AllenIsbell's Marine Aquarium Experience

**Cliff** · 01-09-2013, 12:39 AM

There is a sponge pre-filter that is made to go over the maxijet 1200 intake strainer, it that what you are talking about ?

**AllenIsbell** · 01-09-2013, 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by Cliff

There is a sponge pre-filter that is made to go over the maxijet 1200 intake strainer, it that what you are talking about ?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41ibZiq-4FL.jpg

Oh, nah not that. I got that, too. Not using it. It is HUGE. I will take a pic real fast.

**AllenIsbell** · 01-09-2013, 12:41 AM

**Cliff** · 01-09-2013, 12:50 AM

It might be the sponge for the surface pre-filter assembly, which is a optional pc of equipment for that skimmer

http://www.proteinskimmer.com/User%2...lter%20Box.pdf

http://www.proteinskimmer.com/Produc...Prefilters.htm

**AllenIsbell** · 01-09-2013, 12:54 AM

Ah gotcha. I debated on getting the pre skimmer box.

I weighed the rocks. Right over 30 lbs. :D

**AllenIsbell** · 01-09-2013, 01:13 AM

Came up with this, but I have a TON left over. Gonna be hard to stuff it in there while maintaining a good look. I may have to start out with less than I have, then move the remaining to the sump in the not too near future. I guess I could always pile it up in the rear...

**AllenIsbell** · 01-10-2013, 11:40 PM

Got the wood for the stand. I'm about to go get my hands dirty. I plan on having the frame built tonight, and it should be wrapped and painted this weekend.

I will do my best to document the process.

The last component I need is a power head. Now, should I run 2 Koralia Nano 240s, or 1 Koralia Nano 425? I'm leaning more towards 1 425 to save space in the tank.

**AllenIsbell** · 01-11-2013, 03:24 AM

I wasn't going to post a picture until it was finished, but I couldn't resist. I LOVE the height of the stand. 36" was definitely the way to go. More details why will be included in the video!

NOTE: The stand is not finished. This is just the frame!

**Cliff** · 01-11-2013, 10:55 AM

I'm looking forward to more up-dates

**AllenIsbell** · 01-12-2013, 12:56 AM

Guys, I'm reviewing the footage that I have so far, and you may wonder what my deal is. I have this weird blinking problem. I have a mild case of tourettes. No, I don't scream obscenities or anything like that. Just weird subtle body movements, but mostly the blinking thing. It annoys me as much as anyone else...

Just had to notate that real quick before the video is posted.