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Will be fine once primed and finished :thumbup:

Looks great Neil, I'd be well happy :D

I imagine they'd be perfect bud... just use smaller screws :)

Re: DIY cabinet- Spray vs. Brush Roller might be better mate :) As long as you give it a good sanding to get rid of any high spots I don't see a problem...

viewtopic.php?f=21&t=8068&hilit=frosted+backing Use a small amount of cooking oil to apply the backing - its so much better than soapy water :)

Clive is going to shout at you :mrgreen:

Gutting :( Was there a kink in the hose or something, Matt?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/48753982@N02/ Not a bad first attempt, but plenty of room for improvement me thinks. Might try a spraybar myself actually...

The DIY drop checker is awesome!

Filling it with sand before trying to bend usually helps keep the roundness too.

You'd be surprised at how many people break these pipes because the hose fits so tight Nick, so no, no leaks at all. Remember to heat the hose up before trying to attach them - a cup of very hot water is ideal.

Go in store - they have loads to choose from :) Put it on with cooking oil - it will peel straight off when you want it to, with no sticky residue, etc.

Re: TGM backgrounds I'll have a look if I've got any left :thumbup:

Re: TGM backgrounds viewtopic.php?f=21&t=8068&hilit=frosted+backing :thumbup:

Re: TGM backgrounds You can get them cheap in Wilkinsons, starting at £3 odd per roll :thumbup: I used one last year on Brickscape, and Tony also used some on his optiwhite featured in PFK.

Love it! Really liking the hood too :thumbup:

http://www.pixlr.com/editor/

http://canvaspaint.org/ :lol:

Tony bud, any updates? Hows it working out for ya?

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trks ... Categories :thumbup:

Super impressed with the build quality mate, really well done :) Do you mind if I ask how much your friend charged to cut the perspex?

Re: Tank for moss and emmersed growing - DONE :) I want one! :D

Re: Acrylic tank for moss and emmersed set-up Cool :D Not a lot of room for access to the moss chambers though, or am I wrong? What filter are you using bud?

Re: Acrylic tank for moss and emmersed set-up Good start bud, you're flying along! :)

Re: Acrylic tank for moss and emmersed set-up Silicone simply wont adhere to perspex... http://www.eagletransporter.com/forum/s ... .php?t=169 You should find bucket of the stuff on eBay, or via Google Shopping :thumbup: Always test a small area on a off-cut beforehand :)

Spray paint MDF, you'll be amazed at the effect. Prime well beforehand though or the MDF will take too many coats and it'll cost a fortune. Google homemade spraypainted speaker boxes for examples.. most look better than the chav cars they end up in :lol:

Totally overkill, which I love. How are you finishing the outside?

I think Ed is having problems tracking down decent bleed valves himself, hence the reason he's not made any for anyone as of yet.

Hardly bud, the pound is weak right now still, and our craftsmen tend to charge a lot more :lol: Nice standthough, Tom, and nice wood as usual 8)

http://www.aquascapingworld.com/forum/a ... urnal.html

Good laminate is very expensive. You can achieve the same effect as the ADA cabinets with spray paint though. Several coats of a decent primer is essential on MDF, and a few top clear coats will prevent any damage to the finish. Browse the web for MDF speaker boxes to get better examples of...

On the subject of cheap tools... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DISSECTING-SCISSO ... 1|294%3A30 http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/E-BayMedi ... ec0Q2em322 http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/E-BayMedi ... ec0Q2em322 I got lucky and had some surgical scissors from a friend who work in the hospital, and some...

I use similar self close tweezers and find them really useful. I got mine in a bargain bin at an arts and crafts shop for like £1 :lol:

http://projectcube2007.blogspot.com/ Of course you can spray paint mdf - the result is the same as if it were metal. The trick is to sand like hell first, then use a good primer, sand and prime again if need be - eliminate all high or low spots. Thin layers of paint, with ample drying time in...

Re: saintly's home made lighting stand That is such a cool idea... Marky, do you make leaves then bud?

