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yeah, the duds... I have some that have been in there for over a year that just started sprouting...

You want the water to come out of the tank faster then it is going in. You need a bigger, or another overflow line. Or you can get a smaller pump, or do a T that recirculates it. Also, how much water is in your sump. If I had your problem, I would have a ton of water overflowing out of...

on my set up with the tubs and trays... I have dealt with it 2 different ways. First set up: I was dumping the water out a single 1.5" pvc pipe right in the middle of the tray. I also used PVC flex tube (from bulk head to the tray top), which made no noise as well. I found if you put a 90...

i have wonder about DE on a aquarium.... ever since I moved into a house with a DE filtered pool. that is awesome! checking the links now

Rubber made tubs and those goofey plastic storage sliding trays. Top tray has filter media, and holes drilled in the bottom to let water drain into bio material. I also put florecent light grid 1" above the bottom holes to keep the filter material from plugging the holes when they get real...

I would stay away from blowing that smell around the house. and personally having a bit of fun in these areas... not a real good idea. I had a swamp cooler. have a portable one as well. the big swamp cooler needed a hose to trickle on it as it would dry out. The portable unit goes...

here is a vid. I saw one that was awesome but I am having a hard time digging it up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p8-ySk3boI Also, if you do cut the glass. be sure to file the edges off. They become sharper then a razor. I saw one guys doing fish tank stuff say to use a rock if you...

I found a large piece of glass on craigslist. I got the cutter kit from home depot. it is a little metal wheel and some oil and a grease pen. I was scared stiff of cutting the glass. I watched a few youtube vids of cutting glass and then picked up some glass from home depot to practice...

Issues I see. I do see the open T fitting, but be sure you dont pull a shiphon on that pipe. 2 with it mounted so low and now under gravel, if it jams up, you will be putting in more water then going out. If you are really into this idea, I would add 1 or however many overflows to the top...

That really opens up some areas i my mind on how to do this.

your drawing/color ref, and description is hurting my head. 1. what is in the sump? 2. does the sump fill to a high level then drain quickly? if yes to #2, you are creating a siphon on the sump return. this means the water is draining out a pipe too small. once the level rises and all air...

Do you have any pics of when you built it? Do you think it would hold up as well if your front glass size was also on the back? I have an idea for a room divider. Need to see through both sides.

Smaller pump/power head. Valve on the pump to slow it Put a sponge filter material at the bottom of the reactor so the bubbles get trapped in it

I have a rena x3 as well. I am just wondering if the intake and return will fit over his wall with that extra rim. I honestly dont think it will unless he gets some PVC and makes new pipes.

If you dont plan on having an open top, you could rig up a sump type set up above the tank in the canopy.

Looking for pics of anyone who built a plywood/2x4 tank with a looking glass on both sides. If so, please post some pics.

When I diy my trays with a drill. I started with smaller holes and then tested it in the tank. if it was too slow I made the outter perimeter holes bigger. if it was still too slow, I made the rest of the holes bigger. If I was not trying to get even flow over the next chamber, I would if...

Your backgroud will be more styro then concrete. I would very much like to watch you try and hold it down in the water.

When you say salt water, what kind of salt water exactly?

Just a note on you trying to make it sink. forget about that. You have to silicone it in. Try filling the tank with water and hold that all down. You will be in the battle of your life. I made a center section of my tanks background from spray foam in a can. I wanted to hide the heater...