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Forum: Reef 01-18-2007, 03:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,818
Posted By Palster
I have been doing a bunch of research as I am...

I have been doing a bunch of research as I am about to build a sump/refugium myself. Try this link http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html He builds his sumps out of acrylic but there is lots of...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 12-30-2006, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
Posted By Palster
Keep us posted on how this skimmer works out for...

Keep us posted on how this skimmer works out for you. I just ordered an RS-180 from J&L's boxing day sale but haven't received it yet. I don't expect it to arrive until late next week. It will...
Forum: Reef 12-27-2006, 01:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,737
Posted By Palster
I am running a RIO 2100 (692 GPH) on the Red Sea...

I am running a RIO 2100 (692 GPH) on the Red Sea skimmer.
Forum: Reef 12-27-2006, 01:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,737
Posted By Palster
I ordered my first Euro Reef skimmer and a Mag...

I ordered my first Euro Reef skimmer and a Mag Drive return pump from J&L. Between the two I saved about a hundred bucks by ordering on boxing day. I am pretty excited to finally have a high end...
Forum: Lounge 12-20-2006, 03:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,623
Posted By Palster
I'm watching it right now on the Travel Channel...

I'm watching it right now on the Travel Channel (Channel 527 on Bell Express Vu). The show is called Dive to Shark Volcano. Awesome footage, I just wish I would have hit the record button on my PVR...
Forum: DIY 11-26-2006, 10:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By Palster
Thanks Marc for all of the information. ...

Thanks Marc for all of the information. According to Reef Central's Drain Size Calculator an 18 inch overflow will handle up to 1200 gph which should be enough flow if I decide to make the tank a...
Forum: DIY 11-26-2006, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By Palster
That explains the confusion. I was thinking of...

That explains the confusion. I was thinking of the of the siphon style overflow boxes. Those are the ones that I believe can cause flooding for the reason I had mentioned in my last post. I had...
Forum: DIY 11-26-2006, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By Palster
Thanks everyone for your input. So when you say...

Thanks everyone for your input. So when you say you need a minimum of 8" inside overflow dimensions is that total spill over length or do you mean the overflow has to be 8" by 8". Also are you...
Forum: DIY 11-26-2006, 05:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By Palster
I have been tossing around the idea of going with...

I have been tossing around the idea of going with external overflows myself but after doing some research on the subject I have come up with two conclusions. External overflows can possibly fail and...
Forum: DIY 11-26-2006, 01:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By Palster
So after doing a little more research on this I...

So after doing a little more research on this I have decided that I am going to go with an 8" by 6" internal corner overflow but I am still not sure if it will be necessary to have 2 overflows to...
Forum: DIY 11-25-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,476
Posted By Palster
Questions about building overflows and drilling a tank?

I have finally found homes for all of the Cichlids in my 135 gallon tank and am now ready to drain it and get it drilled and build overflow(s). The tank will be used initially as a FOWLR but I want...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-03-2006, 03:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,053
Posted By Palster
I was going to start a thread with a similar...

I was going to start a thread with a similar question but it looks to me like the Euro-Reef gets the highest approval rating and the price on the RS series isn't outrageous for what you are getting. ...
Forum: Reef 10-27-2006, 07:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By Palster
If you click on the link that Christy has posted...

If you click on the link that Christy has posted above in this thread there is some good information on some of the side effects of using a Phosphate binding media. For me the benefits have far...
Forum: Reef 10-27-2006, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By Palster
I just installed one on a 90 gallon tank and was...

I just installed one on a 90 gallon tank and was able to bring my Phosphates down from about 1 ppm to about 0.03 ppm in less than a week (I didn't test the water every day). You can actually see the...
Forum: Reef 10-25-2006, 04:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,621
Posted By Palster
Where To Place Powerheads?

I decided I needed more flow in my tank so I recently purchased 3 Maxi-Jet 1200 powerheads and a wave maker controller. I am not sure of the best locations to place the powerheads to provide optimum...
Forum: Reef 10-20-2006, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,670
Posted By Palster
I got nailed by my Foxface this morning

I was vacuuming the substrate in my tank this morning and my Foxface got spooked and panicked. At this point I decided I best get my hand out of the tank but the fish actually jumped out of the...
Forum: Reef 10-17-2006, 04:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,790
Posted By Palster
Has anybody built a DIY PhosBan reactor? It is...

Has anybody built a DIY PhosBan reactor? It is basically just a container to hold the Phosphorous removing media while water is pumped through it. I have considered the idea of building my own.
Forum: Reef 10-08-2006, 04:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,478
Posted By Palster
One of the most effective ways to stop the...

One of the most effective ways to stop the gurgling sound is to build a Durso Stand Pipe. Here is the link http://www.dursostandpipes.com/ You can click on the build your own standpipe tab or if...
Forum: DIY 10-02-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,515
Posted By Palster
Thanks for the suggestions. I think I am going...

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I am going to try a combination of the two methods. I am going to cut the rock flat at the bottom and drill some holes and use pegs or dowels to try and secure...
Forum: DIY 10-02-2006, 02:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,515
Posted By Palster
Aquascaping With Branch Type Live Rock

I am in the process of curing some Tonga Deepwater live rock. This rock has a narrow bottom and branches out at the top. The rock is going into a tall 20 gallon Hexagon shaped tank and I was hoping...
Forum: FOWLR 08-18-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,483
Posted By Palster
Copperband's are kind of hit and miss when it...

Copperband's are kind of hit and miss when it comes to eating Aiptasia. I had one that ate Aiptasia like crazy but wouldn't eat much else after he had cleaned the tank out and I had another one that...
Forum: FOWLR 08-18-2006, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,755
Posted By Palster
My Coral Beauty hid in the rocks and was quite...

My Coral Beauty hid in the rocks and was quite shy for the first couple of days after I put him in the tank but after that he became very active and eats pretty much anything I put in the tank...
Forum: Reef 08-18-2006, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,812
Posted By Palster
Makes sense now. I have the regular Berlin model...

Makes sense now. I have the regular Berlin model and not the turbo so I do not have the adjustment on the pump.
Forum: Reef 08-17-2006, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,812
Posted By Palster
I am trying to figure out what you mean by...

I am trying to figure out what you mean by adjusting the water level so it is 1/2 way up the neck under the collection cup. How do you adjust this? I thought the only adjustment on these skimmers...
Forum: Calgary 08-10-2006, 03:06 AM
Replies: 19
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Views: 2,805
Posted By Palster
I love the idea of keeping the HOB sponges in the...

I love the idea of keeping the HOB sponges in the sump. I haven't added any new fish to my tank for a while and I was unsure of what to do with my QT tank but now I will be tearing it down and just...
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