Less Aqua
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VickiK
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We are a patient group so don't mind waiting.
WE ARE? Speak for yourself, buddy boy. I want action!
Loren
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Tell that to your non breeding shrimp.
VickiK
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Tell that to your non breeding shrimp.
I did.
They put on a Trance album and started dancing and doing MDA.
julzhull
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How was that reptile expo? I've (oddly) been intrigued by reptiles and was looking for the next local expo and realized I missed this one.
Evergreenblue
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Hello everyone, time for an update!
I hope your shrimp breed before I finish this, Vicki, otherwise you might go crazy with how slow I go!
Julzhull, the expo was ok. I'd never been to something like that. Most of the frogs were gone byt he time I got there, and it was primarily different animals and lots of arachnids (not for me!) I wasn't sure what to expect, but there wasn't any vendors or educational exhibits...but it was still interesting. I did meet a couple breeders which was cool though.
Anyway, on to the little bit of progress (not much). Let's start with prepping the misting system. I sourced a couple of these guys:
I figured I could use one for the water reservoir to the mister, and another for a drain collection. I liked that they were easy to see the water level, the dimensions and they were cheap! For the reservoir, I had to modify it somehow to install a bulkhead... so I tried something that worked out perfect! See the spigot and bulkhead:
I tested the fit, and it was awesome, so I cut off and sanded smooth the spigot piece:
And...
More to follow on the mister... on to other things.
So, I received this in the mail:
A fan for cooling, a nice little thermostat, a filter and gasket...
Now, since the drilling for the drain went well, I was brave enough to try something a little more complex!
And installed:
I removed the rubber feet and wire screen from the side facing the glass, and placed the gasket between the fan and the glass with the filter on the inside of the glass. The screws that came with the filter weren't long enough, so I removed the ones from the feet. I also removed the feet from the other side and flipped the guard around to make the logo correct, just because.
More updates when I get there.
I hope your shrimp breed before I finish this, Vicki, otherwise you might go crazy with how slow I go!
Julzhull, the expo was ok. I'd never been to something like that. Most of the frogs were gone byt he time I got there, and it was primarily different animals and lots of arachnids (not for me!) I wasn't sure what to expect, but there wasn't any vendors or educational exhibits...but it was still interesting. I did meet a couple breeders which was cool though.
Anyway, on to the little bit of progress (not much). Let's start with prepping the misting system. I sourced a couple of these guys:
I figured I could use one for the water reservoir to the mister, and another for a drain collection. I liked that they were easy to see the water level, the dimensions and they were cheap! For the reservoir, I had to modify it somehow to install a bulkhead... so I tried something that worked out perfect! See the spigot and bulkhead:
I tested the fit, and it was awesome, so I cut off and sanded smooth the spigot piece:
And...
More to follow on the mister... on to other things.
So, I received this in the mail:
A fan for cooling, a nice little thermostat, a filter and gasket...
Now, since the drilling for the drain went well, I was brave enough to try something a little more complex!
And installed:
I removed the rubber feet and wire screen from the side facing the glass, and placed the gasket between the fan and the glass with the filter on the inside of the glass. The screws that came with the filter weren't long enough, so I removed the ones from the feet. I also removed the feet from the other side and flipped the guard around to make the logo correct, just because.
More updates when I get there.
Evergreenblue
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Haha, I was pretty happy with how it turned out! I'll start working on the rest of the ventilation/misting system this weekend, with more pictures and update as well.
VickiK
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Mister, you are rocking my DYI world right now....*swoon*
Evergreenblue
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Well, everyone, I'm sorry to inform you that there will be no real update this weekend. My other hobby took the day (beer brewing) and I just didn't make enough time this weekend. Who know, I might do something tonight, but we'll see. I'll try to update this week!
Evergreenblue
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Hmmm... I do like some mules... I enjoy me some beer though! Today is an IPA day, (as "payment" for someone helping me out).
Yeah, it takes me most of the day, even though they're small batches. But it's fun!
Yeah, it takes me most of the day, even though they're small batches. But it's fun!
Evergreenblue
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It's half batches for me... I brew a bit more often and don't have as much to consume. I may end up going to 10 eventually for the recipes I get nailed down... I like this size for now though. Plus, I still can do it on the stove!
VickiK
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@Evergreenblue - well, my shrimp still haven't bred, but I think it's because @Mike16T put a hex on them or something --- bein's that he's the Shrimp King and all.
Love the set up!
@L190 It only takes ONE DAY to brew beer? I wish I liked beer now.
Love the set up!
@L190 It only takes ONE DAY to brew beer? I wish I liked beer now.
Mike16T
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L190
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well kind of. From brewing to the finish product takes 2+ months
VickiK
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LOL! I am a nooby when it comes to shrimp!
Well, you're clearly doing something I am NOT over here in Gay Shrimp Town.
Once I get my first paycheck from my new home business, I'm gonna buy me some more shrimps!
VickiK
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Ooooohhhh. Now that makes more sense to me. LOL