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Forum: DIY 03-22-2008, 05:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Posted By mark
First tank I had was a 75g with factory stand. It...

First tank I had was a 75g with factory stand. It was made just from HDF (laminated) with cutouts which door were placed over, so there can be strength without a frame.

To do a framed stand is...
Forum: FOWLR 03-22-2008, 02:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,094
Posted By mark
What Myra said, stick with the T5 and you'll have...

What Myra said, stick with the T5 and you'll have more options.
Forum: DIY 03-22-2008, 02:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,173
Posted By mark
Guess would say to the LFS guys to explain the...

Guess would say to the LFS guys to explain the problems. Mine's been up for +2 years and I can't think of anything.

If I did have the 2" clearance then I'd be looking at the waterline and the...
Forum: DIY 03-22-2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,173
Posted By mark
My tank is the same as you're talking building...

My tank is the same as you're talking building yours.

The overflows are about even with the bottom of the trim and with the return running, you can't see the water line below the trim and have...
Forum: Reef 03-21-2008, 08:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,301
Posted By mark
No, expect a 4:1 ratio. Assuming it's...

No, expect a 4:1 ratio.

Assuming it's hooked up correctly, might be in a flush position or the automatic shutoff valve (ASV) stuck open.
Forum: FOWLR 03-21-2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,094
Posted By mark
Hopefully someone will step in as I might be off...

Hopefully someone will step in as I might be off for T5s but seems for the same wattage with MH, the higher the temperature less PAR is there for growth. This you need to balance this against that to...
Forum: DIY 03-21-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,953
Posted By mark
http://www.flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?cart_id=9783...

http://www.flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?cart_id=9783.2906*9v6VJ0&product=PVC-Elbows-90-MPT

Not sure of your bulkhead size but they're easy enough to find (I bought some 1" fr Rona)
Forum: DIY 03-21-2008, 04:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,953
Posted By mark
Here's a variation ...

Here's a variation (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1310585)on the Herbie, with layout out similair to what you have already.

I'm not convinced a third run is...
Forum: DIY 03-21-2008, 04:20 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,953
Posted By mark
Trigs, try a elbow pointing down in your overflow...

Trigs, try a elbow pointing down in your overflow box. Cap the pipe above the tee on the outside, then starting with a small drill slowly go larger until the level in the overflow becomes steady and...
Forum: DIY 03-21-2008, 02:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,001
Posted By mark
Believe the recommended weir length is just for...

Believe the recommended weir length is just for designing a overflow box that will give you ~0.25" rise of water over the weir for good surface skimming.
Forum: DIY 03-21-2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,001
Posted By mark
Where on the calculator do you get the height? If...

Where on the calculator do you get the height? If I put in 1325gph my understanding the 20" linear inches is the length of the weir.
Forum: DIY 03-21-2008, 01:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,953
Posted By mark
pictures towards bottom here...

pictures towards bottom here (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/printthread.php?threadid=976028&perpage=25&pagenumber=2)
Forum: DIY 03-20-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,953
Posted By mark
Internal, external?

Internal, external?
Forum: Reef 03-19-2008, 05:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,403
Posted By mark
Aqua-safe instructions...

Aqua-safe instructions (http://www.aquasafecanada.com/Install%20Instructions.htm), section 7.1 talks about the flushing valve and the handle position.
Forum: Reef 03-19-2008, 04:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By mark
and light is 6700K.

and light is 6700K.
Forum: Reef 03-19-2008, 03:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,403
Posted By mark
I'm running single digit TDS, not zero, but don't...

I'm running single digit TDS, not zero, but don't think it's the end of the world (this is considering the cups of salt mix I add, the Dow Flake, the Mag Flake and some people do keep reefs with...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By mark
Have a 20g above my sump as well (picture...

Have a 20g above my sump as well (picture (http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/das75/Ch_ref.jpg)).

With LR have mostly chaeto but some Halimeda and Grape Caulerpa. Though nitrates test as zero...
Forum: DIY 03-18-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,541
Posted By mark
If you got a room next to the tank for a...

If you got a room next to the tank for a reservoir, you could mount something as simple as a Brute garbage can on a platform, so it would be higher that the water level in your sump. Float valve and...
Forum: Reef 03-18-2008, 06:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,573
Posted By mark
Monitor your NH3/NO2/NO3 cycle. Just with the LR...

Monitor your NH3/NO2/NO3 cycle. Just with the LR (no fish needed) watch for the spike and drops to 0.0, after then can slowly start adding. If too much too soon can cause anyother cycle.

Found...
Forum: Reef 03-18-2008, 04:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,548
Posted By mark
Something for the shelf

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h316/das75/dead_acro.jpg

Bleached around the beginning of the year, but always had good PE. Started getting some colour back then about a week ago just went...
Forum: DIY 03-18-2008, 02:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,541
Posted By mark
I'm using a simple humidifier float valve in my...

I'm using a simple humidifier float valve in my sump hooked up to my ro/di unit. One could also hook up the humidifier float valve to a storage container above the sump holding fresh water. Only one...
Forum: Edmonton 03-17-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,929
Posted By mark
The card didn't have a Business name on it, but...

The card didn't have a Business name on it, but individuals and a couple of numbers (one being 454-9828).

The place where the tank was at is Morango's, looked up their number as 450-9906.
Forum: Edmonton 03-17-2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,929
Posted By mark
Noticed at the coffee shop I was in today a card...

Noticed at the coffee shop I was in today a card on their tank there with some numbers for a tank maintenance service. One was 454-9828.

No idea who they are though. The coffee shop might be...
Forum: Reef 03-17-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,873
Posted By mark
The cup might crack if your not careful. I...

The cup might crack if your not careful.

I got a used CSS65 that was already drilled (crack included).
Forum: DIY 03-17-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,001
Posted By mark
At least 1000gph. Skimmin had 2 1.5" and...

At least 1000gph.

Skimmin had 2 1.5" and with his Dart return figured ~2000gph.
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