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Forum: Reef 01-02-2014, 02:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,406
Posted By kacairns
You modified your battery backup to use a car...

You modified your battery backup to use a car battery instead of its own or your made your own using a car battery and a inverter?

Making the switch from Fresh to Salt and I like tech so thinking...
Forum: DIY 12-24-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,588
Posted By kacairns
1" pvc pipe should be able to handle upwards of...

1" pvc pipe should be able to handle upwards of roughly 900-1000gph of water gravity fed, adding in angles and wyes, valves and so on reduces that amount. Considering your eheim pump has a return of...
Forum: Lounge 12-13-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,532
Posted By kacairns
City of Van still using XP... that doesn't...

City of Van still using XP... that doesn't surprise me, since they passed the door handle stuff they are too busy to update computers instead they are trying to ban the sale and use of pedal bikes...
Forum: Reef 12-08-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,614
Posted By kacairns
Different heater brands list different tank sizes...

Different heater brands list different tank sizes based on wattage, guess it all boils down to efficiency and design/placement as well.

ie Aqueon 250w Pro heater is rated for aquariums upto 90g,...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-03-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 911
Posted By kacairns
They do look like mag-drive pumps, and model 5 is...

They do look like mag-drive pumps, and model 5 is a model of mag-drive (mag drive 500)

If so

Specifications:
Input: 1/2"
Output: 1/2"
Flow Rate at 0' Head: 500 GPH
Flow Rate at 4' Head:...
Forum: Reef 12-01-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,485
Posted By kacairns
The controller that comes with the WP40's has a...

The controller that comes with the WP40's has a ELSE mode on it for somewhat random waves, but from what I've read it isn't actually random but a set ramp up/down and if you plug in/power 2 at the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-01-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,638
Posted By kacairns
$14 in shipping from fish-street is still better...

$14 in shipping from fish-street is still better then the $10 in tax + the shipping + the $14 additional costs tacked on from other places, easily end up between $20-30 a unit more expensive here in...
Forum: Reef 11-30-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,485
Posted By kacairns
They can be, although I haven't done it yet, but...

They can be, although I haven't done it yet, but easiest way is to get the reef angel cables for controlling the WP wavemakers with reef angel and patch those cords into the 0-10v cord for the apex....
Forum: Reef 11-30-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,485
Posted By kacairns
1 WP40 would be enough and you might even have to...

1 WP40 would be enough and you might even have to turn it down a little on the speed, I've got 2 in my 180g tank right now and you can see the bits of sand swirling in circles on the bottom
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-06-2013, 01:20 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 24,033
Posted By kacairns
Koralia I have says on it "house hold/indoor use...

Koralia I have says on it "house hold/indoor use only"

I guess we shouldn't be using it underwater as that doesn't actually fall under "indoor" category
Forum: DIY 11-02-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,685
Posted By kacairns
Stand is 48" wide correct? If so you can probably...

Stand is 48" wide correct? If so you can probably use 2 shims spaced evenly apart if you can fit them and then the 3/4" will span the rest
Forum: DIY 11-01-2013, 06:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,685
Posted By kacairns
2x4 can look straight to the eye but even being...

2x4 can look straight to the eye but even being slightly warped you wont notice until you put something perfectly straight on it which is why most people recommend using rigid insulation to help...
Forum: DIY 10-27-2013, 01:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,685
Posted By kacairns
It is over built, so yes will hold the tank...

It is over built, so yes will hold the tank without problem.
Forum: Reef 10-26-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,017
Posted By kacairns
You could support it many different ways....

You could support it many different ways. Whatever you find suites you skill set for building and looks the best to you.

My recommendation based on what would look the best and in my opinion give...
Forum: Reef 10-26-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,017
Posted By kacairns
Make a knee brace for it to support the outside...

Make a knee brace for it to support the outside edge down on a angle into the base.
Forum: Reef 10-26-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,017
Posted By kacairns
Using a 2x12 and extending it past support on the...

Using a 2x12 and extending it past support on the back/sides laying flat could possibly lead to snapping the 2x12 down the grain
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-23-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,495
Posted By kacairns
Hehe yes, stripping the 180g planted tank...

Hehe yes, stripping the 180g planted tank currently and parting out to fund upgrade to the good stuff =)

Knew I should of message last night!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-23-2013, 04:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,495
Posted By kacairns
Does that mean the 80lbs of live rock is sold? =)

Does that mean the 80lbs of live rock is sold? =)
Forum: Lounge 10-22-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,830
Posted By kacairns
Not a fabricator but a red seal carpenter. If...

Not a fabricator but a red seal carpenter. If other red seal programs are anything like the carpentry I would recommend against challenging as you miss valuable information especially stuff with...
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