44G Hex Tank: Build Log with Pics. - Page 12

janelc · #**111** 08-14-2008, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the update, Waterkeeper! We have been dying to see what happens next!

Waterkeeper · #**112** 08-14-2008, 05:35 PM

is that your camaro fisherman? i would love to see some pics if so..... wish ours was a convertible

So My heater showed up today.. The thing is preset to maintain 78 degree water. it's not adjustable at all, but it is full submersible.. I hope 78 water is warm enough to keep this tank heated in the winter.. I used to keep a different one (designed for the tetra tech filters) on in the 10g set at 82 to maintain my temperature and humidity but I think the differences in the way the tanks are setup (free flowing warm water covering the entire bottom of this tank) will make it easier to heat.

this is what it looks like

It uses borosilicate glass which is less likely to shatter from heat or shock(wat ever lady). It has Silicone carbide crystals all across the thing to distribute heat evenly(whoopty doo) and i'm told by the tetra rep it will always fail OFF which is important to me.

I'm off top soil shopping tonight, and hopefully we will be planted by the end of the weekend, getting the initial fungus and cobweb mold garbage out of the way quickly I can put ol' Frogbert in his new home soon.. you should see his eyes light up when I talk about it...LOL...

froggsong · #**113** 08-14-2008, 08:23 PM

Frogbert... Love that name...

JohnEDove · #**114** 08-14-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by froggsong

EDIT: My advice would be to wet the peat moss in a bucket BEFORE you try to add it to the tank... MUCH easier to get it wet that way, and easier to apply. Otherwise, you are going to end up with peat moss all OVER the place!

Boy do I agree with that advice. Wish someone would have told me that before I used it for the first time in an enclosure.

What type fan is that? I used a 115v Computer cooling fan for my 55gallon and it works great the way I constructed it. If I had followed my original plans it would have created a wind though.

Waterkeeper · #**115** 08-15-2008, 09:14 PM

They are 13v Laptop computer replacement fans. does your PC fan run directly off 110 or does it have a power block?

JohnEDove · #**116** 08-16-2008, 03:21 PM

Mine runs off 110 direct. It is one powerful little fan.
I'm thinking about using the same model on any future Solar Collectors I make.

Waterkeeper · #**117** 08-17-2008, 10:02 PM

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My advice would be to wet the peat moss in a bucket BEFORE you try to add it to the tank... MUCH easier to get it wet that way, and easier to apply. Otherwise, you are going to end up with peat moss all OVER the place!

I just saw this post... Man the first time I had brown dust EVERYWHERE. I became well aware of the importance of getting that soil moist first... lol..

I have been unable to find any organic top soil.. what gives people?? I just don't want all this miraclegro, insecticide garbage in my soil.. should I just get some good ol GA clay from outside?? ORGANIC is the new wave people.. go green so I can buy my stuff...

the search continues.

griffen0218 · #**118** 08-17-2008, 10:16 PM

haha you seem pretty pissed of man

griffen0218 · #**119** 08-17-2008, 10:17 PM

rub the ears its a trick i picked up from bad boys hehe

jpstod · #**120** 08-17-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterkeeper

I just saw this post... Man the first time I had brown dust EVERYWHERE. I became well aware of the importance of getting that soil moist first... lol..

I have been unable to find any organic top soil.. what gives people?? I just don't want all this miraclegro, insecticide garbage in my soil.. should I just get some good ol GA clay from outside?? ORGANIC is the new wave people.. go green so I can buy my stuff...

the search continues.

You don't having any stores selling Compost in your area?
Check Wally World...They did have Compost.