Great Fish Store out Kadena's Gate 1
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TheDeparted
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lol.. $7 is nothing after you drop $200+ on the acrylic.
Acrylic is expensive unless you get it used. Have you looked at DRMO (Gov stuff they are throwing out?) I've seen a lot of companies in the past make signs out of acrylic and then just junk it. You might be able to get something from the pile that is free of chemicals and cheap. Just a thought.
james37128
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You were talking about glues a big back. I bought some japanese stuff, no idea really anything about it but it really seems like weld-on 3 because it dries so darn fast. I am wondering what exactly you guys are using, and if you are using weld on 4 and buying online somewhere in the states and getting it shipped, which company do you use. I am having a hard time finding the stuff, I got all the acrylic to build my sump today, but no good solvent.
Thanks! I would really appreciate it. I need about 30 gal total for my system, not too much. Trying to match up flow rates right now to avoid flooding my room.
BTW I have used their water in the past but I've always had problems with algae eventually. I'm in no way blaming the water though, just wondering about other's experiences.
BTW I have used their water in the past but I've always had problems with algae eventually. I'm in no way blaming the water though, just wondering about other's experiences.
james37128
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Sublime, you are matching flow rates to avoid flooding? that SOUNDS dangerous, sounds like in a power outage, or dirty return line, you will have a flood. Please post the build that you have going on. I'd love to see it.
Yes I'm matching flow rates. I have siphon holes built into both lines and the return pump in the sump is very close to the surface. In the event the flow into the sump stops I'll probably burn up the pump but at least it won't flood. I need to get a float switch for that pump actually. The pumps are also hooked into a heavy duty UPS in case of power outage.
It's still in the very beginning stages of this setup and I might scrap the sump idea altogether if it turns out to be too risky. I ran it all day today with fresh water to get the flow rates matched and it's pretty near perfect. The sump will only be filled to 3/4's max to further guard against overflow. Hopefully I can get some RO water and live sand in the next couple days and get this show on the road.
BTW any good places to find 5 gallon containers for cheap? The best ones I saw tonight were the 20 liter jobs at makemon and sakumoto for 10 dollars each. Trying the fishing stores tomorrow.
It's still in the very beginning stages of this setup and I might scrap the sump idea altogether if it turns out to be too risky. I ran it all day today with fresh water to get the flow rates matched and it's pretty near perfect. The sump will only be filled to 3/4's max to further guard against overflow. Hopefully I can get some RO water and live sand in the next couple days and get this show on the road.
BTW any good places to find 5 gallon containers for cheap? The best ones I saw tonight were the 20 liter jobs at makemon and sakumoto for 10 dollars each. Trying the fishing stores tomorrow.
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