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tamo42
PostPosted: Mar 1st, '07, 08:41 
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So I'm looking around my basement yesterday, and lo! behold the submersible float-switch activated sewage pump sitting in a box. I had this for a house I was going to install it in, but ending up selling.

Look a little to the left, and there are about 15 rubbermaid storage bins, some of which are empty!

Got some 4' flourescent light ballasts for free from our local freecycle list.

I think all I need to create a system out of this is some PVC, aquarium silicone, a drill bit for making holes, and gravel.
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well done :) did you happen to find any fingerlings down there too? :lol:
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LOL yep dont forget the fish.
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Maybe some plants too while I'm at it :)
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"i'm sure i put them under one of these boxes......................." ;) LOL
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LOL, the pump is WAAYY too powerful for a small setup.

Looks like I'm going to have to create a step-down system with a significant portion going directly back to the tank.

Also got 50 L non-brand irregular hydroton for $20 US. Seemed like a good price. Turns out there's a hydroponics store 5 minutes from my house.
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Fixed my problem with a large header tank and lots of packing tape!

Looks like I'll be starting a member system topic shortly.
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Gah I'm going to have to pay around $50 for them clay balls no hydroponics store in sight, figure yer lucky on that if they hold up.
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The store near me has a website. http://www.atlantishydroponics.com

http://www.atlantishydroponics.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AH&Product_Code=LECA320&Category_Code=orgmed

links straight to the stuff I got. Not sure what the shipping costs would be though.
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