Recent content by welsummer

Wow! that is an incredible job! I am very impressed.... though I think I would be far to afraid to do it myself even if my wife let me! Something to be proud of!

You might be able to buy an aquarium frame online or possibly a framing kit? A metal frame is the best in my view as it avoids all the shrinking /swelling problems of timber. You might need to track down someone who can weld though. Good luck... and make sure you use aquarium silicone for your...

Is it a squeeking/ knocking noise or a splashing noise? If its not making a mess then the splashing noise is good as it agitates the water surface, assisting in oxygen being disolved and carbon dioxide evolving back into the air. Squeeking/Knocking noise may need to get some new parts.

Watts per gallon is also dependant on the amount of live aquatic plants you have in your tank. If you have lots of plants, then you will need more light as the plants produce oxygen when they photosynthesis in the light and produce CO2 when they respire in the dark. Not providing enough light...

Just checked out flikr... looking good! I like the simple but very sturdy construction and the great jointing! A job to be proud of! I look forward to seeing a photo of the finished product

I forgot to say that we have a 35 gallon tank sitting on a coffee table at home ... just the right height for a toddler to get their hand in! I need to build a new taller stand and would appreciate hearing how you go!

I look forward to seeing your photos.. cause my little baby is going to become a toddler soon and I need to keep her hands out! Maybe you could put the photos on flickr and just post a link from the forum? Anyway look forward to seeing the result