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No need for mud...No need for sand....no need for rocks...

 

Just macros! and TRIM THEM!

 

Many people I find are surprised that I trim my fuge down very regularly...this helps encourage growth and nutrient export.

 

The less stuff you have in the fuge, the easier it is to suck out detritus. Depending on your setup...In my setup, I have a very low flow going through a similar size fuge...and over time it just becomes a great place to suck detritus from...again, nutrient export.

Some rocks won't hurt, but IMO mud or sand is not a good idea. Of course, there are many ways to skin this cat!

+1 on nothing but macro, easier to clean

Pm'd check your box

I would rather go with one of these for surface skimming

Works great, I have a spa "Y" on my return thats painted black and no problems

Depending on tank size, maybe.  If possible, both placed in the tank the same time would be even better.

 So on that note I had a Achilles, Chevron, Purple and 2 yellows (among others) and they got along great.  The 2 yellows and the purple all were different sizes and everynow and then would flare up but all show and nobody wounded, depending on the convict they are usually more "friendly" should work.  But your mileage may vary.  My tank is 60"L x 36"W and lots of hiding places

gl

I agree, Steve had a nice setup, with a 5' deep tank the view was awesome, his tank stand was on top of his fish room and everything contained underneath in the garage.   

We had a meeting/bar b que at his place many years ago

Share the LOVE

It's been completely rebuilt with new springs, diaphragms, gauges, electronic solenoid and Fabco needle valve. Plug and play 

Make the return area as big as possible, this is where your ATO will be and the water level will fluctuate the most

That's a keeper for sure 

Garrett @ the Premium Aquarium could do it - in Salem

Have you tried UpScales?

http://www.alliedelec.com/?&mkwid=s0vV2oGu3&pcrid=69877844779&pkw=electronic%20components%20suppliers&pmt=b&gclid=CNLKo8zL3skCFcRlfgodjNQLkA

http://www.mouser.com/

Here's a couple more

Im not a CO2 guy, but have seen some grow shops advertising $7 for 20lb exchange/fill on CL.

That's a very good price, thanks I'll have to take a look

Matt how much and what size tank?

I used to have a list of the best places to get CO2 tanks refilled but can't find the "safe place" that I filed it under, any help  

tia 

Time for an upgrade, nice score

Welcome back, with no picture in your avatar you could be, J/K        

GL with your new setup

I'll take it.

U got PM

I want one, gotta load up on snails 

If your up to a drive, Garrett has several small ones in

Looks good, but I would suggest covering those clear vinyl tubing with something, they'll start growing stuff on the inside from the light

Yes, you can run one if you want, it's just how you wire it.  One red , other side yellow - so for every red wire is a bulb and the other side is yellow common

If you have a saw table saw would be the best way and a plywood blade with lots of teeth.  You'll still get a crappy cut line, jagged somewhat but it'll be cut, or you could score it like glass, place a straight edge on the line and run a sharp blade (box cutter) over it several time, move over to the edge of the table, line the score up near the edge and push the free edge down in a sharp quick motion, if you scored it enough it should break clean just touch up with sand paper

hth

Steve you got mail

Just use acrylic for the baffles and use a thick bead of silicone on both sides (if possible)