Tank birthday, 47+ years

[Freenow54]

It all goes into my DIY canister filter with the 5 micron cartridge in it.

Found your reply by accident so strange I was not notified Thanks

 

[Paul B]

have a pic or diagram? ..i know you used to use diatom filters...

I have a thread on here someplace on how to build one.

 

[Paul B]

My morning beach walk was uneventful but I did see a woman coming out of the water. An amphipod won't live in that water, and it kills eagles and seagulls, I won't put my toe in it.

But on a good note, I did see a Supermodel who walked past me.
I almost never see anyone there walking and she came from way past where I could see and past me and went way farther than I could see in the opposite direction. She may be walking to France.

I really didn't want to walk today because we went to a graduation party last night that started at 8:30. Who starts a party at 8:30 for "adults"?

I know Millinials go out at that time or even 10:00 PM and so did I in the last century. Early in the last century. So we got home later than I wanted.

 

[ScottJ]

My morning beach walk was uneventful but I did see a woman coming out of the water. An amphipod won't live in that water, and it kills eagles and seagulls, I won't put my toe in it.

But on a good note, I did see a Supermodel who walked past me. :)
I almost never see anyone there walking and she came from way past where I could see and past me and went way farther than I could see in the opposite direction. She may be walking to France.

I really didn't want to walk today because we went to a graduation party last night that started at 8:30. Who starts a party at 8:30 for "adults"?

I know Millinials go out at that time or even 10:00 PM and so did I in the last century. Early in the last century. So we got home later than I wanted.

Yup, get up at 6am, work 7:30 till whatever O'clock, Go out at 11pm, come home at 2am, get up at 6am and start all over.

I really don't miss those days...

 

[Freenow54]

I have a thread on here someplace on how to build one.

sometimes Paul forgets where he puts things

 

[Freenow54]

The configuration is wrong now that the detrius powder is not used . The aquarium water is now forced through the filter instead of being drawn through . there is a fear of the filter collapsing which I think is unfounded. If you ae worried about that put perforated a plastic sleeve in the center of the filter

 

[Paul B]

The configuration is wrong now that the detrius powder is not used . The aquarium water is now forced through the filter instead of being drawn through . there is a fear of the filter collapsing which I think is unfounded. If you ae worried about that put perforated a plastic sleeve in the center of the filter

What! I mean What?

 

[Freenow54]

What! I mean What?

are you on the wrong thread? 4 words. Am I wrong ? why suck the water out of the tank downstream of the filter which is a pain to prime the filter canister. Why not suck it out of the tank upstream of the filter and the outlet of the pump " push " it through the filter ?

 

[Paul B]

The filter primes almost instantly, which is why I put the pump on the bottom. It will run even if the canister only has an inch of water in it.

 

[Paul B]

My wife and I on our daughter's roof deck in Manhattan.

 

[Paul B]

Exciting morning at 4:30. I am taking my neighbor to the hospital this morning for a colonoscopy. I'm glad it is not me. I had my last one last year and now, I am done with that. After you get to a certain age, they figure you're going to croak soon anyway so you don't need them anymore.

People here depend on me because they know as a Veteran, I am never late and they can count on my no matter what time it is or weather conditions. No excuses.

 

[Freenow54]

The filter primes almost instantly, which is why I put the pump on the bottom. It will run even if the canister only has an inch of water in it.

OK I thought that design was to stop the powder from caking at the bottom of the filter canister but I will try it . I must have been doing something wrong with mine by putting a tube in the aquarium having the whole outfit sitting on a table at a level with the bottom . It did not want to come over the top of the tank to create a siphon. I have not tried it in the configuration I mentioned before since I have not had to use it . I will try it my way and see. I think my idea is better but who am I

 

[tbrown]

Exciting morning at 4:30. I am taking my neighbor to the hospital this morning for a colonoscopy. I'm glad it is not me. I had my last one last year and now, I am done with that. After you get to a certain age, they figure you're going to croak soon anyway so you don't need them anymore.

People here depend on me because they know as a Veteran, I am never late and they can count on my no matter what time it is or weather conditions. No excuses.

That used to be the motto of the Post Office as well. Not so much these days since AI took over.

