http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ Discussion for DIY Projects and Ideas. Post here whenever a light bulb comes on in our heads. We can all benefit from the shared knowledge. en Sat, 25 May 2013 18:06:52 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/ http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541516-Those-setups-with-huge-air-pumps-feeding-air-tubes-into-many-separate-tanks-Build&goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 01:28:49 GMT I have a rare plant business, and have been trying to figure out a way to water many, many plants without having to do it by hand. Drip irrigation systems where a small tube is fed into each pot, is what I need - BUT, I do not want to go through all the trouble of poking holes into a hose, etc etc.... I have a rare plant business, and have been trying to figure out a way to water many, many plants without having to do it by hand. Drip irrigation systems where a small tube is fed into each pot, is what I need - BUT, I do not want to go through all the trouble of poking holes into a hose, etc etc.

So, I just had an AHA moment - why not use one of those big air line systems used to aerate many tanks at once, using air tubing?

What search terms could I use, also, for trying to find kits / pre-made main lines with valves ?

Where do I start? I would love to do as little work as possible, and if possible, buy a main line or two, that already have the valves attached, ready for me to add my own air tubing to whatever length I need.

Or, maybe somebody on here wants to help build it for me, for a cost? ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas fwprawn http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?541516-Those-setups-with-huge-air-pumps-feeding-air-tubes-into-many-separate-tanks-Build http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540546-Stone-background&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 00:52:29 GMT I could not find this in a search, but the Force is not strong in me when it comes to search.

I saw these today while I was at Lowes: http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?...llow&cId=PDIO1

I will be breaking down a 75 gal tank and drilling it in a few weeks and am thinking of using these stone pieces as a background, I will just silicone them in place. has anyone used them before?

They appear to be natural slate, not a concrete product.
It is glued together with some sort of epoxy, I was unable to break the bond even by striking it on the floor (the piece was already broken)

Cost will be about $60.00 for the 75 gal tank (including a tube of silicone)

thanks ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas hmt321 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540546-Stone-background http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540539-My-new-project&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 23:41:28 GMT I really like the look of a rimless tank and then I saw this. http://zeroedgeaquarium.com/ When I get the plans laid out for it and the money this will be my show tank. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork (http://www.getmonsterapp.com/) app I really like the look of a rimless tank and then I saw this.

http://zeroedgeaquarium.com/

When I get the plans laid out for it and the money this will be my show tank.


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas Slick Fish http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540539-My-new-project http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540514-Electronic-water-tester&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT Just curious if anyone has looked into this. I have seen water testers for one parameter but not multiple. And if this was made would you get one instead of using chemical test kit. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork (http://www.getmonsterapp.com/) app Just curious if anyone has looked into this. I have seen water testers for one parameter but not multiple. And if this was made would you get one instead of using chemical test kit.


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas Slick Fish http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540514-Electronic-water-tester http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540506-Fish-themed-Baby-Room&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 18:33:40 GMT My wife and I are expecting our first child in late November. Since we both love fish and MFK we were thinking about doing a fish themed baby room that would incorporate either a 29 or 55 gallon aquarium. This will be the largest scale project I have taken on...but am very excited to do this.... My wife and I are expecting our first child in late November. Since we both love fish and MFK we were thinking about doing a fish themed baby room that would incorporate either a 29 or 55 gallon aquarium.

This will be the largest scale project I have taken on...but am very excited to do this.

Has anyone ever designed a fish style kids room? I am opened to any and all ideas. I am just now in the planning phases and would love tons of advice and input.

Sent from my DROID RAZR using MonsterAquariaNetwork App ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas wolf96 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540506-Fish-themed-Baby-Room http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540490-2000gal-pond-build&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 16:20:53 GMT HEY GUYS!!
I'm looking for ideas for my new pond build! I'm still playing with measurements to make sure everything fits nice but it will be around 2000gal when complete!! Do you guys know of any good websites to order pond liner from? Also is there a MONSTERFISHKEEPER MONSTER DISCOUNT? haha I'm just kidding, but a discount would be great!! haha

Bryan! ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas BryanMcPearson http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540490-2000gal-pond-build http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540377-Question-for-all-DIYer-s&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 01:10:12 GMT When building your stands, canopies, and tanks....do you make them very ornate and furniture like, or simple, strong, and functional?

