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Forum: Tank Journal 07-10-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 97,691
Posted By daplatapus
Haha, thanks. But in all honesty, it took me an...

Haha, thanks. But in all honesty, it took me an hour of looking around my shop and basement wracking my brains how I was going to keep this stuff square. I had one small square and I was thinking, if...
Forum: DIY 07-10-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,132
Posted By daplatapus
That's the plan I've used to build a few stands....

That's the plan I've used to build a few stands. They are rock solid. You can forgo the inside screw strips if you pocket screw, but I like the idea of leaving them in. Rocketengineer also has a...
Forum: Reef 07-09-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,353
Posted By daplatapus
When I helped a friend set up their 3rd tank last...

When I helped a friend set up their 3rd tank last fall we had similar issues. Ca was low, alk was low Mg was low. She tried dosing all three at separate times of the day for a week. Nothing really...
Forum: Bulk Reef Supply 07-09-2013, 06:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,654
Posted By daplatapus
My order got delivered today and it looks like I...

My order got delivered today and it looks like I forgot to add the drill bit for the 1" bulkhead. Du'oh!
Forum: Reef 07-09-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,353
Posted By daplatapus
This^^^^^ X1000 Your mg levels will determine...

This^^^^^ X1000
Your mg levels will determine how much Ca your water can hold. For my tank I found the magic number was between 1400-1450, but yours may be different.
Forum: Ponds & Koi 07-09-2013, 06:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 37,014
Posted By daplatapus
Thanks everyone! Lol, ya after living in...

Thanks everyone!


Lol, ya after living in Canmore for 25 years its great to be able to actually grow stuff other than dandilions :)
Forum: Ponds & Koi 07-08-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 37,014
Posted By daplatapus
Thanks! And now for the rest of the yard.... :(

Thanks! And now for the rest of the yard.... :(
Forum: Tank Journal 07-08-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,470
Posted By daplatapus
Nice work. If you like the colour of the wood...

Nice work.
If you like the colour of the wood as is, see if you can get a sample size of the oil based Varathane Diamond Finish to try on a sample piece of your wood. It really brings out the...
Forum: Pump Specific 07-08-2013, 02:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,208
Posted By daplatapus
My hammerhead/barracuda measures 3 1/2" to center...

My hammerhead/barracuda measures 3 1/2" to center and my dart measures 3 1/8" to centre
Forum: Ponds & Koi 07-07-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 37,014
Posted By daplatapus
Thankfully we live in an area where you can go...

Thankfully we live in an area where you can go right to the mills and get some custom board sizes. I needed a pretty big chunk to do this:
...
Forum: Ponds & Koi 07-07-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 37,014
Posted By daplatapus
Project: Keep wife happy :)

Well, my wife has been exceptionally patient with me and my tank upgrade so I've been helping her out with her little pet project - her pond. I've tried convincing her to go with something a bit...
Forum: DIY 07-07-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 121,617
Posted By daplatapus
Well, got all my proper parts from China for the...

Well, got all my proper parts from China for the Fan pwm control to build it exactly as per drawing above, and the PWM speed control still doesn't work... argh.
Forum: Reef 07-07-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,033
Posted By daplatapus
What's your Mg at? I found with my tanks, if my...

What's your Mg at? I found with my tanks, if my Mg wasn't 1400+ I couldn't get my Ca or dkh to climb at all. Once I had my Mg steady at 1400-1450 it was easy to get my Ca and dkh right to where I...
Forum: Reef 07-06-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,584
Posted By daplatapus
The one on the right looks like a watermelon...

The one on the right looks like a watermelon paly. Left my guess would be some type of finger leather..?
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-06-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,938
Posted By daplatapus
Ooo, I have nothing blue in my tank.... yet :D

Ooo, I have nothing blue in my tank.... yet :D
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-06-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,938
Posted By daplatapus
Calcium reactor fodder?

Calcium reactor fodder?
Forum: Reef 07-06-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,294
Posted By daplatapus
I've used the ocean coral white on all 3 of my...

I've used the ocean coral white on all 3 of my heatsinks. It basically a red, green, blue. They do make a difference in a full spectrum build. I centered 1 surrounded by my NW, RB, TV, and CW. You...
Forum: Reef Supply Canada 07-04-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,292
Posted By daplatapus
Woohoo! Yes, that is me. Sweet! Thanks!

Woohoo! Yes, that is me. Sweet! Thanks!
Forum: Reef Supply Canada 07-04-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,319
Posted By daplatapus
Need the pumps first :razz: :twised:

Need the pumps first :razz: :twised:
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-03-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,579
Posted By daplatapus
Pm'd :D

Pm'd :D
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-03-2013, 04:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,579
Posted By daplatapus
Ya, if something new is on the horizon I'll...

Ya, if something new is on the horizon I'll likely wait as well. My curiosity was really piqued by the RLSS CM6 with a DC pump but no ETA on it either...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-03-2013, 02:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,579
Posted By daplatapus
Thanks for the responses guys. Anyone know why...

Thanks for the responses guys. Anyone know why Vertex isn't re-suppying their vendors? Why J&L isn't selling then anymore on line? Are they making upgrades to their units???
Forum: Bulk Reef Supply 07-02-2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,654
Posted By daplatapus
I picked up 2 - 1 gallon jugs of mag sulfate, mag...

I picked up 2 - 1 gallon jugs of mag sulfate, mag chloride, calcium for me and another local reefer, a bunch of bulkheads, a couple years worth of rodi filters and some gate valves. Shipping sucks...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-01-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,579
Posted By daplatapus
Hmmm, anyone even using Ca reactors anymore?...

Hmmm, anyone even using Ca reactors anymore? Anyone?

*cricket* *cricket*
Forum: Tank Journal 06-30-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,050
Posted By daplatapus
Great set up! Love those dimensions.

Great set up! Love those dimensions.
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