This guy is extra salty Ā Ā Posted February 4 Count me inĀ Ā Iām rebuilding the 5g mangrove tank! even though the tank has been up and running since December and the only stuff in there is mangroves and a pistol shrimp butĀ the sides are a bit bowed about .125 and in not comfortable with that number. Ā So itās time for an āupgradeā Iāll start a new thread unless I can keep my old contest thread. Since everything is going to be reused.Ā Ā the lady laid the rules of not spending money again Ā what is the cut off for starting the tank? 3 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
RedCrow Ā Ā Posted February 4 @Christopher MarksĀ is there a minimum amount of chambers required on the filtration side of the wall ifĀ going DIY? Or can it just be one wide open space on the back side?Ā Ā Iām trying to decideĀ if it would be economically responsible for me to join in š¤šø 2 Quote Share this post Link to post
This guy is extra salty Ā Ā Posted February 4 33 minutes ago, RedCrow said: @Christopher MarksĀ is there a minimum amount of chambers required on the filtration side of the wall ifĀ going DIY? Or can it just be one wide open space on the back side?Ā Ā Iām trying to decideĀ if it would be economically responsible for me to join in š¤šø It can have as many partitions as long itās on the filtration side. I wouldntĀ over complicate it. Keep it simple, many AIO have maybe two or three partitions. If I remember correctly the biocube has three @banasophiaĀ please correct me if Iām wrong 4 Quote Share this post Link to post
devaji108 Ā Ā Posted February 4 and after my post a few weeks ago about the next comp...guess I got the wheels turning. SO question. I will be moving some time in the next cpl months ( 2-4) was hoping it would happen after. BUT if I can join in ,not that I need another tank to move but does moving a tank disqualify one? Ā this is so tempting... Ā Ā 4 Quote Share this post Link to post
seabass Ā Ā Posted February 4 5 minutes ago, devaji108 said: does moving a tank disqualify one? During the last two contests, I would empty my tank every so often for a full water change.Ā A tank move really isn't that much different.Ā I can't see how that would disqualify you. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post
GraniteReefer Ā Ā Posted February 4 On 1/31/2020 at 10:11 PM, Christopher Marks said: or coldwater Cold water tanks should be allowed as was stated in the first post in the themed tank. Ā Guessing a chiller should also be allowed 3 Quote Share this post Link to post
Aqua Splendor Ā Ā Posted February 4 I'm storming some idea, is it possible to elevate the scape outside the aquarium? it could the have potential to contain more volume water... edit: and in counter part i would reduce the water level in the aquarium 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
mitten_reef Ā Ā Posted February 4 anyone wanna sponsor me a tank?Ā Ā š¤£ 3 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
Tamberav Ā Ā Posted February 4 1 hour ago, mitten_reef said: anyone wanna sponsor me a tank?Ā Ā š¤£ Yes I will sponsor you a 1/2 gallon betta tank. 7 Quote Share this post Link to post
This guy is extra salty Ā Ā Posted February 5 To anyone wanting to chime inĀ Ā would anyone oppose dual return pumps if a wave maker isnāt used? 2 hours ago, mitten_reef said: anyone wanna sponsor me a tank?Ā Ā š¤£ Send me a PM 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post
seabass Ā Ā Posted February 5 51 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: would anyone oppose dual return pumps if a wave maker isnāt used? I believe the restriction of one pump is limited to the display side.Ā I don't believe there's a limit on return pumps in the back. There is also the possibility of dual returns (from a single pump) via a T-fitting. 3 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
jbb Ā Ā Posted February 5 58 minutes ago, This guy is extra salty said: To anyone wanting to chime inĀ Ā would anyone oppose dual return pumps if a wave maker isnāt used? Send me a PM I dont see an issue with dualsĀ 4 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
spectra Ā Ā Posted February 5 3 hours ago, mitten_reef said: anyone wanna sponsor me a tank?Ā Ā š¤£ send me your address I can priority you a fish bowl............ 5 Quote Share this post Link to post
ef4life Ā Ā Posted February 5 Iām leak testingĀ my 5.5 glass aquarium now, making a build thread soon. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post
spectra Ā Ā Posted February 5 The wheels are spinning but I need another tank like a hole in my head.............. 3 2 Quote Share this post Link to post
Coolbreeze Ā Ā Posted February 5 Would I be able to useĀ AutoAqua AWC - All-in-One Automatic Water Changer? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post
devaji108 Ā Ā Posted February 5 12 minutes ago, Coolbreeze said: Would I be able to useĀ AutoAqua AWC - All-in-One Automatic Water Changer? I was wondering the same. I think that( AWC)Ā would be allowed but what the heck do I know...Ā Quote Share this post Link to post
SliceGolfer Ā Ā Posted February 5 On 2/2/2020 at 6:20 AM, Christopher Marks said: External dosing and top-off lines will be permitted. Liquid should be flowing into the tank and not out šĀ This is pretty clear on the AWC question. Liquid flowing in, not out. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post
KnH Ā Ā Posted February 5 5 minutes ago, KnH said: Max DIY Thread started Ā Ā 3 3 Quote Share this post Link to post
seabass Ā Ā Posted February 5 Ah, that's better.Ā Tasty and easier on the tummy. 3 4 Quote Share this post Link to post
This guy is extra salty Ā Ā Posted February 5 2 hours ago, seabass said: I believe the restriction of one pump is limited to the display side.Ā I don't believe there's a limit on return pumps in the back. There is also the possibility of dual returns (from a single pump) via a T-fitting. I was thinking closed loops but worse case,Ā one pump and crank it to 11 /10šĀ 51 minutes ago, Coolbreeze said: Would I be able to useĀ AutoAqua AWC - All-in-One Automatic Water Changer? Yes I second thisĀ Ā 25 minutes ago, SliceGolfer said: This is pretty clear on the AWC question. Liquid flowing in, not out. Then no water changes for anybodyĀ Quote Share this post Link to post
