mightyevil
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I am gonna have to try it when I get a laser pointer, I think it would be fun to watch first hand. 
redtop03's 360 gallon plywood adventure
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redtop03
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got some purple and orange montipora capricious for my tank today,
Matt one of the orange is yours,take a pic :smile:
these were taken while they were in the acclimation cup
these are top down shots
and from the front of the tank,the purple is so small that all the camera could see was a blurry coral plug :lol:
Matt one of the orange is yours,take a pic :smile:
these were taken while they were in the acclimation cup
these are top down shots
and from the front of the tank,the purple is so small that all the camera could see was a blurry coral plug :lol:
horkn
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15042702#post15042702 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redtop03
matt,heres what I used
Willie
GE had to change the labels on the new tubes of GE silicone 1. see this pic..
The new stuff is on the left, and the old crusty tube I had leftover in the caulk gun is like what you used.
It even has the same SKU as the old tube, but i like to overthink things.
I might call GE and verify it is the same.
So you sanded your tank where the silicone is bonding? is that necessary?
Here is my tank, all ready for the glass to come in..
redtop03
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the tank is looking great....I doubt that the sanding is necessary but it don't hurt anything.....I noticed that GE changed their tube design,last time I was in Lowes,I needed another tube to seal a leaking 30g that the pet store gave me,Lowes was higher on their price so I went back to Wal Mart and got a tube,they still had the old tube design in stock,so it's a very recent change.......I'm pretty sure it's the same stuff,it wouldn't hurt to call and make sure....
Aquarist007
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15681248#post15681248 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by horkn
Here is my tank, all ready for the glass to come in..
Very nice job---what size is the tank?
horkn
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193 gallons
62" wide x 24" tall, x 30" deep.
This was made per the way they make them on fingerlakes, but with a eurobrace as the top.
In many ways it is like willie's 360g, as far as construction and appearance. I did some things differently, but it has taken me a while to make due to me being so exacting on things.
redtop03
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here's his build on fingerlakesreef....
http://fingerlakesreef.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3251&sid=35016a95daf33e7f5ba6e380fba8b7c1
blunozdshellbak
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I think thats the trick to making these things work,is to narrow the stream right before it leaves the main pipe...have that stream spray through the slightly larger pipe,thats whats causing the suction from behind it,the more velocity through there,the more through the holes
First off, I want to say that this was an awesome thread and DIY to follow... The added humor along the way also provided for some well needed entertainment.
Anyhow, concerning the above.... I honestly don't know why these have not been more popular. The Navy has used this theory for dewatering flooded spaces on ships for eons.... no moving parts, more reliable, safer (no electricity), not to mention portable. Anyhow, the true name for this device is an eductor.... you can search several places to get more info and pics on these... with a couple different types in use.... "S" type and peri-jet for example.
here is a link to a pic:
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:1UOWfy3ldxQYzM:http://www.dcfp.navy.mil/graphics2/s-type4.jpg
I like the last setup you had for these nozzles.... and I look forward to seeing these things rock on that hammerhead.....
Bill
der_wille_zur_macht
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redtop,
On fingerlakesreef I saw you mention epoxy from fiberglasssite.com - I haven't read this whole thread, but how did you like it? It's practically half the price of MAS or West Systems.
On fingerlakesreef I saw you mention epoxy from fiberglasssite.com - I haven't read this whole thread, but how did you like it? It's practically half the price of MAS or West Systems.
redtop03
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I liked using it,very low odor and seems to be a good product....I would definitely use it again,the other stuff may be better,I don't know,this is all that I've ever worked with
redtop03
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thank you,the humor got a little crazy at times but it was fun,I've learned a lot during this thread and I hope someone else may learn from it as well
der_wille_zur_macht
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Well, it's dirt cheap, and if it worked for you that's good enough for me.
Which hardener did you use, and how long did you wait between coats? Did you have to sand?
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