow down a bit. I was actually pulling in too much water with nothing on the intake and the bubbles weren't forming. Once I slid the black piece back on, it was the perfect combination. Link to comment
Blueangel44 Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hope it works out for you! I thought about doing this mod in my 55 gallon. Best of luck! Link to comment
Primeval Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Hope it works out for you! I thought about doing this mod in my 55 gallon. Best of luck! It was very helpful. I don't pull much skimmate right now because I don't have fish in there yet. I want everything looking good first. Link to comment
Primeval Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Probably getting a yellow watchman today or tomorrow Link to comment
Primeval Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 I picked up the YWG and he seems to be doing okay so far. The one I had my eye on for a few weeks was not looking at his best when I got him. The LFS decided to put a pseudochromis in the same tank as him and his top fin had been nipped a bit so I suppose I did him a big favor buy getting him when I did. Pics to come after I clean the coraline off my glass again Link to comment
Primeval Posted August 11, 2010 Author Share Posted August 11, 2010 I've found the appropriate water level that brings me the best bubble production. Inside the Pre-skimmer Combo Box. I have to top this off about every 2 days to keep bubble production at its max. It looks like I need to do some dusting already. My acrylic top still bows into the tank after a week or so of sitting under my light so I keep flipping it over like so. If it doesn't eventually temper then I may have to cut a thicker piece. I did a water change while I was in there. It was still a little cloudy. Link to comment
Primeval Posted August 12, 2010 Author Share Posted August 12, 2010 I'm considering spacing out my rock a bit more and building up closer to the water surface. This seems rather difficult with most of my pieces being somewhat boulder-like. I'll browse some pics and see if I can get some inspiration. Link to comment
Primeval Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 Probably finally buying the Purple Firefish at the end of this week. Link to comment
partyinyourhonor Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 I like your livestock plans... what did you end up doing with the live rock... aquascaping is tricky in a hex Link to comment
Primeval Posted August 17, 2010 Author Share Posted August 17, 2010 I like your livestock plans... what did you end up doing with the live rock... aquascaping is tricky in a hex Nothing yet. I am still looking for pics of taller tanks for inspiration. Luckily, only 3 of my sides are viewable and I let the back 3 get covered with coraline - this will be easier than trying to pile it all up in the center. I may actually have too much rock - which is sad because its so healthy right now. I'd hate to take out a piece or two and let it dry out. Link to comment
Primeval Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 I pulled all of my rock out and placed it on the floor so I could get a look at everything I had. I put together a few ideas and then rustled some things around. When the sediment settles I'll probably do a few final touches and take some pics. I'm sure it will start looking better regardless once I get some frags growing in there and get my livestock back up. Link to comment
Primeval Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 I redid things a good bit. Hopefully I didn't squash my skiddish YWG in the process. Pictures tonight. Link to comment
Primeval Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 I seem to be late on the adding of pictures. I'll take more soon. On another note I haven't seen my YWG in a while. Link to comment
reefer4ever Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 On another note I haven't seen my YWG in a while. he most likely made a burrow under the rocks(and may i say some beautiful rocks at that). worst case scenario is he turned into a ghost and jumped through your lid! lol Link to comment
Primeval Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Perhaps. If he's eating then he's eating when I'm not around and grabbing free-floating food from the bottom because it's been around 2 weeks now. I'm hoping I didn't squash him moving things around. I probably should have taken him out to be sure. Link to comment
Primeval Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 Still haven't seen the YWG at all. Not looking very promising. In other news, my maxi-jet went out in my skimmer and I haven't taken the time to reset the impeller. Its been a week with no water circulation. I suppose I should get on that - its going to be a real pain getting into it. Link to comment
Markushka Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 sorry to hear bout the ywg any new pics tho? Link to comment
Primeval Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 I'll do my best to get some updated shots up. It looks lonely in there. Link to comment
Primeval Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Just did a water change. Need to clean the glass a bit too. Hopefully pics today or tomorrow. I'm waiting on my LFS to get another few gobies in. I'm really disappointed I lost my YWG Link to comment
Primeval Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Just an update - This tank is still alive and kicking and I've been so occupied lately that almost 1 year later, it still has no fish. Link to comment
GregBox Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 This tank screams Frog Fish to me for some reason Love to see another 20 hex on here. Link to comment
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