Bioballs Compartment(box)

[Artee]

I am currently setting up a 40 long as a wet dry trickle filter,

any ideas of what i can use for the bioballs box that can fit into the 40 long, I may have to make one using acrylic sheets if I can't find anything suitable for this purpose. the 40 long is about 10.5" deep, the sterilites don't come in this size.

 

[maddog10]

Go to the Container Store (there is one in Tyson's Corner) and look around. Lots of ideas in that store.

BTW: Let me know if you need Bioballs, I have 30 gallons worth (Brand New - Never Used)

 

[Artee]

container store, why didn't i think of that, was going to target and walmart.

thanks mike, got the bioballs already.

 

[Charlutz]

I tried to find a container to use for my 40L and had no luck. It's a narrow tank. I ended up building the sump that I wrote about for the club journal last time around. I have an acrylic box that I was using for the 40. It's not pretty but will do the job and hold enough bioballs for a 300g tank or more (8 gallons or so). I posted it on the trader page a while back, but you've done me enough favors Robert. It's yours if you want it.

 

[Artee]

Charlie.
If it'll fit in the 40 long, I would love to have it if you don't use it anymore, will save me a lot of work as I am planning to buy acrylic sheet and make my own box.
will you be at the Jan. meeting ?

Robert

 

[Charlutz]

Charlie.
If it'll fit in the 40 long, I would love to have it if you don't use it anymore, will save me a lot of work as I am planning to buy acrylic sheet and make my own box.
will you be at the Jan. meeting ?

Robert[/b]

Yes, I plan to be there. I'll bring it. Just to make sure, by 40L, you mean the 48lx16hx12w right? I didn't measure, but those are the approximate dimensions of mine.

 

[Artee]

it's definitely for a 40 long.

I may be driving up to delaware this weekend, maybe I can come by on my way home,saturday around 1 pm.



Robert

 

[Charlutz]

it's definitely for a 40 long.

I may be driving up to delaware this weekend, maybe I can come by on my way home,saturday around 1 pm.



Robert[/b]

Call me when you get through the tunnel to give me a half hour lead time. I have family in, so not sure what the plans will be. I'll pm you my cell number.

 

[longstocking]

Just wanted to say ... very cool Charlie ! That's what this club is all about !

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[Charlutz]

Robert -

Clean out your in box! Thanks for the bloodworms. Hope the box works for you. It's a tight fit for the tank. If it won't go easily, try putting a little vegetable oil on the sides to make it slick. The only flaw I found in it was that I wanted a second tray for filter floss. The blue/white pads that I used in the top tray let a little too much particulate matter through. You could suspend another sheet of eggcrate below the top tray and put the floss there. Good luck.

 

[Artee]

Charlie.

It was a perfect fit, just scrape a bit on the plastic trim , really appreciate you giving this to me, I will have the 180 running by tomorrow, just finish the plumbing today. I found a small sterilite container and added another box on the 40 long to run the 110.
by the way, you have a very nice house and neighborhood.

Happy new year.

Robert -

Clean out your in box! Thanks for the bloodworms. Hope the box works for you. It's a tight fit for the tank. If it won't go easily, try putting a little vegetable oil on the sides to make it slick. The only flaw I found in it was that I wanted a second tray for filter floss. The blue/white pads that I used in the top tray let a little too much particulate matter through. You could suspend another sheet of eggcrate below the top tray and put the floss there. Good luck.[/b]