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Forum: Reef 03-19-2011, 01:54 PM
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Posted By abcha0s
I can't see a problem with the logic - someone...

I can't see a problem with the logic - someone else might?

I would point out the obvious. You really should upgrade the sump pump and split the return between the two tanks. If you really can't...
Forum: Reef 03-19-2011, 06:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,719
Posted By abcha0s
Google "Chaeto +reef" ...

Google "Chaeto +reef"

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=72856
Forum: FOWLR 03-17-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,404
Posted By abcha0s
No one mentioned Joe's Juice or Aptasia-X? Both...

No one mentioned Joe's Juice or Aptasia-X? Both of these products work. Maybe it feels wrong to spend $10 for something that you can make for $1, but that shouldn't rule them out. Personally, I'll...
Forum: Reef 03-17-2011, 03:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,547
Posted By abcha0s
It's all about the grain size. I have crazy flow...

It's all about the grain size. I have crazy flow in my tank (100x). The sand barely moves. The details are in my build.
Forum: Reef 03-16-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,312
Posted By abcha0s
I would assume there would be two holes?

I would assume there would be two holes?
Forum: Reef 03-16-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,312
Posted By abcha0s
That's a pretty common mod. The only reason to...

That's a pretty common mod. The only reason to not bring the return up and over the rim of the tank is that it makes it harder to have a good screen top. It also doesn't look as clean, but the...
Forum: JL Aquatics 03-15-2011, 12:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,764
Posted By abcha0s
Don't mind saying- Jeff's always been good to me...

Don't mind saying- Jeff's always been good to me as well.

- Brad
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-13-2011, 04:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 61,558
Posted By abcha0s
ReefTech PAR Numbers: ...

ReefTech PAR Numbers:

http://owa.footit.ca/wwwimages/reeftechled/parnumbers.jpg

I know PAR isn't everything. However, it does give a relative comparison against other "like" technologies. PAR...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-13-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 147,907
Posted By abcha0s
Thanks Tony! The challenge with level...

Thanks Tony!

The challenge with level sensors is evaporation and ATO. It would work if the pump taking water from the tank failed. I think the rate of water change would exceed evaporation and the...
Forum: Reef 03-13-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,599
Posted By abcha0s
Oh sure - your flow has to be 2 more than mine....

Oh sure - your flow has to be 2 more than mine. :smile:

Having seen your tank, whatever you are doing seems to be working. Maybe I should add another powerhead to get my flow up to 102X? :razz:
Forum: Reef 03-13-2011, 08:14 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,599
Posted By abcha0s
1. Tank will be SPS dominated. May be somewhat of...

1. Tank will be SPS dominated. May be somewhat of a mixed reef.
2. 300g
3. 2xTunze 6205, 2xVorTech MP60, 1xTunze Wavebox, 2xEheim 1262 (returns)
4. With all of the pumps running at Maximum flow,...
Forum: Lighting Specific 03-13-2011, 04:25 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 61,558
Posted By abcha0s
From what I understand, the lights are in limited...

From what I understand, the lights are in limited distribution now - meaning that they are being installed locally so that the manufacturer can control the environment. I believe they are set for...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-13-2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 832
Views: 246,518
Posted By abcha0s
Wow Tony - That's really starting to look nice. ...

Wow Tony - That's really starting to look nice.

I really like your fish trap idea. Might have to use that myself.

- Brad
Forum: Tank Journal 03-13-2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 147,907
Posted By abcha0s
Just a brief update for now: I've had my...

Just a brief update for now:

I've had my continuous water change running for the past 3 weeks or so. I'm really happy with how stable it's been. If your interested, I documented it in post 20 of...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-13-2011, 03:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,721
Posted By abcha0s
These are the latest pictures. - Taken March...

These are the latest pictures. - Taken March 2011.

http://owa.footit.ca/wwwimages/90g/tn_90gmarch01.jpg (http://owa.footit.ca/wwwimages/90g/90gmarch01.jpg)
...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-13-2011, 03:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,721
Posted By abcha0s
closed loop

Here are some pics of the closed loop before I took it out. It was two seperate loops (left and right) driven by two Posideon PS4 pumps and two Oceans Motions Super Squirt 4 way. I'll never setup...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-13-2011, 03:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,721
Posted By abcha0s
Here's a good sump shot. The refugium on the left...

Here's a good sump shot. The refugium on the left was an interesting experiment. At some point this tank cracked due to my own fault. Fortunately I was there when it happened. I replaced it with a...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-13-2011, 12:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,721
Posted By abcha0s
Hi Mike - it's from Fiji. I really like the...

Hi Mike - it's from Fiji. I really like the shapes too. The only problem is the aptasia that came with it. Man I hate that stuff.
Forum: Tank Journal 03-13-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,721
Posted By abcha0s
Rock Structure

The tank has a 4" DSB in the display. To maximize the sand in the tank while ensuring good water flow and detritivore movement, I raised the rock off the tank bottom using PVC pipe. This was a quick...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-12-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,721
Posted By abcha0s
abcha0s' 90

I can't really do a tank journal for this tank because over the next couple of months I will be tearing it apart. However, I do have some photos that I can share. This will be a short journal and...
Forum: Tank Journal 03-12-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 46,797
Posted By abcha0s
Hi Mitch Interesting posts! - I've been...

Hi Mitch

Interesting posts! - I've been working through some of the same challenges. There are some notes on how I suspended my rock for my new tank in my build thread (post 31). For my 90G I used...
Forum: Reef 03-12-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,239
Posted By abcha0s
Get a paint mixing attachment for a drill. Works...

Get a paint mixing attachment for a drill. Works great.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-12-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,660
Posted By abcha0s
Take a look at bwi plumbing. ...

Take a look at bwi plumbing.

http://www.bwiplumbing.com/
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 03-11-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,032
Posted By abcha0s
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Hanna...

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Hanna digital colorimeters. If you consider the things we hate doing most and the technological solutions to these problems, then a better test kit should be...
Forum: Reef 03-10-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,171
Posted By abcha0s
So, I agree with Wayne on the water. You should...

So, I agree with Wayne on the water. You should be able to use it, BUT...

And this is a really big BUT - Saltwater tanks are setup almost completely differently than freshwater tanks. About the...
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