My Goal: Remove ALL equipment from inside the tank by drilling the glass and installing bulkheads, then design and build a manifold to facilitate ALL equipment.

Tank: All Glass 37 Gallon 30x12x22

Stand and Canopy: Custom made and finished in Black

Filtration: Fluval 304 with foam pre filters, one ...

redzebra24 wrote:thats pretty cool have u tried it?

Yes, it gets used when needed.....DC

Check it out here:

http://www.fellowshipofthefish.com/foru ... .php?t=119

I figured out how to make and install a sliding glass top for less than $10 including glass. It is posted with the rest of my DIY projects, here is the link....DC
http://www.fellowshipofthefish.com/foru ... m.php?f=13

I use RO.

Here is how I make it;

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c50/DiabloCanine/Water%20Storage/Picture030.jpg

Here is how I move it;

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c50/DiabloCanine/Water%20Storage/Picture017.jpg


I make/use 150 gallons a week this way. Let me know if you need/want ...

Why do you need to change your PH to 7?....DC

I will be setting up a 145 gallon tank with a 30gal. sump filter.
My tap water ph is around 8< and fairly hard.
What is the least costly and or easiest way to reduce the ph to <7?
I would be making 30 gal. weekly changes.
I live in an apartment so rain ...

Here is an idea. If you are using stable water for your water changes, get a TDS meter and check TDS daily. For a couple of weeks use the TDS meter and your test kits together. You will be able to gauge the condition of your tank by reading TDS only in a few weeks. For example, I have 12 tanks going ...

Simple solution, plants....DC

G'day

Most of us have tried to increase the oxygen concentration in our cat tanks. This is often done via powerheads.

But I was wondering if people use other methods?

One method is to possibly use ozone. :?: (?) I now it is used in saltwater aquaria.

Does anyone ...

CO2 is not necessary, just design your planted tank around low light, non-CO2 dependant plants. Plenty of resources available on the web to help you. Try this:
http://www.aquaticscapes.com/easyplants.html ....DC

Im hoping to start a 55g planted tank in the very near future. Ive got the tank, just ...

Check it out:

http://www.cichliddomain.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25

Neat.

I would of course probably have bought a ball-valve for a toilet cistern instead - they are (much) cheaper than Kent Marine ones and do the same thing.

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Mats

The float is not the only thing included in the Kent Marine system. I considered the toilet float, opted to use the Kent Marine ...

Check it out:

http://www.cichliddomain.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3

Check it out:

http://www.cichliddomain.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13

Next time they spawn leave the lights on so they don't wake up and see breakfast.

Know anything about this:

http://www.poly-bio-marine.com/