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Forum: Pictures 01-15-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,398
Posted By Lampshade
There's a few apps i'm sure, but i was using DSLR...

There's a few apps i'm sure, but i was using DSLR remote lite on my wife's i phone 4 and it gives you all the adjustable settings, whitebalance, etc. I can't believe some of the shot's the phone has...
Forum: Reef 01-12-2011, 11:51 PM
Replies: 10
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Posted By Lampshade
lol, so good. But seriously guys... How would...

lol, so good. But seriously guys... How would you feel if you lived in a 6x6 cell your entire life :P...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-12-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,361
Posted By Lampshade
Pinpoint PH monitor

Hi, i've had a PH monitor kicking around for awhile that had a bad probe. I went out and bought a new probe recently and can't get it to calibrate. I'm using the 7 and 10 solutions, and in the 7 i...
Forum: Lounge 01-12-2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,887
Posted By Lampshade
Haha, i saw this the other day, and did the same...

Haha, i saw this the other day, and did the same thing... "I wonder if it would fit?". Odd dimentions for a reef tank, 4' deep would need some pretty crazy lights. Would be fun though, i'd love to...
Forum: Reef 01-12-2011, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,471
Posted By Lampshade
I used Brightwell micro bacter7, worked great! i...

I used Brightwell micro bacter7, worked great! i seeded my new tank before the transfer, and things had settled out in only a few days.

http://www.brightwellaquatics.com/products/microbacter7.php
Forum: Reef 01-11-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,552
Posted By Lampshade
Like the grizz has said, once you try brains,...

Like the grizz has said, once you try brains, mysis will never taste as good.
Forum: Victoria Blue World Aquariums 01-11-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,335
Posted By Lampshade
I want to go borrow a few peoples lights to make...

I want to go borrow a few peoples lights to make a rock show video entry now. Totally unrelated to aquariums, but it would be amazing. Either that or make some little guitars and strap them to the...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,720
Posted By Lampshade
I don't know about using it underwater,...

I don't know about using it underwater, Polyurathane gives off some nasty's while curing. It would harden underwater for sure, but not sure how toxic it actualy would be while curing. I've always...
Forum: DIY 01-11-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,117
Posted By Lampshade
Welcome to Canreef! (Or welcome back to canreef?)...

Welcome to Canreef! (Or welcome back to canreef?)

If you use an auto top off and look into a herbie style return the sump should be very quiet in terms of noise. The loudest thing in my sump is...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,690
Posted By Lampshade
I used to use a MJ1200 and pumped up 4' of head...

I used to use a MJ1200 and pumped up 4' of head pressure to get water to the DT. I gravity feed now, but still use the MJ as a vacuum for sump and even DT when i'm in a rush. I love those little...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-11-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 19,354
Posted By Lampshade
very nice looking tank, i like the new...

very nice looking tank, i like the new aquascapeing... makes me want to redo mine again... again again.
Forum: Reef 01-11-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,720
Posted By Lampshade
I've used gorilla glue before in my tank, it's a...

I've used gorilla glue before in my tank, it's a polyurethane so technically it should be inert once cured. Only issue is that it's only a mechanical bond, so doesn't do to well on smooth surfaces. ...
Forum: Reef 01-11-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,271
Posted By Lampshade
I used tap water in my old tank, no real...

I used tap water in my old tank, no real problems, biggest issue was that i was putting 5ppm Nitrate into the tank and taking out the same, could never get it below that. Didn't have biopellets...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-10-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 19,354
Posted By Lampshade
Wow, that T-Shirt has a cat with lazer eyes,...

Wow, that T-Shirt has a cat with lazer eyes, that's at least +4 Awesome. nice tank, it'll be nice to see it all come together.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 01-10-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,265
Posted By Lampshade
Wow, sexy tiled stand is right. very nicely done....

Wow, sexy tiled stand is right. very nicely done. Good deal, good luck with sale.
Forum: Reef 01-06-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,172
Posted By Lampshade
Carbon has been used for MANY years, however it's...

Carbon has been used for MANY years, however it's still a big unknown. I stay away from it. My own preference, but works for me.

Try running without carbon for a bit even, carbon leaches out...
Forum: Lounge 01-06-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,497
Posted By Lampshade
That was a rough 3rd period to watch. We...

That was a rough 3rd period to watch. We dominated the rest of the game, shame they fell apart in the third. Good job of the russians picking that up though, I guess we know why a big chunk of the...
Forum: Reef 01-05-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,586
Posted By Lampshade
The issue with drums is finding a food safe drum...

The issue with drums is finding a food safe drum so that the Bearings aren't exposed to the salt, and also made of stainless. Anything else would be pretty scary to use on the tank :S.

My opinion...
Forum: Reef 01-05-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,244
Posted By Lampshade
I was using a MJ1200, was working great, but...

I was using a MJ1200, was working great, but wanted to cut down the number of pumps i had in the system, so I Tee'd off my return pump. My return is a dart gold, but i have low pressure since i'm...
Forum: Reef 01-05-2011, 01:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,793
Posted By Lampshade
+1 on nothing, i have a filter sock hanging off...

+1 on nothing, i have a filter sock hanging off the return line plumbing ready to be put in for when i aquascape and kick up the sand. Other than that i run nothing and siphon out detrious from the...
Forum: Polls 01-04-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,325
Posted By Lampshade
I answered Main Pump, but it's not even the pump...

I answered Main Pump, but it's not even the pump itself, the cooling fan on the back of motor is the loudest. Pretty happy with how quiet everything is, once i've finished my stand should be near...
Forum: Reef 01-04-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,708
Posted By Lampshade
I use IO, add some MgCl/MgSO4, and it's pretty...

I use IO, add some MgCl/MgSO4, and it's pretty much good to go, my calcium reactor picks up the lower calc pretty quick. I do agree though, Salt is supposed to be a synthetic reef salt, why not have...
Forum: Lighting Specific 01-04-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,220
Posted By Lampshade
Wow, great link, i've looked for those par...

Wow, great link, i've looked for those par ratings for a LONG time. I ran a 175 on my 55 as an LPS tank. I found it worked fine, i had a couple sps frags growing close to the light, everything else...
Forum: Reef 01-03-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,332
Posted By Lampshade
With a header you have 2 2x4's on edge, and...

With a header you have 2 2x4's on edge, and fasten them to uprights that are floor to tank. Here's a pic of what i mean: You wouldn't need the cripple or top plate, just the header, jack studs and...
Forum: Reef 01-03-2011, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,332
Posted By Lampshade
2x4's are only actually 1.5", so you'd need a bit...

2x4's are only actually 1.5", so you'd need a bit more of a buildup in there, but you could build a quick frame in the back and attach it to you stand. as long as it's nice and flush at the top it...
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