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Forum: Reef 09-03-2003, 01:09 AM
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Posted By ryan_p
What does SCWD actually stand for?

What does SCWD actually stand for?
Forum: Reef 08-26-2003, 11:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Posted By ryan_p
see... you learn something new everyday! ...

see... you learn something new everyday!

I stand corrected. :biggrin:
Forum: Reef 08-26-2003, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,129
Posted By ryan_p
Someone correct me if I am wrong but I don't...

Someone correct me if I am wrong but I don't think that the refugium will "add" anything that the skimmer could remove. The refugium will allow a place for macro algaes to grow and will use any...
Forum: Reef 08-26-2003, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,477
Posted By ryan_p
I know.... They will ship to canada though.

I know.... They will ship to canada though.
Forum: Reef 08-26-2003, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,477
Posted By ryan_p
I may be getting a used one, but if it falls...

I may be getting a used one, but if it falls through, I'm in for a life reef one. Good idea!!
Forum: Reef 08-26-2003, 05:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,488
Posted By ryan_p
Steve am I correct to assume that I have 48 W /...

Steve am I correct to assume that I have 48 W / sq. ft. based on my demensions given earlier and pc wattage?
Forum: Reef 08-26-2003, 04:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,488
Posted By ryan_p
I'm still in the R&D stages right now, but I hope...

I'm still in the R&D stages right now, but I hope to have everything ready to go within the next few weeks. I plan on a 3 - 4 inch DSB (~80 pds of sand). My lights are elevated about 2 inches from...
Forum: Reef 08-26-2003, 04:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,488
Posted By ryan_p
You had to go and confuse me didn't ya Steve. : )...

You had to go and confuse me didn't ya Steve. : ) Ok, maybe you could make this simple for me. The light sytem I am talking about is the coralife 36" 192W PC strip. My tank dimensions are 36" x...
Forum: Reef 08-26-2003, 03:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,488
Posted By ryan_p
hmmm....

Is actinic lighting just for effect or is it useful with photosynthesis? I have one actinic (96w) and one 10000k daylight bulb (96W) and was wondering if the entire 192W is useful and can be counted...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-25-2003, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 757
Posted By ryan_p
Interested in selling anything individual?

Interested in selling anything individual?
Forum: Reef 08-25-2003, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,477
Posted By ryan_p
I'm not buying it to try and save money, normally...

I'm not buying it to try and save money, normally I would by canadian, but these oveflows are supposed to be quite good and I don't want to use the cpr model. Any suggestions for canadian made...
Forum: Reef 08-25-2003, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,477
Posted By ryan_p
Purchase question

I am thinking of buying a lifereef overflow but I have never purchased from the states before so I am curious if anyone can give me a ball park figure of the approx. canadian dollar cost for...
Forum: Reef 08-24-2003, 07:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,877
Posted By ryan_p
I was sure that I was going to go with a DSB but...

I was sure that I was going to go with a DSB but know I am faced with a good arguement for both and really don't know what I should go with. I have the advantage of knowing that I will be having to...
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 07:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,567
Posted By ryan_p
That would be great!! I look forward to seeing...

That would be great!! I look forward to seeing them.[/quote]
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 05:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,567
Posted By ryan_p
I think I get it rasta but I'm not sure... could...

I think I get it rasta but I'm not sure... could you post a couple of pics if you get a chance? Do you just have one hole drilled with a 1/2" bulkhead? is the overflow made from acrylic?
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 04:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,567
Posted By ryan_p
Ok. So people do do this. I am debating if I...

Ok. So people do do this. I am debating if I want to drill my tank before I start. It's only a 46 G so I don't really want to lose real estate, but then again, do I want to rely on a hang on...
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 04:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,535
Posted By ryan_p
I really like your moonlight idea. What did it...

I really like your moonlight idea. What did it cost to make the strip? where did you get the power source?
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By ryan_p
I searched in DIY and came up with no matches but...

I searched in DIY and came up with no matches but I'll try searching in all forums.
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 04:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,567
Posted By ryan_p
It is an All-Glass aquarium. It just came with a...

It is an All-Glass aquarium. It just came with a friendly note.
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 04:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,567
Posted By ryan_p
It is just the bottom that is tempered. So how...

It is just the bottom that is tempered. So how would I incorporate a overflow drilled into the side. I haven't seen this done. Is it as effective and does it look ok? Can you direct me to pics or...
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 02:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By ryan_p
moonlights

anyone have any ideas about making a moonlight strip with led's? Can you buy moonlight strips?
Forum: DIY 08-22-2003, 02:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,567
Posted By ryan_p
Glass drilling question

I have a new tank that has a sticker on the bottom saying "tempered glass - DO NOT DRILL" Is it really a no no to drill it? Or is that just a manufacturers friendly advice?
Forum: Reef 08-20-2003, 03:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By ryan_p
I just had another electrician come in and he's...

I just had another electrician come in and he's gonna do it under the table for $100. So thats good news. It's gonna be in a different location than I wanted but it cuts down the cost.

Brad,...
Forum: Reef 08-20-2003, 12:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By ryan_p
I know it's not the GFCI that is expensive, it's...

I know it's not the GFCI that is expensive, it's the dedicated circuits that cost the money. I don't know enough about electrical breaker installations to do that. I will need to add another...
Forum: Reef 08-20-2003, 12:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 698
Posted By ryan_p
need suggestions!

Hello everyone,

I have been moving along at a comfortable pace to get my system up and going so I can avoid alot of common problems that tend to be made from rushing into this hobby. I think I...
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