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I like your thinking.
Man’s Mantra #137: If it can’t be fixed with a hammer or duct tape, it can’t be fixed.
It will be a bit more substantial than duct tape.
fatoldsun
NJRC Member
Man’s Mantra #137: If it can’t be fixed with a hammer or duct tape, it can’t be fixed.
It will be a bit more substantial than duct tape.
Can't wait to see this. I'm not sure how a hammer will help though.
Here is the fix….but it’s hard to see because it’s clear:
It’s a half inch piece of acrylic that fits snug up to the edge of the insert of the top:
It’s a half inch piece of acrylic that fits snug up to the edge of the insert of the top:
I apologize, I’m just gloating a bit on how well this DIY turned out. Just finished the second base unit and put it in place. I’m very happy with the cleaner look, the way both containers fit the small side area of the stand (like it was originally planned), and that now I am that much closer to starting to work on the side cabinet.
It just seems that I’m always working on the penultimate design…..just don’t’ seem to be able to get to the final one…..there’s always something to improve.
With my cracked lid on the cooler-style fresh water reservoir (post 184 above), the ½ inch acrylic just sat on top of the lid. So I first slathered on some silicone caulk between the lid and acrylic. But I wasn’t happy with that! Silicone doesn’t stick well to high density polyethylene (the lid) and the piece of acrylic.
So my next step was to drill and tap the lid/acrylic and install four ¼ - 20 oval head nylon bolts.
Between the silicone and the bolts, this should do it….until the next design change. Dance
With my cracked lid on the cooler-style fresh water reservoir (post 184 above), the ½ inch acrylic just sat on top of the lid. So I first slathered on some silicone caulk between the lid and acrylic. But I wasn’t happy with that! Silicone doesn’t stick well to high density polyethylene (the lid) and the piece of acrylic.
So my next step was to drill and tap the lid/acrylic and install four ¼ - 20 oval head nylon bolts.
Between the silicone and the bolts, this should do it….until the next design change. Dance
I’ve had what I term a “rescue” clown for about three plus years. She is missing her dorsal fin. Something the previous owner had must have chewed it off. She originally was paired, but dad jumped shortly after I got the pair. Since then she’s been living in my sump, because she didn’t play nice with the other pair I had in the DT. I was always interested in finding her another mate, but concerned about making that match.
Anyway, I recently picked up a small Ocellaris from John (jpkrze), and cautiously introduced this new fish to big momma. There first introduction was with junior in a clear plastic quart jug, so that the two could see each other. I saw no visible signs of aggression on the part of big mamma. So after about an hour and a half I freed junior into the sump. Junior immediately went over and spent the afternoon swimming right next to big momma. And big momma still showed no aggression; almost like junior wasn’t even there. I’ll keep my eye on this new pair over the next couple days, and if all works out, I think these two will eventually get moved over to the JBJ28…..a place of their own!
Anyway, I recently picked up a small Ocellaris from John (jpkrze), and cautiously introduced this new fish to big momma. There first introduction was with junior in a clear plastic quart jug, so that the two could see each other. I saw no visible signs of aggression on the part of big mamma. So after about an hour and a half I freed junior into the sump. Junior immediately went over and spent the afternoon swimming right next to big momma. And big momma still showed no aggression; almost like junior wasn’t even there. I’ll keep my eye on this new pair over the next couple days, and if all works out, I think these two will eventually get moved over to the JBJ28…..a place of their own!
fatoldsun
NJRC Member
Match maker... And all this time she thought no one thought she was pretty enough because of her deformity. Nice work!! I have a. GSMC who doesn't seem to like anyone. Maybe if you start a reef dating website (R-date.com) you can help me find someone for her so she stops pouting around the anemone all day...
Creatures in My Sock
I am amazed of the “hard” things that have been growing on the 1 ½ inch PVC pipe that enters my filter sock. I have many small black things, many as small as the head of a pin, that are not movable, but hard as a rock. But I also have three very large tube worms that I’ve watched grow over the past year or so. As far as I know, this is the only place I have these large crinoids.
Now the question, should I leave this stuff be or scrape it off?
I am amazed of the “hard” things that have been growing on the 1 ½ inch PVC pipe that enters my filter sock. I have many small black things, many as small as the head of a pin, that are not movable, but hard as a rock. But I also have three very large tube worms that I’ve watched grow over the past year or so. As far as I know, this is the only place I have these large crinoids.
Now the question, should I leave this stuff be or scrape it off?
Dave, I do have vermetid snails…..look at the base of the worm in the picture….I believe these are vermetids growing on the worm……considerably smaller. I don’t think these big guys are vermetids…..I don’t think vermetids get that big.
I’ll repost the picture so you don’t have to go back a page:
I’ll repost the picture so you don’t have to go back a page:
fatoldsun
NJRC Member
Here's one of mine that looks like your picture, complete with the web it casts
and these are more traditional vermitids - skinny long tubes and not coiled.
both kinds cast a web, look the same when I've pulled the from their shells or seen them peek out. Both have what looks like an operculum. I've tried to research them before and it seems they're 1000s of different vermitids. Basically worms or vermitids probably have little difference as they both cast a web to filter feed. My guess is the only difference is a operculum.
and these are more traditional vermitids - skinny long tubes and not coiled.
both kinds cast a web, look the same when I've pulled the from their shells or seen them peek out. Both have what looks like an operculum. I've tried to research them before and it seems they're 1000s of different vermitids. Basically worms or vermitids probably have little difference as they both cast a web to filter feed. My guess is the only difference is a operculum.
David, thanks for your input on this. I’ve been reading and I believe you were correct in identifying the large ones that I have as vermetid as well. I also have the smaller ones that are the common ones found in many aquaria….and reproduce easily. The larger ones are not as common and don’t reproduce as fast as their smaller cousins.
Note that they are not worms, they are snails.
HERE’s the first read I went through to better understand vermetids.
I'm thinking I should clean up that pipe……anyone have thoughts or input on this?
Note that they are not worms, they are snails.
HERE’s the first read I went through to better understand vermetids.
I'm thinking I should clean up that pipe……anyone have thoughts or input on this?
Man, I love those poop holders! I was thinking about buy one but they are a lot of money.. I may make one. Everything looks great!
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With recent discussions about vermetid snails, I was scratching my head about your post….”poop holders.”
It finally hit me (I think), that you were talking about the skimmate containers I made back in December:
If that’s the case, HERE is the DIY on how to build one. Very happy on how this little DIY turned out.
With recent discussions about vermetid snails, I was scratching my head about your post….”poop holders.”
It finally hit me (I think), that you were talking about the skimmate containers I made back in December:
If that’s the case, HERE is the DIY on how to build one. Very happy on how this little DIY turned out.
Lol sorry for the confusion.. Definitely gonna try to make em. We're did you get the 120volt switch?
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