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That pump is a APS circulator. ; UP-Series Featuring; 4-pole motor for low energy consumption with built-in motor protection for long life. Stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance. Multiple fittings for a variety of applications. Whisper-quiet operation for sound...

Looks great! Nice job! it's gonna be a showstopper for sure.

I don't know where you are in .au, but here's a .au abs dealer. If not near you maybe they can ship it? abs pipe is light-weight atleast.... http://www.philmac.com.au/Product/Product/ProductGroup.aspx?g=20

Thanks. It's down now..... :cry: When I had originally set it up a couple years ago, only a couple mm of bowing in the center. Yes it was braceless. I'm thinking next tank probably a 4 foot 120gallon or so.... Maybe i'll build a stand big enough to use the old 70 as a sump. Any ideas how to...

Alright, it's getting drained. Pulled the canopy and checked for bowing. It's bowed ATLEAST 1/4" in the center. It used to have a bow of 1-2mm. She's showing her age. bigtime. Ohwell. Time to look for a new tank.

Thanks. This tank is ancient also. I know it's atleast 20-30yrs old. I'm just really unsure right now. I dont want 70G + my sump all over my click floors, and then seeping down to the finished basement....

Hello all, It seems like the front left corner seam is coming apart on my tank. It's not leaking, but I see alot of air in there and it seems to be slowly peeling itself back. Attached are some pictures. The other side of the tank does not loook this bad. I just want advice on if I should...

I get my chloramine cartridges at Canadian Tire, Rainfresh CA1 is the model I believe. It fits any 10" water filter housing. Costed me $20. It says 0.75GPM per minute max for chloramine removal.

Clear tubing discolors like that. Just a fact of life.....I don't like it either, but clear airline tubing does it also, so I don't think it causes any harm....(Just think, if you were underwater 24/7, how would you look?) Teflon Tape is safe, I used it on all my union fittings. I use 1.5" ABS...

MY canopy is a wooden frame, with glass sitting on the wooden frame. When I first set it up there was moisture buildup, So I used a old power pack off a dlink router and a 80MM pc fan blowing out of the canopy. Now no moisture sits or builds inside my canopy

Use a good paint like Pittsburgh sun-proof 100% acrylic outdoor paint or Dulux weatherguard/diamond. I use these inside for things all the time(trim, fishrooms, bathrooms, doors, aquarium stands, basements etc.) They are awesome paints that can't be beat. LONG lasting and VERY easy cleaning...

Try soaking the paper with a hose, working it in with a rag a bit, then it might peel off. If that doesn't work, next I would try soap+warm water. I wouldn't want to try any auto products myself - as most could probably melt the acrylic as mentioned.

This would be an excellent solution also :D http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144404

If you plan to run a heater at all, and want to conserve energy, check this out, You should be able to use just about any electrical heater this way, be sure to size relays/wiring properly is all. http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-heater-controlled-by-digital-thermostat/ You could also go...

Not to mention car batteries don't like being discharged and recharged on a constant basis, this is not what they were designed for(it will fail much sooner than you expect). For this you need Deep cycle marine batteries, they can handle discharging and recharging all the time. If your going to...

Thanks all..... Everyone is right it doesn't make a difference when your topping off so little at a time. Only difference it made for me was when doing a W/C(use the whole reserve tank) I might take the heater out since it's getting warmer out now, but in the winter that great lakes water...

I've done the same thing - it makes for longer contact time with the biological filtration before the water is pumped back to the tanks. Also gives ya the chance to polish that water even better.

No problem :)

Thanks nc_nutcase I just put a power head in, in the bottom left corner with a piece of tubing on the output going to the top right corner of the tank.... lots of water movement. Took the airstone out. Thanks for your input...

I have a 30G water holding tank, for auto top off, and water changes.... I aerate it 24/7 and there's a heater in there to warm the cold water. My question is, do I absolutely need aeration in there? or will a small powerhead work in place? or no air/powerhead, just the heater? The tank has...