Recent content by notmrjohn

Well, there ya go, Bill. Its 100% silicone with somethin' else added, there's 110% of something in the tube, just like the colored silicone. I think by "100% silicone" they mean no latex or other caulking material, so read the label and ingredient list carefully. For sure avoid anything with...

As long as it says "100% silicone", you're safe. I don't see how any pigmented or colored silicone could be 100%, it may be safem but why take chance. Seems like coating a pipe with caulking could be a messy chore, be sure and wear gloves, getting silicone off hands is another chore. Have...

Black corrugated drainage pipe is high density polyethylene ( HDPE), if you wash and rinse it to getrid of any surface contaminants you'll be OK. The bags you bring your fish home in from the shop are polyethylene .

Anything? Here's something; The 45 gal tank you now have and the 57 you like seem to have the same dimensions, must be some sort of tardis tank. I don't see much to be gained in only going up only 12 gallons, moving up depends on if you want more length, height, or front to back depth. Your 36"...

You made the right decision, buy or build a proper stand. I am a professional cabinet and furniture maker, that dresser won't hold anything near 800 lbs. Make sure your stand is on solid floor and level. I have made furniture grade stands for aquariums and other heavy things. Remember that the...

You are truly insane! Way to go! Who woulda thunk it? Too bad you posted your idea B4 applying for patent. Perhaps the addition of a battery, pump, or siphon powered gravel vacuum with filter bag at the trimmer would help with trimmings? Those are basically small shop vacs anyway. Use a fine...

I am a bit confused, the pump "sits on the glass" and is an "inner filter pump." Is this an outside power filter? A box on outside of aquarium, hanging over top of aquarium? You can lessen sound of box rattling and vibrating against glass with a thin foam or sponge pad between filter and...

The pump may just not be powerful enough for the stone. Some stones are just denser than others. Pumps lose power over time, how old is your pump and what size is it? The diaphragm or other rubber part may be worn out, repair kits are available. Water pressure increases with depth requiring more...

BillD is absolutely correct about the silicone between the glass, the edge or butt seal, holding the tank together. I don't know what or why I said to the contrary. I think I confused myself and lost track of what I was trying to say. Which, I think is: Sometimes, with luck, a small void in the...

Industrial strength zip ties are available at Heating and Air-conditioner supply houses. Marine grade stainless steal clamps are available at boating and marine supply houses and plumbing supply houses.. Various plastic clamps are available at landscaping, irrigation and swimming pool supply...

I don't think there would be enough pressure at bottom to spread side and end glass in typical 5 gal tank, about 15 psi. But why risk it? Main problem with de-rimming bottom is glass will rest on supporting surface, smallest piece of hard grit will cause unequal pressure and could break bottom...

Of course the perfect thing would be black fishnet stockings.

I have no experience with that particular vendor and I don't know where you are, but the price of fittings from local sources is not much higher, add the costs of "shipping and handling," shipping errors, possible returns for correct items, waiting for the items, and the dreaded "item out of...

Every one is still waiting...... Did she wind up going to the prom with the fish?

A perpetual motion aquarium huh? Even if you were only interested in getting some of the energy back, it is going to be a very small amount. Perhaps enough for a very small LED. I don't think the energy or cost saved or environment saved is going to worth the monetary cost or effort and time...