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Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:27 AM
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Posted By bioload
I did several passed and was not very pleased...

I did several passed and was not very pleased with the results. It appears that every time I rotated the tube in the jig I did not get it back the right position for the next pass. The pic below...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-24-2010, 04:27 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Today I made some progress on the skimmer body,...

Today I made some progress on the skimmer body, which will be made from 8" extruded acrylic. The piece that I ordered was 24" long and will need to be cut down into the collection cup and the skimmer...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-21-2010, 10:48 PM
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Posted By bioload
Here is a rough sketch of my plans for the sump...

Here is a rough sketch of my plans for the sump (dimensions are approximate). I would like to plumb the overflow from the tank into the skimmer box, and then connect it to the diffudsion plate.
...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-21-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Today I managed to complete the diffusion plate....

Today I managed to complete the diffusion plate. I would like 100% of the tanks overflow to go through the skimmer and decided to cut the bottom of the chamber to accommodate a 1.5" bulkhead which...
Forum: Tank Journal 09-20-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Okay enough of the square skimmer......new build...

Okay enough of the square skimmer......new build started.

It's been about 4 months now since I first added saltwater to my 75 gallon tank and I'm still far from my final goal of a successful mixed...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-24-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 67
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Posted By bioload
:wink: ...

:wink:

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/orange_traffic_cone.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 08-24-2010, 04:13 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Got my skimmer pump (Laguna Max Flo 1500 SWC...

Got my skimmer pump (Laguna Max Flo 1500 SWC Needlewheel) last week and finally was able to take it for a test drive. I must say I'm quite impressed compared to my old sedra needlewheel.

Still not...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-19-2010, 01:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Unfortunately my Blue Tang that I've had for the...

Unfortunately my Blue Tang that I've had for the past several years has become quite aggressive in the 75gal. I won't be able to have a large tank ready in time and would like to continue adding...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-10-2010, 03:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Some more work on the tank. Since I've finally...

Some more work on the tank. Since I've finally installed the sump I need an overflow box in the main tank to replace the plugs installed when the tank was filled
...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-08-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Just ordinary dry rock (formerly live). The...

Just ordinary dry rock (formerly live). The pieces were removed from my older 65gal which was dismantled a while back.
Forum: Tank Journal 08-08-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Thanks Doug, I've since added the DI filters to...

Thanks Doug, I've since added the DI filters to the unit. Currently still reading 3 on the TDS...might change the sediments and membrane since they are quite overdue.
Forum: Tank Journal 08-08-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Gathered for a group shot. ...

Gathered for a group shot.

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_0542.jpg

FTS - Not much change

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_0566.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 08-08-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Been busy over the past couple weeks on a few...

Been busy over the past couple weeks on a few other projects. One of which was building shop table to give my table saw and router a more permanent home. This will come in handy for the DIY's to...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-22-2010, 02:33 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,752
Posted By bioload
Been some time since I've made any progress on...

Been some time since I've made any progress on the tank itself. No FTS yet since there has been little change

However, I've finally started on the sump which will be a 40gal breeder. The...
Forum: Reef 07-17-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
Little did I know that when I added my air...

Little did I know that when I added my air diffuser I would turn my algae into a rotisserie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUrbaAiBFoo
Forum: Reef 07-16-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
Did a couple test with the API test kit and it...

Did a couple test with the API test kit and it would appear that the result may vary greatly depending on solution #2, which need to be shaken for 30 seconds before use.

The vial on the right was...
Forum: Reef 07-15-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
Not sure myself, and more test would be required,...

Not sure myself, and more test would be required, but there may be negative effects of running macroalgae lighting 24/7.
Forum: Reef 07-13-2010, 12:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
Day 2 - Didn't expect to much change ...

Day 2 - Didn't expect to much change

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2743.jpg
Forum: Photography 07-12-2010, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,252
Posted By bioload
Thanks for the heads up I was considering...

Thanks for the heads up

I was considering holding off hoping they would bring back the T2i
Forum: Photography 07-11-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,252
Posted By bioload
Getting my first SLR

I've finally saved up enough airmiles and would just like some thoughts on the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55 IS Lens Kit. Does anyone have any experience with the camera? My other option...
Forum: Reef 07-11-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
Interesting? :twised: Not entirely sure what...

Interesting? :twised:

Not entirely sure what has happened? The day 2 test using 24/7 compact fluorescent lighting showed an increase in the level of nitrate.
...
Forum: Reef 07-10-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
I think I night have mixed up my samples earlier...

I think I night have mixed up my samples earlier today, and the previous nitrate test does not seem to be accurate.

Here is what I just tested...
Forum: Reef 07-09-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
Here are the Day 1 results with 24 hour lighting....

Here are the Day 1 results with 24 hour lighting.

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2662.jpg
http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu78/reefkeeping/IMG_2663.jpg
Forum: Reef 07-09-2010, 03:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
Still going to be a closed system for know. Just...

Still going to be a closed system for know. Just interested in seeing how 24/7 lighting would compare to the previous 3 days using indirect sunlight, and will keep everyone posted.
Forum: Reef 07-09-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,880
Posted By bioload
Hi Sunee, I wonder if the uptake of phosphates...

Hi Sunee, I wonder if the uptake of phosphates would increase if there was no Nitrate present?
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