Grahams tank of the month.
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G-money
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Mike,
Sorry, I missed it.
I'm using a Tiffen +7, +10 set but all those macros are with the +7 only (they can be combined for up to +17). You need an adapter which will run about $10 if I remember correctly and the lens set was right around $45. I bought them online, don't remember where. All I did was search for "Sony Cybershot DSC-S75 macro lens" on Google and went with the vendor who had the best price. There are other brands out there as well. I would probably recommend a set with a little less magnification, because the higher the mag, the closer your subject needs to be to be in focus. With +7, you're limited to within about 4-5" to get a good shot. I'd go less and will probably get a lower set soon. I think I've seen a +1, +2, +4 set somewhere...HTH.
Sorry, I missed it.
I'm using a Tiffen +7, +10 set but all those macros are with the +7 only (they can be combined for up to +17). You need an adapter which will run about $10 if I remember correctly and the lens set was right around $45. I bought them online, don't remember where. All I did was search for "Sony Cybershot DSC-S75 macro lens" on Google and went with the vendor who had the best price. There are other brands out there as well. I would probably recommend a set with a little less magnification, because the higher the mag, the closer your subject needs to be to be in focus. With +7, you're limited to within about 4-5" to get a good shot. I'd go less and will probably get a lower set soon. I think I've seen a +1, +2, +4 set somewhere...HTH.
How do the bulkhead overflows work?
How do the bulkhead overflows work?
Graham, very nice tank indeed. I'm new to the hobby and have been looking at tanks with built in overflows, but am curious to know more about how your overflow bulkheads work. I looked at your pics, but being new to the hobby, I'm not sure I completely get how they work. If you could explain a bit, I'd be very grateful.
Thanks and congrats.
How do the bulkhead overflows work?
Graham, very nice tank indeed. I'm new to the hobby and have been looking at tanks with built in overflows, but am curious to know more about how your overflow bulkheads work. I looked at your pics, but being new to the hobby, I'm not sure I completely get how they work. If you could explain a bit, I'd be very grateful.
Thanks and congrats.
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3twenty5
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Graham-
Do you have any pics or closeup of the sump.refuge? or maybe even your drawing plan. I am looking to make a sump/refuge for my 60 gallon tank, I am looking to build a sump/refuge which will allow high flow thru the sump back to the main tank, while keeping the flow low in the refuge area. I would love to hear your ideas..
Do you have any pics or closeup of the sump.refuge? or maybe even your drawing plan. I am looking to make a sump/refuge for my 60 gallon tank, I am looking to build a sump/refuge which will allow high flow thru the sump back to the main tank, while keeping the flow low in the refuge area. I would love to hear your ideas..
Hey, Graham,
sorry for jumping into this thread so late
I noticed that you mentioned that you're not using standpipes for your short overflows. Is there a reason for this? Did you ever try it?
I ask because I'm thinking of going the route you did and just drilling bulkheads near the water surface and putting in short bulkheads with a standpipe a few inches tall.
sorry for jumping into this thread so late
I noticed that you mentioned that you're not using standpipes for your short overflows. Is there a reason for this? Did you ever try it?
I ask because I'm thinking of going the route you did and just drilling bulkheads near the water surface and putting in short bulkheads with a standpipe a few inches tall.
G-money
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3twenty5 said:
Sorry to reply so late.
I can look for pics at home, but I know there are no real good detailed ones. The sump is pretty caked with coralline and choked with macroalgae growth.
I created compartments with 1/4" acrylic siliconed to the walls and bottom of the tank. The problem is that as long as the sump and refuge are one unit (even compartmentalized), the flow through it is determined by the volume your return pump is pushing. There is no way to avoid this as far as I know. I'm afraid you will need a separate volume of water containing your refugium if you want a slower flow.
Out of curiosity, why do you want a high flow sump? IMO, in-tank curculation should be high, but sump flow need not be high. As long as your tank's volume goes through the sump at least 3 or 4 times/hr. There is no real benefit to having high sump flow - especially if it contains a skimmer, DSB, and/or refugium. This is just my opinion and personal practice...
G-money
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beach said:
Swear at it. :lol:
Just kidding...I leave it if it appears it is not spreading or encroaching on desirable livestock.
If it is spreading, I pick as much as I can by hand and try to increase water flow in the area. In addition, I will "turkey-baste" the area every other night or so. I find that hair will almost always grow in areas where flow is lower and live rock is touching glass. I assume these are areas where food gets trapped...
As a whole though, any plague proportions of hair algae indicate a problem that needs to be addressed proactively (nutrient balance), not retroactively (harvesting).
G-money
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MalHavoc said:Hey, Graham,
sorry for jumping into this thread so late
I noticed that you mentioned that you're not using standpipes for your short overflows. Is there a reason for this? Did you ever try it?
I ask because I'm thinking of going the route you did and just drilling bulkheads near the water surface and putting in short bulkheads with a standpipe a few inches tall.
I am ignorant in the ways of "proper" overflow science and terminology. :lol: Therefore, I don't really know what a standpipe is, believe it or not. Is it just a method of breaking the vacuum? If so, I "T" the drain line and run a vent pipe up along the side of the drainpipe which terminates above the drain height (or else water flows out of it). I also stuff the vent pipe with sponge in order to further eliminate "gurgle". I can run about 6-700 GPH through two 1" bulkheads with minimal noise. Much more than that and my lady starts commenting
