Stang's Shroomie Shenanigans

Stang67 · Feb 12, 2023

Thanks guys for the motivation to make some chewy beef. Ate half of it before I remembered to get pic.

Mschmidt · Feb 12, 2023

Stang67 said:
Thanks guys for the motivation to make some chewy beef. Ate half of it before I remembered to get pic.

Nice. I'll add beef to the shopping list. any cut better than another?

Stang67 · Feb 12, 2023

Mschmidt said:
Nice. I'll add beef to the shopping list. any cut better than another?

I've only ever used top round. Its inexpensive so if I mess up a new recipe its not all that bad.

Mschmidt · Feb 12, 2023

Stang67 said:
I've only ever used top round. Its inexpensive so if I mess up a new recipe its not all that bad.

Thanks!

Stang67 · Feb 14, 2023

Sand has been ordered 3 bags full. 2 for the shroomie thank and one to add to the 180g. I also want to mix some with the mud I have and try a mangrove or 2.
Dolly for the old Brute can I'd here and all the plumbing snd new filters also arrived. The side panel and spare parts for the stand have shipped and are on the way. Need a scale to measure the salt and a pressure Guage and tds meter. Also need clips for a lid.

That Crusso Kid · Feb 15, 2023

Stang67 said:
Sand has been ordered 3 bags full. 2 for the shroomie thank and one to add to the 180g. I also want to mix some with the mud I have and try a mangrove or 2.
Dolly for the old Brute can I'd here and all the plumbing snd new filters also arrived. The side panel and spare parts for the stand have shipped and are on the way. Need a scale to measure the salt and a pressure Guage and tds meter. Also need clips for a lid.

Your gaining on it!

Stang67 · Feb 15, 2023

And yes the shelf is level.
I had to have proof to send the man.

Sean Clark · Feb 15, 2023

Stang67 said:
And yes the shelf is level.
I had to have proof to send the man.

But those hangers... they don't all match... I can't do this.

Mhamilton0911 · Feb 15, 2023

Stang67 said:
And yes the shelf is level.
I had to have proof to send the man.

So I'm planning/upgrading right now too, and I just got my first brute can. What pump is best for pumping outta here? The pump I had bought has no suction cups on the bottom so it's all over the place when using. I thought it'd be heavy enough but the curl of the acrylic tubing makes it sit wonky. I feel like a stumped turd trying to make it work, lol

Stang67 · Feb 15, 2023

Mhamilton0911 said:
So I'm planning/upgrading right now too, and I just got my first brute can. What pump is best for pumping outta here? The pump I had bought has no suction cups on the bottom so it's all over the place when using. I thought it'd be heavy enough but the curl of the acrylic tubing makes it sit wonky. I feel like a stumped turd trying to make it work, lol

How far are you pumping the water out is the determining factor. I have the Brute on rollers so all I have to do is get a pump strong enough to go about 4 ft of head pressure to push it out of the can. Now to drain it I have to pump out and to the bathroom about 20 ft away. I am hoping the return pump that came with the tank will have enough to cover both situations. It's a Cobalt 900 I think. If not I have a couple backup sicces I can use. As far as mixing I just have an old pump in the can downstairs and I don't care if it floats around for mixing. Any old powerhead will work. This is just how I do it and it works for me your mileage may vary.

Stang67 · Feb 15, 2023

Sean Clark said:
But those hangers... they don't all match... I can't do this.

The hangers are going. The are for decoration only. I don't own many clothes or shoes, hence the available closet space.
The bodies I got rid of a while ago.

That Crusso Kid · Feb 16, 2023

Stang67 said:
The hangers are going. The are for decoration only. I don't own many clothes or shoes, hence the available closet space.
The bodies I got rid of a while ago.

Hope you used them for part of your homemade fish food blend.

Stang67 · Feb 16, 2023

crusso1993 said:
Hope you used them for part of your homemade fish food blend.

Garden fertilizer.

Mhamilton0911 · Feb 16, 2023

Stang67 said:
How far are you pumping the water out is the determining factor. I have the Brute on rollers so all I have to do is get a pump strong enough to go about 4 ft of head pressure to push it out of the can. Now to drain it I have to pump out and to the bathroom about 20 ft away. I am hoping the return pump that came with the tank will have enough to cover both situations. It's a Cobalt 900 I think. If not I have a couple backup sicces I can use. As far as mixing I just have an old pump in the can downstairs and I don't care if it floats around for mixing. Any old powerhead will work. This is just how I do it and it works for me your mileage may vary.

Pumping right by the tank. I'll have my brute on a dolly as well so I can wheel it from where it was mixed to the tank. I just did a test fill on the brute to mark gallons by 5, and my pump took a while to empty 20g so I'll definitely be looking into a faster pump.

This is a huge jump up from my current situation. Right now a 5g bucket is all I need and I can lift it. But no way am I bucketing for a larger volume.

Planning for my first bigger tank is harder than I initially figured and I'm only to mixing water, lol.