Forum: Reef
01-05-2010, 02:19 AM
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2010, 02:15 AM
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2010, 12:40 AM
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Forum: Reef
01-05-2010, 12:31 AM
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white puffs in between zooanthid polyps
Hey, ive just noticed my small zooanthid colony is retracted a fair bit, but still creeping out, but a number of white puffy things are interspersed between them. any ideas of what im talking about?...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-03-2010, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,505
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
01-03-2010, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,129
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
01-03-2010, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
12-30-2009, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 2
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FS 20 Gal Tank + HOB filter
got a 20 Gal. 24''x14''x12'' for sale with a hob filter. Perfect for a sump or starter nano tank. asking $30 but if you make an offer, ill consider it. located near DT calgary, will deliver if...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
12-30-2009, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
30 Gal hex tank for sale - YYC
hey everyone, im planning an upgrade to a larger tank and this one will likely be shut down. I am either going to try to incorporate the wall into the new tank, or sell it with this setup if someone...
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Forum: Reef
12-30-2009, 02:18 AM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Lounge
12-17-2009, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,077
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
12-11-2009, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,258
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
12-10-2009, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 3
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LF 60ish gallon tank/sump/stand or complete setup
Hey guys, looking to upgrade from my existing 28Gal hex tank, dont wanna go too big because im still in an appartment, so i figure about 60 Gallons would work well, but not set on anything specific. ...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
12-03-2009, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,263
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
12-03-2009, 02:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,768
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Forum: Reef
12-02-2009, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,002
Ya, you're in a much better situation on this...
Ya, you're in a much better situation on this one. lots of joists (tank perpendicular to them) a proper structural beam very close and a vertical support column to the foundation if im reading you...
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Forum: Reef
12-02-2009, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,002
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Forum: Reef
12-02-2009, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 33
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not arguing, its a good discussion to have.. i...
not arguing, its a good discussion to have.. i guess this is the difference between what an engineer will tell you (they always tend to be conservative because if you're EVER wrong its your career)...
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Forum: Reef
12-02-2009, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 33
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The beam at the bottom helps a bunch. I was...
The beam at the bottom helps a bunch. I was under the impression this would be point loaded at the feet of the stand. If you can truss the bottom beam into the uprights, that will help keep the...
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Forum: Reef
12-02-2009, 04:54 AM
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Replies: 33
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You should switch the chart to only allow for...
You should switch the chart to only allow for deflection of L/720. rigidity is important for loaded glass boxes... that will give you a different span
"250lbs/foot is the required strength for...
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Forum: Reef
12-02-2009, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,002
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I don't really see how, being that it is actually resting on the retaining wall in the middle of the room, that there could be any movement at all really.
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I trust the retaining...
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Forum: Reef
12-01-2009, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,002
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Forum: Reef
12-01-2009, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 33
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My worry is that you will have the footings of...
My worry is that you will have the footings of this steel frame, holding up 3000lbs and hiting the floor at almost exact midspan of the 2x10s. (provided im understanding your geometry correctly). ...
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Forum: Reef
12-01-2009, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,002
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Forum: Reef
12-01-2009, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,002
What kind of defelection are you going to get...
What kind of defelection are you going to get with an 8ft beam like that? i imagine standard design tolerance is greater than that for a big glass fish tank. it may hold it up but if the beam bends...
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