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Forum: DIY 06-06-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,043
Posted By Alberta-newb
Thank you all for the insightful discussion. I'm...

Thank you all for the insightful discussion. I'm going to continue looking into my options, I just like the idea of the controllability the DC pumps provide. Looks like a lot of DIY projects out...
Forum: DIY 06-06-2013, 03:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,043
Posted By Alberta-newb
I'm looking to create random flow patterns on a...

I'm looking to create random flow patterns on a closed loop system (separate from my return) I'm using a SpeedWave right now on a closed loop but would like to have similar "pulsing" like that...
Forum: DIY 06-06-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,043
Posted By Alberta-newb
Question Electronics Experts? Random question on pumps

Wondering if someone knows of a way of controlling the new DC pumps (Waveline, SpeedWave, etc) in a manner like the Vortechs? I'm doing a new tank build and would like to run a couple of closed loop...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-06-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,121
Posted By Alberta-newb
Pm'ed

Pm'ed
Forum: Marine Fish 06-03-2013, 04:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,334
Posted By Alberta-newb
There is no scientific evidence (afaik) that...

There is no scientific evidence (afaik) that garlic cures ich. It does seem to enhance appetite as my fish go nuts when I add it so I bet the increased nutrition helps fish battle the parasite. There...
Forum: Marine Fish 05-22-2013, 05:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,190
Posted By Alberta-newb
Mexican turbos, phosphate removal and patience! ...

Mexican turbos, phosphate removal and patience! Won't happen overnight.
Forum: Reef 05-22-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,879
Posted By Alberta-newb
Yes, they have six speeds, I have the 2640 gal...

Yes, they have six speeds, I have the 2640 gal model running the closed loop on my 75 gal cube and I run it at "5"
Forum: Reef 05-22-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,879
Posted By Alberta-newb
I just bought a SpeedWave as well and love it....

I just bought a SpeedWave as well and love it. Dead silent and gentle starts. The 10 minute feed mode is nice too. No idea on the longevity as these are fairly new on the market. I've had a couple...
Forum: DIY 05-15-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By Alberta-newb
Are you looking at dripping saltwater in as a...

Are you looking at dripping saltwater in as a continuous water change or are you talking about top-off due to evaporation? For a continuous WC the most effective way (in my opinion) is to use a...
Forum: FOWLR 05-13-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,058
Posted By Alberta-newb
I saw clear mesh (about 1/4" squares) at Canadian...

I saw clear mesh (about 1/4" squares) at Canadian Tire yesterday. It's in the gardening section as "bird netting"
Forum: DIY 05-13-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,230
Posted By Alberta-newb
As said before, the bigger the better! At a...

As said before, the bigger the better! At a minimum, you need enough volume that in the event your return pump shuts off (power failure, pump fail..etc.) that the sump doesn't overflow.
Forum: Reef 05-07-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,328
Posted By Alberta-newb
+1:mrgreen:

+1:mrgreen:
Forum: Concept Aquatics 05-06-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 512
Posted By Alberta-newb
Thumbs up My fish and corals love Denny!

My Dart pump died last night on the closed loop on my cube. Needless to say I was in a panic as I hadn't got my backup repaired yet. A lot of cursing and a few spilled gallons later the new...
Forum: DIY 05-06-2013, 01:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,612
Posted By Alberta-newb
I was on EBay the other day and found the sensor...

I was on EBay the other day and found the sensor from a Canadian seller for $5, it's one of these: ...
Forum: DIY 05-05-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,612
Posted By Alberta-newb
Excellent write up! Clear instructions are...

Excellent write up! Clear instructions are appreciated.

I will be doing a retro on my ato myself soon. I am using a gravity feed reservoir as my tank is an in wall, and the sump and hardware are...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-19-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,557
Posted By Alberta-newb
I apprecite your integrity of pulling the sale...

I apprecite your integrity of pulling the sale before I picked up the light. Thanks!:biggrin:

Francis
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 04-17-2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,557
Posted By Alberta-newb
PMed :biggrin:

PMed :biggrin:
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 03-11-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By Alberta-newb
Indeed it is! Thanks Denny! Francis

Indeed it is! Thanks Denny!

Francis
Forum: Tank Journal 06-12-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 897
Views: 327,504
Posted By Alberta-newb
I would suggest making two bases around 3'L x 3'W...

I would suggest making two bases around 3'L x 3'W x 3.5'T, these would be small enough to carry down the stairs (if your hallways are wider than 3':wink:) Then I would mount a one piece top 3' x 10'...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 06-12-2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,430
Posted By Alberta-newb
Not at the moment but within the next few months....

Not at the moment but within the next few months.

I dabbled for a few months and had a good batch going. To try things out I used DT's for a starter which I believe is a blend of nano, T-iso, and...
Forum: Pictures 05-18-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By Alberta-newb
Wow, nice tank with my favorite angel to boot! ...

Wow, nice tank with my favorite angel to boot! Any problems getting her to eat?

Francis
Forum: Pictures 05-18-2009, 05:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By Alberta-newb
The building of "the ark"

Well since I pretty well had to rebuild the tank, turning this thread into the tank build. (mods could you move it to the correct forum?....please)

The tank is a used one that's made its way...
Forum: Pictures 05-16-2009, 01:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By Alberta-newb
Can't let life get you down too much...especially...

Can't let life get you down too much...especially with this recession! I've experienced this disaster before, about 20 years ago I had a plywood build let go (I didn't do the math right:redface:)...
Forum: Pictures 05-15-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By Alberta-newb
You already have! Those diamond bits did the...

You already have! Those diamond bits did the charm quite nicely. The bottom is in and plumbed, just have to wait for the silicone to set up..then it's leak test time! :biggrin: I'll post some...
Forum: Pictures 05-15-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,539
Posted By Alberta-newb
Yah it sucks, but if your in this hobby you have...

Yah it sucks, but if your in this hobby you have to expect to get wet once in a while:mrgreen:

I have a piece of 3/4" this time just to be sure. Should have all five bulkhead holes finished...
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