I usually go for the latter, I was just curious what other MFKer's do. ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas wolf96 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540377-Question-for-all-DIYer-s http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540366-buying-vs-building-tipping-point&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 23:36:25 GMT I'm curious as to what size tank you think the cost tipping point favors building a plywood tank over buying a glass tank. Would 300g be about right? ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas Baggly http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540366-buying-vs-building-tipping-point http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540245-Prices-for-glass-acrylic-for-plywood-tanks&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 01:24:41 GMT hey i was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction for a glass front for a plywood tank im thinking about building
im trying to get all the prices rounded up so i can get a idea on how much the setup will cost

im thinking about building a 5'x2'x2' tank for around 150gal ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas ryeguy28 http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540245-Prices-for-glass-acrylic-for-plywood-tanks http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540028-Please-give-me-ideas-for-plastic-drums!&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:52 GMT Hey guys. I have a lot of big plastic drumbs in my office which i have no use for them. I am currently using one of them of K1 sump. Anyone have more ideas what chould i use them for? Can be as crazy as just a flower pot or even a coffee table. Ill try to get some pictures tommorow at... Hey guys.

I have a lot of big plastic drumbs in my office which i have no use for them. I am currently using one of them of K1 sump.

Anyone have more ideas what chould i use them for? Can be as crazy as just a flower pot or even a coffee table.

Ill try to get some pictures tommorow at work.

Please brain srown some ideas!

Thanks mfk!

Sent from my GT-P7500 using MonsterAquariaNetwork App ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas markado http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?540028-Please-give-me-ideas-for-plastic-drums! http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539686-Fish-tank-size-unstable-for-living-room&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 23:33:39 GMT Hey guys. I think these weights are correct for weight per gallon... 2040lb(240gallon)[8x2x2], 3060lb(360gallon)[8x2x3], 4590lb(540gallon)[8x3x3]. I want to put one of these tanks in my living room. The bigger the better...BUT I'm afraid my living room floor won't hold. Anyone know of the weight distribution that it will have size wise on my floor?

What I'm trying to say it that it won't have all that weight in one spot, since it is 8 feet long by 2 or 3 feet wide... Correct? Or am I just mumbling lol i want to build a plywood tank but just afraid my floor wont hold. If anyone has any insight on this please let me know. Thanks.


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas defimps http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539686-Fish-tank-size-unstable-for-living-room http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539602-Two-tanks-one-filter&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 08:49:54 GMT So I'm brainstorming an idea that I'd like to run across you DIY guys. I have a 75 gallon tank on one of those metal frame stands that can hold a second tank on bottom. Currently there's only one tank on the stand, running standard hob filtration. I have a second 75 that was given to me. Formerly a reef tank, it's drilled in the corner and had a built in overflow. I thought of just plugging it, but then got the idea of putting it on top and setting it up to drain into the bottom tank. One large canister filter will have its intake on the bottom and it out flow running to the top. Will it work? I've never tied tanks together before, not sure if im asking for a mess here, but the water can only flow out of one tank as fast as its pumped in right?


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas MidWestMike http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539602-Two-tanks-one-filter http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539561-Worm-compost-bin&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 01:53:36 GMT I added newspaper and fruits and vegetables and holes on side, it's a plastic tub. How long should I wait before I add worms?


Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas tommybhermitage http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539561-Worm-compost-bin http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539515-Aquarium-COOLER&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 19:05:37 GMT Has anyone done anything to make their fishtank's water colder rather than warmer? Or is there already a marketed device?

Sent from my SGH-T989D using MonsterAquariaNetwork App ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas SpinalFan http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539515-Aquarium-COOLER http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539424-plastic-center-brace-repair&goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 02:10:19 GMT My 90 gallon tank center brace has broken towards the rear of the tank is there a cheap low cost way to repair this. tank is 48in long by 18 wide and brace is plastic about 3in wide its broken straight across My 90 gallon tank center brace has broken towards the rear of the tank is there a cheap low cost way to repair this. tank is 48in long by 18 wide and brace is plastic about 3in wide its broken straight across ]]> DIY Projects and Ideas kroxabp http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?539424-plastic-center-brace-repair