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chenimen

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  1. Anyone know of a good glass shop in Calgary (the cheaper the better)? I'm looking to buy some sheets of glass for a sump project (1/8" and 3/8" thickness). Also, do I need a more specialized tool than a regular old glass cutter to cut 3/8" glass? I can't seem to find what I'm looking for on Google.
  2. Thanks a tonne Frontosas! BTW what kind of PVC the nice gray stuff called? I would like to do some research and pre-build my shopping list before I head down there =)
  3. I'm going to start plumbing my 65gal soon and have been desperately scouring the city's usual suspects (Rona, Home Depot, etc) looking for nice PVC like in this thread: http://ovas.ca/index.php?topic=25876.msg174199 Anyone know where I can locate this stuff? I'm not opposed to online if necessary... Thanks
  4. Thanks! Will give them a call on Monday!
  5. Hey all, I'm in the process of converting an old 20gal into a sump. Anyone know of a cheap glass cutter in the city? I need to get 4 baffles cut. Also, I'll need to drill a couple holes... is it better to buy a glass cutter drill bit or get it done professionally? Cheers
  6. I'm planning on upgrading my 33gal setup for a 50-66gal setup w/ sump. I would like to include a sump into the new design for the usual benefits but am concerned about noise since the new location for the tank will be in a common area. Every tank + sump design I've seen is noticeably much noisier than a usual setup with a HOB filter or canister. Googling on the topic doesn't seem to come up with anything relevant. Is it possible to have a quiet sump? What are the noisiest components?
  7. Hey Rahim101, Thats pretty much what I had wanted to do in the first place (build outta MDF) but the guys at Home Depot advised not to b/c if the MDF gets any moisture it will just turn to moosh (even with a primer). My first (and only) project was an MDF stand I made for my 33 Gal. I primed and painted it and its great I love it! But alas it's still just a stand and doesn't get exposed to much moisture. However, in an enclosed rack there would be lots more humidity trapped in there. I love working with MDF and would prefer to do this project in it but I'm really really really scared that one day the rack will collapse as a result of all the moisture trapped inside. Majestic_Aquariums, I love your MDF stands and was wondering what is your professional opinion on this approach? Do you think I could do outta MDF if I take the necessary precautions to seal the moisture away? Would it be very hard to do? Numerous ppl in 3 Home Depots have told me its not doable and 2x4 + Plywood is my only real option
  8. WOW!!! Thanks so much you two for pointing me in the right direction!!! I think a lil more research into the products and a trip to the local home depot will help me make my decision as to which approach to take. Since this will be my first project involving stains and finishes, my main concern at this point will be which is the easiest to apply (and the price point of course just in case I screw this up royally!!!) Cheers!
  9. IMHO size is the only thing that matters in this case... I've been running outta tankspace and recently decided to mix in my ps. mbamba fry with guppy fry in a 5gal and both parties have been doing quite well so far!!! Once the mbambas start getting aggressive I will move them to a grow-out but I don't anticipate that will happen for another month or so... if you're in the same situation as I am (limited tank space) I would suggest this to buy you some time. Hope this helps
  10. Hi all, I'd like to hear about anyone's experiences with building a finished enclosed rack system and what was done to waterproof the interior. I am planning on building a 3-shelf rack system out of 2x4 frame and finished with plywood (has to look pretty cause it will be in family room) The entire unit will be approx 6' x 1.5" x 6" (LxWxH) and will be enclosed from the sides and back for the most part with some access holes to fit tubes/outlets. Think of a really big and long 3-shelf bookcase My question is how should I waterproof the interior of the unit? All three shelves will be home to tanks and I anticipate that there will be a lot of humidity trapped in there. I would prefer to finish the interior with a stain to match the exterior if possible but I'm willing to sacrifice asthetics for longevity... Suggestions and experiences appreciated Cheers!
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