44G Hex Tank: Build Log with Pics. - Page 15

heartagramtc · #**141** 01-17-2009, 03:29 PM

i still really like your tank, it was the inspiration for my tank.

i like the idea of using the dry-ice as an exterminator. i know i have a few bugs and slugs in my tank. as i got my moss from the great outdoors.

viv4life · #**142** 01-17-2009, 10:31 PM

hey i think you made a mistake lol on page 8 when you showed your tree frog on the corner looking, you said and quote"truely amazing thing about the GTF is not how incredible all of the blues, oranges, reds and yellows are" but you said "GTF" wich meens green tree frog. I think you meen "RETF" wich meens red-eye-tree frog. just thought i'd let you know.lol

viv4life · #**143** 01-17-2009, 10:33 PM

im sorry, i didnt read the following post lol i just saw the mistake and replied, sorry

beefcakemighty · #**144** 01-18-2009, 05:33 PM

hey man hows it going? I havnt been on here in a long time. I really like your setup you fianlly finished it haha, the only thing I dont like is how white the gravel is, it stills out to much. It should darken of time though I would think. Anyway the 55 gallon croc skink set up I was working fell under on me, only cause I never got the skinks but Ive saved the waterfall and river set so later and changed to the 55 into a freshwater aquarium with a paddle tail newt, im gettting ready to reset it though I think I can make it look nicer haha.

crveatch · #**145** 02-09-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterkeeper

plants breathe CO2. its like us having too much oxygen.

It's interesting you used that example because you can have too much Oxygen.

Too much Oxygen can damage lung cells and prolonged exposure can be fatal to humans. The air we breath is only 20% Oxygen. Some have a misconception that pure Oxygen is OK because they give it to patients with respiratory problems, but those patients are also breathing in trace amounts of the air as well.

Too much Carbon Dioxide is now believed by scientists to increase starch levels and cause plants to sweat less. Neither of which has been proved detrimental, but it's important we realize that any change in an environment has an effect on the life depending upon it.

Now science geekiness aside, I doubt the high levels in this example were sustained long enough to have any effect. I'd also like to add I've thoroughly enjoyed reading about your build process as I prepare for my first build.

Gold3nku5h · #**146** 02-12-2009, 09:58 PM

Oh nice, seein how you wired the the rocker switch together just helped me figure out how i was going to wire mine. I have mine controlling a set of emergency lights on my lighting system. After i get those, i'll be pretty comfortable hardwiring everything, and soldering the power connections. Now i just have to figure out if i want 2 green leds and 1 blue, or the other way around, or just solid blue led's for my moonlight.

Waterkeeper · #**147** 02-17-2009, 03:30 PM

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Too much Carbon Dioxide is now believed by scientists to increase starch levels and cause plants to sweat less.

Thanks for that info... do you know if this becomes a permanent sideeffect or just temporary?

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Now i just have to figure out if i want 2 green leds and 1 blue, or the other way around, or just solid blue led's for my moonlight.

Just remember that LED's need a regulated power source. regular incandescent bulbs draw only the wattage they need, LED's will pop or change color if too much power is supplied.
i intend to have 3 1watt blue LED for moonlighting in here soon. plus from what i have seen in other ongoing projects involving plantlife, Blue lighting seems to really support photosynthesis better than any other spectrum.

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I'd also like to add I've thoroughly enjoyed reading about your build process as I prepare for my first build.

Thanks so much everyone for following along. I have recently moved and put frogbert into his new place. there will be an update with some photo's coming soon.

-Chris

Gold3nku5h · #**148** 02-17-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Waterkeeper

Just remember that LED's need a regulated power source. regular incandescent bulbs draw only the wattage they need, LED's will pop or change color if too much power is supplied.
i intend to have 3 1watt blue LED for moonlighting in here soon. plus from what i have seen in other ongoing projects involving plantlife, Blue lighting seems to really support photosynthesis better than any other spectrum.

-Chris

Yeah, I got one from the supplier of the LED's i bought, so im set there. Im going to radio shack tomorrow, to see if i can get another adapter that is set between 350, 500, and 750 ohm. It has alot more than that, up to 12V but it will be useless after 750. I want to get that because it will be alot easier to switch between my 'mooncycle'

And whats this about too much carbon dioxide. I should know what sweating means, but what does it do to the plant?

zag1310 · #**149** 02-25-2009, 01:28 PM

that lookes like a great tank hop it workes good

Delphine · #**150** 03-15-2009, 05:29 PM

I started at the first post and read through the entire thread and can't wait to see the final product!
I am grateful how straight forward and clearly you have explained the set up step by step.

Pictures please!

I do have a question though in regards to the CO2, is it a good thing to do when you buy plants from an outside source as a way to clean anything off the plants? I just bought some plants from Target and I was wondering if I should use CO2 on them after seeing it in multiple threads.