Giga Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 nothing good happens fast in this hobby-at least most aspects of it. Looks good and a cool idea! Link to comment
Chew_Magna Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The BAD... My friend, while building the stand, he decided that using a Nail Gun was a good idea and a few mins later he missed and well, he drove a 2.5" brad nail into and right through his finger. OUCH... So the stand is in hold for now lol OOOOUUUUUCCCCHHHHHHHH........ Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Ok people, the custom stand is now canceled. My buddy says the stand looks like shit because he caint get the cuts right.... Suggestions on a stand please everyone. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Red Titan Macro Came today Post photos little later. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thinking that this: http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_108&item_id=049167 can be used as a temp controller, conected to a 12v cell charger... 5 temp probes are included. 1 for fan - 1 for heater - 1 for lights On/Off the rest I dont know lol Any comments? Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Photos of the Macro: Link to comment
Chew_Magna Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Nice! I wish I could get some of that. Link to comment
gogo Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 this is cool.... i've got lots of old photos of stuff, can i drop a few here? Link to comment
Chew_Magna Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 One photo is more of a squirt, not a dump. Link to comment
gogo Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 One photo is more of a squirt, not a dump. yeah i guess it does look silly........i was having problems with resizing, so i had to go have a smoke and a drink.... let's try this madness again... Link to comment
Chew_Magna Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 You'll have to actually upload your photos somewhere else if you want to post a bunch at once. Doing them as attachments won't work so well and you'll run out of attachment space soon. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Haha I kna, but who really wants 10 shots of the same macro and dirty glass. One photo is more of a squirt, not a dump. Sure... Your Vase is almost the same idea as mine. how long has it been running? this is cool.... i've got lots of old photos of stuff, can i drop a few here? Ive been updating the 1st post with costs and content. in case anyone is wondering what Im using and how much it costs. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Is it normal to be day 17 into the cycle and NOT see ANY pods? Link to comment
Lalani Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Its not unusual. Sometimes takes up to a month or so to see pods. Link to comment
gogo Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 my cylinder vase has been my main display since oct-nov 2012...but its sandbed is about five years old.... if you really want some tips, go slowly... i buy single polyps that are only just now starting to become colonies.. be prepared for a total wipeout or two...don't stir up the sandbed, let the smails do that. what kind of filter are you using? i'm completely on air.. impeller pumps create heat..thats a big problem in summer, especially if they jam... the smaller pumps seem to jam easier...they also grind up plankton. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 Nice, I will keep checking in for pods. Its not unusual. Sometimes takes up to a month or so to see pods. The only filter is Live Rock + 20% Water changes & Red Titan Macro for some nutrent export... I will be Trying to stock slowly, will be very hard since my supplier just lives 20mins away and has awsome frags for $5.00 lol Wont be touching the sand at all, just Nass snails for that... 5yrs is a Loooonggg time for a any Pico Great Job. my cylinder vase has been my main display since oct-nov 2012...but its sandbed is about five years old.... if you really want some tips, go slowly... i buy single polyps that are only just now starting to become colonies.. be prepared for a total wipeout or two...don't stir up the sandbed, let the smails do that. what kind of filter are you using? i'm completely on air.. impeller pumps create heat..thats a big problem in summer, especially if they jam... the smaller pumps seem to jam easier...they also grind up plankton. Ordered a TDS Pen the other day New lights have yet to show up Cycle is still on-going and making things look ugle. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 Very dirty glass lol Link to comment
gogo Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Very dirty glass lol here are some tools i've made over the years... pretty straight forward. bamboo skewers, super glue, superglue containers, tooth brush, putty, here's some closer images Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Cool looking tools I use a tooth brush, 10" twessers and cleaning cloths for the outside. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Changed 98% of the tanks water just now. Matched temp 78°F and SG to 1.024 perfecty. Scrubbed glass with toothbrush, then cleaned inside glass with peroxide to prevent new growth on glass... Then moved some of the Macro closer to the center, re-adjusted the center rocks placment as to be able to clean around it next time... Then cleaned outside glass... Enjoy! Dirty Tank Empty Tank Red Titan close up Clean Tank Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Showing off some love for Albert's book Link to comment
.Newman. Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I like how clean it looks with that lid! you can bunch up all those lighting wires if you want. using something like a cable organizer. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks Newman, that lid is a folgers coffee can lid haha. The wires do drive me nuts, I think I will find a way to make them hidden... Cant wait to see how your Vase turns out too. I like how clean it looks with that lid! you can bunch up all those lighting wires if you want. using something like a cable organizer. Link to comment
ExSmoker Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Tell me what ya think about this CUC: 1 mini brittle star 1 scarlet hermit 1 nass snail 1 cerith snail Link to comment
.Newman. Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 get at least two cerith snails. try to get dwarf ones. they might even breed so you can have more. then you can give some away to your friends on here Link to comment
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