reefer guy

manual dosing is more than enough for a nano tank

ups

Selling brand new maggie mufflers. Fitted for 40mm overflow pipes. Easy installation, removable, effectively runs quiet and space saving as compared to normal dursos. Selling at $30/unit or $55/pair. 4 units available. Sms at nine 8 for 6 for O 7 tree.

Nope, i didn't polish it. I did the same procedure as you did -- before connecting the parts I had the sawn parts of the acrylic routed. I used an aluminum rafter square to scrape of the saw marks. Usually you only flame polish the acrylic after you have finished the binding job but for me I don't even bother to do so. I am much concerned about stability and no leakages than looks....

more of a lps than sps

bro ryanlio, not to hijack your thread but can check my build-up here -- http://fragfreak.blogspot.sg/

why not mount your lights from the ceiling slab instead?

bro, you can get the pvc edging for laminates from Sunyu (sunyu.com.sg) located at Blk 1079 Eunos Ave 7 #01-169 Singapore 409582. I was told by my admin that minimum purchase is 50m Length (half roll) Hope this helps

i have the contacts for the pvc edging for laminates -- it comes in 2 sizes; 23mm and 45mm and they sell it per roll (100m/roll) i'll let you know tomorrow as it is in my office.... i guess we shop around the same place -- i go crazy when i head to homely as they got everything you will want and need and best is they are even open on sundays

nice tank build.... yeah, i'm also beginning to gather alot of tools after my built -- i've got those clamps as well (600mm), plenty of screws, nuts & bolts, drillbits and such. How much and where did you get your router though? I purchased the acrylics from dama pre-cut; they have the acryfix but no longer carry weld-on glues. I got weld-on #3 from that acrylic supplier at Eunos Techlink (forgot the name) and yes weld-on #4 is not available. I ordered weld-on #4 from US as well as acrylic glue applicator (bottle type) I also have the syringe type but the bottle type is alot easier to use and control than the syringe. For the stand, i got the pre-cuts from a shop at Jln Berseh -- just tell them what you need and they will cut for you. Although my skills in tank building is really lousy, i get the kick out of the knowledge and experience gained, and the process is really fun. I have plenty of pics for my built but have not yet uploaded on my blog.

bro, i have this computation sheet for thickness of acrylics used in fish tanks, and yours falls under 12mm if braceless -- since you have purchased and done up the tank, probably it is safer to add bracing. You can download the file here.... http://www.mediafire.com/?9h6vi6cbvv6xjwv I am also at the midst of doing my own tank - - have built 2 frag tanks so far, a sump undergoing leakage test (for office reef tank) and another sump for my home under construction. As it is my first time to deal with acrylics, tested first on small items and going big -- my last and upcoming project is a 3ft x 5ft tank. I am also doing my own timber stands -- purchased fine solid timber pre-cut and assembling it. It is a fun learning process and I am lucky to have a patient wife as my living room turned to a factory.

i am uncle and i have two sets. pm me if interested

this might help http://www.guarriello.net/chiller.htm

sooner or later that fire shrimp will be an expensive meal for your grouper

twiddledoo, I used standard AW pipes (20mm) and hose connectors, you can purchase these from Hai Cheong Plastics or any plumbing supply hardware I suppose. rockyboy, chiller is about 5 inches away from wall and is ventilated enough in an air conditioned room. alanchin, not opening both valves at max means you are adding more pressure as water is pushing harder to pass through the valves, aside from which it will take more time for your tank to cool down thus chiller runs longer.

modification I made that kept me worry-free of any leakages....

teco chillers works great but this is one flaw i have noticed as well -- the main connections is too sensitive and easily leaks due to external forces. I resolved mine by changing adding a female hose connector and totally discarding the shut off valves. i will post a picture tomorrow.