Tank birthday, 47+ years

[Paul B]

Remember with a "reverse" undergravel filter we want it to run very slow. The old freshwater tanks with UG filters we wanted them to run fast, so they had 2 tubes per plate.

 

[Freenow54]

Remember with a "reverse" undergravel filter we want it to run very slow. The old freshwater tanks with UG filters we wanted them to run fast, so they had 2 tubes per plate.

Thanks I remember that from back when, on one of your posts. I am planning to make a header , and use my Canister filter . It should have lots of O2 , and slow flow. I ordered the plates a short while ago need 4 plates 14 x 11.5 so 4 feeds . If Canister doesn't work there are lots of other ways. Thanks to All. Any other input welcome

 

[Paul B]

 

[Freenow54]

 

[Paul B]

This morning we are in the midst of a Nor Easter which is like a hurricane. The winds are 55 MPH and there is lawn furniture flying all over the place. We still have power but the day is young and the lights blinked a few times. It is about 6:30am and pitch dark outside but I am getting ready to go out for my walk. I will put on all my rain gear because we are supposed to get 3" of rain and it is raining so hard now that I may need a canoe.

I want to walk around here to see if anyone lost siding or roofing as I hear a lot of banging outside over the wind noise.
My generator is ready and I have 15 gallons of gas on hand. I also have flashlights in every room.

 

[Paul B]

You can't tell from this picture but there are 55 MPH winds and it is raining. I couldn't get all the way down to the beach because the wind was too strong and the waves were crashing on the steps.
I took a video, but I can't put it on here

 

[Subsea]

Paul,
Being on Long Island Sound side of Long Island is a safety net for you. I have family near you that have their boat in a marina. In speaking with them last night, they put slack in mooring lines to allow for rising water.

Hug your significant partner and hang in there. I have been thru the eye of two hurricanes. Once as a child on land and once on a drill ship. Land was a smother ride.

 

[ScottJ]

Stay safe Paul. Hopefully it will improve tonight.

 

[Salman123]

Hey Paul, always enjoy reading this thread! It’s always fun to know this thread was started before I was born I live in Jersey but in Virginia right now. Hoping for the best for the tank!

 

[tripdad]

Hey Paul, maybe on your walks you can take a baseball glove and catch a flying critter or two, maybe some algae or sponges flying about? But seriously, stay safe.