Forum: New to the Hobby
06-21-2004, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 3
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clowning around
Well....according to my three clowns, No they never seem to tire of the
up down ,up down, up down...game...except for the guy who likes to surf
the powerhead across the tank again and again and...
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Forum: Reef
06-17-2004, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,195
??salt
I don't know if your problems are the salt, but if you want to make the drive I can give you the salt.
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Forum: Reef
06-15-2004, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 9,337
VHO ballast
You can wire a workhorse-7 for 2 48in VHO for about $60 plus wire and bulbs......Steve explained it in a thread a while ago.
Good luck
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
06-07-2004, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
skimmer
Does it come with a pump to drive it?
If so what kind?
Thanks
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
06-04-2004, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,325
tanks
Interested please reply with details
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
05-29-2004, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,058
tanks Victoria
Welcome to the board.
Mostly glass around here (Seastar) you might get a used one either here or from the guys around Vancouver.
I bought glass and it still turned out better to order in.
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Forum: Reef
05-28-2004, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,293
Hey Rachael,
How is your tank fairing. Did...
Hey Rachael,
How is your tank fairing. Did the carbon and water changes do the trick?
Or was it something else. Anyway I have a few extra shrooms around if you need some supplimentation.
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Forum: Reef
05-23-2004, 04:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,840
waves
One wonders how long the seams on the aquarium could take the continuous alternating lateral stresses?
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Forum: Reef
05-23-2004, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,371
250w SA
I have been using2x250w SA. for about 4 months.
They are a bit yellow, but with actinics look OK. Growth seems good.
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
05-22-2004, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,604
removing BTA's
In Albert J. Theil's reference "Heteractis Type Anemones" he advacates the use of ice cubes. (I guess you could put one in a ziploc) .It supposed to be especially good if they are on the glass. Just...
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Forum: Reef
05-19-2004, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,654
center brace
When the center brace on my 90g came loose (last guy used the wrong silicone). With one end attached (to theback,in my case) I drained enough water untill the front pane had no bow in it. I just eye...
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Forum: DIY
05-15-2004, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,739
ultra beckett
thanks...that is an uber-skimmer. But like I said the becketts are close to the height of the primary column????
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Forum: Reef
05-06-2004, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,912
LED vs. VHO Actinic
Assuming the cost is not prohibative, do you all think blue LEDs could replace actinic VHOS?
What wattage (est. watts/gal) of LED would replace 12ft of T12 VHO?
Could someone post the...
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Forum: DIY
04-28-2004, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,167
tunze stream
The tunze PHs are supposed to give high flow that is less linear therefore better for corals etc.. Everyone raves about them. There are several DIY mods to other PH using model powerboat propellers...
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Forum: DIY
04-25-2004, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,167
you saw tomato I say TomAto
I guess it is just definition of terms then.
On the other hand do you know any suppliers of open eductors.
Thanks again Steve
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Forum: DIY
04-25-2004, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,257
O/F size
Try this calculator:
http://www.reefcentral.com/calc/drain.php
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Forum: DIY
04-25-2004, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,167
eductors
I thought eductors weree used to improve the velocity of water at the output, and I had not heard of them being used in a skimmer. Could you please post some of the info you found?
ie models and...
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Forum: Reef
04-23-2004, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,384
rubber unders
Hey Gujustud,
Yesterday, my carpet guy measured my place for the new carpet. Turns out he is reef adictted. Sooo he offered me various kinds of rubber "tiles"
to put under the tank stand. I think...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
04-22-2004, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,547
NSW
Our ocean waterhas slightly less specific gravity as well as potential toxins, including pollution, pathogens etc.
If you search this board you will find a couple of threads on the subject.
But...
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Forum: DIY
04-19-2004, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,739
Beckett height
G'day
I had thought that , for optimum performance, the beckett should be close to the height of the water level you want to run?
Do you think a taller 1 in mini tower under the Beckett would...
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Forum: Nano Tank Talk
04-18-2004, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,344
aquaclear 500
I am in the process of putting a aquaclear 500 on my 15 tall. Some people inhibit the impeller by modifiing the fins.
But if you put in the divider (mod. to make the filter a refug/sump) like an...
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Forum: DIY
04-18-2004, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,739
holder
Looks slick Steve.
Did you cut a groove for your big O-ring, or just squeeze it?
Also did you modify the beckett any on the bottom, ie to put O-rings or is that just friction fit too?
And are...
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Forum: Reef
04-16-2004, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,342
Noramaki
It has also been suggested, that you can wrap the nori around the PVC and hold it on with a sleeve of gutterguard. This allows 100% fish service without any nori not being able to be eaten as under a...
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Forum: DIY
04-16-2004, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Recirc for Beckett
Hey Steve,
Do I have it right, two mak4s, one recirc and one initial feed?
Do you think a dual (clean , then recirc clean) will remove DOC to a lower level than 2 separater skimmers(mono...
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Forum: Reef
04-16-2004, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,958
UV vs. Ozone
How does everyone feel about the sterilizing effect of ozone vs. UV.
With proper use the coronal discharge models are supposed to give amazing clear water.
Does anyone know if either method could...
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