ADA Green Cube (3rd attempt)

**EvolutionZ** · 23rd Mar 2008, 20:26

bro.. time for a full tank shot again! haha..

**torque6** · 23rd Mar 2008, 21:09

Jervis,

Sorry, wondering if you could help me with the following, as I would like to improve my mounted on fans.

1-The acrylic you bought from artfinder (bras basah) is it, cut again to precision with your acrylic cutter ? Do i need to get a file to file away the edgeness.
2-Where did you get the small metal hinges that you can place your acrylic cover onto? SELFIX ?

Thanks in advance.

**Jervis** · 23rd Mar 2008, 22:35

Originally Posted by torque6

Jervis,

Sorry, wondering if you could help me with the following, as I would like to improve my mounted on fans.

1-The acrylic you bought from artfinder (bras basah) is it, cut again to precision with your acrylic cutter ? Do i need to get a file to file away the edgeness.
2-Where did you get the small metal hinges that you can place your acrylic cover onto? SELFIX ?

Thanks in advance.

1) I bought it from ArtFriend (Ngee Ann City), no need file as the edges are clean cut. You don't really have to cut the acrylic all the way through, you just need to cut it halfway and break it (like how you break a piece of cookie)

2) Cube Garden Hooks

**fireblade** · 24th Mar 2008, 00:15

a point to note, will the white netting melt if in contact with heat too long? since it is so near to the lights, afraid if cannot withstand the heat and melt, staining the light..
if the white netting a kind of anti-slip mat or another product of ADA

?

**torque6** · 24th Mar 2008, 02:33

Oh, I didnt know those were ADA clipon hooks, no wonder it look professional and fits perfectly. I will try and call thio see if he has some, will buy if they are not too expensive.

Many thanks for the acrylic tip as well.

**Jervis** · 24th Mar 2008, 20:23

Originally Posted by fireblade

a point to note, will the white netting melt if in contact with heat too long? since it is so near to the lights, afraid if cannot withstand the heat and melt, staining the light..
if the white netting a kind of anti-slip mat or another product of ADA

?

I believe the plastic net (heavy duty) will be able to withstand the minor heat emitted from the light. Furthermore the fan is keeping that area cool. I bought this net from DIY shop (not ADA) and it is not the 'soft' kind.

**Jervis** · 24th Mar 2008, 20:26

Love the whirlpool effect created by the ADA Lily Pipe... it really helps in maintaining a clear water surface (no film of oil or floating fine CO2)... but the trick is to always maintain the right water level in order for it to work continuously

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

bro.. time for a full tank shot again! haha..

Here you go

**torque6** · 24th Mar 2008, 21:49

Pictures not loading, i probably try later.

**krabbie** · 24th Mar 2008, 22:09

Originally Posted by Jervis

Here you go

Really amazed by the clear water. Nice one, bro!

**torque6** · 25th Mar 2008, 02:05

Pictures finally loaded when everyone's else is asleep lol.. Looks great, really like the little whirlwind

**fireblade** · 25th Mar 2008, 09:23

I presumed the lily pipe is intake right? initially I thought that is the outlet.. :P

where is the outlet for this tank? well hidden?
I really love your Eriocaulon cinereum ! must have cost a bomb!

**André Grassi** · 25th Mar 2008, 09:49

Congratulations for his tank. Simply wonderful. I will mount an aquarium cube and I want to inspire that their assembly.

**PlAnTaNoOb** · 25th Mar 2008, 10:35

Originally Posted by fireblade

I presumed the lily pipe is intake right? initially I thought that is the outlet.. :P

where is the outlet for this tank? well hidden?

Bro, thats the outlet. The water comes out and exit via the lower half of the funnel, thus creating a slight vacuum in the upper half. This vacuum then draws in water from the surrounding. I'm still trying to figure out how to place the pipe to get the whirlpool consistently.

Its really cool btw. Get yourself one from Biotope if you're interested. There're also generic ones (non ADA) selling at a much lower price on their shelves.

**sfk7** · 25th Mar 2008, 10:57

bro,

what's the red plant at the left corner?

**Jervis** · 7th Apr 2008, 20:21

Still in 1 piece after 12 days of "auto-run"

Phew!

**Jervis** · 7th Apr 2008, 20:25

Plants have grown a lot especially the red stem plant (suspected as Rotala macrandra) Scroll up to see how much it has grown in the past 2 weeks.

**aquaSynthesis** · 7th Apr 2008, 22:16

Originally Posted by PlAnTaNoOb

Bro, thats the outlet. The water comes out and exit via the lower half of the funnel, thus creating a slight vacuum in the upper half. This vacuum then draws in water from the surrounding. I'm still trying to figure out how to place the pipe to get the whirlpool consistently.

Its really cool btw. Get yourself one from Biotope if you're interested. There're also generic ones (non ADA) selling at a much lower price on their shelves.

bro...can pm me where i can get the generic lily pipes? thx dude..