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Forum: Reef 12-07-2005, 05:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,943
Posted By Doormatt
It's just way too loud...

*Sigh*

Two months ago, I couldn't wait to start my foray into Reefkeeping. Now I almost wish I hadn't started.

My tank is a 37G with an 18G sump, and from day one, I've had nothing but...
Forum: Lower Mainland 12-05-2005, 04:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,694
Posted By Doormatt
*grin* Considering my Tank's actually up and...

*grin* Considering my Tank's actually up and running now (unlike before), I'm in!
Forum: Reef 11-30-2005, 01:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,321
Posted By Doormatt
While I agree that a generator is always the best...

While I agree that a generator is always the best idea, those of us living in apartments (or in townhouses if the strata rules forbid it) don't have that option.

Just did some quick pricing, and...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-29-2005, 09:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,016
Posted By Doormatt
Perfect timing! You're taking down your...

Perfect timing!

You're taking down your tank, I'm setting mine up!

You've got PM!
Forum: Reef 11-29-2005, 06:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,321
Posted By Doormatt
The problem with a UPS, is you're not going to...

The problem with a UPS, is you're not going to like the price of one that can drive a 200W heater and a powerhead or two for more than 20-30 minutes.

Assume 300-400W load for your tank (on...
Forum: Reef 11-29-2005, 04:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,321
Posted By Doormatt
I've been thinking about this a lot. The...

I've been thinking about this a lot.

The problem is, the loads we run on our tanks are mostly inductive and resistive, and they're not small (yours aside).

If I were you, I'd go to Costco, and...
Forum: Reef 11-29-2005, 05:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,968
Posted By Doormatt
I can't help you, but I know I find my mag 9.5...

I can't help you, but I know I find my mag 9.5 loud...It's already sitting ontop of some vinyl tubing, but it still seems to make this loud humming sound.

It's ticking me off, since I spent $130...
Forum: DIY 11-28-2005, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,336
Posted By Doormatt
Unbending Vinyl tubing?

I'm hoping someone can help me out here, because I'm ready to kill something. I'm plumbing my tank, and I'm using 1 1/4 ID Vinyl tubing for the overflow. However, the stuff is impossible to work...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-22-2005, 02:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,368
Posted By Doormatt
I'd love a bottle of the stuff.

I'd love a bottle of the stuff.
Forum: Lower Mainland 11-20-2005, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,997
Posted By Doormatt
VERY intrested!

VERY intrested!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-30-2005, 11:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
Posted By Doormatt
Sold! (I can safely say this, as it's in my...

Sold!

(I can safely say this, as it's in my grubby little hands already)
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-30-2005, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
Posted By Doormatt
PM Sent

PM Sent
Forum: Pictures 10-29-2005, 06:04 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,682
Posted By Doormatt
Newguy, what is the name of that beautiful fish...

Newguy, what is the name of that beautiful fish in the second shot? I've seen a few of them in LFSes, but never with a name attached.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-27-2005, 03:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By Doormatt
*grin* Fair enough! Just wanted to point...

*grin*

Fair enough! Just wanted to point that out...

If you ever get back into the hobby, you may want to try shopping at J&L.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-27-2005, 02:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By Doormatt
Maybe I'm missing something here, but Remora...

Maybe I'm missing something here, but Remora Pro's sell for $284 NEW, and that's with the mag 350...
Forum: Reef 10-22-2005, 10:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Posted By Doormatt
Andy, That's the method I linked to in my...

Andy,

That's the method I linked to in my last post.

If two polarized camera filters are placed on opposite sides of tempered glass, a cross will on the filters.

As far as I can see, no...
Forum: Reef 10-22-2005, 08:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,579
Posted By Doormatt
Um...Polls are a bad idea for this type of...

Um...Polls are a bad idea for this type of question, since you can only select one answer.

Once a tank is cycled, I'd say most people test for Calcium, PH, Nitrates on a weekly basis.
Forum: Reef 10-22-2005, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Posted By Doormatt
*grin* Well, either that, or try and drill...

*grin*

Well, either that, or try and drill it :biggrin:

I did some more research, and found out that tempered glass usually exhibits some polarization , so I whipped out my polarizer from my...
Forum: Reef 10-22-2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,610
Posted By Doormatt
How do you tell if a tank is tempered?

Hey everyone!

I've got (what I'm 95% sure is a) 37G tank. When I was talking to one of the guys at Ocean Aquatics, he said that he's rarely seen a tempered 37G tank. Now that I do a few...
Forum: Reef 10-22-2005, 04:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By Doormatt
No worries! The world of lighting is...

No worries!

The world of lighting is confusing and difficult at first!

If you have the money, and you want to keep basically everything under the sun, you'd probably want a 250W Metal Halide...
Forum: Reef 10-22-2005, 04:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,675
Posted By Doormatt
If it's truely fish only, it doesn't matter how...

If it's truely fish only, it doesn't matter how much lighting you use. You could have no (that no as in zero) lighting, and they wouldn't mind in the slightest.

It's only with live rock (for...
Forum: Lower Mainland 10-21-2005, 06:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,726
Posted By Doormatt
It's not the chlorine/chloramine that you're...

It's not the chlorine/chloramine that you're worried about (well, you are...), it's the phosphates, and random crap in the water (TDS). The rule of thumb (that I now know) is basically ALWAYS use...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10-21-2005, 04:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By Doormatt
Are you aerating your RO makeup water for 8+...

Are you aerating your RO makeup water for 8+ hours (and heating it) before introducing it to the tank?
Forum: New to the Hobby 10-20-2005, 05:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,304
Posted By Doormatt
Be worried. Bathtubs are placed over...

Be worried.

Bathtubs are placed over additional support when built, so they can easily take the 400-600 pounds of weight. From what I've read, the limit for "anywhere" placement is a 55 gallon...
Forum: Reef 10-20-2005, 05:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,690
Posted By Doormatt
Just a word of advice, feeding freshwater feeders...

Just a word of advice, feeding freshwater feeders to saltwater fish can result in vitamin deficiencies.
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