Tonyscoots84's very long 60 gallon cube tank thread

[xxxAngeloxxx]

anywhos back to my question if someone can answer it, and keep to topic of the thread it would be greatly appreciated :thanks:

a clip on fan for your sump or if you know how wire pc fans even better it will keep your sump cooler.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

im thinking clip on ill prob. drill out the clip part to make a hole so i can put a bolt through it.

 

[xxxAngeloxxx]

im thinking clip on ill prob. drill out the clip part to make a hole so i can put a bolt through it.

or you can drill a hole on your stand to have 2 vents one that sucks in the air and the other one release the air.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

ok so im gonna go with the 10 buck walmart clip on fan.

things i should still get

- salifert calcium test kit
- salifert alkalinity test kit
- those motion leds for under the tank (sump area) that i believe twan had..

gotta figure out cable management somehow

 

[jerl77]

what about water???????????????????????????????:banghead::banghead::banghead:

ok so im gonna go with the 10 buck walmart clip on fan.

things i should still get

- salifert calcium test kit
- salifert alkalinity test kit
- those motion leds for under the tank (sump area) that i believe twan had..

gotta figure out cable management somehow

 

[Tonyscoots84]

:iamwithst :p lol coming soon :biggrin: and i cant wait

 

[strgazr27]

:iamwithst :p lol coming soon :biggrin: and i cant wait

where's it coming from? China by mule train? LMAO

 

[Tonyscoots84]

:banghead: :funnypost you just went there and that just happened :sad2:

 

[strgazr27]

:banghead: :funnypost you just went there and that just happened :sad2:

:grouphug:

 

[twan]

- those motion leds for under the tank (sump area) that i believe twan had..

They go through batteries wayyyyy too fast when left in motion detection mode and working on the tank. Wondering now if I should replace the batteries (3 AAA in each) in my 3 fixtures or wire up a led strip that plugs in and be done with it.

But then again I have been under there a lot. Maybe I will replace them once more after things calm down and I am just under there for regular maintenance.

 

[Tonyscoots84]

thanks twan i was just thinking about ordering them, i might go a different route or buy a rechargeable battery kit :scratchch

 

[Tonyscoots84]

just bought

Aqueon Siphon Vacuum Gravel Cleaner - 16 Inch Large 1
Salifert KH/Alkalinity Test Kit 1
Salifert Calcium Test Kit 1
Eshopps Magnetic Probe Holder - 2 One for alk/freshwater ato one for calcium
Tom Aquatics Dip & Pour Container - Large 1
Tom Aquatics Dip & Pour Container - Regular 1
Hagen Living Sea Floating Hydrometer with Thermometer, C & F, small, 8 inch - 1 (just for a reference)

 

[Tonyscoots84]

still need to get

small clip on fan at walmart
light setup for sump area from home depot that can be plugged in

 

[twan]

I was thinking about this kit for lighting under the stand but unsure yet.

http://www.elementalled.com/expandable-waterproof-led-fixture-kit.html

 

[Tonyscoots84]

thats nice and looks like it will light up alot twan but a little pricey for lights for a sump

 

[strgazr27]

I see the mule train from China still hasn't arrived lol

 

[Tonyscoots84]

nah it got held up in customs :irked: :lol2:

 

[Tonyscoots84]

thinking about changing my lighting setup. im on the fence and trying to find a 6 bulb t5 fixture thats not gonna cost me an arm and a leg and also be able to add legs to it so it can sit on top of the tank. i was thinking of going with ati but there are no legs for them. then i was thinking sunlight supply tek but i cant find a 6 bulb fixture. i figure that would be best. I want a reliable fixture that can be mounted with legs to the top of the tank. do you guys think 6 bulbs will be enough to light up the tank nicely and be bright.

 

[strgazr27]

6 on a 24x24 Cube is a lot of light. You'll be fine. As far as mounting why not 2 conduit brackets off the back of the stand and hang the ATI over the tank?

 

[Tonyscoots84]

i wanna avoid the conduit bobby i want the cleanest look and the only thing that offers that is the feet