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[Sharkbait430]

Links, I just read the entire 10pages of this thread and I wanted to give you props on the progression. It looks great, keep us posted as you have been doing. Im quite impressed...

[fishmonkey]

I agree with sharkbait! great work! this build thread is going to be great! keep up the great work! im going to stop saying great now!

[Zer0]

Thanks guys!!

Heres an update so far on what has been done. Im adding in the salt mix as we speak. I have the skimmer hooked up, but since the pump is in the water and its really big and annoying i am going to move it around to see where i think it would be hidden the best by the LR when i get LR. Its working perfectly though, just like it should so thats good. I just need to hookup the korlias and i'll be set until i get the LR next week. Also, i left the water line below the black rim so this way when i put the LR in it wont overflow and if i need to add water when im done putting in the LR then ill just do that xD Heres some pics.







The lard butt skimmer:


Thats all for now folks. ;D

[RazorbacksFan]

Looks great so far my friend, oh yeah team meeting tonight we need to work on the secret handshake lol.

[fishmonkey]

too bad the skimmers so big!

[Zer0]

Haha secret handshake! This should be fun xD. Also, ya it is sortof a bummer that the pump has to be in the water lol. Im getting a little flustered though and i might be going for the sump idea. Idk why but having this lard butt skimmer in my tank and the filter also is creeping me out. I have enough for a overflow box but i just need to decide on whether or not to do it.

[RazorbacksFan]

Originally Posted by linksyz

Haha secret handshake! This should be fun xD. Also, ya it is sortof a bummer that the pump has to be in the water lol. Im getting a little flustered though and i might be going for the sump idea. Idk why but having this lard butt skimmer in my tank and the filter also is creeping me out. I have enough for a overflow box but i just need to decide on whether or not to do it.

Oh yes indeed and drill it man do a sump do it do it do itttt! I command you as president of our organization.

[fishmonkey]

sump = good idea
it will let you take everything out of the tank, except for powerheads

[Zer0]

Yeah i know, but i will have to get a overflow box since i has tempered glass. But still, idk though because i have to see if my 20G still leaks or not so i can use it as a sump. Dunno yet. Will let you guys know tho.

[RazorbacksFan]

Originally Posted by linksyz

Yeah i know, but i will have to get a overflow box since i has tempered glass. But still, idk though because i have to see if my 20G still leaks or not so i can use it as a sump. Dunno yet. Will let you guys know tho.

If it leaks just reseal it I wouldn't even risk it I would just go ahead with resealing.

[Zer0]

Yeh i guess. If i do do it, its gonna be alot of cleaning lol. Theres so much **** in that tank its ridiculous

[RazorbacksFan]

Originally Posted by linksyz

Yeh i guess. If i do do it, its gonna be alot of cleaning lol. Theres so much **** in that tank its ridiculous

Do it man no pain no gain and TI never quits.

[Zer0]

True, i most likely will do it. Probably just a bit later on after i have bought my LR. That is the next thing on my list, so i have to get through that first, then the lighting. Then i will sump it up. ;D

[RazorbacksFan]

Originally Posted by linksyz

True, i most likely will do it. Probably just a bit later on after i have bought my LR. That is the next thing on my list, so i have to get through that first, then the lighting. Then i will sump it up. ;D

Sounds good my friend.

[partypalooza5]

Dang dude your build is going by so much faster than mine xD. I don't even have lighting for my tank!

[Zer0]

Well thats only because im blowing all of my paychecks. haha j/k i leave enough for gas xD

[partypalooza5]

HAHA I don't get regular paychecks.. that's probably why it's taking so long..

[Zer0]

Oh, that sucks. I couldnt have done ANY of this if it wasnt for my part time job.

[partypalooza5]

I need a real job. Next summer I'm applying to Petsmart and see what happens xD. (Finally! Getting paid to clean tanks!)

[Etunes]

I owuld go for a sump if i were you. I think that they are great because they hide your equipment and they give more water volume. Instead of buying a new skimmer hang it on the back of the 20 gallon sump. Save some money.