The Bluespot Club - Page 220

BarbMazz · 06-28-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by corrado007

Barb you're going to LOVE your new addition, they are so much fun. Congratulations. I'm also looking forward to some pictures of the little guy.

Today I'll make my postponed Lowe's trip for Closing Up the Canopy supplies.

I'm planning on mesh screening and velcro for the canopy opening, and a bit of gutter guard for the top of the overflow.

The space I need to close up is about 4in. high x 36in long. I want to use velcro because it seems as though it will be easier to remove the screening if I need to.

What is a good way to attach gutter guard TO the top of the overflow?

Gina · 06-28-2008, 11:35 AM

Barb,
Congratulations on the new BSJF!
I see you got yourself a really sweet BD present!

corrado007 · 06-28-2008, 11:43 AM

Hey Barb,
I'm sure there are a number of great ways to do this. I took gutter guard and cut it to the rough size of the overflow and then used a heat gun to melt the edges down around the overflow (it doesn't actually adhere to the overflow, just matches the contour for a close fit). I then used a few black zip ties to attach the front of it to the slots in the overflow and the back just slipped under the rear rim of the tank. I also heated the area around the breather hole in the overflow pvc pipe so it would sit neatly over that as well.

This is a poor picture, sorry. The lights aren't on yet.

BarbMazz · 06-28-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by corrado007

Hey Barb,
I'm sure there are a number of great ways to do this. I took gutter guard and cut it to the rough size of the overflow and then used a heat gun to melt the edges down around the overflow (it doesn't actually adhere to the overflow, just matches the contour for a close fit). I then used a few black zip ties to attach the front of it to the slots in the overflow and the back just slipped under the rear rim of the tank. I also heated the area around the breather hole in the overflow pvc pipe so it would sit neatly over that as well.

This is a poor picture, sorry. The lights aren't on yet.

No, that's a really GOOD picture and makes perfect sense. I've got the zip ties already. lol, so one ingredient down.

I don't have a heat gun... do you think a hairdryer on high would be enough to heat the gg to form it? I guess I could price a heat gun while I'm at the store, too.

corrado007 · 06-28-2008, 11:53 AM

Not sure if a hair dryer would work or not, perhaps if you're really patient with it. As far as a heat gun goes, I think I got mine for about $30 but I've found a use for it on a few occasions so far so it's not a bad tool to have around.

bluespotjawfish · 06-28-2008, 12:13 PM

A match?

bluespotjawfish · 06-28-2008, 12:20 PM

A lighter?

lcstorc · 06-28-2008, 05:11 PM

Zip ties are like egg crate and duct tape. Good for just about anything.

bluespotjawfish · 06-28-2008, 05:39 PM

I think I need more duct tape. Will duct tape make my lights behave? Or do I use zip ties for that?

lcstorc · 06-28-2008, 05:42 PM

Not sure I would use either for lights. Definitely not zip ties. They will melt. Hmm electrical tape perhaps.
What is wrong with the lights?

SeahorseBT · 06-29-2008, 03:01 PM

my blue spot is laying on his side and breathing heavy.Is there anything i can do to save her?

bluespotjawfish · 06-29-2008, 03:54 PM

Oh no, did something chase it, injure it?

lcstorc · 06-29-2008, 04:00 PM

Oh no!
Any idea what happened? Any visible signs? White spots or blotches? See if he will eat.
If it is breathing heavy I would add an airstone or somehow increase the oxygen in the water.
Take pics and complete tank specs/parameters and post in the disease forum and hopefully Lee will have a better idea.

SeahorseBT · 06-29-2008, 04:09 PM

nothing harmed her, and I ant see her that well, she is in a corner.

Basser1 · 06-29-2008, 06:27 PM

Did this just happen? Has she been eating? Have you done a water change? If not, you may want to do one. Good Luck!

06-28-2008, 11:35 AM	#3287 (permalink)
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06-28-2008, 11:43 AM	#3288 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 728 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Hey Barb, I'm sure there are a number of great ways to do this. I took gutter guard and cut it to the rough size of the overflow and then used a heat gun to melt the edges down around the overflow (it doesn't actually adhere to the overflow, just matches the contour for a close fit). I then used a few black zip ties to attach the front of it to the slots in the overflow and the back just slipped under the rear rim of the tank. I also heated the area around the breather hole in the overflow pvc pipe so it would sit neatly over that as well. This is a poor picture, sorry. The lights aren't on yet. __________________ Justin Be the person your dog thinks you are. 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, paired O clowns, Hippo Tang, 2 Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse, Neon Goby, 1 Baby Chromis, a very small algae blenny, and a Zebra Dartfish. Note: These guys are all small to medium in size) updated 7/31/08 Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

06-28-2008, 11:53 AM	#3290 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 728 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Not sure if a hair dryer would work or not, perhaps if you're really patient with it. As far as a heat gun goes, I think I got mine for about $30 but I've found a use for it on a few occasions so far so it's not a bad tool to have around. __________________ Justin Be the person your dog thinks you are. 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, paired O clowns, Hippo Tang, 2 Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse, Neon Goby, 1 Baby Chromis, a very small algae blenny, and a Zebra Dartfish. Note: These guys are all small to medium in size) updated 7/31/08 Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

06-28-2008, 12:13 PM	#3291 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club A match? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

06-28-2008, 12:20 PM	#3292 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club A lighter? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

06-28-2008, 05:11 PM	#3293 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,754 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Zip ties are like egg crate and duct tape. Good for just about anything. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

06-28-2008, 05:39 PM	#3294 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I think I need more duct tape. Will duct tape make my lights behave? Or do I use zip ties for that? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

06-28-2008, 05:42 PM	#3295 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,754 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Not sure I would use either for lights. Definitely not zip ties. They will melt. Hmm electrical tape perhaps. What is wrong with the lights? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

06-29-2008, 03:01 PM	#3296 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 1,248 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club my blue spot is laying on his side and breathing heavy.Is there anything i can do to save her? __________________ -Blake http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ahorses-2.html Raising S. Erectus Seahorses! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 34 gallon mixed reef.

06-29-2008, 03:54 PM	#3297 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Oh no, did something chase it, injure it? __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

06-29-2008, 04:00 PM	#3298 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,754 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Oh no! Any idea what happened? Any visible signs? White spots or blotches? See if he will eat. If it is breathing heavy I would add an airstone or somehow increase the oxygen in the water. Take pics and complete tank specs/parameters and post in the disease forum and hopefully Lee will have a better idea. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

06-29-2008, 04:09 PM	#3299 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 1,248 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club nothing harmed her, and I ant see her that well, she is in a corner. __________________ -Blake http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ahorses-2.html Raising S. Erectus Seahorses! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...chronicle.html -My 34 gallon mixed reef.

06-29-2008, 06:27 PM	#3300 (permalink)
Basser1 Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 191 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Did this just happen? Has she been eating? Have you done a water change? If not, you may want to do one. Good Luck!

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