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Forum: Reef 06-05-2007, 04:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,767
Posted By Palster
What I Learned about my Euro-Reef Skimmer Today

I thought I would post this so that others do not have to endure the frustration I have gone through. My Euro-reef RS 180 skimmer has been going absolutely crazy the past couple of weeks. It has...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-05-2007, 03:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,396
Posted By Palster
PM'd you

PM'd you
Forum: Reef 05-13-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,460
Posted By Palster
If you have a Princess Auto anywhere nearby they...

If you have a Princess Auto anywhere nearby they have a large assortment of fans. Most of these fans require a 12 volt power supply.
Forum: Reef 05-06-2007, 04:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,885
Posted By Palster
Link doesn't seem to be working anymore?

Link doesn't seem to be working anymore?
Forum: Reef 05-04-2007, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,568
Posted By Palster
Tang's Behaviour

I finally got my 135 gallon running last week and after letting things settle in I have moved a few fish over to the tank. What I found really amazing was how much my Yellow Tang's behavior has...
Forum: DIY 04-29-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,618
Posted By Palster
I like the idea of using the egg crate as it is...

I like the idea of using the egg crate as it is easier to assemble than using acrylic but I was curious as to why you covered it with landscape fabric? Also what would be the advantage of filling it...
Forum: DIY 04-29-2007, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,618
Posted By Palster
DIY In Sump Stand for Protein Skimmer

I finally got my 135 gallon system running today. Tomorrow I plan on installing my Euroreef RS 180 skimmer in the sump. I need to come up with some type of stand to set the skimmer on in the sump. ...
Forum: DIY 04-09-2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,765
Posted By Palster
I actually used the knottyplans.com website to...

I actually used the knottyplans.com website to make the hood for my 135 gallon tank (didn't make the stand as I already had one). I spent quite a bit of time searching the web for plans and to me it...
Forum: DIY 03-24-2007, 06:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,174
Posted By Palster
Overflow box vs.Strainer Fittings

I finally got my 135 gallon tank drilled. I drilled a hole for a 1 1/2" bulkhead fitting in each back corner of the tank plus a 1" return in the back middle of the tank. I now have the tank...
Forum: Reef 03-14-2007, 04:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,650
Posted By Palster
One thing I found after many months of struggling...

One thing I found after many months of struggling to get my protein skimmer to work properly is how important it is to have a constant water level in the sump around the skimmer. My old sump did not...
Forum: DIY 03-04-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Posted By Palster
Thanks for the sound advice Untamed. I am...

Thanks for the sound advice Untamed. I am somewhat familiar with the "Herbie" method and it is one of the things I have considered. I was thinking that I probably should go with 1 1/2" plumbing but...
Forum: DIY 03-04-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,462
Posted By Palster
What Size Should My Overflow Plumbing Be?

I am currently building a sump for my 135 FOWLR and I got to thinking about the size of the plumbing I will need for the overflow drains from the tank. I was wondering what size of PVC pipe and...
Forum: FOWLR 02-26-2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,165
Posted By Palster
Thanks for the info. I picked up a 200 tooth 10"...

Thanks for the info. I picked up a 200 tooth 10" blade at Home Depot. The blade is for OSB and plywood but it also says it can be used to cut plastics and the best part is it was only 16 bucks plus...
Forum: FOWLR 02-26-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,165
Posted By Palster
One more question for you Borderjumper. What did...

One more question for you Borderjumper. What did you use to cut the acrylic? I will be using a table saw so I need some kind of 10 inch blade. I have done a search on this web site and others and...
Forum: FOWLR 02-24-2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,165
Posted By Palster
Nice sump Borderjumper. That is pretty much the...

Nice sump Borderjumper. That is pretty much the same design I have been considering. Are the baffles glass or acrylic? I know that silicone does not bond acrylic to glass as well as using all...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-20-2007, 04:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,270
Posted By Palster
Sent you a PM

Sent you a PM
Forum: DIY 02-18-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,619
Posted By Palster
Thanks for your input Tangman. After doing some...

Thanks for your input Tangman. After doing some more research on wetwebmedia.com I am kind of leaning towards having the bulkheads on the back of the tank. Now I have to decide on overflow or...
Forum: DIY 02-18-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,619
Posted By Palster
I guess I should have clarified this. I still...

I guess I should have clarified this. I still intend on building an overflow box so that it wont completely drain the tank. It's just a matter of how to route the drain and return lines coming out...
Forum: DIY 02-18-2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,619
Posted By Palster
Overflow Plumbing

I am currently in the middle of building my 135 gallon FOWLR setup. The next step is to get the tank drilled. The tank will be located in the basement up against a wall with a closet on the other...
Forum: Lounge 02-12-2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 16,267
Posted By Palster
Bear is an Aussie Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and...

Bear is an Aussie Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler) and Border Collie cross. She is currently competing at the Masters Level in Dog Agility.
Forum: Lounge 02-12-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 16,267
Posted By Palster
I thought we were the only household that had a...

I thought we were the only household that had a zoo. It would appear that we are not alone. Here are a few pictures of all of our non finned pets. Besides my aquarium we also have a 9000 gallon...
Forum: FOWLR 01-31-2007, 04:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,278
Posted By Palster
I used to have a Scooter Blenny along with a...

I used to have a Scooter Blenny along with a Falco Hawkfish and I never had any problems with them co-existing. The Hawkfish never showed any aggression towards the Scooter Blenny.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-30-2007, 04:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,464
Posted By Palster
Try this link...

Try this link http://search.ebay.ca/_W0QQsassZaquadeal
I am not sure of the quality of these bulbs but you can get 4 - 55W PC bulbs for approx. $35.00 plus shipping or 6 bulbs for approx. $47.00...
Forum: Reef 01-20-2007, 04:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,525
Posted By Palster
I got nailed by one of the spines on my Foxface. ...

I got nailed by one of the spines on my Foxface. Can't say it hurt that bad. I would compare it to being stung by a Wasp. But then again I don't react as badly as some people do to wasp stings.
Forum: Lounge 01-20-2007, 04:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,704
Posted By Palster
LOL And I thought it was a gong show after...

LOL
And I thought it was a gong show after driving home today from snowboarding at Big White!
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