/diy/ - Do It Yourself

I'm contemplating whether I should put the glass in there straight up like a half wall and then have a ramp that the turtle can climb to get back to the water when on the land side of the tank, or if I should put the plexiglass in at an angle so it sort of makes a "shallow end".

>>569620
>>569619
Does it bother that you are the only tripcunt on /diy/?

>>569621
I don't really give a fuck, and I don't see how it matters. Is it within the realm of possibility that you can contribute something useful?
captcha: improved guallra

>>569624
Take that trip off you fag. And terrariums are sealed environment so unless you want your turtle swimming her own shit in two days don't do it.

>>569621
fucking this. the only two tripfags I know of are radiofag and bunkerfag, they only trip when they are in a thread that relates to their field, and the provide god tier information when they do, otherwise they lurk and post anon.

/diy/ is not about reputation building, its about solid info. fuck off to /soc/ if you want e-fame.

>>569619
EKR is faget.

>>569619
EKR is faget.

>>569631
>>569632
Tire iron reporting for duty.
Just make sure the flora are nontoxic.

>>569621
>>569628
>>569630

tripcodes have been a part of 4chan since day 1, and the supposed "rules" you guys are spouting are nonsense. it is perfectly fine to use a tripcode to establish a persistent identity.

you can filter them if they bother you so much, or get CSS to not show names and trips.

however...it has always been against the rules to shitpost like you guys.

>>569630
Perhaps this isn't a quest for efame. Seems to me that you should eat another bag of dicks, as there is still room for you to be a glorious winged faggot.

Whielz, tell me that these shitposters didn't make you cry.

>>569628
I already have one filter that I was using in her old tank. What I was thinking about doing was putting the plexiglass in as a half wall, like I mentioned earlier and arranging it so that the filtered water creates a waterfall into the land portion of the tank, and have it run down the length of the tank like a little river and have it run through a tube at the other end of the tank, pass through another filter and waterfall back into the water portion of the tank.

Not gonna lie, I'm pretty baked right now, so I'm not even sure if that made any sense, but if it did I sure could use some advice/ideas. I've never tried to mod an aquarium before any help not fucking it up would be great

>>569637
oh look, it's extrasteps.
nah, they be all buttmad because of the tripcode.
but niggers gonna nig. if losing the tripcode turns this into a productive thread and I get some nifty fish tank advice then its all whatever. I was only namefagging to see if you were on anyway.

>>569640
it worked. I'll check back again later, much later today to see if anyone has provided any useful information. If they haven't, I'll do my google-fu. best of luck with your teenage mutant ninja lady.

>>569634
> and the supposed "rules" you guys are spouting are nonsense
Who said anything about rules? Tripfags historically have been a massive source of fucktardery on other boards, and apart from the two >>569630 mentioned, there have been none here short of people tripping like on this post to declare themselves as OP of a thread. This guy posts everywhere with his trip. I think this is the main beef..

> you can filter them if they bother you so much
Already done.

> it has always been against the rules to shitpost like you guys.
Pic related. Didn't realise calling out an exception to our boards norms was considered a shitpost, but to each his own I guess.

>>569635
Nice ad hominem bro.

>>569643
> google-fu
Perhaps, as per the sticky, you should have done that BEFORE you started the thread. You really are new here aren't you.

>>569635
Yup. A whole bag of 'em. I'll even provide the knife and the fork, but no hot-sauce.

>>569621
>>569628
>>569630
>>569645
pic related. Why in the flying fuck does it really matter what the fuck is in my name field anyway? Shouldn't it be the content of my post that matters? Now I'm just going to trip because it rustles your jimmies so much. I'm not new if that really matters. I've been coming to this site for over six years. That's not really the point though. Successful troll is successful if your intention was to consistently keep this shit off topic.

While I could have easily lougle'd this same topic I prefer to come here. I'd rather pick the brain of someone who might have first hand knowledge on tank mods and find it more helpful.

That's usually the case, but you guys are the reason we can't have nice things.

so, uhm...

>>569645
>This guy posts everywhere with his trip. I think this is the main beef..

how would you know that if you "already filtered" him?

/diy/ is not your blog. the other guy is not breaking any rule in any way.

and as i said, and you seem to not understand, shitposting is and always has been against the rules.

complaining about people using tripcodes in the way they are meant to be used is shitposting. moot makes the rules, not you. and moot has said time and again that using tripcodes is ok. HE USES ONE HIMSELF.

Fuck it, here is another question I have. When I'm installing the Plexiglas partition, can I just snap it into place and put the sealant around it and have it stay; or should I get some more plexiglas or plastic or something to make brackets to make sure that it stays in place?

>>569638
TERARRIUMS ARE A CLOSED ENVIROMENT. You are a tripfag and a pothead. Jesus christ mods delete this thread and save us already.

>>569670
I apprecieate the blackup, homie, I really do; but you're just teaching them that their nigs ruffle jamblies. Try ignoring them and they might politely fuck off. You know, if we're lucky or something.

