Zach's 75G Build

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by ZachB, Feb 7, 2009.

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  1. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Zach - thats a lot of tea coloured water for 10 hours skimming
    how much is in that collection chamber- I cant get perspective from photo

    Steve
     
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  2. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    I was fairly well amazed myself.

    Waste container -

    Overall Height: 14''
    Base Diameter: 5.75''
    Tube Diameter: 4.375''
    Tube Height: 10''
     
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  3. Powerman

    Powerman Giant Squid

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    That is a lot of wet skimmate, but you will get it right. If it continues a bit don't forget to keep your SG right. You are going to love it when it's dialed in.

    What is almost a shame is screwing with it for a couple of weeks and seeing what works best. After that is done....there is simply no reason to touch it. Almost seems anticlimactic. A cool toy you can't play with anymore.;D

    I'm sure you will be cool with not "playing with it" every day.;)
     
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  4. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    It's cool to play with. However, it will be absolutely awesome not having to touch it ;D
     
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  5. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    Got it skimming a bit drier. This is an awesome skimmer.

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  6. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    cant afford toilet paper? have to use your hand for number 2? musta spent it all on that skimmer. thats true love you have for your tank. please wash your hands a few times. ;)

    Thats some gritty, chunky skimmate :)

    isnt it amazing what a new skimmer will pull out compared to your old skimmer?
     
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  7. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    So you would recommend? How is that bubble master pump (i think thats what you got)?....
     
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  8. NaClCrocodile

    NaClCrocodile Skunk Shrimp

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    Was that $450 with the pump? I may just have to order one of these bad boys for a Christmas present for myself! PM me a link to your review of it once you get it up.
     
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  9. wkbrdr1661

    wkbrdr1661 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    If i make it my Christmas present then my wife will know how much it was!
     
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  10. NaClCrocodile

    NaClCrocodile Skunk Shrimp

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    Hah, just PayPal and it just comes up as a PayPal withdrawal and you may be able to play it off as more acceptable expenses, such as "Oh honey, that wasn't just for my gift, it was for yours and my cousin's" lol. Unless she would insist on clicking "Buy" then you're better off making sure you can return and get what you really want. Orrrrr giving your parents $450 so that they can give it to you to spend as you choose. BRILLIANT!
     
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