Re: Building a 5.5gal with false wall for nano contest

by DonnieP Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:02 pm

jmg32595 wrote:I think i will order the pump Donnie has and try this 40 out in the mean time and have the 80 gph for back up or replacement. It would be almost 20x turn over rate

Only problem with via aqua 80 is trying to plumb it, it has a 1/4" output, making it hard to find anything to fit, You probably should stick with a pump with 1/2" output.

by Bryan Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:06 pm

http://www.marinedepot.com/Taam_Rio_Plus_90_Powerhead_Pump_Fixed_Flow_Aquarium_Powerheads-TAAM-TA3111-FIPHFF-TA3115-vi.html

by jmg32595 Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:07 pm

the 1/2" is what i plumbed for i will order something else

i think i will do about four pieces of live rock then egg crate and a ball of cheto the center wall is an inch low and a inch off bottom might have to put something up top if the water wont go though the bottom now that i am thinking i need a bigger pump

by jmg32595 Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:10 pm

Thanks Bryan i will get the rio and a 1/2" valve in case it is to much and i can adjust it down a little

by matt_longview Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:13 pm

You guys should switch. Donnie's pump will be working harder turned down to 50% all the time. Would work out best for both of you.

I've got 13x going through my main return. With powerheads I'm well over 20x.

by Bryan Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:15 pm

matt_longview wrote:You guys should switch. Donnie's pump will be working harder turned down to 50% all the time. Would work out best for both of you.

I've got 13x going through my main return. With powerheads I'm well over 20x.

new rule .... no swapping equipment. LOL j/k

by DonnieP Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:27 pm

I don't see it on that one but rio usually comes with a flow regulator don't they, did you get one on the 40 gph?

by Bryan Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:29 pm

yes rios have a small "ball valve" type adapter with them

by jmg32595 Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:31 pm

Havent got it yet should be in this week guess i should have ask a few question before i went half cocked on my own LOL

by matt_longview Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:34 pm

All of the rio's I ordered (or should I say both) came with a ball valve. But they say restricting their flow causes more wear on them. Plus.. when I restricted mine it gave me micro bubbles.

by Bryan Sun 20 Feb 2011, 10:34 pm

^ this is true

by DonnieP Sun 20 Feb 2011, 11:37 pm

Ok guys, I remembered why I chose the via aqua 80, it only draws 2.7 watts as compared to the rio 50 at 69 gph, the rio draws 5.3 watts, not a lot of difference except in heat tranfered to the water, the rio will run a little hotter. Also the via aqua has a 1/2" output adapter with it, guess I just need to order the 1/2" lockline connector.
If any of you want the via aqua, here is a link. it cost like $6.79.
Via Aqua 80

by matt_longview Sun 20 Feb 2011, 11:41 pm

Considering you're already running at 82 degrees it sounds like that was a good choice!

by DonnieP Sun 20 Feb 2011, 11:50 pm

jmg32595
Do you have a link to that 1/2 lock line on ebay? all I can find is the one from China for $3.50, it takes three weeks to get here from China, shoot me the link for the $5.50 one.

by DonnieP Sun 20 Feb 2011, 11:53 pm

Nevermind, I found it, dang I'm posting more here than on my thread!

by jmg32595 Sun 20 Feb 2011, 11:53 pm

Decided to build a cheto rack still have to drill holes but it is started
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by DonnieP Wed 23 Feb 2011, 12:01 am

jmg32595
Upsets on the clip on light, I got mine today and its not even enough light for my lil tank. I am ordering another 10" long clip on with 36 white and 6 blue, that should cover mine perfect. I will use the 21 light to light my Chaeto in the back. If you want a link to the other light it is posted below, the guy selling them is in Austin Tx. sorry for the bad news!
42 light led

by jmg32595 Wed 23 Feb 2011, 7:21 am

Thanks Donnie I have a small 50/50 cf i might run on this tank and wait and see how your new light goes

by jmg32595 Sun 06 Mar 2011, 8:54 am

Still need a timer and ato for this tank it is loseing alot of water
3-5-11

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by Bryan Sun 06 Mar 2011, 10:22 am

my neck hurts now

by jmg32595 Sun 06 Mar 2011, 10:59 am

Thats how the tank sets its an on the side with false side that looks open to the naked eye dont know how the water stays in but it does even got a fire fish in there now and he stays to the right side never goes to the left.

by matt_longview Sun 06 Mar 2011, 11:02 am

jmg32595 wrote:Thats how the tank sets its an on the side with false side that looks open to the naked eye dont know how the water stays in but it does even got a fire fish in there now and he stays to the right side never goes to the left.

lol. Ask this ninja how it works.

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by jmg32595 Sun 06 Mar 2011, 11:06 am

The shoes are blowing my mind we all know ninjas can defy gravity but not the shoes

by jmg32595 Sun 06 Mar 2011, 11:15 am

My ato out of an old filter housing with drip control
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A new pic of my tank now that it has cleared 3-6-11
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by jmg32595 Tue 22 Mar 2011, 5:51 am

3-22-11 I got a toad stool and palys this weekend. If anyone has afew frags i could buy please let me know
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