Aguinaga

@jwcarlson it was just one scoop. I have 5 different Thanks that I was feeling. About 100 fish total. Honestly I think it was to much still but the cardinal tetras and African cichlids sure loved it.

@Surreal got the second batch going.

So finished up the project. Like all projects that deal with drilling holes in the ceiling, do it when the wife isn’t home. The needle isn’t really steady but it works. Definitely one of those you adjust one and have to go through the system to see what else changed. Trying to keep it at 1.5. Any advise or words of wisdom throw them my way. First time doing a closed loop system.

Well not my weekend but putting in time when I can. Not 100% sure how well of a seal 🦭 I got on the pressure gauge because of lack of tape from screwing it in. Thinking if it isn’t whistling at me a small amount I’m not going to worry about since I will be bleeding out air anyways. First runs never seem to be perfect at least for me.

Not too pictured is my 240 gallon. I need to figure out what I’m doing with that tank. Of course in the living room too 😂

Looks great.

Umm not to be that guy but I don’t think you are suppose to link other pages or such.

Definitely be following for my axolotl tank. Thank you everyone in the thread.

Used a string and couple of clamps to keep a semi steady line. Then followed the trick Aquarium Co-Op recommends to screw the valves in. Pretty happy about it. Then got it hung and the wife was actually not upset about our living room changing into a fish room 😂

Thank you for the follow through on this

Yes it is a lot better than the stock stand. @ange and @GoofyGarra, better the machine the easier the clean up. Getting all the extra took some work. Probably the machines fault on it though. The before cleaning looked like this

If I had better skills at making short videos I totally would 😂

I’ll message you so I don’t break form rules.

Thank you. I really appreciate the confidence boost.

Thank you @Guppysnail

Test fit time. I will have the air inlet and bleed off facing out. I used 45 on the corners to try and ease the corners

@Surreal well she finally finished it. Thank you for the file

Okay did a Lowe’s run today and I hope this goes well and doesn’t seem more confusing. starting left to right. 1/2 inch Bleed off valve 1/2 inch muffler/diffuser 2in 1/2 inch extension 1/2 to 1 inch slip 3/4 to 3/4 barb thread 3/4 to 1inch slip 3/4 to 3/4 barb connector T 1in connector 45 degree 1in connector 1in connector hose clamps nylon tape and of course, picked up another 5 gallon bucket

From last night. Final count down. 😊

Since I’m having a friend print it out, I didn’t realize how much extra can be printed. Happy I bought a whole roll of filament for her 😂

Using this guy to keep the pressure in check.

Tonight’s update. @Surreal

@Guppysnail I have a really good relationship with the Lowe’s closet to me. The Pro desk manager is interested in my projects and really helpful. I’ll probably end up there afterwork today, and lay it out on the floor in the store today with his help. Don’t get me wrong I’m intimidated also, but watched videos and a super supportive wife, she makes me feel like I can do anything.

I will post my journey of my setting up my air pump set up. I got the air pump from aquarium co-op. I ordered the bleeder and control valve. I’ll be getting the pipe from Lowe’s. Here is the start of my journey

@Surreal, I’m having a friend print it out for me. This might get me to pull the trigger on buying my own printer though. She is using a Ender 3. I’ll keep you updated.