so got somemore for testing? hehe...

still have extra 2pcs.. but not so perfect la.. nanti i upload the pic..

I think "thumb tacks" (jk), should do the inflow pipe i.e. the Eheim tongkat, and also the Eheim outlet pipe

I'm more curious about where he got the acrylic pipes from???

But the result is very nice, the acrylic pipe remained clear even after all the heating.
And most importantly the vortex effect is achieved perfectly.

I want to give it a try if I can get my hands on some acrylic pipes...

anyone can help me?
why is my water turning yellowish ?
dont have any plants yet . just have a driftwood and stones.
i changed 60% of the water and it will turn yellow after few days

i get it from my friend... rm50 for 2m...
can open shop la..diy lily pipe for sale.. hahaaaa....
collect duit raya..

bought a CO2 tank set:

tank = rm208
manual regulator = rm80
check valve x 2 = rm4
bubble counter = rm12
mini diffuser = rm16

total damages = rm320

good price or not?

Depending on where u are, the price could be reasonable...

tank = rm208 -> apa size? Aluminium 1L?
manual regulator = rm80 -> can get around 60 - 70 ringgit
check valve x 2 = rm4 -> saw one LFS selling at RM1 only, but u got to go all the way to Ara D
bubble counter = rm12 -> no comment, shd be OK
mini diffuser = rm16 -> I guess this must b the Ista brand, be careful, the u shape part can break easily. If u need to detach a tube from it, make sure you hold the right part when pulling.

total damages = rm320 -> and u forget the tubes? just joking I am sure you got them too.

The driftwood is new right???
Its most probably because of the tannins leaking from the driftwood. New driftwood, especially the cheap ones will leak tanins which will make the water yellowish. So normally we will submerge it under water for a few days, change the water a few time, before we actually put it in the aquarium.

One very innovative way I hear to do this is actually to put it in the holding tank of the toilet. You know the tank of water stored for flushing the toilet. The concept is that you are actually changing the water every time you flush, and the water won't even go to waste. Just put it there until the water that comes out is not brown anymore. The rest of the details you figure out yourself la...

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Added on August 17, 2010, 12:36 amWhere can I get it???
How much you want sell your diy???

This post has been edited by radver: Aug 17 2010, 12:36 AM

can sell cheaper than the glass lily pipe... say rm 50 for 1 set, 2 meter can get bout 4 sets total rm 200 duit raya....

the tank is non-aluminum, 2+ litres
manual regulator that's the cheapest i can found after going to a few shops
tubes i got free, from a ''secret'' source heh
so i think ok la for paying a bit extra for the regulator since i got the tubes free

after bought the conventional size regulator, i saw ISTA brand manual regulator which is really tiny, wonder if it's reliable

its rely^^

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Added on August 17, 2010, 10:42 ampaku-i want ur DIY lily pipe =)

we talk later...haha...

This post has been edited by mustang90: Aug 17 2010, 10:42 AM

Lol . I did that too yes back in the days .

It usually takes some days to rid the wood of any color.

drooling over your lily pipe now

I soaked it for 3-4 days because i putting it into my aquarium .
Besides that, it is already yellow before I put the driftwood.

Actually guys, where can I get a decent lily pipe? How much will it costs me? Of coz the cheaper the better for me la....thanks.

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Added on August 17, 2010, 2:59 pmjust checking did u put in any fertilizers or anti-clorine into the water? I dun think so since u dun have any plants yet ...

This post has been edited by crewmy: Aug 17 2010, 02:59 PM

Say earlier ma

Then I have no idea , but please do let us know when you found out why...

post us pic....

u use new or old soil?

it is more economical to reload a 3L tank, I could have sold you my 3L tank with all in at the same price if you negotiated with me because it is sitting in my cabinet doing nothing

Yeah got put fertilizer and anti-chlorine. It's yellow . so I havent put any plants yet.