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Forum: Tank Journal 10-30-2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,467
Posted By mark
Nice tank. For single hole there's Stockman...

Nice tank.

For single hole there's Stockman (http://www.rl180reef.com/pages/standpipe/standpipe-ken_stockman.htm)and if want to drill another hole drain in each overflow look into a Herbie...
Forum: DIY 10-30-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,050
Posted By mark
I used the zip ties with the screw eye (just...

I used the zip ties with the screw eye (just double them up) plus the metal strapping with the holes on my 2" runs.
Forum: Reef 10-30-2007, 02:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,122
Posted By mark
Know in the 3 years I had a DSB it's level did...

Know in the 3 years I had a DSB it's level did drop and would need to add more sand occasionally. Some of it, even with sand sifters was probably compaction, but some of it must of dissolved.

Now...
Forum: Reef 10-29-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,122
Posted By mark
Product based on a aragonite would be a good...

Product based on a aragonite would be a good choice. There's a few different companies/quarries Caribsea (http://www.caribsea.com/pages/products/substrates.html)being one. Basically don't go to the...
Forum: Reef 10-29-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,122
Posted By mark
What a Calcium reactor does is dissolve aragonite...

What a Calcium reactor does is dissolve aragonite for calcium and
carbonate but it also releases the other trace elements.

CC, DSB will also dissolve down to some amount in normal tank pH but...
Forum: DIY 10-29-2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,769
Posted By mark
It's somewhat surprising what some elbows can do,...

It's somewhat surprising what some elbows can do, to drop your flow. Check the calculator out to get an idea with your layout and different pumps.

http://reefcentral.com/calc/hlc2.php
Forum: Marine Experience 10-29-2007, 01:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,794
Posted By mark
I applaud you efforts as well Neal but I do think...

I applaud you efforts as well Neal but I do think we have a right to speak up, thought not about you.

Prices for live stock locally, I don't have a issue with any of the places and if I choose...
Forum: Reef 10-29-2007, 05:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,652
Posted By mark
feel for ya. Don't reaaly know but might be...

feel for ya.

Don't reaaly know but might be something different than mine, since mine was 100% okay then dead probably within 24 hrs. If yours is gradual might be able to correct (though I got no...
Forum: DIY 10-29-2007, 04:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,769
Posted By mark
Closed loop is drain and return at same head. ...

Closed loop is drain and return at same head.

What you have see referred to as a manifold (see picture here (http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pbh2oret.htm)).
Forum: Reef 10-28-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,371
Posted By mark
You have the instructions...

You have the instructions (http://www.aquasafecanada.com/Install%20Instructions.htm) from Aqua-safe?

I got my Aqua-safe installed in the fishroom using the piercing valve to tap into the cold...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-27-2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,175
Posted By mark
Nice honest narrative, and shows patience pays...

Nice honest narrative, and shows patience pays off.

About your horizontal overflow, what's the size of bulkhead and how much flow? I'm trying one here...
Forum: Reef 10-27-2007, 06:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,081
Posted By mark
Article on Mg...

Article on Mg (http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-07/rhf/index.php) with DIY supplements (Epson salts okay, not ideal).

With the low Mg, going to have a hard time getting Ca up.

Need to check...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,223
Posted By mark
Believe this is the thread ...

Believe this is the thread (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=828812&perpage=25&pagenumber=13)Mr_Alberta was mentioning for the mod.

Skimmin also going sort of through the...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,417
Posted By mark
Are you sure about being okay for the quick drop...

Are you sure about being okay for the quick drop of fish into a tank with lower salinity and staying. I understand the concept for FW dips as that they are short duration and the fish can handle it...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2007, 03:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,739
Posted By mark
Got a winner, might want to up your price.

Got a winner, might want to up your price.
Forum: Reef 10-25-2007, 02:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,081
Posted By mark
Have you measured your SW mix before adding to...

Have you measured your SW mix before adding to tank?

I'm using IO and find right out of the bucket it's low Ca and Mg and on the high end for Alk, see here...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,798
Posted By mark
145g upstairs (basement sump) with 2x250W MH and...

145g upstairs (basement sump) with 2x250W MH and no chiller. Before central air, wasn't a problem keeping a near steady 79° with a couple of small muffin fans sitting on eggcrating over sump plus...
Forum: Reef 10-24-2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,038
Posted By mark
Second or third The 'Book of Coral Propagation"...

Second or third The 'Book of Coral Propagation" along with 'The Conscientious Marine Aquarist".

"Reef Invertebrates" by Calfo and Fenner also good for what's in the title as well as section for...
Forum: Calgary 10-24-2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,028
Posted By mark
Appreciate your comments and cautions re: 6-line,...

Appreciate your comments and cautions re: 6-line, just was going back to the reason of the thread. Guess I'm still on a tangent but needing to add pods in a 90g for a Mandarin is exasperated by...
Forum: Calgary 10-24-2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,028
Posted By mark
My 6-line not psycho either, actually find rather...

My 6-line not psycho either, actually find rather interesting how he cruises the current and goes throughout the rock. By competition meant that he's a pod eating machine.

At night with a flash...
Forum: Tank Journal 10-24-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 47,922
Posted By mark
filling out nicely

filling out nicely
Forum: Lounge 10-24-2007, 06:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 24,971
Posted By mark
Like the use of 'inferred' and 'models'.

Like the use of 'inferred' and 'models'.
Forum: Lounge 10-24-2007, 05:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 24,971
Posted By mark
Not doubting global warming (hey, sort of keeps...

Not doubting global warming (hey, sort of keeps me employed) but one thing I still have a hard time grasping is how you can tell the temps thousands of years ago by drilling for ice cores.
Forum: Edmonton 10-24-2007, 05:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,466
Posted By mark
Didn't go in but was driving up 50st the other...

Didn't go in but was driving up 50st the other day and seen the open sign lit up.
Forum: Tank Journal 10-24-2007, 02:37 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 45,779
Posted By mark
Like the picture with the tankful of fittings. ...

Like the picture with the tankful of fittings.

Measure twice, cut once, dry fit everything and have fun.
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