Above the Tavern with Parka!

[Parka]

I came up with another idea about the gravel in the Cleveland. I won't need to remove it to put the new undergravel plates in. I can bag it inside the tank and move it to one end and then set one plate at a time and move and empty bags of gravel as needed. And that includes keeping the pea gravel separate from the lava rock. I decided to get the Cleveland fitted with the new air powered undergravel filters before I start that next build.



Here's a few pics to look at:

I'm going to use three plates in the Cleveland, each plate is 3 feet long and so I will have a 2 foot gap at one end that I will do a deep sand bed...





Here's a look at Czech style lift tube build. These things crank out some water movement!



I had to cut away at the shelf braces for a full water flow. Even with those pieces cut out these shelf units make for some sturdy UG filter plates!!! I didn't even have to buy pipes for lift tubes, they were included! HAHAHA!

 

[Sassafras]

I see what you mean about the shelf braces blocking off flow across the whole plate. nice job on the cutaways, should still have plenty of support. Looks like those plants are starting to take off. I've always liked giant danios, remind me of little trout. They are pretty long lived for a small fish too. I had one that had a stroke, so paralyzed it could barely wiggle. Over time it improved and learned to swim again, never was quite the same but got to where I was the only one who could pick it out of the crowd.

 

[Parka]

I see what you mean about the shelf braces blocking off flow across the whole plate. nice job on the cutaways, should still have plenty of support

I really am pleased with how well suited these storage shelves are for being re-purposed as Under Gravel Filter Plates, Lift Tubes Included!

These shelf units are so sturdy and the corners are double lined and I'm using an oscillating tool to cut the inside corners out where the lift tubes go and I use the same tool to cut the notches on the bottom braces.

My current issue is getting that gravel moved in the Cleveland, it takes a lot of energy and need to stay well rested in order to have energy...

I still got this going on, I need more Energy!

 

[Sassafras]

Maybe Mr. Heron won't guess that there are fish under all that green!

 

[Parka]

Parka , Self Reporting!

1. The main reason for this self report is that I have NOT posted in a while, REPORTED!

2. I have about 90% of the gravel removed from the Cleveland. I still have energy but my energy can't keep up with my motivations. My son helped me to remove that gravel because my mobility issues are keeping me from standing upright, it makes it more difficult but it is still possible for me to get after it.

3. I won't be building the NYC of Plywood Aquariums any time soon. For several reasons, mobility issues, When it does get built, I will need a capable helper. Also, the 32" doorway... I'm not interested in building another skinny long tank.

Pictures:

This first pic represents MY Mobility Issues!



I switched the Outdoor Pool Pond over to air power. I made these jug filters filled with lava rocks and using a Czech Style Airlift.




And here is the mostly empty Cleveland, almost ready for the new filter plates.




And here are three filter plates Ready for Action in the Posh Cleveland, Good DAY!

 

[Sassafras]

Hmmmm! Hate to hear about your mobility issues. I hope you are able to regain your previous level of mobility. Maybe a teaspoon per day of whatever fertilizer you're putting on that community garden would help, it's looking great!