The 300 Gallon Build
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lymitliss
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After some time tracking down an affordable local source for the CEMEX Lapis Lustre Monterey Sand I finally found one. I took a trip down there this afternoon and picked up 400lbs. Wanting to keep the sand fairly shallow (as there won't be too many plants in the tank), I used about 150lbs of sand and stashed the rest. The idea is that I don't take up too much volume with the aquarium sand, while still allowing for enough so my future Stingray will be comfortable.
The fish were pretty well behaved while I was adding the sand, however the Datnoid made it very obvious to me afterwards that he is not pleased.
The fish were pretty well behaved while I was adding the sand, however the Datnoid made it very obvious to me afterwards that he is not pleased.
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Grimblegrumble
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Looks Great!
MattArmstrong
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Did you get the sand from Manufacturer's Minerals Co (http://manminco.com/) in Renton? That is the only source I know. When I was there over a year ago they were friendly and told me they sell a lot to aquarium people, but they're only open daytime hours M-F, so it is tough for me to get back there. I want to get their really fine stuff for some Corydoras tanks I'm planning.
lymitliss
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No, I didn't rinse at all. It is very clean and basically dust free. I just poured it into buckets, dipped it into the tank and slowly pulled the bucket out so it poured where I wanted it.
lymitliss
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Yeah I believe that's where I ended up, they closed at 4:30 so I had to hurry. That's part of why I bought extra, so I wouldn't have to go back anytime soon.
MattArmstrong
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Yeah I called at 3:30pm last Friday and the lady was honest: Well, we close at 4:30pm but, uhh, well it is Friday and sometimes the guys like to take off.
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big01612
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Lymitliss. How much did it cost you to build the stand. Tomorrow I'm getting a 250gal same maker for free.
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Ali
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How on earth did you manage a free one? Lucky duck!
lymitliss
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Wow, didn't realize it had been so long since I've updated this thread! This tank has undergone a few changes recently. I had it planted for quite a while, unfortunately with this selection of fish, it's not easy to keep plants planted. So today, the plants that were left in the tank (that have been floating for months) finally got pulled out.
In addition to that, I finally set aside some time to hook up my custom sump! This is a 40 gallon breeder I managed to snag at one of the past GSAS auctions. I built the sump probably close to 6 months ago and never got around to hooking it up. I'm still adjusting temperature and water level after hooking the sump up and moving both heaters into it.
Be sure to check out the video at the bottom of this post-
Laying the pipes out-
Draining water so it doesn't dump out the overflow while working-
Sucking the water and gunk out of the overflow-
Return hose and connections-
Finished sump-
So today, the plants that were left in the tank (that have been floating for months) finally got pulled out.In addition to that, I finally set aside some time to hook up my custom sump! This is a 40 gallon breeder I managed to snag at one of the past GSAS auctions. I built the sump probably close to 6 months ago and never got around to hooking it up. I'm still adjusting temperature and water level after hooking the sump up and moving both heaters into it.
Be sure to check out the video at the bottom of this post-
Laying the pipes out-
Draining water so it doesn't dump out the overflow while working-
Sucking the water and gunk out of the overflow-
Return hose and connections-
Finished sump-