Nightster's shallow 50g build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by nightster, Dec 2, 2012.

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  1. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    It just keeps the pipe from shaking excessively and braces the corner I assume.
     
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  3. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    I think its there to cut down on bubbles in the sump and to block some of the water "crashing" sound. I'm gonna change it to use a filter sock.
     
  4. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    Placed an order this morning with drsfostersmith.com for a cpr filter sock holder, 2 filter socks, acrylic mag float, and some carbon. Might be a bit silly but I'm excited lol.
     
  5. tattoolew

    tattoolew Sea Dragon

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    That video is great @ only 40% I'm sure you could spill a ton of H2O if you wanted.:)
     
  6. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    Well if I put it on the long pulse mode at 100% it might. Short pulse mode doesn't seem to get the propeller wound up high enough to really push the water hard. I'm just worried that once I get sand in there even what its set at now will be too much.
     
  7. Singlefin

    Singlefin Astrea Snail

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    Great dimensions. Wish I could find a tank this size. Going to be nice.
     
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  9. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    Well its happening tonight. Had to ask the gf to go get me some more sand though. Taking more than I expected.
     
  10. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    Got it set up, few more pieces of live rock to set up. Can't really see anything so I stopped for the night. [​IMG]
     
  11. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    I can tell this is gonna be a saweeet build already! Keep it up!! :)
     
  12. nightster

    nightster Pajama Cardinal

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    Got my gf to send me quick fts. [​IMG]