40 Breeder Build Log

[Cichlid-Man]

Maybe about the guard at the top of the overflow, but nothing right now. I would kind of prefer it to have nothing on the top.

Wave makers = $$!! lol (if we are thinking the same thing...) I am just planning now to have 2 powerheads crashing into each other from opposite ends of the tank. And then have the SCWD hooked up to the return like (mag 9.5) giving me more alternate flow. If i could afford a Vortech, i'd be going that route.

 

[Lotus]

We had quite a few new fish go into our overflow. They seemed to do it more when new to the tank. In the end, we put some plastic canvas over the teeth. So, if you have a fish disappear, check the overflow

I've been thinking about Vortechs. But right now, I don't want to spend that kind of money on the tank.

 

[TRe]

funny thing is since i posted about the guard i found 1 of my percs in the overflow lol (i knocked the eggcrate off and havnt replaced it yet)
btw u could pick up a wave maker for a pretty good price

 

[Cichlid-Man]

A pretty good price being what? $200? LOL

I'll definently put some type of netting or guard on the pve intakes, but i am still iffy on the "teeth" on the overflow. Obstruction...meh. One of the reasons i went calfo/coast to coast style. Obstruction free and a nice smooth surface skim.

 

[TRe]

you defintly need something there!

btw at dr fosters u could get the wave maker/timer that comes with 3 maxijet 1200's for $80 than u just need 3 sureflo kits ($15 each) and thats it! u can alternate between the 3 in like 20 second intervals

 

[Cichlid-Man]

you defintly need something there!

btw at dr fosters u could get the wave maker/timer that comes with 3 maxijet 1200's for $80 than u just need 3 sureflo kits ($15 each) and thats it! u can alternate between the 3 in like 20 second intervals

Interesting...i'll have to look into it.

 

[TRe]

so u ever get the overflow siliconed in place?

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Not yet haha. Blame the ACA's and the new discus....they are taking my attention. Soon...Maybe thats what i'll do tomorrow.

 

[TRe]

ACA's and new discus?

 

[Cichlid-Man]

FW .

http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/discus-discussion/53206-new-discus.html

http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/cichlid-discussion/53187-live-aca-2008-atlanta.html

 

[kevin4052002]

Tank looks great so far. Awesome discus too.

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Whoa! Kevin.....wtf where did you come from?! Welcome back man good to see you.

Pfft don't like. This tank looks like garbage so far! haha. It'll look good when i finally work on it.

 

[kevin4052002]

I got wrapped up in school/work. Having purchased the last thing for my tank about 9 months ago has kept me away from fish related internet sites. I look at mine and enjoy it. It is simple and fully stocked.

All the tanks we make are a work in progress. Hell, I wasn't completely happy with my dad's tank until he finally changed his 10000k's for 15000k's.

 

[TRe]

*SLEEPING* FW is boring the $ u spent u could have had your 40g running right now .... better yet u kno how much ORA stuff u could have gotten lol u got some nice fish but FW just doesnt do it for me, u look into a FW tank and u see the fish n thats it! u look into a salt tank and and even if the tanks been up for years u still see new life all the time... but hey what evr floats yur boat! *twirlysmi

 

[Cichlid-Man]

LOL yeah yeah, the convention last weekend boosted my FW back up...already looking at future setups (easy and cheap to setup).

The SW tank, this one specifically, is a good ongoning project for me.

 

[Cichlid-Man]

This project is officially on hiatus due to unforeseen circumstances that won't be disclosed for now. Thanks everyone for tagging along. Maybe in the near future.

 

[zoalover34]

That sucks Matt! Hope everything is ok.. oh yea check your pm's!

 

[jumpfreak26]

dang. i was lookin forward to it.

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Me too, maybe when things cool down some i'll bring it back to life.

 

[TRe]

wow! shocking... u were off to such a good start!