Struggling with MTS
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Struggling with MTS
by Orlon11 Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:42 pm
So I just saw a 55 on craigslist for $30 ($50 with stand). There must be somewhere I can put this...how bad is it to put a tank in front of a window?
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by nyleveiam Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:45 pm
The fishes will appreciate the view!!!!!!!
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Biulu Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:59 pm
That is a good deal! Especially for Montreal.... Don't think twice! Putting it in front of a window is not bad as long as you take account of it with your plants/lighting.
The goldfish tank in the office receives light from the side and I have simply decided not to put on the lights anymore since the only plants a goldfish doesn't eat are low light plants.
This plus some potassium fertilisation ensures that the tank doesn't get more than the regular brown diatoms.
The goldfish tank in the office receives light from the side and I have simply decided not to put on the lights anymore since the only plants a goldfish doesn't eat are low light plants.
This plus some potassium fertilisation ensures that the tank doesn't get more than the regular brown diatoms.
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by nyleveiam Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:01 pm
I put a café blind on the lower half of my two windows with tanks in front of them. Combined with a heavy background on the tank it works well. Those tanks don't have any more algae than an of the others.
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Orlon11 Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:04 pm
This is my current setup (excuse the mess!):
I'm thinking it could work if I move the 25 in front of the window and put the 55 where the 25 is now. No idea what I'd do with the 10...maybe I can find a level spot in the back room.
I'm thinking it could work if I move the 25 in front of the window and put the 55 where the 25 is now. No idea what I'd do with the 10...maybe I can find a level spot in the back room.
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Biulu Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:06 pm
Have you thought about using the 3rd dimension?! I can imagine a nice rack next to the tele....
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Orlon11 Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:12 pm
Would it be safe on a rack? I guess a 10 isn't that heavy
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Biulu Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:32 pm
I think you should be able to get something on Craigslist which looks like your current table but is more like a cabinet style.
You would only need to take the doors off.
Or you buy a book shelf and reinforce the shelves with angles. I did that successfully with an Ikea Ivar rack. They hold a 29 and 20 gallon each.
Have a look at this picture:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=Ikea+Ivar+rack&rlz=1C1OPRB_enCA563CA563&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=7zLgU_jKMqfh8gGk-YH4BQ&ved=0CDcQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=667#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=2TlDYN2Z_-K5IM%253A%3BcZbDwKHpzvLcTM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.frogcube.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2012%252F06%252Fphoto.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.frogcube.com%252Fpage%252F4%252F%3B3264%3B2448
You would only need to take the doors off.
Or you buy a book shelf and reinforce the shelves with angles. I did that successfully with an Ikea Ivar rack. They hold a 29 and 20 gallon each.
Have a look at this picture:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=Ikea+Ivar+rack&rlz=1C1OPRB_enCA563CA563&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=7zLgU_jKMqfh8gGk-YH4BQ&ved=0CDcQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=667#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=2TlDYN2Z_-K5IM%253A%3BcZbDwKHpzvLcTM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.frogcube.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2012%252F06%252Fphoto.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.frogcube.com%252Fpage%252F4%252F%3B3264%3B2448
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Orlon11 Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:35 pm
I shouldn't get ahead of myself. Don't even know if the tank's still available, or if I'll be able to arrange transportation. I think it might not fit in an average small car.
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by Biulu Mon Aug 04, 2014 7:40 pm
It will, on the back seat. It is 1.22 metres long, 30 cms deep and about 50 high.
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Orlon11 Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:39 pm
Got a car lined up and probably getting the new tank on Thursday! Then I'll figure out where this thing is going to go...
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Sbenson11 Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:44 pm
Sounds like one of my plans, get a new tank and figure where to put it later. 
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by goldfishbetalover Tue Aug 05, 2014 6:46 pm
I am exactly the same!Sbenson11 wrote:Sounds like one of my plans, get a new tank and figure where to put it later.
Steve
my husband will not allow me to do this though!
he needs to see things clearly!!!!!
gee I just don't get it!
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Biulu Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:16 pm
Congratulations! You can't pass up an opportunity like that. I would have done the same...
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by the clean guy Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:37 pm
How come I'm the only one in this forum with one tank
there must be something wrong with me
there must be something wrong with me
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by alexmtl Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:44 pm
the dirt guy wrote:How come I'm the only one in this forum with one tank
there must be something wrong with me
Actually, while I have only a few tanks, I have less than 90 gallons in total. Don't worry, I got you beat on small gallonage syndrome.
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by the clean guy Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:48 pm
alexmtl wrote:
Actually, while I have only a few tanks, I have less than 90 gallons in total. Don't worry, I got you beat on small gallonage syndrome.
Sorry Alex
I'm at a measly 46 Gallons
pretty sure that makes me the lowest gallon participant
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by alexmtl Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:52 pm
46g Bow tank
29 g
10 g
Looks like you are at 85g. OK, yours looks smaller than mine. (Reminds me of a similar debate in the grade school boys washroom)
Well, your one tank probably looks better then my algae swamps. I am the Duke of BGA and Hairy Algae.
29 g
10 g
Looks like you are at 85g. OK, yours looks smaller than mine. (Reminds me of a similar debate in the grade school boys washroom)
Well, your one tank probably looks better then my algae swamps. I am the Duke of BGA and Hairy Algae.
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Biulu Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:54 pm
the dirt guy wrote:How come I'm the only one in this forum with one tank
there must be something wrong with me
There is nothing wrong with having only 1 tank. It becomes more dubious if you have more tanks that are empty for a looonnnnnggggg time.....
But don't worry: we can do something about that!
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Orlon11 Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:00 pm
I've been feeling inadequate with my 25 +10 (actually more like 8-9 cause I can't fill it all the way up!). Hopefully the new 55 will give me an ego boost 
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Orlon11 Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:02 pm
Should a concrete balcony be able to hold up the weight of 55 gallons of water on a temporary basis? I'm going to need to test this thing for leaks and I don't really want to put it in my bathtub
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by the clean guy Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:06 pm
Orlon11 wrote:Should a concrete balcony be able to hold up the weight of 55 gallons of water on a temporary basis? I'm going to need to test this thing for leaks and I don't really want to put it in my bathtub
I would say yes on that one
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by the clean guy Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:07 pm
alexmtl wrote:46g Bow tank
29 g
10 g
Looks like you are at 85g. OK, yours looks smaller than mine. (Reminds me of a similar debate in the grade school boys washroom)
Well, your one tank probably looks better then my algae swamps. I am the Duke of BGA and Hairy Algae.
Didn't think empty tanks counted
That makes me feel better
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Re: Struggling with MTS
by Sbenson11 Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:32 am
I only have one tank...
In my office
Steve
In my office
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