Prisonfood53 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 What clips? Link? I'm thinking of redoing mine since I don't like how it sits above the tank These are what I bought, but when I just looked back I got them for $3.99. Just remember to account for about 1/4" (2x 1/8") shorter on the frame to fit inside ethe clips. Looks like they are sold out but i think they had similar ones on Amazon. http://www.tmart.com/4pcs-Aquarium-Tank-Glass-Cover-Plastic-Clip-Support-Holder_p137170.html Here is the Netting i used it was $12.99 actually but free shipping and it is way more than you need for the tank. I am giving the rest to a local reefer who has a 48"x30" tank. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OABXY9O?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 These look exactly like what I have. http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Acrylic-Clamps-Support-Holders/dp/B00PVNZ4Q6/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1437498812&sr=1-5&keywords=8mm+clip Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Curious about this also Just bought 10 "Snails" ( I think they are turbo?) for $5 since at the lfs they were crawling along the sand and low glass. I'll let you know how that works! Also got a SWEET acro that I'm thrilled about Link to comment
pgrVII Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 My turbos are everywhere they like to knock stuff over lol I wonder if I'll get any acros in my package tomorrow hmmmm Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 My turbos are everywhere they like to knock stuff over lol I wonder if I'll get any acros in my package tomorrow hmmmm Hmm everything is glued down, don't think they'll be able to knock anything. Although this twolittlefishies coral glue is TERRIBLE! Way to thick and won't stick to rock Anyone got an ident? Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Hmm everything is glued down, don't think they'll be able to knock anything. Although this twolittlefishies coral glue is TERRIBLE! Way to thick and won't stick to rock Anyone got an ident? So you think. All my stuff is glued down and my TWO turbos and various nerites and trochus pop corals off the rocks daily. ID = Acro.... Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 So you think. All my stuff is glued down and my TWO turbos and various nerites and trochus pop corals off the rocks daily. ID = Acro.... Uh oh.... I bought 10 Turbos! Adios carefully placed corals! That makes my CUC 10 Turbos and 5 Trochus Acroporidae? Link to comment
NanoGeek Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Just bought 10 "Snails" ( I think they are turbo?) for $5 since at the lfs they were crawling along the sand and low glass. I'll let you know how that works! Also got a SWEET acro that I'm thrilled about I had a bunch of turbos in my old tank. They did a good job at cleaning. If I get more snails, I will be getting more of those for sure. Acro looks great! Link to comment
pgrVII Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Looks like green velvet off the top o my head harry Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Uh oh.... I bought 10 Turbos! Adios carefully placed corals! That makes my CUC 10 Turbos and 5 Trochus Acroporidae? Well, if the coral is encrusted on the rock, it will be fine. If the coral is glued and not yet encrusted, it may get knocked off. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Well, if the coral is encrusted on the rock, it will be fine. If the coral is glued and not yet encrusted, it may get knocked off. And if its slightly encrusted on my sh**** glue pile? (Im terrible at attaching corals!) Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 And if its slightly encrusted on my sh**** glue pile? (Im terrible at attaching corals!) ha then you're SOL. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 ha then you're SOL. DAMN!!! Seriously though my glue just does NOT want to stick to anything. It sucks lol Link to comment
pgrVII Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 You need lock tite super glue gel. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 You need lock tite super glue gel. I thought only "Coral Glues" are safe? Link to comment
pgrVII Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 http://www.nano-reef.com/articles/_/livestock/how-to-glue-coral-frags-r14 For as Much as you're on here you miss key info on the front page sir lol Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 DAMN!!! Seriously though my glue just does NOT want to stick to anything. It sucks lol You need to make sure you pierce the hardened coating when you place the frag. Twist it a bit. Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 http://www.nano-reef.com/articles/_/livestock/how-to-glue-coral-frags-r14 For as Much as you're on here you miss key info on the front page sir lol Whoops!!!!! Im not a fan of putty, but I'll get some of that glue Link to comment
Sancho Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I thought only "Coral Glues" are safe? Noob Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 You need to make sure you pierce the hardened coating when you place the frag. Twist it a bit. That used to work with BRS glue, but with TwoLittleFishes nope Noob Link to comment
Sancho Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I like the thicker glue. They are all really the same stuff 99cent store gel and ecotech glue is what I have used lately. I can't tell the difference. I dry the spot on the frag before I apply glue. I than dip it it the water for a few seconds pull it out let a skin form. Place it on the rock with a twisting motion while applying pressure . You will feel it start to take hold at that point stop the twisty motion and hold pressure for like 30 seconds. Link to comment
pgrVII Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I like the thicker glue. They are all really the same stuff 99cent store gel and ecotech glue is what I have used lately. I can't tell the difference. I dry the spot on the frag before I apply glue. I than dip it it the water for a few seconds pull it out let a skin form. Place it on the rock with a twisting motion while applying pressure . You will feel it start to take hold at that point stop the twisty motion and hold pressure for like 30 seconds. Sancho has got you mannnnnn. Link to comment
NanoGeek Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 These are what I bought, but when I just looked back I got them for $3.99. Just remember to account for about 1/4" (2x 1/8") shorter on the frame to fit inside ethe clips. Looks like they are sold out but i think they had similar ones on Amazon. http://www.tmart.com/4pcs-Aquarium-Tank-Glass-Cover-Plastic-Clip-Support-Holder_p137170.html Here is the Netting i used it was $12.99 actually but free shipping and it is way more than you need for the tank. I am giving the rest to a local reefer who has a 48"x30" tank. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OABXY9O?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 These look exactly like what I have. http://www.amazon.com/Aquarium-Acrylic-Clamps-Support-Holders/dp/B00PVNZ4Q6/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1437498812&sr=1-5&keywords=8mm+clip I wonder if there is anyway to recycle/reuse the clips that came with the original glass lid. Like cutting off the bottom sections that hold the glass, then gluing the top sections to the black frame or vice/versa. Link to comment
Prisonfood53 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I wonder if there is anyway to recycle/reuse the clips that came with the original glass lid. Like cutting off the bottom sections that hold the glass, then gluing the top sections to the black frame or vice/versa. NanoGeek I looked at them and it just wasn't worth the hassel for me to mess with them. For $4 you get a nice clean clip that won't fall apart and drop the screen into the tank. Link to comment
NanoGeek Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 NanoGeek I looked at them and it just wasn't worth the hassel for me to mess with them. For $4 you get a nice clean clip that won't fall apart and drop the screen into the tank. The clips definitely look better than cutting the factory ones, but I cant find any from a US vendor. Ive always had bad luck with ordering from overseas Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 You need lock tite super glue gel. ha then you're SOL. Noob This is my Millipora, with more glue than coral (Its doing great though- growing and SOOOOO FUZZZY Link to comment
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