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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-24-2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 9
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-24-2009, 04:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,217
Posted By AndyL
Calgary - FS ... Lots

Well, it's about that time... Tanks have been frustrating the hell out of me lately - and now my lovely bride has gone psycho... Think its time to do a massive downsize & move on...

Lowballers...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-08-2009, 02:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By AndyL
I'll just leave out the sarcasm... That way tony...

I'll just leave out the sarcasm... That way tony doesn't have to moderate me...

24" is minimum height...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 09-08-2009, 01:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By AndyL
WTB: 24" tall tank w/ overflow (calgary)

Damnit that seahorse bug is hitting hard again...

Anyone have a preferably 24x24x24" cube with overflow? :) Might also consider smokin deals on >24" tall tanks (60g+)

Shoot me a pm
Forum: DIY 09-05-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,228
Posted By AndyL
if your floor is that far out you need to worry...

if your floor is that far out you need to worry about it - build your sump with a separate floor skirt. Basic idea - main stand sits down into the flat bottomed floor skirt (use 6-10 of these under...
Forum: DIY 08-25-2009, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By AndyL
If you've already got one - easy answer becomes...

If you've already got one - easy answer becomes you just need more battery capacity :)

Split'r open, see what kind of batteries you've got from the factory and post pictures of the battery...
Forum: DIY 08-24-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,435
Posted By AndyL
86cfm is plenty - but don't have one pulling &...

86cfm is plenty - but don't have one pulling & one pushing... Use a passive air intake (down at the bottom of the fixture) both fans at the high point pulling hot air out; try to ensure you're not...
Forum: Reef 08-21-2009, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,432
Posted By AndyL
Hey Delphinius... You know all that hardware we...

Hey Delphinius... You know all that hardware we trade back and forth :) You've never gotten the pair of 175w's back :lol: They got some batwing reflectors and have been in use since (when was that...
Forum: Reef 08-20-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,432
Posted By AndyL
Dim halides - thoughts?

Need some suggestions...

Pulled out a long forgotten 150w halide system I had hiding in the junk piles the other day... Sparked it up to see if it would run - Yay! It does...

Then I look at the...
Forum: DIY 08-19-2009, 03:55 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,879
Posted By AndyL
Look at the rave reviews elite gets for his...

Look at the rave reviews elite gets for his tank/sumps - those are all cut with CNC... It's the clean edges, smooth transitions (cuts you can't get with a scriber), accurate positions on the bulkhead...
Forum: DIY 08-19-2009, 03:11 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,879
Posted By AndyL
Reasonably priced kits to build another CNC :) ...

Reasonably priced kits to build another CNC :)

There's most of the bits n pieces in the garage for mine (just need the motors & drives) - 24x24 cutting area sliding gantry (3" channel...
Forum: DIY 08-18-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 843
Posted By AndyL
PC ballast question

Quick question - got an old light fixture, that used 2x18w PC's. Ballast literally went up in smoke; yet I like that fixture; of course manufacturer is defunct...

Are there options for replacement...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #2 08-18-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,173
Posted By AndyL
well fine then :P ...

well fine then :P
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/cgyreefer/contest/IMGP0426sm.jpg
Yes it got radically brighter :D But that's as much as I'm letting on until I reduce the ghetto'izing of...
Forum: Canreef Nano Tank Build Contest #2 08-18-2009, 05:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 33,173
Posted By AndyL
Gah! But I'm not ready yet! Can I have a day...

Gah! But I'm not ready yet!

Can I have a day or two to finish one or two things... And give it a cleaning? :D Wont get around to the fragging from the 10g that I was planning to do... But at least...
Forum: Lounge 08-13-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,376
Posted By AndyL
Go to home depot... Get yerself lots of bleach,...

Go to home depot... Get yerself lots of bleach, and I think they had some injectable anti-mold sprays (ie spray it into a cavity) - kill what you can; then cover it up good until you have time/money...
Forum: Reef 08-13-2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,799
Posted By AndyL
Golds usually has them in stock - no clue on the...

Golds usually has them in stock - no clue on the micron level though :)
Forum: DIY 08-13-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,324
Posted By AndyL
Muriatic acid can be found at rona; just ask in...

Muriatic acid can be found at rona; just ask in the paint area - used to prep concrete floors to receive paint.

Everything depends on the concentration - the muriatic acid you can buy at the...
Forum: Reef 08-12-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By AndyL
Which after shipping will still be more than...

Which after shipping will still be more than double what a CHEAP ebay unit will run... Heck straight RO no DI - 90$ at bulk reef - less than a 1/4 the price...

Albert you've got strange idears...
Forum: Reef 08-12-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By AndyL
google, which popped up amazon which popped up...

google, which popped up amazon which popped up that as the best price... still 400cdn - way outta the ballpark.
Forum: Reef 08-12-2009, 12:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By AndyL
Leave it to albert... Yeah 440$US - i'll pass...

Leave it to albert... Yeah 440$US - i'll pass...
Forum: Calgary 08-11-2009, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
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Views: 2,771
Posted By AndyL
Or swing by red coral - and he'll get ya some cut...

Or swing by red coral - and he'll get ya some cut quick...
Forum: DIY 08-11-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,324
Posted By AndyL
Muriatic acid isn't so dangerous... Gloves,...

Muriatic acid isn't so dangerous... Gloves, safety glasses and some due care and attention are about all you need when handling the full strength stuff...

1/4 cup into a gallon of water does a...
Forum: Reef 08-11-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,967
Posted By AndyL
Cheap RO/DI recomendations?

G'day All,

Ok, so I'm coming to the conclusion it's finally time to get off my arse and get an RO/DI unit...

Who's recommended / to be avoided these days? Looking around it's rather disturbing...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 07-30-2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,460
Posted By AndyL
Not sure on trying to extricate pods - usually...

Not sure on trying to extricate pods - usually the chaeto balls are so full of them it's just a matter of grabbing a handfull, never tried to separate them thus far...
Forum: Reef 07-30-2009, 02:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,521
Posted By AndyL
I think I've tried just about all of em honestly...

I think I've tried just about all of em honestly :) Some were good, some sucked, some (including those i'm running right now - 18 months in on this pair i realized this week) lasted a long time -...
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