Veng Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Oh wow, that looks awesome. What shape will the tank be? Definitely a good idea to get that cheep plumbing from brs if you can, the fancy valves are super pricey and really add up. UPS delivered mine yesterday though, and they're definitely much nicer. That's a good point. I think I need to plan the plumbing today and buy a bunch of stuff while it's still on sale. BRS has free returns so probably better to just buy more rather than less. As long as I remember to actually send it back of course . Link to comment
tailes Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 4 of 7 boxes from BRS has been delivered. I dare you to buy more. Link to comment
Mariaface Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It's a dare. You gotta. Link to comment
Veng Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 It's a dare. You gotta. I'm not sure how much there could be left to buy unless I set up another tank! I'm not 100% what size the plumbing will be on this new tank so it looks like I'll have to put off buying valves and some other plumbing till after I figure that out. Link to comment
Mariaface Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 These are reasonable sentences. But boxes in the mail feel like Christmas every time. You gotta! Link to comment
beebes Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 These are reasonable sentences. But boxes in the mail feel like Christmas every time. You gotta! Agreed. If only Ecotech and perhaps Kessil had sales this black Friday, then I would have gotten even more boxes for myself... How big is the new tank going to be? (sorry if you mentioned this before, wasn't paying attention for a few years there) Link to comment
Veng Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Agreed. If only Ecotech and perhaps Kessil had sales this black Friday, then I would have gotten even more boxes for myself... How big is the new tank going to be? (sorry if you mentioned this before, wasn't paying attention for a few years there) I hadn't said too much about it actually. I'm planning on a 36x21x20" tank with a ghost overflow. That puts it right at a 65 gallon tank. Link to comment
Veng Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 So I need to decide on dosing containers. I'm thinking an ebay special as I don't see why I should be paying 150$ for a three jars with a tube sticking out. Am I missing something? Also, anyone have an ebay favorite? As for the rest of the sump and equipment layout, can't wait for the trigger systems to get here so I can get a good visual on how everything will go into to the stand. Trying to decide final locations on dosing pumps and reactors. I think I have it all picked out, but well, ya never know till you have things in your hands, right? Link to comment
Veng Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 I find my self wondering what the life span of a clownfish is. Realizing I've had those two clowns for almost 5 years.... Link to comment
Mariaface Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Oh, no! Apparently average is 3-6 years, but they can get to over 20 8D Mine's almost 3 years at this point; I'm hoping she lives forever. Link to comment
tailes Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 For some reason I was thinking clownfish had a span of like 10-15 years. Off to google! Oh and no worries guys, the sump arrived today and *MY* box will arrive on Friday. Link to comment
Mariaface Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 For some reason I was thinking clownfish had a span of like 10-15 years. Off to google! Fingers crossed! I'm hoping the 3-6 years is a captivity average that's pulled down by all the kids who want a Nemo. >> Link to comment
beebes Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 For some reason I was thinking clownfish had a span of like 10-15 years. Off to google! Oh and no worries guys, the sump arrived today and *MY* box will arrive on Friday. Did you get both pairs? Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Wait. Veng got a sump? A trigger systems right? I thought you were going to make your own sump Veng. Link to comment
Veng Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Wait. Veng got a sump? A trigger systems right? I thought you were going to make your own sump Veng. Nope. It had everything I wanted and it was daughter approved. See for your self: Link to comment
tailes Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Did you get both pairs? We've always had a pair of clownfish, they're mated and I assume bonded. Dangit - you asked if I got both pairs of shoes?!? No, just the one pair of short boots. Link to comment
beebes Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Nope. It had everything I wanted and it was daughter approved. See for your self: Are you going to put the sump in there at that orientation? It might be difficult to reach stuff in the back at that angle... but then again, I guess that's what the child helper is for. Clearly she fits. Link to comment
Veng Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Are you going to put the sump in there at that orientation? It might be difficult to reach stuff in the back at that angle... but then again, I guess that's what the child helper is for. Clearly she fits. Yes, that is the plan. The only thing that should be difficult to reach is the return pump which I've found my self rarely needing accessing on the 20L. Where the helper is standing is going to be a 20H for an ATO reservoir (Yes I'm lazy and I hate refilling them so I make them extra large ) Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Good gosh that stand is something else. Need to see stain color swatches. Must see swatches. Against the banister. Yup. Link to comment
Veng Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Good gosh that stand is something else. Need to see stain color swatches. Must see swatches. Against the banister. Yup. I have no idea if "something else" is a good thing or a bad thing in this context. Due to a mistake I should have a large piece of wood I can stain for color options. Link to comment
metrokat Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 color options! Max the puppy can fit in that stand. So can Samson. Plus both kids. Little frag can prolly fit in the sump. You made this for all creatures great and small didn't you. Link to comment
Veng Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 color options! Max the puppy can fit in that stand. So can Samson. Plus both kids. Little frag can prolly fit in the sump. You made this for all creatures great and small didn't you. We had to sell the house to afford the tank, so I figured we had to live somewhere, why not in the stand! Link to comment
Veng Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 Anyone want some card board boxes? I've got boxes coming out of my ears at the moment. Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 BOXES FOR DAYS, BISHES Link to comment
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