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Forum: Tank Journal 02-01-2012, 06:13 PM
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Posted By Gripenfelter
What would be the problem? I connected 3 tanks...

What would be the problem? I connected 3 tanks together...150 gallons. All three pipes dump into my refugium.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-01-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 164
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Posted By Gripenfelter
OIC. Yeah you can download the individual...

OIC.

Yeah you can download the individual parts from the Google Sketchup library and modify to your own.

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?q=ball+valve&styp=m&scoring=t
...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-01-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 164
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Posted By Gripenfelter
Extension?

Extension?
Forum: Tank Journal 02-01-2012, 04:37 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
I didn't draw those particular ones but I always...

I didn't draw those particular ones but I always use Google Sketchup for 3D renderings. It's free and there are lots of video tutorials on how to use it.
Forum: Tank Journal 02-01-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Here is an exploded pic: ...

Here is an exploded pic:

http://www.beananimal.com/media/4075/exploded-standpipe.jpg

This is the secondary siphon.


The primary siphon is identical to the secondary except that it...
Forum: Tank Journal 02-01-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Even though it's 314 gallons I'm a little scared...

Even though it's 314 gallons I'm a little scared to add my false perc clowns to it with my black clowns in there. My black clowns are still young and do not host anemones. They just do laps of the...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-31-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Thanks Tim. I'll look into moving the pump above...

Thanks Tim. I'll look into moving the pump above the shelf and hiding it with rock. Thanks again for all your help with the plumbing supplies.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-31-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Not with a 1350 GPH pump circulating water in...

Not with a 1350 GPH pump circulating water in there.

I tried it without the pump and within 2 weeks I had a layer of crap in there so thick you couldn't see the glass.

After 2 days of using...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-31-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
I doubt it would penetrate all the baffles. There...

I doubt it would penetrate all the baffles. There is a good amount of grime and dust already on the glass.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-31-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
There will be a little more rock in the upper...

There will be a little more rock in the upper portion but just to mount coral to. I went a bit overboard in my 120 gallon and had 200 lbs of rock...too much. Not doing that this time. Most of my rock...
Forum: Marine Fish 01-31-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,634
Posted By Gripenfelter
I'm hoping mine will be ok together. I have 2 yr...

I'm hoping mine will be ok together. I have 2 yr old false perc clowns and 6 month old Ocellaris.

The Ocellaris are not hosting anemones though...weird.

Haven't added the false percs to the...
Forum: Reef 01-31-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,655
Posted By Gripenfelter
This is how I do water changes: Turn off...

This is how I do water changes:

Turn off power heads.

Siphon desired amount of water out of display tank.

When sump starts to run very low or you see bubbles enter the display tank, turn...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-31-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Sure, I'll do that tonight. I think a long...

Sure, I'll do that tonight.

I think a long tank would really benefit from it. I know in my setup the debris tends to circle around the return nozzles from the sump. It eventually finds it's way...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-31-2012, 03:47 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Moved most of the coral over. ...

Moved most of the coral over.

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l375/Grip_Singh/fe5a078a.jpg

http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l375/Grip_Singh/f60fed64.jpg

GSP will be at the bottom of...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-30-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
I'll post more tomorrow. Tank is a mess of rock...

I'll post more tomorrow. Tank is a mess of rock right now. No aquascaping yet. Just moving rock all over.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-30-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Added 2 young black clowns, 2 azure damsels, and...

Added 2 young black clowns, 2 azure damsels, and a GBTA along with 50 lbs of rock for the drop off.

Then added a 1350 GPH circulation pump to the area under the drop off to keep debris from...
Forum: Reef 01-30-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,655
Posted By Gripenfelter
I would do some large water changes and check all...

I would do some large water changes and check all the water parameters.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-26-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 919
Posted By Gripenfelter
LF: Submersible 1000 GPH pump

Looking for a pump with a small footprint. Must be submersible. 1000 GPH or more.
Forum: Marine Fish 01-26-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,004
Posted By Gripenfelter
I heard mine grunt when he was in the bag but...

I heard mine grunt when he was in the bag but never in the fish tank.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-26-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Done.

Done.
Forum: Reef 01-25-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,211
Posted By Gripenfelter
Thanks guys. Tiger Shark it is!

Thanks guys. Tiger Shark it is!
Forum: Marine Fish 01-25-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,004
Posted By Gripenfelter
I have one and I love him. Doesn't bother my...

I have one and I love him. Doesn't bother my shrimp or inverts.

But I would highly recommend an introduction tank so they start eating without competition in the beginning. Learned this the hard...
Forum: Reef 01-25-2012, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,211
Posted By Gripenfelter
I was using a scraper and sea urchin for the...

I was using a scraper and sea urchin for the stubborn coraline algae. The blue linkia and marble starfish help a bit too.

$147 for a magnet is pretty steep. I wouldn't want to spend more than $60
Forum: Tank Journal 01-25-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
Hahaha. Soon. Just want it to cycle properly and...

Hahaha. Soon. Just want it to cycle properly and build up a good amount of bacteria. Already have crabs in there.
Forum: Tank Journal 01-25-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 89,273
Posted By Gripenfelter
I have 4 eshine systems 3 watt CREE LED units. 2...

I have 4 eshine systems 3 watt CREE LED units. 2 are still on my current 120 gallon.

Gonna transition coral and rock over very slowly to avoid any die off.
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