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Forum: Reef 01-01-2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By untamed
I'm too late to save your worm...but if anyone...

I'm too late to save your worm...but if anyone else manages to catch one of these alive I would gladly take it.

In my mind, you had something there that was a lot more interesting than snails....
Forum: Tank Journal 12-30-2006, 11:54 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
Posted By untamed
Well..not too much to report. I purchased this...

Well..not too much to report. I purchased this peristaltic pump and got it into position. It will drive the Ca Reactor. Maximum output on this model is 120ml/min. It is a bit louder than I would...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-30-2006, 11:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 19,906
Posted By untamed
Very nicely done. I'm sure it seemed like...

Very nicely done. I'm sure it seemed like forever, but in my books you did that pretty fast without cutting corners. Some of my first design plans were for a cube tank. As you can probably tell, I...
Forum: DIY 12-30-2006, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,056
Posted By untamed
I know for a fact that the Coquitlam Teresen...

I know for a fact that the Coquitlam Teresen location has 1-1/4" gate valves in stock.
Forum: Reef 12-23-2006, 12:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,642
Posted By untamed
Whoever told you that one is just plain...

Whoever told you that one is just plain incorrect.

Just to be clear...
Evaporative top up - use RO water
Water change - use SW mixed using RO water.

Just don't allow tap water to ever...
Forum: DIY 12-21-2006, 02:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,268
Posted By untamed
They have them at Corix Waterproducts in...

They have them at Corix Waterproducts in Coquitlam. Maybe they would ship you one.
Forum: Tank Journal 12-20-2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
Posted By untamed
The problem with the overtank wall/door is that...

The problem with the overtank wall/door is that it will overpower things if it gets too bold. I actually considered putting rock on it, creating a floor to ceiling rock effect...but the rock is far...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-20-2006, 04:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,607
Posted By untamed
Doors just for looks....yes, that will do the...

Doors just for looks....yes, that will do the trick!
Forum: Reef 12-20-2006, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,726
Posted By untamed
Reference material I've read says that Anthias...

Reference material I've read says that Anthias need to be fed often...more than once per day.
Forum: Tank Journal 12-20-2006, 06:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,607
Posted By untamed
I would love it if Aqua Medic would ship me my...

I would love it if Aqua Medic would ship me my lights....I'm giving them about 2 more weeks to deliver and then that's it for them!

Looking at your stand I am a bit concerned. If you were going...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-17-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
Posted By untamed
I've done a little work on the sump. The skimmer...

I've done a little work on the sump. The skimmer is in place. I built a small acrylic shelf and set the Ca Reactor down on it. The sump shelf sits just above water line.

That's a PM622D...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-17-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
Posted By untamed
Now that the external construction is basically...

Now that the external construction is basically finished, I figured that it was safe to unwrap! That's a big improvement. Planned rockwork will hide most of the plumbing that you can see through...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-14-2006, 05:06 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 26,501
Posted By untamed
I think that the rocks actually "grow" around...

I think that the rocks actually "grow" around them.

Here's a shot taken in Bora Bora two years ago.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r118/untamed_photos/119_22A.jpg
Forum: Tank Journal 12-14-2006, 06:06 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
Posted By untamed
SW Mixer

Meanwhile, behind the scenes...I finally plumbed up the SW mixer tank. The only tricky part of doing this was to create rigid plumbing that could be disconnected in just the right parts to enable...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-14-2006, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
Posted By untamed
Outside is finished!

Wow...it took me so long to do this that I almost fell off page 1!

The above tank doors/walls are completed. I'm not completely happy with the result, though. I'm willing to bet that I tear...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-13-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 26,501
Posted By untamed
I also plan on using the AQT to control the CA...

I also plan on using the AQT to control the CA reactor. Rather than set a large range for the on/off pH limits...you should be able to set tighter limits. You should be able to control how often...
Forum: DIY 12-13-2006, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,422
Posted By untamed
[QUOTE=Dale;224639]Hi Mark, Did the valve strip...

[QUOTE=Dale;224639]Hi Mark,
Did the valve strip off of the threads or was it just barely screwed on so that a bit of movement knocked it loose? Just curious.
QUOTE]

No..no..the valve hasn't...
Forum: DIY 12-13-2006, 12:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,422
Posted By untamed
Holy (*^()! I have the same valves...a lot...

Holy (*^()!

I have the same valves...a lot of them...holding back a lot of water (like 500 gallons) and did NOT know that the balls can come out of them.

So you want to install these such...
Forum: DIY 12-13-2006, 12:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,102
Posted By untamed
Go get yourself a new bulkhead. This time,...

Go get yourself a new bulkhead. This time, ensure it is a threaded one.
Forum: Reef 12-13-2006, 12:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,653
Posted By untamed
I don't know...but my experience is that I've...

I don't know...but my experience is that I've done it within 5 minutes and not experienced any trouble of note.
Forum: Reef 12-10-2006, 06:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,746
Posted By untamed
There was an young lady that swalled a fly....

There was an young lady that swalled a fly....
Forum: Tank Journal 12-07-2006, 09:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,906
Posted By untamed
I'm using a stick of wood..which fell out the...

I'm using a stick of wood..which fell out the other day and hit me between the eyes! I'm looking for a better prop...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-07-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,906
Posted By untamed
Nice...I particularly like the overhead doors. ...

Nice...I particularly like the overhead doors. You've achieved something there that I've not been able to get right, yet.

Are the doors held up by some sort of gas strut? If so, where did you...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-04-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,984
Posted By untamed
I agree. Looks like you're doing a really good...

I agree. Looks like you're doing a really good job of it.
Forum: Reef 12-03-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,272
Posted By untamed
Yes, I know exactly what you mean...I sat there...

Yes, I know exactly what you mean...I sat there and listened to the stand as I filled up...There was one creak as the plexiglas settled against one of the side walls, but the stand was rock solid!
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