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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #45 on: February 13, 2013, 02:55:52 AM »
Just snagged a XP4 for this tank over the weekend. Now have an xp3 & xp4 for this tank as well as my Peacock tank.  8) 8) The xp3 was good, but the xp4 is gonna help prolong wc's big time
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #46 on: February 19, 2013, 08:23:30 PM »
Nice Tank and Great Job!

 You should fill the XP4 with Nitrate Remover and Crushed Coral. 2 Trays of each. And then put both filters "inline". With Xp4 Sucking on the output of the Xp3... Not much of a differnce in gph to hurt either one... Plus being mag driven it would be perfectly fine! This way you wouldn't have wory to much at all for maintaining the Xp4 excep to change out the "De-Nitrate" to replenish it. The Croushed Coral would maintain the Ph and some Gh as well.

 Would be a pretty Sweet setup IMO...
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #47 on: February 19, 2013, 09:02:32 PM »
I'm not too familiar with Nitrate Remover for filters, what exactly is it? Is it a type of media, or pads or something?
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #48 on: February 19, 2013, 10:15:45 PM »
Quote from: Steve on February 19, 2013, 09:02:32 PM
I'm not too familiar with Nitrate Remover for filters, what exactly is it? Is it a type of media, or pads or something?

 Media. "Seachem" Makes some good stuff!
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #49 on: March 17, 2013, 07:05:49 PM »
Just finished adding a Rena XP4 to the existing XP3 on the 55g Mbuna tank. This should help quite a bit. The surface agitation is much better than it was with just the XP3
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #50 on: March 18, 2013, 01:11:45 PM »
^That stand the little tank is on gives me the heebie-jeebies.

My impression is that corners should always be supported.
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #51 on: March 18, 2013, 01:22:17 PM »
It's only a 10g tank ;) I use to have a 10g sitting just like that for over 7 years back when I use to keep fish in the late 80's. I wouldn't do it with anything bigger than 10g though.
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #52 on: March 18, 2013, 01:28:37 PM »
Quote from: Steve on March 18, 2013, 01:22:17 PM
It's only a 10g tank ;) I use to have a 10g sitting just like that for over 7 years back when I use to keep fish in the late 80's. I wouldn't do it with anything bigger than 10g though.

I recently had a guy ask me about a 30" stand I had on CL.  He wanted to put a 55g on it.  I advised against it...but, I suppose it could work...for a while.  :)
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #53 on: March 18, 2013, 01:40:20 PM »
Yeah I definitely wouldn't do it with a 55g :o
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #54 on: March 18, 2013, 02:42:31 PM »
Quote from: Steve on March 18, 2013, 01:22:17 PM
It's only a 10g tank ;)
It's only 10 gallons of water eh?  :)
Ever notice how much 1 gallon of water on the floor can spread?!  :o
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #55 on: March 18, 2013, 03:31:23 PM »
lol no I got ya. I'm just saying, the weight is not much. I really don't think it's anything to worry about, I had a 10g like that for years. Trust me I appreciate the concern, but the main part of the tank is supported and I don't feel it's anything to worry about.

Now granted, if at some point I wake up to wet feet lol...you will be the first one I tell "you were right" ;)
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #56 on: March 24, 2013, 10:01:27 AM »
I would at the very least put a sheet of plywood or OSB under it to help support the whole weight and frame of the tank. But if it worked before and you're willing to risk it...then no problem.
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #57 on: May 16, 2013, 05:18:34 PM »
Steve,
I am interested in knowing more about your backgrounds.  I live in Ohio and spoke at your club the beginning of May.  Could you give me a call at 440-453-9738.

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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #58 on: May 17, 2013, 12:12:04 AM »
Hi Dan. I will try to get a hold of you this weekend when I have some free time.

Steve
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Re: 55g Mbuna build (tank #2)
« Reply #59 on: June 01, 2013, 10:37:51 PM »
What sand do you use and where do you get all of your rocks from?
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