Project 150 gallon had officially started

[poknsnok]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10932131#post10932131 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by checkinhawk
yeah i think im going,i think it may be best to do it before the meeting.i know joe wants help lifting his tank after the meeting and i would like to get home after that.it shouldnt take too long to redo the rocks.do you have some kind of canister filter,once we start moving rocks it will get cloudy,the can will help keep it somewhat clean for us to see.

I was thinking we can tank lift before the meeting but Ill take the help when I can get it,,

 

[CMcNeil]

we can figure it out joe.

i got my pipe ordered today but the price makes me fell like i had a bad shower in prison it is costing me $35/ft and i had to buy 5 ft.anyhow once i get the pipe i will get the skimmer assembled in a few hours max.im crossing my fingers that the pipe arrives by friday but its coming out of new york so i have my doubts.

 

[CMcNeil]

i got my pipe today and i now have a monster skimmer for my tank.i cant wait till tomorrow to start hooking it up,i imagine it will skim the heck out of the tank.so here she is................

eheim powered

here is what i was skimming with and what i will be skimming with.

 

[W Ellis]

Chris that turned out awsome. Cant wait to hear how it works for you.

 

[Ah64av8tor]

That is one SWEET skimmer you got there Chris. I cant wait to hear how it works. :bounce1::bounce3: :bounce2::bounce1::bounce3:

 

[CMcNeil]

i cant wait either,on a side note i will have some pipe for sale again.

 

[Don Lino]

WOW, awesum Job Chris... That thing is a monster!

 

[rogergolf66]

what size pipe?

 

[mrferrit]

wow super job on that i think you should change fields of work it looks so professional
are you gonna drill the cup for a over flow or leave it as is ?

what size pipe is that 8 " ?

 

[CMcNeil]

8" diameter cast acrylic

 

[CMcNeil]

i may drill the cup for an overflow but not sure yet.i will need to get a small rubbermaid to use as a sump for the skimmer just in case it overflows.

 

[chrismhaase]

That turned out very nice. I can't believe you have not hooked it up, or is it?

 

[CMcNeil]

no it isnt,i need to drill 2 holes in my stand and do the plumbing.

 

[cymbiline]

The stand and canopy is beautiful,
you did some fine carpentry work.

Bob

 

[Ah64av8tor]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10979140#post10979140 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mrferrit
wow super job on that i think you should change fields of work it looks so professional

Sorry I gotta laugh. Are we talking about his acrylic working skills or wood working skills?

 

[CMcNeil]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10981482#post10981482 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cymbiline
The stand and canopy is beautiful,
you did some fine carpentry work.

Bob

thank you

 

[CMcNeil]

i got the skimmer hooked up and running WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO.
the eheim really pulls in some air and i imagine after it breaks in,it will skim the heck out of my tank.the video really shows the air mixing

 

[jsl6v8]

nice skimmer, video sounds like the tank is in a contruction zone though lol, I hope its not actually that loud.

 

[CMcNeil]

that isnt all skimmer,that is the sump you hear.the tank isnt quiet but i dont care.

 

[Ah64av8tor]

Hey Chris that thing rocks! Did you run it in with vinegar first or are you just going to let it break in on its own? Has it produced any skimmate yet?