jackp Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 that isn't good news Jack tell me about it. it was a good shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 tell me about it. it was a good shed Does she use it? If not just take it, you paid for it yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 the shed was already there when i moved in, i just insulated, lined and wired it up. it is also on a concrete slab so not really moveable. realisticaly it didn't cost me much as i used salvaged materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 tell me about it. it was a good shed to that my Grandma would have said 'there are plenty more fish(sheds) in the sea' :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted February 24, 2012 Report Share Posted February 24, 2012 might go down to nature place today - watch out LA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thats not good news Jack Got some Dragon stone today. :nilly: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 tell me about it. it was a good shed :sml1: Plan for the future, build a bigger shed! I hope she wasn't a fishkeeper also. Breaking up with someone who also keeps fish is a logistical nightmare and moving fish and tanks to two places 300ks apart is the least fun i've ever had ha ha. :slfg: I just made an amazing lunch-dinner (is it too late for lunch or too early for dinner??) with grilled zucchini and eggplant and it was the best! I am now obsessed and planning eggplant based meals for the week involving everything ripe in my garden, which means a whole lot of beetroot, tomatoes, more zucchini, and so many salad greens. Yum! :happy2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 just got some wrasse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 What species? Pics please My sister just got her horse today, which is on a 1 year lease from a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 What species? Pics please My sister just got her horse today, which is on a 1 year lease from a friend a sixline and dragon (i know it will grow out of my tank) pics tomorrow, only of dragon though (sixline getting chased by angel ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Got some Dragon stone today. :nilly: :bounce: Can I ask where from? I'm thinking about doing a nano cube ( :roll: I know) but I couldn't find any for the previous tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 :roll: +1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurff Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 took the ship wreck out of teh fish tank today and replaced it with a nice bit of drift wood hope the fish enjoy it ohhhh got the CO2 cylinder up and running aswell got a question for you lot. . . is marine worth the effort, an Aqua One AquaReef 300 & Cabinet has caught my eye. . . -smurff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 got a question for you lot. . . is marine worth the effort, an Aqua One AquaReef 300 & Cabinet has caught my eye. . yep it is, the only secret is be patient, unlike me :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurff Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 hhmmm. . . had a look at a redsea 250 tank today, was on spacial for $4800 (normally $6000ish), is a fair bit of money, compared to the Aqua one which is $2000 at HHF. is the redsea unit really that much better i did consider converting the tropical tank, but dont think i could part with my fish lol -Smurff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 From what I've read apparently Red Sea make some really good starter kits. I'd give the Red Sea tank a go. IMO Aqua One tanks aren't really that good - the stock lighting isn't bright enough for most corals, and also on all the tanks I've seen the lighting is a couple of inches at the most above the water, and isn't shielded so salt splash can easily get onto the tubes. The tubes on the Aqua One display tank at the local shop here are completely covered in salt splash! When it comes to marines, it's better to pay more for quality products rather than to buy cheaper products and stuff up and possible end up leaving the hobby from frustration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurff Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 i have to say i was super impressed with the red sea unit, it was truly amazing hahaha. i may have to go examine the aqua one unit. with my current aqua one tank i think its lacking in lighting and am looking to upgrade that. -smurff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 $4800 you could do a nice build for that money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurff Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 that thought had crossed my mind, do have a friend who may be able to build me a nice cabinet. may look into prices of getting a tank built. but then theres lights and piping and everything else, piping it up will be a bit beyond me and same with how to setup a sump -smurff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 make it your self :thup: its cheaper and BTW aqua reefs are to high (700mm) especially with just t5s, if you get a A/R you'll have to change the lights IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurff Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 something like 1200 long, 500 wide, 600 tall (360L)? metal halides for lighting and something like 80L sump. i think i have a lot of research to do, there is a lot of stuff to figure out for the plumbing and the dividers and bits for the sump. the tank looks like the easy bit hahaha -smurff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marinefish4life Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 something like 1200 long, 500 wide, 600 tall (360L)? metal halides for lighting and something like 80L sump. i think i have a lot of research to do, there is a lot of stuff to figure out for the plumbing and the dividers and bits for the sump. the tank looks like the easy bit hahaha -smurff sounds goo maybe 600 wide 500 tall? i dont know your decision where would you put an overflow? middle or side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurff Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 sounds goo maybe 600 wide 500 tall? i dont know your decision where would you put an overflow? middle or side? errrr, havnt thought about it, dont know what the different implications would be? -Smurff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 The wider the tank, the more surface area and more space you have to grow corals, and also the stonger the tank will be as the weight is spread out more. Basically if the height is the same as the width or less, the tank will be really strong. If you want the height to be greater than the width, then depending on the situation you may need stronger glass or bracing. For example, I could build a tank with the dimesions of 120x60x45cm which would hold 320L, and I would need 10mm glass and it would have a safety factor of 6 which is really good. I could make the same tank, except swap the height and the width around (so 120x45x60cm) and I would need 12mm glass and it would have a safety factor of 4. But it still holds 320L like the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Field trip into town today 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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