Check out adell clamps. We use them to hold up hydraulic hoses and electrical lines on the machines at work. They are a simple metal clamp with a rubber sleeve to cancel out vibration and protect the hoses. Just an idea...
770 Gallon Monster Setup
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Those look perfect. Hopefully it won't be too tough to find them for 2" pipe. Thanks for the tip.
UNsure if your situation would allow it but where is your water heater located? Is it natural gas?
Might think about doing a recirculation loop off it to heat your tank, I did it on my new 520 gallon tank (650 g system) and it works great! Super energy efficient and keeps the tank nice and warm!
Might think about doing a recirculation loop off it to heat your tank, I did it on my new 520 gallon tank (650 g system) and it works great! Super energy efficient and keeps the tank nice and warm!
The driftwood was actually one large stump that the original owner cut into two pieces so that it could fit it through the openings of the tank. He drilled a hole in both pieces and had a stainless steel bolt to reconnect the pieces once in the tank.
I spent about 1 hour in the tank wrestling with the driftwood and trying to get the bolt in to reconnect the pieces. I finally got it lined up and screwed in, but when I tried to position it in the tank, I couldn't get it to stand up the way I wanted, so I forgot about having them appear as one piece and just spaced them out.
The amount of algae that came off these pieces was amazing. They turned the entire tank green. I already had to clean out my 50 micron filter sock and the other two will probably need cleaning tomorrow.
I went to Michael's (an arts and crafts store) and they had tons of cool plastics plants that are perfect for aquariums. I didn't buy any yet, but I plan to drape the driftwood with some of the vine looking plants and attach some of the tall grass to slate to add some greenery.
Anyways, here's how it's looking now:
I spent about 1 hour in the tank wrestling with the driftwood and trying to get the bolt in to reconnect the pieces. I finally got it lined up and screwed in, but when I tried to position it in the tank, I couldn't get it to stand up the way I wanted, so I forgot about having them appear as one piece and just spaced them out.
The amount of algae that came off these pieces was amazing. They turned the entire tank green. I already had to clean out my 50 micron filter sock and the other two will probably need cleaning tomorrow.
I went to Michael's (an arts and crafts store) and they had tons of cool plastics plants that are perfect for aquariums. I didn't buy any yet, but I plan to drape the driftwood with some of the vine looking plants and attach some of the tall grass to slate to add some greenery.
Anyways, here's how it's looking now:
Running natural gas to the room wouldn't be too tough; my pool heater runs on natural gas and it's only about 15 feet away and it's only separated by grass. Digging a trench and running that would probably be pretty easy. It's the water line that would be the real pain. I would have to break up some concrete to run it to the room properly. That's more than I want to take on right now, but I think that's ultimately the route I'm going to take. I actually spoke with a plumber that runs a tankless hot water heater to run a heat exchange system on a koi pond. From what I have heard, using natural gas to heat the water would be 1/4 to 1/8 the cost vs electricity. I just don't have the funds to do it right now.
I would love to see some pix of your heat system. Would you mind posting some?
Very nice! I like how the lighting comes down directly in the center and is dark on both sides. Driftwood looks good too, can't wait for the plants
I have an 11+ bambusa that I have been thinking about selling that would be perfect for tank! I believe he would meet your temp requirements. Would look awsome in your tank.
BTW, I live in the Bay as well.
BTW, I live in the Bay as well.
