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Wow.. I really like your isolation box..and good ideas for rail but would it not bend when you using?
JapanReef - 450 gallon In-Wall system
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jnarowe
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LMAO. Why not just cut the chain shorter? The problem I had was even though it's "stainless", they still corode. Then there's the electrical element. Couple thoughts: Maybe coat the chain with plastic, shrink, or something of the like? Also, It looks lik ethe bottom hook is not stainless. I would switch that out for identical materials ASAP. Disimilar metals cause all sorts of problems. Nice DIY trolley for sure! 
As for the return line, that's a bugger. Much too severe of a transition IMO. I would look for a way to get rid of one of the angles. Perhaps by using flexible PVC, coming at it from another direction, etc.
Good luck with the Quoyi!
As for the return line, that's a bugger. Much too severe of a transition IMO. I would look for a way to get rid of one of the angles. Perhaps by using flexible PVC, coming at it from another direction, etc.
Good luck with the Quoyi!
The metal rods are easily replacable if they corrode. What else could I use that has the strength to hold that big heavy fixture? The casters are aluminium I think, doesn't corrode (or as fast)?
The chain is also easily replacable. I need the length so I can lower the fixture down which was the whole point in doing this.
I'll be replacing the hooks when I find something more suitable but for now does the job.
The chain is also easily replacable. I need the length so I can lower the fixture down which was the whole point in doing this.
I'll be replacing the hooks when I find something more suitable but for now does the job.
jnarowe
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Kool...just keep in mind that mixing aluminum and steel + salt can get ugly. You have put a lot of work into improvements, so just some caution regarding that. And no offense meant Laurence! I think you are making a lot of good changes, but just wanted to remind you about disimilar metals.
I think you are making a lot of good changes, but just wanted to remind you about disimilar metals.
Could you elaborate? What are the possible issues with mixing steel, aluminium and salt? Definitely don't want something that might be dangerous.
Any tank for you in the future? Maybe get something a little more manageable like a 180g, in-wall in the house somewhere? I think your last 1000g was open and in the basement?
Any tank for you in the future? Maybe get something a little more manageable like a 180g, in-wall in the house somewhere? I think your last 1000g was open and in the basement?
jnarowe
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Last tank was actually in-wall, in a tank room. Next tank will be similar overall. Or not. 
http://corrosion-doctors.org/Forms-galvanic/galvanic-corrosion.htm
http://www.engineersedge.com/galvanic_capatability.htm
http://www.corrosionist.com/dissimilar_metal_corrosion.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion
http://corrosion-doctors.org/Forms-galvanic/galvanic-corrosion.htm
http://www.engineersedge.com/galvanic_capatability.htm
http://www.corrosionist.com/dissimilar_metal_corrosion.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion
watchguy123
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wow what an awesome project
jnarowe
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Just remember that the salt creep will make it over and through everything, so suggestions about rubber spacers are only good for so long. Cleaning vigilence is vital as you know, but regular inspections of your rack system are a must. I came across this quite a bit in my system, having used the stock hanger chains.That got UGLY.
So I'm continuing on with my mission to fix all teh things that have been bugging me for years. These are:
1) Damage to the acrylic tank.
2) Bloody green mushrooms.
3) Bloody snails and turnicates.
4) Rusty stand.
The damage to the acrylic is quite strange. When there's a buildup of the standard crap that we all wipe off every day (due to not cleaning for weeks), I scrape it off with an acrylic block and it seems to leave behind some kind of marking, like a reflection of the brown spots etched into the acrylic. It's not very deep though.
So I asked James at Envison Acrylics and he recommended a mesh kit to me which I ordered and received a few days ago. I had a quick play with it yesterday and I'm relieved that it works. It's going to take days of painstaking elbow grease but it looks like I'll be able to restore the acrylic.
I have declared war on the mushrooms. I test boiled a rock which worked quite nicely. I think I can remove about 10 rocks easily and boil them. The mushroom near the bottom of the tank will be a big challenge and I might not be able to get them all. If I can clear the top and middle sections and confine the mushrooms I'll be happy.
One of the reasons I stopped cleaning the front so often is snails. These tiny triangular bast@rds cover the front, get under the magnet and I have some lovely scratches to show for it, which I can now finally remove. I put a big dent in their population a while back by scraping loads into a net and pulling them out. Needs to be done again, after lights out when they all come out of the sand.
Stand is rusting badly and I need to do something. Going to attack it in stages, wire brush, sandpaper, steel wool, and paint it with Hammerite or something.
If I can get these 4 things done I'm going to reward myself with a calcium reactor and try some SPS finally.
1) Damage to the acrylic tank.
2) Bloody green mushrooms.
3) Bloody snails and turnicates.
4) Rusty stand.
The damage to the acrylic is quite strange. When there's a buildup of the standard crap that we all wipe off every day (due to not cleaning for weeks), I scrape it off with an acrylic block and it seems to leave behind some kind of marking, like a reflection of the brown spots etched into the acrylic. It's not very deep though.
So I asked James at Envison Acrylics and he recommended a mesh kit to me which I ordered and received a few days ago. I had a quick play with it yesterday and I'm relieved that it works. It's going to take days of painstaking elbow grease but it looks like I'll be able to restore the acrylic.
I have declared war on the mushrooms. I test boiled a rock which worked quite nicely. I think I can remove about 10 rocks easily and boil them. The mushroom near the bottom of the tank will be a big challenge and I might not be able to get them all. If I can clear the top and middle sections and confine the mushrooms I'll be happy.
One of the reasons I stopped cleaning the front so often is snails. These tiny triangular bast@rds cover the front, get under the magnet and I have some lovely scratches to show for it, which I can now finally remove. I put a big dent in their population a while back by scraping loads into a net and pulling them out. Needs to be done again, after lights out when they all come out of the sand.
Stand is rusting badly and I need to do something. Going to attack it in stages, wire brush, sandpaper, steel wool, and paint it with Hammerite or something.
If I can get these 4 things done I'm going to reward myself with a calcium reactor and try some SPS finally.
