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Trooper

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  1. So far I have dedicated one tank for my 8 Fossorochromis Rostratus, 9 Nimbochromis polystigma, and a small group of Synodontis multipunctatus.

    Future plans for the other 8 footer will be a SA tank... I was thinking Geos, Angels, Acaras, and a few severums.

    I was hoping to do a planted tank as well, maybe a simple community tank with Gouramis and tetras...

    In the meantime, I will be juggling some fish around in order to rebuild the fishroom.

  2. I would suggest at least a week before filling it after repair. And why wouldn't you do both sides?

    Aquarium makers suggest at least a week before filling a new tank.

    I have tested this theory more than once, being the unpatient sole that I am.

  3. BooUrns... Well Said.

    The directions with the tools needed are the best. 1 - portable OR table power saw!

    How about the " screw gun " with the phillips bit... cause we all know they make the best wood screws!

  4. Zinc plated castors don't weld worth a sh!t. Good luck with that. I'd scrap the wheel idea. Otherwise, good support.

    There are tons of castors out there that have higher weight limits than these, you have to go beyond Rona and Canadian Tire tho to get them, and they arn't cheap. After doing a few quick searches on the net they would go for about $175-$200 a castor.

    The stand looks good and strong, the wheels will hold the load, but others have the point on how are you going to do the final level of the tank. Seeing that you are going to block it up now make sure the blocks are close to the wheels as that where the support is needed, but I am sure that your hubby will look after that as it is a very sound design.

    Whats your point? I could care less if the wheels will hold the weight or not. My point is clearly illustrated to how the plated castors are fastened to the frame.

  5. I think the ones Tim was reffering to had a sedative in them. You don't see those ones around anymore. Definately helps with the transport of the fish.

    There is only one type of bag buddies.

    http://www.junglelabs.com/pages/details.asp?item=JT703

    You can check on the Jungle Labs site where there are stores that carry this product. Can't seem to find any in Alberta though, at least not listed on the site.

    Tere are actually numerous other types. Maybe only one called bag budies " That has staked claim to being the very first product of it's kind" But, trust that Jungle wasn't and isn't the only product.

    Do some research, you'll see.

  6. Kyle, keep doing some research on the net. I'm looking at doing some acrylic tanks as soon as I get a new garage up in the spring. If I remember correctly there is a certain type of acrylic to use, and obviously the solvents to fuse it together. Keep digging.

    I had this one saved in my searches, it seemed to be most helpful.

    http://www.melevsreef.com/tools.html

    And no worries about the info you got about absorbtion and deflection. Your an intelligent guy, you'll do fine with the project. Just do some research.

    Drop me a line sometime.

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