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Forum: DIY 07-27-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,837
Posted By roblarss
3' cube tank stand planning

Here is the stand I am planning for my 3x3x2 tank. I have planned using 1.25"x0.125" square tubing. Wondering if I really need the uprights on the side. Probably dont with that size tubing. Maybe...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-04-2011, 01:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,511
Posted By roblarss
Definitly going to do more research on that doser...

Definitly going to do more research on that doser
thanks
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-03-2011, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,511
Posted By roblarss
LF 3+ channel dosing pump

Looking to buy a 3 or more channel dosing system for standalone use. Prefer Alberta area but could probably get shipped from anywhere.
Forum: Central Alberta Aquarium Club 05-11-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,531
Posted By roblarss
I dont know of a long lake west of rocky, there...

I dont know of a long lake west of rocky, there is a jackfish lake about 30-40km west.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-05-2011, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,525
Posted By roblarss
future electronics has them listed for about $50....

future electronics has them listed for about $50. Shipping is around $8. I bought my drivers from them. Says they dont have any instock but I think they bring them in as required.
Forum: DIY 04-26-2011, 04:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,967
Posted By roblarss
Thats an interesting project your doing. Im...

Thats an interesting project your doing. Im working on a similar arduino project. Currently I have the arduino controlling the temp of my tank, turning my diy leds on/off, with high temp failsafes,...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-25-2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By roblarss
Hare looks like it is spoken for right now.

Hare looks like it is spoken for right now.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-25-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By roblarss
ya that is correct. Thats why I should not post...

ya that is correct. Thats why I should not post things while I am still half asleep. Post is corrected.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 02-24-2011, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,527
Posted By roblarss
free: Seahare - Rocky Muntain House

I need a new home for my seahare as I am almost out of green hair algae. Got from RedCoral Calgary I just cant get back there soon to drop it off.
It is a little larger than a golf ball.
For free...
Forum: Reef 12-14-2010, 11:02 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 70,669
Posted By roblarss
I ended up making my own heatsink also as the...

I ended up making my own heatsink also as the shipping costs were crazy. I used a 1/4" aluminum plate and the fins are 1/8" aluminum angle. I just used some heatsink compound between the 2 pieces...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,275
Posted By roblarss
I have 2 modules with an acrylic splash shield...

I have 2 modules with an acrylic splash shield spaced about 0.5 inch from the leds. I have both modules hanging 3.5 inches above the water line. The modules and drivers sit in a frame made out of...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2010, 05:08 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 70,669
Posted By roblarss
I ordered both my drivers through future...

I ordered both my drivers through future electronics as well as my LEDs. They may be a bit more than the states but shipping was relativly inexpensive and the service was great
...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2010, 04:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,275
Posted By roblarss
Well I did mine about 2 years ago and have had an...

Well I did mine about 2 years ago and have had an expensive learning curve.

With the knowledge out there now that can be reduced significantly. I paid about 4 bucks an led and the drivers -...
Forum: Reef 12-10-2010, 04:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,275
Posted By roblarss
I have a 120g its 60lx18wx24h and have a diy led...

I have a 120g its 60lx18wx24h and have a diy led on it. 64 royal blue, 64 white. I use luxeon rebel 3W running at about 75%. They seemed the best at the time. This seems to be enough for my few...
Forum: Reef 11-24-2010, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,334
Posted By roblarss
Very interesting I may have to try the blue...

Very interesting I may have to try the blue velvet nudi.
Anyone know where to find any around? Going through edmonton possibly next week.
Forum: Reef 11-24-2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,334
Posted By roblarss
I had tried the 6 line wrasse but even in that...

I had tried the 6 line wrasse but even in that small tank it cant keep up.
Only inhabitants in this tank is a decorator crab/really large hermit and until a few days ago a 6-line wrasse (jumped out...
Forum: Reef 11-24-2010, 01:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,334
Posted By roblarss
how to get rid of flatworms

I have 14 gal biocube that has a flatworm issue. I have been treating with Exit and it brings the numbers down but after a month or so i am seeing at least a thousand of these things. There will be...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-10-2010, 03:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By roblarss
tank for sale

pm sent
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-09-2010, 05:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By roblarss
LF: 6 foot tank Red deer area

Looking for a 6 foot tank 180 gal or more for my basement cichlid tank. I was going to make one out of some glass I have laying around but kind of lost ambition. Fish are kind of cramped in the 60...
Forum: DIY 10-28-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,976
Posted By roblarss
I have a sheet of 1/4" acrylic screwed with 1"...

I have a sheet of 1/4" acrylic screwed with 1" spacers to the heatsink over my LEDs. Before while I was testing I had nothing and I ruined a few leds in a few days.
Forum: Reef 01-31-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 55,868
Posted By roblarss
I setup an array of about 60 luxeon rebel LEDs...

I setup an array of about 60 luxeon rebel LEDs with no lenses on half of my 120gal. When I get that straightened out then I will build another for the other side. Currently have t5 bulbs on that...
Forum: Reef 10-10-2009, 05:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By roblarss
The OM4way is the way I wanted to go but the...

The OM4way is the way I wanted to go but the price tag kept me back. Im going to try a few piping changes and see if the flow improves.
My need to get this tank in service has greatly increased...
Forum: Reef 10-09-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By roblarss
Thanks for the info. I was figuring oversizing...

Thanks for the info.
I was figuring oversizing by .25 was plenty
I will see if I can fit larger piping coming down from the tank. I do have a spare 1.5" bulkhead around here somewhere.
Forum: Reef 10-09-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By roblarss
I can drill the intake larger but the pump only...

I can drill the intake larger but the pump only has a 3/4" intake anyways. I could remove the SCWDs and just feed to 2 of the 3/4" outlets. That would simplify the plumbing
Forum: Reef 10-09-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By roblarss
Plumbing questions

I am almost ready to run my new 120gal reef setup but I am having some issues with some plumbing.

I have 4 - 3/4" bulkheads I want to use as closed loop returns and a 1" supply. My issue is...
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