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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-01-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,460
Posted By Knobsmith
What is the temperature range? Aqua Logic seems...

What is the temperature range? Aqua Logic seems to market two types (warm water and cold water). I would be interested if it is the cold water variety (50-55f).
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-03-2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 891
Posted By Knobsmith
How thick is the acrylic? I want to use an...

How thick is the acrylic? I want to use an acrylic tank for a cold water set-up, but I am having trouble finding a local source. This is a lot larger than I was planning on, but I might be able to...
Forum: Pictures 04-22-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,494
Posted By Knobsmith
Glad to hear you are not having trouble with...

Glad to hear you are not having trouble with condensation! I've been struggling with the decision to get an insulated or acrylic tank, but if I can get away with glass.... that would save a lot of...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-17-2007, 04:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By Knobsmith
Any idea how thick the acrylic is? I'd also like...

Any idea how thick the acrylic is? I'd also like to see a picture.
Forum: Reef 04-11-2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,396
Posted By Knobsmith
Hi Dale, Thanks again for your input. A larger...

Hi Dale,
Thanks again for your input. A larger in line return pump with multiple returns makes sense. As for passive cooling, it's not going to work for me. This tank is going in my living room...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2007, 04:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,396
Posted By Knobsmith
Thanks again. More great info. Not sure if you...

Thanks again. More great info. Not sure if you have seen this yet, but here is a thread from RC:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=890751

Amazing cold water set-up.
As...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2007, 03:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,396
Posted By Knobsmith
Thanks. A drop in sounds like a good idea. I...

Thanks. A drop in sounds like a good idea. I think with the insulated tank and sump that a 1/4 HP will do fine, but I see your point about flexability for the future.
What do you think about the...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2007, 02:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,396
Posted By Knobsmith
70 Galons if I go with the 1" insulation.

70 Galons if I go with the 1" insulation.
Forum: Reef 04-07-2007, 02:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,396
Posted By Knobsmith
You are right. A power head or two should take...

You are right. A power head or two should take care of that.
AquaLogic quoted me direct. http://www.aqualogicinc.com/products/tanks/insulated.htm
Nice looking tanks. I'm just waiting to see how...
Forum: Reef 04-07-2007, 02:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,396
Posted By Knobsmith
Cold Water Reef Plan

Well, I’m still planning, but I am almost at the spending stage. I have attached a diagram showing my proposed set-up. Here is my shopping list:

Aqualogic insulated tank (48” x 18” x 24”) with...
Forum: Reef 04-01-2007, 11:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,304
Posted By Knobsmith
Nice work! Let me know what you think of the...

Nice work! Let me know what you think of the chiller. I am eyeing up the same one for my cold water set-up and I'd like to know how loud it is.
Are you using a glass tank? If so, are you having...
Forum: Reef 03-30-2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Knobsmith
Very cool. I'll have to check out those...

Very cool. I'll have to check out those Lumpsuckers at the aquarium. I know a few people who work there and I can probably get a behind the scenes tour.

Glad to hear that there are others...
Forum: Reef 03-29-2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Knobsmith
I've got to get one of these!!

I've got to get one of these!!
Forum: Lounge 03-28-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,230
Posted By Knobsmith
I got certified just about two years ago and love...

I got certified just about two years ago and love diving! I've done a few local dives (mostly on Vancouver Island) witch has triggered my plans for a cold water reef tank. The life here is...
Forum: Reef 03-15-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,831
Posted By Knobsmith
Glad to see someone has a cold water tank...

Glad to see someone has a cold water tank working. I am in the planning stage and would love some advice.

Are you using a glass aquarium? If so, do you have any condensation problems?
...
Forum: Reef 03-15-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Knobsmith
I am attempting to attach my tank plans. Please...

I am attempting to attach my tank plans. Please feel free to comment.
Forum: Reef 03-09-2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Knobsmith
Thanks Dale. I just had a chance to read that...

Thanks Dale. I just had a chance to read that thread. Great info in there. Keep me posted with your progress. I hope to have something up and running for the summer, so I'll be ready to go...
Forum: Reef 03-08-2007, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Knobsmith
Thanks to everybody who responded. I'm working...

Thanks to everybody who responded. I'm working on some drawings illustrating my planned set-up and would love to get some feedback when they are done.
Forum: Reef 03-08-2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,781
Posted By Knobsmith
Temperate Reef Tank

Hi all!! This is my first post so if I ask any stupid questions, please be gentle. I have had several aquariums, all fresh water and I am making plans to take the plunge (Well at least up to me...
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