>>569673
Thank you for being the second guy to point that out. I did not know that prior to making this thread. I learned something. Wasn't that the point of making this thread in the first place? I really don't see why a tripcode makes you so butt mad. I barely notice the things myself. I read the posts, I don't really take the time to give a fuck what someone else posted in their name field. And seeing as being a tripfag has nothing to do with the point of this thread, why don't you tell me what your problem is with smoking the reefer?

>>569676
You don't bump into this board. Your thread will keep here for weeks.

>>569670
> /diy/ is not your blog.
4chan is no ones blog, therefore there is no need for unique identifiers. Your argument is invalid.

>>569676
> Missing the point completely
Explain why it is necessary to use any tripcode other than something like the one >>569645
used. (that is to say, to ID yourself as OP to avoid thread hijacks).

>inb4 I don't need to explain shit
Clearly you do, because on /diy/ no on uses them, and a decent majority of this thread agrees they are generally pointless.

>>569689
Why the fuck does it matter if I'm using a trip code? Like, seriously? How in the fuck does it affect your life in any way? I didn't break into your house, piss in your coffee grounds and wipe my smegma all over your toothbrush, and steal your Christmas gifts on the way out. Why is it this big of a deal?

>ITT: Someone isn't using my internet the right way so I have to lose my shit because I wasn't hugged enough or some shit.

like this OP?

>>569679
I didn't realize that. Thank you, now I know. If everybody else wasn't making such a BFD about my trip code I'd probably stop using it.

Everybody else ITT: Pic very fucking related.
CAPTCHA: tonsoid and

>>569712
Wow, I didn't actually think anyone would contribute anything useful. Yeah, that's about what I'm looking to do.

>>569714
you're welcome. I've always wanted to do this too. I don't think that person used plexiglass though.

>>569712
I've got a 12"x12" sheet of plexiglas, that I'm probably going to shave an eighth of an inch or so off so that it fits perfectly. The biggest question I need an answer to is if I can just slide it in there since its tight enough of a fit and then apply the sealant or if it would be better to make brackets to make sure it stays in place.

>>569717
This is my first attempt at modding a tank. Plexiglas was the first idea I had, I knew it would work, and a square foot of it was $3.00. Can't beat that.

Another question that just came to mind is if I were to make a little river down the middle of the land side to provide water for plants or whatever land critters I throw in there, what would be the best thing to use? Maybe some PVC sawed in half?

>>569722
if its a nice tight fit, just put in the sealant. that should work fine.

>>569724
That is what I as thinking, it's nice to get a second opinion. I might take another look in the hardware store and if I can pick up a pair of plastic brackets for a couple bucks I'll go 'head and get them just to hedge my bets.

>>569729
good luck to you anon!

So... about that question that I forgot I was going to ask and can't remember what the fuck it was...
shit.

>>569748
So back to the 'river' idea. Would half a PVC pipe work well in this scenario? I don't want water ending up where it isn't supposed to and have it not recirculating.
Speaking of losing water, any idea how I can combat evaporation? I lose a bunch of water due to evaporation. Is that just one of those things that is unavoidable, or am I just doing something wrong?

>>569708
This is an anonymous image board. Or at least it's supposed to be. Trips should be used in certain situations.

>>569775
Ok, that's great. But we've already been over all of that. Do you have an opinion or any advice on the whole PVC pipe thing?
I mean really, I'm looking for some advice or constructive criticism here. Now if you're unfamiliar with option one, and you've lost the game recently I guess that option three is just coming to terms with the fact that one day you're going to get cancer. Probably in your ass, what with how you're a great big homo and all. And you'll die, and while you're going to be all like >OMGWTF about it, everybody else is going to be totally cool with it.

Hey Extrasteps!
I'm going to watch a movie and go to bed. IT's up to you to keep these faggots on their toes until I get back.

Deuces.

you'd get better info on /an/

if you want to feed trolls go to /b/ or /pol/

>>569917
> namefags calling on other namefags to "keep these faggots on their toes until I get back."

And he wonders why we rally against name/tripfags. Go talk to your little friends on facebook.

>>570109
>fakebook
But all the cool kids hang out on 4chins.
Also, if you dislike my temporarily donned namefaggotry so much, gtfo to another thread. I've been hanging out here for a few years -- fruffled jamblies are nothing new to me. However, if you have nothing worthwhile to contribute, kindly fuck off. and to all the imbeciles who keep spouting
>durr terrarium closed system durrhurr
I have news for you: as I said in my previous post, the only terrariums that are necessarily sealed systems are the maintenance free variety. If you never want to water your terrarium, sure, by all means, seal it. However, if you have live animals in there, it is necessary to keep it unsealed (so you can feed them and all that). Having an unsealed system does not necessarily preclude it being a terrarium. Stop being gaped assholes.

Actually, I'm gunna trip up as well. All these fluffed jimbles are making me hard. Stay mad 4chun.

>>570215
heh. yeah, because that's totally me.
if you're the real extrasteps, what town/county/state am i toasting frae?

