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Forum: DIY 07-16-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,435
Posted By Dez
Hi, Taking the glass apart is the hardest...

Hi,

Taking the glass apart is the hardest part. I usually use a combination of razor blades (I just buy 100 at Home Depot) and guitar string. Wear gloves or wrap the string aroung a pipe or...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-16-2009, 04:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,710
Posted By Dez
Looking good so far. One quick question. What...

Looking good so far. One quick question. What happens when the power goes out? With your return plumbing running mid and low in the tank, won't all that water siphon out when the power goes out...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-16-2009, 03:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,710
Posted By Dez
Looking good so far. Looks like it'll be a good...

Looking good so far. Looks like it'll be a good build thread. Keep asking questions so that you can do it right the first time and not have to regret it. Be PATIENT. This is one thing I have...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-16-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 428,139
Posted By Dez
Hey Catherine, If you're going to build your...

Hey Catherine,

If you're going to build your own skimmer, are you looking for acrylic tube? I was going to build by own but I bit the "Bullet" and ended up with a PM Bullet 3.

I have about a 4...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-16-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,645
Posted By Dez
Sorry, it just sold last night. Thanks for...

Sorry, it just sold last night. Thanks for looking.

Des
Forum: Tank Journal 07-15-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 168,598
Posted By Dez
My favourite part of this update was the...

My favourite part of this update was the computer. Glad to see you're an Apple guy :)
Forum: Tank Journal 07-14-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
I sure am! Even my neighbours accross the street...

I sure am! Even my neighbours accross the street e-mailed and commented at how they were sad when we closed the drapes cause they were absolutely loving the lights.

Now I can't wait for my...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,450
Posted By Dez
Thanks for your help guys. I'm actually going to...

Thanks for your help guys. I'm actually going to marine aquaria right away where Lando works. I am noticing there is some sponge on my cooked live rock. If the sponge has been living/growing for 4...
Forum: Reef 07-14-2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,450
Posted By Dez
Did you add fish right away? How long did you...

Did you add fish right away? How long did you wait before adding anything to your fresh set up with cooked rock? This is good info. Appreciate it.
Forum: Reef 07-14-2009, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,450
Posted By Dez
Odd question maybe

Some of you might have been following my tank build. I have rock that has been in essence "cooking" for 4 1/2 years. I started up a new tank and it's heated and salted.

1. Do I have to RE -...
Forum: Edmonton 07-14-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,348
Posted By Dez
So it was BVA in Calgary then that built it? ...

So it was BVA in Calgary then that built it? That's Aquarium Illusions old supplier.
Forum: Edmonton 07-14-2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,348
Posted By Dez
Check with Ed (Saltynuts) He had a 200 something...

Check with Ed (Saltynuts) He had a 200 something gallon blow on him and damage his entire basement, all he got was a 54 gallon tank instead of warranty or a new tank. PM him.
Forum: Tank Journal 07-14-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 343
Views: 66,382
Posted By Dez
Mike, Wanna sell your Kalk mixer :). Just...

Mike,

Wanna sell your Kalk mixer :). Just kidding. Did you order that mixer new or found it used. That thing is awesome. What I hate about the regular kalk reactors is that the powerheads get...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-14-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
We aren't quite sure what for fish yet, Here is...

We aren't quite sure what for fish yet, Here is what the kids/wife came up with though

Yellow Tang
Kole Tang
Mandarin Goby (probably a couple of years down the road when it's established)
If we...
Forum: DIY 07-14-2009, 07:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,621
Posted By Dez
Have you considered just building yourself an...

Have you considered just building yourself an external overflow and then "notching" the back panel? Or are you going to build an internal overflow box? The reason for the overflow box is for...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-14-2009, 06:48 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Lots to update on. First of all last night I...

Lots to update on. First of all last night I plumbed in my frag tank. My tank is 80% full of RODI water now. Man, a few days to fill a tank. Gotta have a lot of patience. Here are pictures of...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-13-2009, 02:44 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Thanks so much. Hopefully I'll be able to...

Thanks so much. Hopefully I'll be able to conceal it a bit more once I start aquascaping and "covering" the holes from the viewable sides.
Forum: Tank Journal 07-13-2009, 12:55 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Well, I've been checking the ph of my closed loop...

Well, I've been checking the ph of my closed loop intake "fake" rock. It's ready to go into the tank. I cut up some eggcrate and pressure fitted it into the abs fitting. Here are some pictures.
...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-12-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Thanks Steve. I just calibrated the ph...

Thanks Steve. I just calibrated the ph controller, and the RO wasn't constant. That makes sense now. It's been reading about 6. I guess I'll wait to heat and salt the water then worry about the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-12-2009, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,673
Posted By Dez
Here is the picture of the actual pump. ...

Here is the picture of the actual pump.
http://i600.photobucket.com/albums/tt88/des_sublime/IMG_0799.jpg?t=1247381454
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-12-2009, 07:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,569
Posted By Dez
Natural Wave Multi Cycle Timer/Wavemaker

I have a wavemaker/timer power bar for sale.

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/wm-nwt/Natural+Wave+Multi-Cycle+Timer+Wavemaker.html

Here is the actual product. Asking $25
...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-12-2009, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,645
Posted By Dez
CPR hang on back refugium

I have a CPR hang on back refugium for sale. I don't have a light for it. It is this one:

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/store_pages/product-info.php?product_ID=AQ-HOR12

A Coralife...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-12-2009, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 374,976
Posted By Dez
Not too much to update except that I'm getting...

Not too much to update except that I'm getting fairly impatient. I hooked up my ph controller that I had from 5 - 6 years ago and calibrated it tonight. What is the standard ph of RO/DI water? Is...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-12-2009, 02:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,595
Posted By Dez
I never used it. I bought it from someone. I...

I never used it. I bought it from someone. I still have box and I believe his receipt is in there as well. I decided to set up a big tank instead.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-11-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,673
Posted By Dez
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