BigAl's slow chronicle . . . - Page 18

BigAl07 · 09-27-2007, 07:14 AM

Mel you don't have to worry about answering my questions.. just knowing you're reading along makes ALL the difference to Me.. I mean heck I have My own personal Stalker... how freaking COOL is that?

I'll check today to see what kind of foam padding we have here at work. We sell that "floating floor" so I may have some of that in stock. Otherwise I'll come up with some just to add some "soft" between the tank and stand. I am so excited I could just about pee right here at my desk

Allen

michael_cb_125 · 09-27-2007, 07:31 AM

My family business is floor covering. There is padding for laminate floors called floor muffler. It is green, very thin, but has incredible crush resistance.

What type of store do you work at?

BigAl07 · 09-27-2007, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

LOL Melanie~

I say go pink foam. It is 1/4" thick and is what I am using on my 120 reef.

Doesn't the glass manufacturer you purchased the tank from 'require' a foam pad underneath it to validate the warranty?

YEs Glasscages stated they will only warranty it against breakage IF there is indeed a foam cushion under it but the warranty is only for 90days from day of delivery and it may not have water in it in that time frame *points to the SLOW part of my build and grumbles*. I just can't see putting 3/4" or 1" foam under it... It just seems bad to do that due to the crushing of foam. So I'll be shooting for an underlayment type of product like Micheal is talking about.

I work for a Building Supply Company.

Allen

michael_cb_125 · 09-27-2007, 07:44 AM

Floor Muffler is only 1/8th of an inch thick. But we sell more of this padding, than any other laminate underlayment. the 1/4 and 1/2 inch pads would just crush under the weight of the tank. Its not about thickness, but support.

BigAl07 · 09-27-2007, 04:23 PM

Ok I have the glass C. making my cubular (my new word for the day) refugium. It's going to be 14"w x 16"l x 22"h this way when they put the hole in the top portion of glass for the over flow it's ABOVE the edge of the 17" tall Sump tank.

Now to the question... where do I go to get a bulkhead with a strainer on it like the one in the pictures I've seen. Also would just a 1" bulkhead be ok? I'll be running PVC off of a "T" and ball valve so I can adjust flow into the fuge.

will this work?
Where do I get the bulkhead?

Allen

ScubaDrew · 09-27-2007, 04:27 PM

Plumbing Parts/Fittings

Got mine here - links to bulkheads and strainers at the top. they will price match anyone.

Enjoy!

Drew

BigAl07 · 09-27-2007, 04:34 PM

Thanks Drew buddy! Perfection

Allen

Woodstock · 09-27-2007, 04:50 PM

..OR you could stop by my house and pick through the bags and bags of extra plumbing pieces

I have enough to plumb 2 more reefs!

BigAl07 · 09-27-2007, 04:53 PM

and WHY do you gotta be ALL the way over thereeeee *points to the OTHER end of the state*

Allen

rebekwl · 09-27-2007, 05:49 PM

Wow Al I LOVE the stand, it's gorgeous! I can't wait to see this thing filled up!

BigAl07 · 09-27-2007, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

..OR you could stop by my house and pick through the bags and bags of extra plumbing pieces

I have enough to plumb 2 more reefs!

*Growling* Looks like it's time to CALL in a favor Doni.... do you have any 1/2 or 3/4 or 1" bulkheads w/strainer on one side? I've been hitting all the local supply places and no one even has a CLUE what I'm asking for.....

Allen

Dentoid · 09-27-2007, 09:25 PM

I knows nothing!

BigAl07 · 09-27-2007, 10:16 PM

Since this tank is going to "Gravity Feed" into the sump and will be fed from a "Throttled" 3/4" line what size bulkhead/strainer do you think I need to have? I would imagine 3/4" would be fine but any reason to go larger?

Allen

sasquatch · 09-27-2007, 10:28 PM

Have you tried any hydroponic supply houses, they carry all the coolio stuff, as far as strainers go heres an idea, go to lfs and ask them for the little plastic pots that freshwater plants come in they work great

Woodstock · 09-27-2007, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAl07

*Growling* Looks like it's time to CALL in a favor Doni.... do you have any 1/2 or 3/4 or 1" bulkheads w/strainer on one side? I've been hitting all the local supply places and no one even has a CLUE what I'm asking for.....

Allen

You are welcome to any of the following:

two 3/4" (hose barb) bulkheads
one 1" (slip) bulkhead
one strainer (fits either size above)
one bulkhead wrench

Here is a pic I just took of them

09-27-2007, 07:14 AM	#256 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . Mel you don't have to worry about answering my questions.. just knowing you're reading along makes ALL the difference to Me.. I mean heck I have My own personal *Stalker... how freaking COOL is that? I'll check today to see what kind of foam padding we have here at work. We sell that "floating floor" so I may have some of that in stock. Otherwise I'll come up with some just to add some "soft" between the tank and stand. I am so excited I could just about pee right here at my desk Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate* (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

09-27-2007, 07:31 AM	#257 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,627 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . My family business is floor covering. There is padding for laminate floors called floor muffler. It is green, very thin, but has incredible crush resistance. What type of store do you work at? __________________ Owner of an Elos System 70 Now I have a jealous girlfriend!!! HaHa

09-27-2007, 07:44 AM	#259 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,627 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . Floor Muffler is only 1/8th of an inch thick. But we sell more of this padding, than any other laminate underlayment. the 1/4 and 1/2 inch pads would just crush under the weight of the tank. Its not about thickness, but support. __________________ Owner of an Elos System 70 Now I have a jealous girlfriend!!! HaHa

09-27-2007, 04:23 PM	#260 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . Ok I have the glass C. making my cubular (my new word for the day) refugium. It's going to be 14"w x 16"l x 22"h this way when they put the hole in the top portion of glass for the over flow it's ABOVE the edge of the 17" tall Sump tank. Now to the question... where do I go to get a bulkhead with a strainer on it like the one in the pictures I've seen. Also would just a 1" bulkhead be ok? I'll be running PVC off of a "T" and ball valve so I can adjust flow into the fuge. will this work? Where do I get the bulkhead? Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

09-27-2007, 04:27 PM	#261 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . Plumbing Parts/Fittings Got mine here - links to bulkheads and strainers at the top. they will price match anyone. Enjoy! Drew __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-27-2007, 04:34 PM	#262 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . Thanks Drew buddy! Perfection Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

09-27-2007, 04:50 PM	#263 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,651 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . ..OR you could stop by my house and pick through the bags and bags of extra plumbing pieces I have enough to plumb 2 more reefs! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

09-27-2007, 04:53 PM	#264 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . and WHY do you gotta be ALL the way over thereeeee points to the OTHER end of the state Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

09-27-2007, 05:49 PM	#265 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . Wow Al I LOVE the stand, it's gorgeous! I can't wait to see this thing filled up! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

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09-27-2007, 10:16 PM	#268 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: BigAl's slow chronicle . . . Since this tank is going to "Gravity Feed" into the sump and will be fed from a "Throttled" 3/4" line what size bulkhead/strainer do you think I need to have? I would imagine 3/4" would be fine but any reason to go larger? Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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