Re: saintly's home made lighting stand Nice work Dan :D

MDF is perfect for this. Prime is good beforehand though :)

Re: saintly's home made lighting stand Dude, that's actually quite nice... good job man... I thought the light was covering both tanks though? And Mark, you know you're meant to sit on the chairs and put food/drinks on the table, right? Not the other way round :lol:

Instead of starting fresh, why not sand back your existing cabinet and spray paint it with some decent car paint, followed by a good few coats of clear? You'll be surprised how good the finish can look...

Re: Lily Pipes V Sprinkle Bar You can't beat spraybars imvho. If the force is a little too much, try drilling the holes a little bigger :)

http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.p ... ts_id=1201 http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/index.p ... cts_id=631

No worries mate :) No pressure either :)

Any updates, Ed?

Looks good, I'm not a huge fan of American Walnut, but great DIY anywho :)

SPAM is sooooo under rated. :lol:

Good stuff, Ed. No balls for me bud :lol:

Looking good Paulo :)

/me is excited. Looking great Ed :) Did you manage to test that mesh stuff yet?

Pressurised co2 and a large turnover are things to aim for first. Finding a fertiliser and dosing scheme that suits you is also important. Lighting isn't so important right away, as you want to start things off slowly with lighting anyway.

No worries, Ed :)

That is one great looking cabinet mate :) Are you happy with it? I would be! Did you make the hood also?

Perfect mate - I might have a new filter by then with a bit of luck! :) Anyone know of a cheap FX5? :lol:

Yeah, ok mate, we'll go with your idea of the extra bits. How soon are you ordering the parts?

I want one too! I'm not sure my Tetratec EX700 will be strong enough for it... any ideas, Ed? I don't have enough cash for a better filter just yet, so I'd better go 16mm with 12mm reducers...

I'm seriously starting to think of one of these for myself now, either DIY or one from Ed. Can someone explain the need for a space to trap undissolved gas? Isn't that a waste of co2?

I'm a diy freak, but if you can show one working and results are good, I'd be interested :)

So where are you guys sourcing your parts? And what filters are you using? I'm in the market for an FX5 but worry about the auto release of trapped air screwing with the reactor.

Good stuff... post your build when you're ready mate, I'd like to have a go at this myself :)

Sorry Ed, no luck finding that email yet... I've lost my log in for [H]ardForum too >.<

What size do you need the clear pvc pipe, Ed? Might be easier to go back to that route :lol:

Here's the uk supplier for Weld-On products, but apparently they don't keep stock and have to order it in (4-6 weeks) :o http://www.ips-plastics.com/ I saw someone mention an Educational supplier called K&M Wholesale who can also supply Weld-On, but they take orders through schools only (not...

You're right, Ed.. I've tried searching too, with no luck... A pc modding friend used to use this stuff by the bucket load and I think he said it was from a radio control model shop, but it might be rebranded over here.. I'll see if I can dig up his email addy and ask him for ya :)

eBay :)

WeldOn #40

Good point :) It can be very hazardous leaving them scrunched up :!: You can brush oil on too :)

I'd go with stain over plywood, with a few coats of Danish oil to protect it. Stains come in hundreds of colours too. Each to their own though :) I'm adding some wood trim to my tank right now... dark oak and several coats of oil to seal it. The last tank was trimmed in Teak, which is a really...

Nah, that's OSB (http://www.wickes.co.uk/Sheet-OSB/Orien ... nvt/110024). Great if you want to then cover that up with something else - I built a shed from it once, then clad that in shiplap cladding. Will last a lifetime, but its butt-ugly. Like so: http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/482241/54 ...

Yeah, cover it up... If you use structural ply wood, you wouldn't need any 45 degree braces as the clad with hold it together. You can be picky about it too, because some sheets have really nice grain that looks great when stained and protected. Yes, I'm a woodwork junkie. Norm Abram is my hero...

One 45 at the back, and one at one side with be fine mate. That'll lock it in place and make it rigid. You could double up on the front and back top rails, then you should be ok without a centre leg. How are you going to clad it? Or aren't you?

