DIY

[LizStreithorst]

Starting a new DIY project always fills me with dread.  I think that I have a fear of failing.  The hard thinking and worrying about a poor outcome is way overshadowed by the pride I take when it works.  I just now have two pretty easy projects going.  Well, three if you count the Discus spawn.   

Off to think about how best to set up and plumb my 20 unit air pump.  I can't add more tanks without more air. 

[Mugwump]

Off to think about how best to set up and plumb my 20 unit air pump.  I can't add more tanks without more air.

I love it......

[BallAquatics]

It surprises me to hear that Liz.  From our acquaintance here on Mugwump's, I see you as a bright and independent gal who is up to almost any challenge.  Of course in reality, that's exactly what you are.  The doubts are just floating around in your head hidden from us.

Dennis

[LizStreithorst]

It's just the getting started part that's hard for me.  Once I get going on a project I have fun.

[LizStreithorst]

Very productive day so far today.  I did stuff by myself that I thought would require the help of a strong man.  I didn't have one around so I depended on my own resourcefulness.  I put the repaired 100 gallon in place.  It has fish swimming in it now.  With the extra tank space I was able to empty 2 100 gallon's on the top rack.  I have 3 100s on the top rack that were butted against each other.  They needed a bit of space between one another.  I was able to give them the space they needed.  I moved a stand that I was using as a work bench to the place where I'll be using it as a tank stand once again.  I'll put my 75 on the top and there will be room for another 100 gallon on the bottom should I be lucky enough to stumble on a cheap one.  Got a little more water plumbing to do before I can move the 75.  I'll be putting the 100 gallon that I had to repair twice in it's place.

[Mugwump]

Nice....you'll sleep good tonight 

[LizStreithorst]

I will pat myself on the back.  I finished that last bit of plumbing, moved the fish from the 75 into a 60, drained the 75, moved it to it's new home, filled it, and moved the fish back into it.  It's more than I expected I'd get done today.  I have some leaky air valves that I'd like to fix, but my thread tape is lost in the chaos.  (I'm not a tidy worker)  I'll find it tomorrow.  I'm sure it's right in front of my eyes.  I'm whupped anyway. 

Time for a glorious soak in the tub.  I have earned it.

[BallAquatics]

You're quite a gal Liz!  Where there's a will, there's a way....

Dennis

[LizStreithorst]

Thank you, Dennis.  I wanted it.  I had no smart person or muscle man,  so I did it myself. 

I can't wait until I put the last 100 gallon in place.  I can't test it until Tuesday. Then it has to sit with water in at for a few days. I don't think I'll tackle putting it in place it until next week end.  In the mean time I'll do my least favorite part...tidy up the mess.

[Barb]

WAY TO GO LIZ, I knew you could do it!
Barb

[PaulineMi]

Awesome Liz.  How do you move those big tanks?

[LizStreithorst]

The hundred I tipped to one side and kicked a 2X4 underneath, then tilted it to the other side and kicked the 2X4 in all the way.  Then I was able to get my fingers under it and get to where I wanted it to go.   It went on the lower rack which is only 6" off the ground.  Again I did one end at a time, and worked it in.  I couldn't have put the 100 on an upper rack by myself.  The 75 was easy because it is much much lighter.  I did the same thing but I didn't need to use a 2X4.  It went on the upper rack.

Moving the work bench/rack and the storage cabinet/work bench was hard, but I didn't have to worry because they're not made of glass.

[PaulineMi]

Good job.  I will remember about using a 2x4 .  Thanks.

[P4Angels]

got any pic of it in place yet?