mcrudd Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I got up and immidately ran to my puffer tank and was very thankful to see both my little ottos still alive :thup: Took the kids to school Walked to Hammer hardware and bought black polyphene sheeting and put it as my black background, time will tell whether I keep it :spop: Now I am playing Sims Medieval and then Sims Generations, eventually I will decide which one to play the whole time :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I just bought my first large(ish) tank It's an AR850 165L and I'm so excited to set it up and stock it!! Just gotta pay it off first :lol: I plan on getting a couple of small plecs, ideas on additional fish to stock it with welcome :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 My dad works at a sawmill and he said that any equipment that was imported that was the wrong frequency didn't work too well or something... So you think that those GLA ones will still be alright or not? I have the exact same regulator / solenoid that p44 posted and it's awesome. I think it'll be a great way to go. The GLA ones don't specifically mention 220-240V so I would assume they're American standard. The Up aqua have a needle valve on them as well it's just not a big chunky one like those have. If you've ordered the GLA one then it looks like a good solenoid. If you haven't ordered yet I'd go up aqua at what looks like a 1/4 of the price and a lot of people on here use it. At the end of the day if it is a 110v unit you can always grab a converter from Dick Smith or similar to run it and they're not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Cool thanks for that info Could you post a link to the UpAqua one please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Cool thanks for that info Could you post a link to the UpAqua one please? http://cgi.ebay.com/CO2-regulator-solenoid-magetic-valve-control-/250621512666?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5a34cbda/quote:3rxy83hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Stupid me I thought you were talking about a different one to the link phoenix posted, didn't realise it was the same one :facepalm: :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 USA is 60hertz and NZ is 30hertz. NZ's frequency is 50~60Hz and the one in the ebay link is universal voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 It is very important to check the voltage when you buy electronics from overseas. If it's the wrong voltage, you'll need to purchase an adaptor? or voltage converter or something electronic like that - all beyond me, but you need the right voltage. :sml2: Universal voltage for worldwide use (110V / 220V) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 if it has 110v~240v on it it's ok if it has 230v~240v on it it's all good if it has 110v~120v on it it's going to need a step down transformer to step 230v~240v down to 110v~120v which isn't cheap. http://dicksmith.co.nz/product/M1160/stepdown-transformer-240-115v-ac-25va http://jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=MF1091&CATID=19&form=CAT&SUBCATID=449 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks heaps for that info #!CrunchBang, very helpful The GLA regualtors are made per order. I suppose I could just ask them to make me one with the correct voltage :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 About to go "cook" dinner :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 I had dinner. Wedges, coslaw and onion soup with cheese NZ's frequency is 50~60Hz and the one in the ebay link is universal voltage Oh right. I was just going by what dad said. Just goes to show he doesn't know as much as he thinks he does. That's the last time I ask him about technical stuff like that; better to ask on here :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 Just ask him anyway so he feels useful and you will get way better christmas presents. :sage: You will however have to apply more brainpower when you need to explain later why you didn't do what he suggested though :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 :lol: I'm sure I'd be able to think of something BTW I don't get Christmas or birthday presents, just money to go towards my fish stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 same diff - I always found money far more useful though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matildanz Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 had the day off work, spent it in front of the sewing machine to make Assassins Creed Ezio costume and Sakura from Cardcaptors dress for Armageddon. Taught daughter to sew, and now she's making bows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 thursday is water change day on the big tank. didn't change any water today - had a sick kid and a meeting to attend at work and after that I didn't have the time left in the day. Played Operation Flashpoint on the PS3 after dinner. Sweet sweet spacies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 had the day off work, spent it in front of the sewing machine to make Assassins Creed Ezio costume and Sakura from Cardcaptors dress for Armageddon. Taught daughter to sew, and now she's making bows. Sewing Leave eh, I might try that on the new boss, he might not know it's a fib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Just picked up some magic juice from ryanjury's place that p44 put together for me. I have high hopes for a jungle tank coming up. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Is there a low tech Jungle juice available yet Plant Nerds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 there is a "jungle juice" that you can get from peaches & cream (R18) lol. I just added some twisted val, java moss and sag to my tank !drool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Is there a low tech Jungle juice available yet Plant Nerds? I thought low tech suggested that you wouldn't be adding ferts? If you're not getting algae and the plants are healthy and not dying then I'd say you don't need it. But I'm not a fully qualified plant nerd yet so maybe someone else can answer :rotf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critter_crazy Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I spent the whole day building my AR830 cabinet. Ran out of time to start rinsing gravel :facepalm: I seem to have overestimated my skills with a screwdriver :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 I thought low tech suggested that you wouldn't be adding ferts? If you're not getting algae and the plants are healthy and not dying then I'd say you don't need it. But I'm not a fully qualified plant nerd yet so maybe someone else can answer :rotf: 'We' Low-techers do still fertilise, we just don't pore over our tanks with droppers counting bubbles and farts and pearls 8) Mine get 1 dose of flourish comp every 2 or 3 weeks. I think it can probably do without it but hell why save for retirement when I can spend money on my tanks :sml2: You're probably right though :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Is there a low tech Jungle juice available yet Plant Nerds? Sure is! It's exactly the same range of ferts minus the lights and CO2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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