Sandovalsbco Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 What lids are those Malphy ? I like that they have a crease on them that can fold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 What lids are those Malphy ? I like that they have a crease on them that can fold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I use the Marineland glass canopies. I have the Aqueon ones as well. But, the Marineland ones have a better (tighter) fit imo. http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3730+3781&pcatid=3781 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandovalsbco Posted January 2, 2016 Report Share Posted January 2, 2016 I use the Marineland glass canopies. I have the Aqueon ones as well. But, the Marineland ones have a better (tighter) fit imo. http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3730+3781&pcatid=3781 Thanks for the quick reply. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamder Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Andy, I love reading about shrimp rack projects and this thread is chock full of details and information, thanks. I wished I had picked up earlier the tip about curving the HMF foam without having to silicone anything in the tank. How are the lights treating you so far? I have a similar but shorter version of the Beamworks LED sitting right on top of my 29G tall and I had to dim it way down. Sam mayphly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Andy, I love reading about shrimp rack projects and this thread is chock full of details and information, thanks. I wished I had picked up earlier the tip about curving the HMF foam without having to silicone anything in the tank. How are the lights treating you so far? I have a similar but shorter version of the Beamworks LED sitting right on top of my 29G tall and I had to dim it way down. Sam Hey Sam, Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad I went with these lights. I have them raised about 9 inches from the tanks on the top and middle row and I don't have to worry about algae taking over my tanks. The tanks on the bottom shelf the lights are raised 5 inches and I have gsa growing nicely on the side walls of the tank. There are two settings (bright & dim) which you can select from. I run them at their brightest settings so I can see everything better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 The blue HFM will turn to a dark grayish green over time so you won't have that bright blue forever. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Shrimple minded and mayphly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 The blue HFM will turn to a dark grayish green over time so you won't have that bright blue forever. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Always wondered about that. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 The blue HFM will turn to a dark grayish green over time so you won't have that bright blue forever. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk That's good to know. I was also wondering about that. That blue is bright! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Yes it is! I can try and get a photo of what mine look like if you want Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk mayphly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yes it is! I can try and get a photo of what mine look like if you want Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Sure! That woud be great. I'm curious to see what it'll eventually look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Here you go! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Here you go! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk I like that a lot better than the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loumeer Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Do you automate your water changes? Seems like that many tanks would feel like a part time job come water change day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Do you automate your water changes? Seems like that many tanks would feel like a part time job come water change day. I only change water once in a while. For top offs I just add a small amount of ro straight into the tank. For water changes I use a 5 gallon bucket with multiple drip lines coming from it. It's really not that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loumeer Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 I only change water once in a while. For top offs I just add a small amount of ro straight into the tank. For water changes I use a 5 gallon bucket with multiple drip lines coming from it. It's really not that bad. So how much water do you change and how often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted January 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 So how much water do you change and how often?I really don't follow any WC schedule. I check my TDS at random throughout the week and try and keep it between 120-140. (Is it weird if you walk around the house with a TDS pen in your pocket?) This range gives me a GH of 5ppm. If my TDS goes over 140 I'll do a small water change. Also. the lids on the tanks help prevent evaporation which helps keep parameters stable. I do check my nitrates about once every couple months. If my nitrates are high I'll perform biweekly 10% water changes to bring them down. [emoji4] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Mayphly, are you running heaters to all of those tanks (or even several of them)? What is the recommended guidance on setting up electrical for rack systems.........I'm guessing getting your power higher than your tanks is something to aim for but was wondering if you or anyone else had any ideas/pointers. I'm familiar with drip-loops but if you are setting everything up custom then you have the ability to really clean things up, which would increase the aesthetics as well as safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 I have my power strip strapped to the wall behind the middle row. For the most part it remains hidden by the rack. I placed it there strategically so that all the heaters would reach. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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