That's stud work timer, right? That should be fine mate :) I've built loads of stuff with stud work timber :lol: My local Wickes love me I'm there so much :lol: I'd add some 45 degree cross bracing though, just to beef it up some more. There is no such thing as overkill :D

Yeah, I'm crying for more depth both ways :lol: I might even consider a 90x45x45 instead of the 90x60x60. I'll have to play about with cardboard boxes until I find a size I like :D

See, my 4ft tank is 18" deep, and I feel I need more. Also, the depth front to back is only 12", which you can't do much with on a 4ft tank :-\

How high is the Rena, Mark?

Use a drop checker to measure co2 levels - info in sig :)

The price is for 4 sides opti-white - the base is standard float glass though. 10mm should be fine - ADA tanks are 10mm or less on sizes upto 2ft in height and 6ft in length iirc. I'm still working on buying tanks in bulk from my supplier, so I'm keeping details away from the public eye atm...

When I first saw a bow fronted tank about ten years ago, I wanted one. Then I saw it full of water and said no thanks. Not my cup of vodka.

Thanks Beeky, that's who I was thinking of using if B&Q can't supply everything... The problem I'm having atm is finding a step from my 12/16mm hose to 21.5mm pipe work... I'm going to raid a pond supplier on the weekend though, so hopefully I'll find something :)

Yeah, very nice. JB's scapes are also nice too.

PM me for details and prices :)

I'm saving for an Opti-White too.. shop around though, AE and TGM aren't the only places that sell them. My 36x24x24" 10mm Opti-White tank will cost £240 + delivery, or £425 + delivery complete with custom made cabinet and hood, which is still cheaper than AE and TGM for the tank only! :lol:

Can't find it mate, sorry. Maybe it was someone else who did it, or on another forum :? For £30 though, if I wanted that effect, I'd be tempted to give it a go. Fill her up outside and leave for a few days.

I've just done a quick search and I can't find the post I'm thinking of :? I could be wrong mate... I'll keep looking :lol:

I'm pretty sure George removed the brace from a 60x30x36 Clearseal tank and he said it bows out a lot :shock: I've just removed the black plastic and added some nice wood trim to my open top Clearseal. Looks much better.

Re: My Water Changer Ewww, look at that messy sink :shock: :lol: :wink:

I already did this with the spraybar on the EX1200, but the small tank is open top, so I want it to look as neat as possible, and I can also combine both EX700's instead of having two intake pipes and two spray bars. The large tank also needs something putting together for the pond pump... my...

I'm thinking of making my own intake and spraybar setup for my Tetratec EX700 filters. The existing ones are naff as their boxy design limits positioning. Where's the best place to source the parts? Black pvc pipe, elbow connectors, step up/down connectors, etc.? Can anyone recommend sizes to...

Mate, its fine. I've got 4 of them on the go - 2 for my german tetratec filters, two for regulators.

Aaron, read my post above - the adapters for this are available in Argos! :p Go there, buy some, plug in and forget about it :p

If its like that, its fine for round and flat pins. These are available from Argos for around £3 for two.

This time of year, yes. All heaters are off in my three tanks, and temps are a stable 26. I even checked them thoughout the night during Le Mans 24hour, and no change.

Re: My Water Changer Right o, I figured the guy was trying to get me to buy something more expensive, greedy bugger. I'll have a look elsewhere on ebay! Cheers!

Re: My Water Changer How far do you pump the water though?

Re: My Water Changer I emailed the seller of those pumps - he seems to think I'll need a pump of at least 3000 lph :roll: I'm not pumping water up the Glasgow mate :lol: I missed out on their 1000lph by 6p too :| Gotta get something sorted soon...

http://www.ndaquatics.co.uk/ Communication is poor, but get through this and their quality is great :D

Re: My Water Changer Thanks bud :) I usually have time to pop to Tesco, but ingredients for a curry, come home, make the curry, eat the curry, watch a few episodes of Battlestar Galactica and drink half a bottle of wine before the tank drains 50% of 125l :lol: Gonna get bidding I think...

Re: My Water Changer How is the pump working out for you? I've been using an old Rena IV 3 Filstar filter without media to pump water from the tank, but it take forever :lol: I did try hooking my old Fluval 4 1000lph up, but the water seems to pump out of the base of the swivel outflow pipe...