zoo tank updates
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The tank is in its final position! We also decided to situate the sump directly next to the display and made room by removing more of the old wall framing. This will solve some plumbing issues since pvc lines won't have to run across the room and through the brick wall. We can use the former sump room under the stairs for storage and ro/di production.
When do people want to meet on Sunday.?We can finish the finishing molding around the display and do the plumbing and get this thing ready for plumbing.
I wrote a project description required by Drs. Foster Smith in light of our request for donated livestock. I will fax it tomorrow as well as contact marine Depot for a replacement of the defective bulkhead.
nate: can you send me an updated list of equipment i can order from premium Aquatics?
When do people want to meet on Sunday.?We can finish the finishing molding around the display and do the plumbing and get this thing ready for plumbing.
I wrote a project description required by Drs. Foster Smith in light of our request for donated livestock. I will fax it tomorrow as well as contact marine Depot for a replacement of the defective bulkhead.
nate: can you send me an updated list of equipment i can order from premium Aquatics?
nwrogers
Got gorgs?
Stuff to get from premium aquatics
3 - Eheim-JAGER TS Heater - 250 watt
1 - Large Roll of Filter Floss
1 - Warner Marine PHOSaR Phosphate Remover 4000 Gram
1 - Black Diamond Carbon 68 oz - MarineLand, 3.65 L
6 - Mesh Nylon Media Bags
2 - ¾†threaded male penductors (these would be cool to have if they are in our budget)
1 - ¾†Uniseal Slip Seal Gaskets
2 - 1" Uniseal Slip Seal Gaskets
2 - AQUA LIFTER VACUUM PUMPs
2 - PRE-FILTER FOR AQUALIFTER
1 - Hydrometer or Refractometer of some kind (open to suggestions)
1 - Set of Test Kits to keep at the zoo?
Stuff to get locally
1 - Large bag of Dow Flake
4 - Boxes of Baking Soda
2 - Honeywell SUPER TURBO HP BK Sump Fans
4 - Extension cords
4 - Power strips
1 - 10' long ¾†PVC pipe
2 - 1" PVC male threaded to 1 ¼†female slip connector
1 - 1" PVC female threaded to 1†female slip connector
By the way live aquaria has Hippocampus kelloggi on sale right now for $26.99 each. They can do well in water that is 78° so why can’t we hook them right up to the 180 and run the whole tank at 78°? That seems like the way to be to me. Then we don’t have to worry about top-off, heaters, filters, and all the other problems of running it on a separate system.
If I am forgetting something from my list above just copy the list and add the item to the bottom. That is everything that I can think of but I am sure that I am forgetting something. Also if it is in our budget to have a temp controller I think it would be a really good idea to have something to turn our fans and heaters on and off. I don’t care what kind it is but any dual stage temp controller will work…
3 - Eheim-JAGER TS Heater - 250 watt
1 - Large Roll of Filter Floss
1 - Warner Marine PHOSaR Phosphate Remover 4000 Gram
1 - Black Diamond Carbon 68 oz - MarineLand, 3.65 L
6 - Mesh Nylon Media Bags
2 - ¾†threaded male penductors (these would be cool to have if they are in our budget)
1 - ¾†Uniseal Slip Seal Gaskets
2 - 1" Uniseal Slip Seal Gaskets
2 - AQUA LIFTER VACUUM PUMPs
2 - PRE-FILTER FOR AQUALIFTER
1 - Hydrometer or Refractometer of some kind (open to suggestions)
1 - Set of Test Kits to keep at the zoo?
Stuff to get locally
1 - Large bag of Dow Flake
4 - Boxes of Baking Soda
2 - Honeywell SUPER TURBO HP BK Sump Fans
4 - Extension cords
4 - Power strips
1 - 10' long ¾†PVC pipe
2 - 1" PVC male threaded to 1 ¼†female slip connector
1 - 1" PVC female threaded to 1†female slip connector
By the way live aquaria has Hippocampus kelloggi on sale right now for $26.99 each. They can do well in water that is 78° so why can’t we hook them right up to the 180 and run the whole tank at 78°? That seems like the way to be to me. Then we don’t have to worry about top-off, heaters, filters, and all the other problems of running it on a separate system.
If I am forgetting something from my list above just copy the list and add the item to the bottom. That is everything that I can think of but I am sure that I am forgetting something. Also if it is in our budget to have a temp controller I think it would be a really good idea to have something to turn our fans and heaters on and off. I don’t care what kind it is but any dual stage temp controller will work…
Nate said we can plumb it up to the bulkhead. Marine Depot is sending a free replacement. We also need to put back the cross bar above the tank and put in a sill and trim the sides. Dave VG was going to pick up wood for doing the finishing work. He was also going to try to find different hinges. But the main thing is for Nate to work on the plumbing so we don't need a lot of bodies.
Dave VG
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What time? I'm up at like 5:30 every morning. So the earlier the better for me. I think 7:00 would be a good time to start. If that is too early for others Jerry is there a way I could start at that time anyway. I cannot be there all day and will have to leave by 10:00 10:30 at the latest. Early is also a good way to beat the heat. It is supposed to be hot tomorrow. I will be picking up the wood and hinges tonight. Did we decide on ¼ round molding or not. Any of the wood work can be done or changed at anytime so no big deal. Would like to at least get the opening trimmed with the 1 X 5’s.
Dave: I can't be sure anyone would be there to let us in at that time. If you'd like I can meet you there at 9am and hopefully, we could find someone to let us into the building. I think the 1/4 round would be nice to finish the tank and hide the openings. Let me know what you want to do. Also, PM me your phone # since I don't have it.
Dave VG
New member
I bought the hinges and the wood for the sill and a piece of quarter round tonight. Should look nice when it is done. Jerry is there a # I could call in the morning to find out if I could get in at 7 or 8 like a security gate # or something? If not I don’t know how much I could get done in an hour and a half but I have someplace to be at about 10:30 and it’s down that way anyway. If not I will be there at 9:00 I guess. Whatever I can get done in that time I will.
Adam, Dave and I met Sunday morning. We replaced the hinges with more aesthetically appealing hinges on the front door, painted the 1/4 round trim, made some more ro/di water and thats about it. Dave will do finish work and paint the front sill plate. We discussed meeting at the zoo Thursday. Dave will get their around 5pm. The next major hurdle is the plumbing. Nate, does Thursday work for you? Any other day is fine, just call the zoo to give them a heads up. I will be out of town from Thursday through the weekend.
Piazzon12
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Possible seahorse tank?
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