75 Gallon Pictures & Build Thread

[chatyak]

Got a problem...

My aquascape epoxy doesn't seem to be drying. The first time I used it, it was just fine.

This new brand (coraline algae looking color) was the one in stock so I got it. It hasn't hardened yet though and it's been more than 24 hours.. which seems way to long. Do you think I didn't knead it long enough in my fingers first??

It's for the sump...

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12931061#post12931061 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chatyak
Well I"m planning to go to the Oakville Reef Gallery and see what there store is like. I called and they said they carry Indo Live Rock as it is porous and lighter than Fiji.

Is this rock just as good as Fiji?

don't waste your time bloated egos and bloated prices there


"Where's the Reef" on Dundas ST has opened a gigantic new store on Dundas St down the rd from their old store

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936017#post12936017 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chatyak
Got a problem...

My aquascape epoxy doesn't seem to be drying. The first time I used it, it was just fine.

This new brand (coraline algae looking color) was the one in stock so I got it. It hasn't hardened yet though and it's been more than 24 hours.. which seems way to long. Do you think I didn't knead it long enough in my fingers first??

It's for the sump...

Is that the two part putty---if so you need to heat each part in the microwave for 10 sec and then knead it together.

It still sucks though---I have had every piece I have used of that stuff fail
I prefer the crazy glue gel

 

[Tswifty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936017#post12936017 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chatyak
Got a problem...

My aquascape epoxy doesn't seem to be drying. The first time I used it, it was just fine.

This new brand (coraline algae looking color) was the one in stock so I got it. It hasn't hardened yet though and it's been more than 24 hours.. which seems way to long. Do you think I didn't knead it long enough in my fingers first??

It's for the sump...

Here's what I use... Picked it up at Home Depot.

 

[chatyak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936053#post12936053 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
don't waste your time bloated egos and bloated prices there


"Where's the Reef" on Dundas ST has opened a gigantic new store on Dundas St down the rd from their old store

Really? Hmm it seemed that everyone recommended it as the "place". I'll do a search on that one Capn'. What about Big Als in Oakville? I know you mentioned they weren't the cleanest. I think they opening up one in St. Catharines too.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12931561#post12931561 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by rockworm
I assume you live somewhere between Oakville/Toronto area. I suspect the rock there is similar to what we get here in Ottawa, given there are only so many wholesalers to Canada.

I just put 200lbs of Indo in my tanks. i am very pleased with it. The stuff I got has a few different coraline colors and is quite porous. I don't think you will go wrong using Indo.

I have used fiji in the past and I like the Indo better. I have been told that the fiji we are getting now is not nearly as good as it used to be. My lfs stopped bringing it in and went to Indo instead.

Figi rock has been on sale all week at Big Al's for 4.88 a pound

 

[chatyak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936067#post12936067 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
Is that the two part putty---if so you need to heat each part in the microwave for 10 sec and then knead it together.

It still sucks though---I have had every piece I have used of that stuff fail
I prefer the crazy glue gel

Oh no! It came with one stick in blue and one in purple. I used them separately.... now what?

 

[chatyak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936078#post12936078 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
Figi rock has been on sale all week at Big Al's for 4.88 a pound

Is that the one in Oakville? Hopefully it's on next week so I can pick some up when the sump is done.

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936088#post12936088 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chatyak
Oh no! It came with one stick in blue and one in purple. I used them separately.... now what?

I just saw the pic--not the same stuff--I use the blue box that says Aquascape on it

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936109#post12936109 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chatyak
Is that the one in Oakville? Hopefully it's on next week so I can pick some up when the sump is done.

a little past closer to MIssassauga

Aquatic Kingdom

1810 Dundas St E

Missassauga Ont

905 281 118

I would call first

 

[Aquarist007]

If you want the best then Canadian Fishbreeders In Scarborough is the place to visit. The fish are in excellent condition and reasonably priced. All coral is 40 dollars.

I got the butterfly there--35 dollars

 

[chatyak]

Hmm I can't seem to find it on Google Maps and it's showing past Toronto.

Any info on

"Big Als
557 Kerr Street
Oakville, ON L6K 3C9, Canada

(905) 339-3474"

Thanks for all the help Capn' and gang. I have more epoxy coming on Monday anyways from an order mishap so I will have to add more the RIGHT way over top of what I have. I also have 50 pounds of dry fiji rock coming so I will use that as base.... along with 15 pounds of rubble I will epoxy together into interesting shapes.

 

[chatyak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936138#post12936138 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
If you want the best then Canadian Fishbreeders In Scarborough is the place to visit. The fish are in excellent condition and reasonably priced. All coral is 40 dollars.

I got the butterfly there--35 dollars

Excellent.. didn't see that post before I wrote mine. I also came across a local one in Guelph at reasonable prices I thought? I think it's privately owned.

 

[Aquarist007]

I know the place---my reef buddy has been there---he wasn't as impressed as he was with Candian Fish Breeders

 

[chatyak]

Is this it?
http://www.northamericanfishbreeders.com/

 

[chatyak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936185#post12936185 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
I know the place---my reef buddy has been there---he wasn't as impressed as he was with Candian Fish Breeders

He wasn't as impressed with BA in Oakville or the place in Guelph? (Fragalot.ca)

 

[chatyak]

I drilled a hole for my tubing for top off (gravity fed) through a rubbermaid bin... but the silicone didn't stick to it very well... any ideas on what would work?

 

[Aquarist007]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936217#post12936217 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chatyak
I drilled a hole for my tubing for top off (gravity fed) through a rubbermaid bin... but the silicone didn't stick to it very well... any ideas on what would work?

a bulkhead--and a ball valve to control the flow

Canadian fishbreeders was better

 

[chatyak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936255#post12936255 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
a bulkhead--and a ball valve to control the flow

Canadian fishbreeders was better

Hmmm I'm not sure if a bulkhead would fit. The hole is only big enough to fit 1/4" RO/DI tubing into. I was planning on sticking it through and sealing it in place... that part is connected to my auto top off which is a Level-Loc so I wouldn't need the ball valve.

http://www.gapproducts.com/

 

[chatyak]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12936255#post12936255 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by capn_hylinur
a bulkhead--and a ball valve to control the flow

Canadian fishbreeders was better

I can't seem to find directions to them on Google or a website? Do you have a link?