 

[Paul B]

OK I thought that design was to stop the powder from caking at the bottom of the filter canister

Remember, Freenow, I don't use the powder anymore since I discovered that this canister with the 5 micron pores works just fine with no powder.

 

[Paul B]

So far my 2 Janss Pipefish are still kicking and so is my tiny bluestripe pipe. Neither one of those ever come to the front so I have to crawl behind the tank with a flashlight to see them. Thats fins and what keeps them healthy. As long as I know they are happy, I'm happy.

I still have not seen one of those Janss Pipes eating but he must be eating amphipods. The other one eats like a horse but I don't think the one that is on a diet will fare too much longer.

 

[Freenow54]

Remember, Freenow, I don't use the powder anymore since I discovered that this canister with the 5 micron pores works just fine with no powder.

Yes absolutely I do .Now I have a bag of powder that no one wants .
So Like I said . I got frustrated trying to use it with powder after all that work. I even added a three way valve to flip it over fast when I got a siphon going . I finally did it but a lot of effort. So I put it away and will try again without the powder when I get all my other projects done . 1 ) New lighting mounts out of 25 mm extruded aluminum for aqua illumination grow and grow Lights which may end up being another bad investment . I was going on the info fo 24 inch ones and I bought 12 inch ones as a filler between my 16HD primes . The primes ( 100 watt ) are running at 70% since they go off on thermal at 100% every 5-8 minutes , and the bars are 24 watt at 100%. Any ideas how to make them run cooler ? I have been trying to find fans but none will mount properly or SECURLY .
Also putting together a new ( number #3 Tank ) Drilled the main tank for an overflow , and making the sump ( which I built ) it was fun . Salt Creep Proof with what I incorrectly call Plexi . Fighting aiptaisia in tank 1 , and trying to get tank 2 to perform properly ( grow Coral ).
Deck to repair , and Stain and other summer fun .
So no time for playing on the beach right now . Should not be doing this

 

[Jasmine King]

Yes absolutely I do .Now I have a bag of powder that no one wants .
So Like I said . I got frustrated trying to use it with powder after all that work. I even added a three way valve to flip it over fast when I got a siphon going . I finally did it but a lot of effort. So I put it away and will try again without the powder when I get all my other projects done . 1 ) New lighting mounts out of 25 mm extruded aluminum for aqua illumination grow and grow Lights which may end up being another bad investment . I was going on the info fo 24 inch ones and I bought 12 inch ones as a filler between my 16HD primes . The primes ( 100 watt ) are running at 70% since they go off on thermal at 100% every 5-8 minutes , and the bars are 24 watt at 100%. Any ideas how to make them run cooler ? I have been trying to find fans but none will mount properly or SECURLY .
Also putting together a new ( number #3 Tank ) Drilled the main tank for an overflow , and making the sump ( which I built ) it was fun . Salt Creep Proof with what I incorrectly call Plexi . Fighting aiptaisia in tank 1 , and trying to get tank 2 to perform properly ( grow Coral ).
Deck to repair , and Stain and other summer fun .
So no time for playing on the beach right now . Should not be doing this

For the lighting — I’d just try adding some steady airflow along the fixtures. Even a couple of simple 120mm 12V PC fans can solve overheating way better than overcomplicated mounts. It’s more about constant air movement than strong cooling.


And honestly, you’ve basically got a full setup factory going on there: 3rd tank, sump build, aiptasia battle, and now lighting upgrades The beach can definitely wait.

 

[Paul B]

I still have 5 gallons of powder I have no use for.
You are just going to find a way to mount those fans. No other way

 

[atoll]

Colonoscopy. Don't remind me I have had 4 last one 2024 and I had to push for one ( did I just say that ) They seem to think once you reach 70 your done for and had your time. now pop off and stop bothering us

 

[Freenow54]

Colonoscopy. Don't remind me I have had 4 last one 2024 and I had to push for one ( did I just say that ) They seem to think once you reach 70 your done for and had your time. now pop off and stop bothering us

I was insulted by my Doctors receptionist for wanting to " clog up " eh atoll the health care system and given an appt in Aug. back in may . I did an end run on her the ( a word I cant say here ), and even then was encouraged to rely on the " smear test if you know what that is by the specialist