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Forum: Polls 08-15-2014, 04:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,176
Posted By daplatapus
I use my calcium reactor for CA and alk. I use...

I use my calcium reactor for CA and alk. I use the BRS 1.1ml doser for my mag. I used to use 2 more for the Ca and alk, but the tank started consuming more than I wanted to buy, lol, hence the shift...
Forum: Pump Specific 08-15-2014, 04:14 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 25,547
Posted By daplatapus
Clearwater ponds here in Errington sells Laguna...

Clearwater ponds here in Errington sells Laguna pumps. Have you tried them Brad, or are you looking for a total shift away from them?
Forum: Reef 08-15-2014, 04:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,657
Posted By daplatapus
Some don't like LR in their QT in case they need...

Some don't like LR in their QT in case they need to medicate.
Forum: Reef 08-15-2014, 04:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,692
Posted By daplatapus
I had the same issue when I started. SK8R wrote...

I had the same issue when I started. SK8R wrote up a great post on RC explaining the relationship between alk, Ca, and Mg. From reading that post I only concentrated on getting my Mg stable first....
Forum: Tank Journal 08-12-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 60,777
Posted By daplatapus
If the pump is a waveline, contact them. They...

If the pump is a waveline, contact them. They replaced mine with the new style power supply. See my thread on the product review page for the pics of the differences.
Forum: Tank Journal 08-12-2014, 01:00 AM
Replies: 545
Views: 179,835
Posted By daplatapus
Lol :D

Lol :D
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 08-11-2014, 01:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,212
Posted By daplatapus
I have a Vertex IN250 I'll be selling soon...

I have a Vertex IN250 I'll be selling soon...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-11-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 545
Views: 179,835
Posted By daplatapus
Uhm.... hopefully working on my tank, lol.

Uhm.... hopefully working on my tank, lol.
Forum: Ponds & Koi 08-11-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 309,305
Posted By daplatapus
Awesome drone shot Dez, that's cool. Very nice...

Awesome drone shot Dez, that's cool. Very nice landscape :)
Forum: Tank Journal 08-10-2014, 01:35 AM
Replies: 684
Views: 710,516
Posted By daplatapus
I know nothing about chillers, but what burns out...

I know nothing about chillers, but what burns out motors and compressors is the amount they turn on and off more so than the amount of time they run. If you have to choose, choose longer run time...
Forum: Reef 08-10-2014, 01:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,852
Posted By daplatapus
Is it a Vertex? Mine sometimes refuses to turn...

Is it a Vertex? Mine sometimes refuses to turn too when its shut off. If I keep turning it on and off it starts up eventually. I have sometimes been successful with pulling the needle wheel and...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-09-2014, 05:50 AM
Replies: 684
Views: 710,516
Posted By daplatapus
Yeah. That is one cool ATO. :) Its...

Yeah. That is one cool ATO. :)




Its going so slow its painful. I haven't done much in the last week or so, been way too busy at work. Ordered a couple new poly tanks for a bigger mixing...
Forum: Tank Journal 08-08-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 710,516
Posted By daplatapus
That inside bead looks awesome, well done.

That inside bead looks awesome, well done.
Forum: Reef 08-06-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,049
Posted By daplatapus
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 08-03-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,340
Posted By daplatapus
Ah, that's too bad. :( I love my herbie set ups

Ah, that's too bad. :( I love my herbie set ups
Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 08-03-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,340
Posted By daplatapus
Just out of curiosity, any reason why you don't...

Just out of curiosity, any reason why you don't go herbie? You'll never have to worry about noise.
Forum: Tank Journal 08-03-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,190
Posted By daplatapus
Lol, isn't that always the way. I'm forcing...

Lol, isn't that always the way. I'm forcing myself to get my stand done first, before I hook up the plumbing. Thankfully I have a tank going while in the process to keep my enthusiasm at bay, haha.
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Forum: Reef 07-31-2014, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,150
Posted By daplatapus
I think the problem stems from the lower...

I think the problem stems from the lower temperatures the corals must face while being delivered to the LFS on snowmobile. That and the almost perpetual darkness this far north of the border...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-28-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1,069
Views: 384,884
Posted By daplatapus
Looks great! I was expecting a lot worse from...

Looks great! I was expecting a lot worse from your description.
In the strictest of air flow practices, if those are 4" lines you'd need a 4"X 4"X 6" Y for it to work as you'd intended. Just use Pi...
Forum: Reef 07-28-2014, 01:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,580
Posted By daplatapus
I'm no help either, been out of the business for...

I'm no help either, been out of the business for over 10 years, my pricing won't be accurate. But I would definitely want to know how they plan on running it for the cost they give you. How many...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-23-2014, 04:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,170
Posted By daplatapus
Lookin' good guys :)

Lookin' good guys :)
Forum: Tank Journal 07-22-2014, 04:07 AM
Replies: 545
Views: 179,835
Posted By daplatapus
The snow melted? Must not have been where I was...

The snow melted? Must not have been where I was :p

Tank is looking good!
Forum: Tank Journal 07-21-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,603
Posted By daplatapus
I've had a re-thought about my sump. My skimmer...

I've had a re-thought about my sump. My skimmer is external so I have gained a huge footprint area I can use for a fuge. My initial thoughts was to have a remote fuge but I'm quickly running out of...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-21-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,603
Posted By daplatapus
Got a bit of time to work on the room over the...

Got a bit of time to work on the room over the weekend. Finished cleaning it all out and prepped for framing.

http://i1177.photobucket.com/albums/x353/daplatapus/2014-07-20151540_zps80850e43.jpg...
Forum: Tank Journal 07-18-2014, 01:57 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 93,603
Posted By daplatapus
Agree on all points, lol. I really didn't like...

Agree on all points, lol. I really didn't like the door either. I initially had it swinging the other way but I figured the chances of the door knob or something wacking the side of the sump was too...
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