>>570224
Lawl, this guy. You gunna dox me or something kid? Gunna send me some pizza and empty boxes are you? Go away buttmad little anon. You sully my glorious name with your presence.

>>570229
note s/he couldn't answer a straightforward, non-personally-identifying query. I live deep in green and work at the edge of clovers. that oughta suffice for mannie. on that note, this bread will not be toasted by me again without something personally recognizable by mah Homies.

>>570238
No hassle in the castle, Schwibbelnaut.

OK, So I got some good advice on installing the partition, but what about irrigation for the non-water part of the tank? I'm thinking that half a pvc pipe would suffice in transporting water across the dry half of the tank, but I've never done this before. Also, if I'm going to put some plants in it can I use sand, or should I go with potting soil? I was planning on putting some plants in there and then giving my turtle some lizards and/or toads as roommates, and then adding some crickets every week or so to keep them fed.
lol. CAPTCHA: eetsuppe castle

>>570258
21 of these 43 posts are you.
At least 6, likely more, are your fuck buddy.
The remaining 16ish posts are trolls or people going "yeah that sounds like a thing, go you"

I thought it would be pretty clear by now that no one knows/no one cares. If you were that serious about providing a proper environment for your critters you would have already gone and found a dedicated forum with solid information instead of bumping this troll bait back up over, and over.. and over. Please stop.

This is an anonymous image board, tripcodes and names should only be used if a poster needs to verify their identity. I'll put it in memespeak for you since you love them reaction images: you're doing it wrong.

Also, you made this thread when there was another terrarium/aquarium thread already going on, probably because you're so self-important that you can't join others in a thread, you have to have a whole new thread just for you. A good thread probably died cause you just had to make your own personal blog thread, congratulations. Saged, btw.

>>570265
pic related.

>>570275
die.

>>569619
plexiglass will eventually give way when you silicone it to glass. If you're still contemplating a stream or river. I think a small piece of pond liner or something similar would probably achieve a more natural look than a pipe cut in half. Evaporation not much you can do prevent that besides put a glasstop on your aquarium. Another idea would be to add a sump and overflow setup. Will increase your total water volume and you can control the water level in your display tank. You can also do any water changes or medication dosing in sump and it will mix better before it makes to your display tank.

>>570323
>sump and overflow setup
pic related

I've never modded an aquarium like this. For the first year I had this turtle I kept her in a ten gallon tank with no filter on it, I just carried outside dumped the water, cleaned the inside, and refilled it a couple times a week.

When you say the plexiglass eventually gives way, do you mean that the silicone won't hold it in place forever, right? That's why I asked if it would be a good idea to add brackets or not instead of just sticking it to the glass.

>>570483
>I've never modded an aquarium like this. For the first year I had this turtle I kept her in a ten gallon tank with no filter on it, I just carried outside dumped the water, cleaned the inside, and refilled it a couple times a week.

I have a 40 gallon (supposedly...but it only fills up the 5 gallon bucket 5 times when I drain it so SOMEBODY'S lying to me somewhere) and no way in shit would I want to deal with draining and filling this thing even weekly, let alone multiple times a week. You (very) technically don't need some sort of filter in it, but fuck me if I wouldn't rather wash toilet bowls for a week to afford a filter than have drain, rinse, and re-fill a tank over 25 gallons that often.

I don't know what this guy is talking about regarding silicone, acrylic, and glass. Silicone caulk is not an exceedingly good adhesive, and care needs to be taken in building a larger tank to ensure that it's not going to eventually give under the strain. However, it isn't a very weak adhesive, either, and will hold small tanks or tank features in place easily. You should be fine using silicone to hold things up, assuming they aren't exceedingly heavy and you try to ensure that the strain in the silicone is shear, not tensile (that is to say, silicone holding the features from the bottom is much stronger than holding it from the top).

Generally, silicone is good for approximately 20 years before it starts to degrade, though this can vary quite a bit depending on the cure type and formulation of the silicone. One-part, air-curing silicone (read: caulk) tends to last a pretty long time, though.

Once again, I shall go to bed. I'll get some pictures of the tank tomorrow before and after I take a shot at installing that plexiglas. Have fun everybody, try not to lose the game while I'm goine.

>>570551
>try not to lose the game
I lost. Just thought I'd let everyone know. So everyone here loves tits and Motley Crue, right?
I'm going to get my food on, and run some errands and we'll see what I can do with this tank.

>>570258
>sand or potting soil?
Any thoughts on this?

>>570724
you talking for plants in water or above ground ?

if for water plants you can use either or. Sand will compact over time and hinder some possible root growth. Just "stir" up the sand every once and a while. For dirt its possible but I would cycle the tank for a couple of weeks so all the particles that are gonna float around to settle. I would use soil without any additives or perlite. Don't want some funky chemicals leaching into your water. There are aquarium soils but most likely you can only get at your local fish keeperstore (i.e. Not petco or PETsMART). One brand is ecosystems miracle mud.

>>570734
The water is just going to have gravel and aquarium decorations in it. I meant for the land portion of the tank.