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Forum: Reef 07-21-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By MKLKT
That's what I do the few times I've had to catch...

That's what I do the few times I've had to catch a resident. Of course when I'm only feeding them I end up catching fish in the 1/2 cup measuring scoop I use, go figure.
Forum: DIY 07-21-2011, 03:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By MKLKT
Made my ATO with an Eshopps float valve and quick...

Made my ATO with an Eshopps float valve and quick connect nozzle from J&L and a trash basket + garden hose "bulkhead" from Walmart. Sealed the bulkhead with RTV sealant and after letting it cure I...
Forum: Lounge 07-21-2011, 03:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,831
Posted By MKLKT
It would probably get blasted out of the tank in...

It would probably get blasted out of the tank in a nice wave.

And to think of it... why wouldn't you just put a powerhead on an arm that gets moved around by that crane thing? That'd be immensely...
Forum: Reef 07-20-2011, 01:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,486
Posted By MKLKT
That's very valid... I had and sold a BC14 before...

That's very valid... I had and sold a BC14 before and there was enough space for a clownfish to hop into the back chambers and dry up. First time it happened I saved the clown in there, second time...
Forum: Reef 07-20-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,619
Posted By MKLKT
I've done 2 water changes total in one year and...

I've done 2 water changes total in one year and they were only partials (~20%). I've had to start dosing because some of my corals have gotten massive but otherwise my setup has been great. I just...
Forum: Reef 07-13-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,601
Posted By MKLKT
I personally find that conches do a way better...

I personally find that conches do a way better job of sand cleaning than Nassarius snails ever do and you don't need that many.
Forum: Tank Journal 07-11-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,807
Posted By MKLKT
Agreed, treating the cause will serve you much...

Agreed, treating the cause will serve you much better in the long run. Generally hermits and snails eat and clean up detritus and other stuff that you can't easily see. Investigate sources of...
Forum: Reef 07-08-2011, 05:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,485
Posted By MKLKT
The other guys just have really big house sized...

The other guys just have really big house sized chillers. :)
Forum: JL Aquatics 07-06-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,931
Posted By MKLKT
Couldn't you rig up an external pump on the...

Couldn't you rig up an external pump on the bulkhead of one of those bad boys to pump water for your garden?
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 07-05-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,337
Posted By MKLKT
FYI this is actually pretty common for float...

FYI this is actually pretty common for float switches in general, they're really sensitive to EMF from other pumps/wires nearby too. It's also why you don't tack on a powerhead into the switch's...
Forum: DIY 07-04-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By MKLKT
Got the gear for a gravity ATO, although I have...

Got the gear for a gravity ATO, although I have to DIY the reservoir with a connector so I'll post the results once I've got it up and running. Thanks for the input guy/gals.
Forum: Reef 07-04-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By MKLKT
If you have a way of mounting it so that the...

If you have a way of mounting it so that the height is adjustable I'd recommend that. As you'll most likely have to play around with it later to accommodate livestock/bulb changes, etc.
Forum: DIY 07-03-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By MKLKT
I had originally thought this but also through...

I had originally thought this but also through researching it all it seems that any type of ATO is quite prone to errors whether gravity feed or electrically controlled. I'm thinking I'm just going...
Forum: DIY 07-03-2011, 06:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By MKLKT
The problem is that it would be used to pump into...

The problem is that it would be used to pump into the sump which would require the check to be in the same direction as the intended flow, it's not a backflow issue. The pump essentially is the top...
Forum: DIY 07-03-2011, 05:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,617
Posted By MKLKT
Tom's Aqua Lifter question

I'm wondering if anyone has an answer to my query...

I'm in the process of setting up an ATO so that I can make life easier for myself and was going to snag a JBJ controller and an Aqua Lifter to...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-30-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 959
Posted By MKLKT
FT: Anthelia for softies or macro algae.

I have some nice and easy to care for Anthelia that I want to trim back a bit. Anyone have any soft frags or macro algae they'd like to trade for some? It grows in mats and the stalks grow ~8" and I...
Forum: Reef 06-30-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,143
Posted By MKLKT
Most people forget that if you're measuring...

Most people forget that if you're measuring specific gravity you have to account for the temperature of the water too. I find this gets left out very often. I personally prefer the calibrated...
Forum: Polls 06-28-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,650
Posted By MKLKT
Had a leathers vs. LPS chemical war which...

Had a leathers vs. LPS chemical war which resulted in the LPS dead but otherwise no crashes. *knocks on tank stand* I've never had a single dead fish/invert cause problems which is nice, don't need...
Forum: Reef 06-28-2011, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,534
Posted By MKLKT
Seeing as it's summer now how are the temps in...

Seeing as it's summer now how are the temps in your tank? Ammonia and Oxygen levels can alter when the water heats up both in directions that aren't great for the fishes health.
Forum: Tank Journal 06-26-2011, 05:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,870
Posted By MKLKT
I like it, nothing wrong with just inverts. I'm...

I like it, nothing wrong with just inverts. I'm honestly surprised there aren't more like it, actually.
Forum: Reef 06-26-2011, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
Posted By MKLKT
As long as it's consistent it shouldn't matter...

As long as it's consistent it shouldn't matter too much for the time frame you use. Personally my tank is near a bay window and gets a bit of residual light from the outside even when the tank lights...
Forum: Lounge 06-26-2011, 05:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,065
Posted By MKLKT
I just went today, the Entertainment book one is...

I just went today, the Entertainment book one is only not valid in July/August. If they're in town until the end of June you're good to go. I also happened to have student ID which brought the cost...
Forum: Reef 06-22-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,834
Posted By MKLKT
Generally you want the turnover in your tank to...

Generally you want the turnover in your tank to be 10:1 or greater from return rate:tank volume. Remember you have to take into account the head height for the returns of the water being pumped back...
Forum: Marine Fish 06-21-2011, 06:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,964
Posted By MKLKT
My angel doesn't bother any of the leathers,...

My angel doesn't bother any of the leathers, toadstools, GSP, anthelias and mushrooms in my tank, however it DID pick at pulsing xenia until I decided to donate it to a safer home.
Forum: Lounge 06-17-2011, 09:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,613
Posted By MKLKT
The efforts from the citizens cleaning up and...

The efforts from the citizens cleaning up and helping out has been phenomenal. All the plywood used to replace the windows (of which there are actually 100+) have been completely covered now with...
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