Forum: Reef
11-22-2001, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,638
Glass for DSB
No problem Steve. I have noticed that there are different types of domilite lime -- some have chemicals in them that make it easier to spread on your lawn ($10 a bag). Just look at the label and...
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Forum: Reef
11-22-2001, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,147
Anybody want Xenia elongata?
It is commonly theorized that due to xenia's high growth rate, that it must comsume a lot of vitamines, nutrients and food. Another assumption is that one type of xenia (from the same parent) will...
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Forum: Reef
11-22-2001, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,638
Glass for DSB
I've been using it for 6 months in my 5.5G and 1 month on my 90G. On RC, some reefers use it too. Domolite lime comes in many grades...some are good and some are bad. I used the Revy kind...the HD...
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Forum: Reef
11-22-2001, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,480
Water motion in tank.
Steve,
Low RPM motor ... how about one of those BBQ rotsiere motors. Or how about a stepper motor images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
Another alternative for water circulation is using one of those...
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Forum: Reef
11-22-2001, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,147
Anybody want Xenia elongata?
40...wow.
If you prune it like a tree...they will grow back. I am assuming...you don't want that right ?
After you prune it...take a sharp instrument (knife, fork, spoon and etc) and try to...
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Forum: Reef
11-22-2001, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,638
Glass for DSB
Welcome to the dark side...
Just kidding...The DSB should have different types of grain size...from large grains to the fine stuff. Try mixing different grain size to your DSB. I think the...
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Forum: Reef
11-21-2001, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,184
URGENT -ick!
Flameangel,
Good luck images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
- Victor.
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Forum: DIY
11-21-2001, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,872
X10 controlers
USB protocol is quite complicated. Probably a I2C or a serial interface is much easier to do.
I guess my "PC beside the reef idea" emulates an expensive Neptune Aquacontroller. Just an...
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Forum: DIY
11-21-2001, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,872
X10 controlers
Yupe...that would work. However, building a small remote box with ethernet is no easy task....actually quite hard. I would actually put the PC next to the reef and have the PC drive the reef...
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Forum: DIY
11-21-2001, 10:47 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,872
X10 controlers
Hi,
I have been thinking about that...a PC running a tank. The part I don't like is that the extra power consumption that a regular PC needs ... something around 100W or so. There is also the...
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Forum: Reef
11-21-2001, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,480
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Forum: Reef
11-21-2001, 01:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
BIG Thanks!
Hello,
Yes it only senses the difference between neutral and line. images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
The question is, if there is no ground...where does the 8mA or more differential current go ?...
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Forum: Reef
11-20-2001, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,457
What is the other website to visit.
Hello,
For starters...
www.reefcentral.com (http://www.reefcentral.com) www.aqualink.com (http://www.aqualink.com)
saltaquarium.about.com
and many others.....
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
11-20-2001, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,967
BIG Thanks!
Hello,
Just a friendly reminder, GFCIs requires a grounded tank or devices with 3 prongs to work effectively....
GFCI - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter = trips whens there is a short to...
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Forum: DIY
11-19-2001, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,872
X10 controlers
Hello,
www.x10.com (http://www.x10.com)...they have a couple of white papers and instructions for X10 devices.
I don't like x10 devices...the technology is okay, but the x10 products are not...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
11-19-2001, 01:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,994
Thanks for coming
Hello,
I noticed that too... That...doesn't sound right. How could your Ph drop to 7.7 if you have good alk...you have good alk right ? If your Ph did drop that low...I think your Xenias would...
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Forum: Reef
11-19-2001, 01:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,169
Call me crazy
Hello,
That was quick....sounds like you made a fine choice.
-Victor.
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Forum: Lounge
11-18-2001, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,824
Victor
Hello,
Thanks....I thought I forgot something. Went to get some "cheaper" gas nearby and noticed my cameras were missing.
Auction eh...I wonder what the opening bid would have been.
-...
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Forum: Reef
11-18-2001, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,042
Anybody wanna saddleback?
Hello,
Does well with more lighting...but it is almost essential that you feed it ... and feed it well. Check RC in Ron's forum for more info on keeping anemones. I won't start another fire...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
11-17-2001, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,587
It's getting close
Hello,
I am bring some frags in tomorrow. However, I don't have enough bags to properly pack these corals(i.e. double bag and etc). So, I am going to bring a big tub of frags. Anybody thinking...
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Forum: Reef
11-17-2001, 10:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,232
actinic lighting
Hello,
For the most part, I agree with Darren (except follow the others lead part). If you have a camera that can do spot metering (most SLRs), then you can use that to do some light...
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Forum: Reef
11-16-2001, 09:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,232
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Forum: Reef
11-16-2001, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,852
no name or Icecap?
Hello,
Yes you can, if you really want to images/smiles/icon_smile.gif
I am currently testing a method of overdriving a NO without the use of a Icecap on my 90. It fairly experimental, it...
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Forum: Reef
11-15-2001, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,923
epoxy alternatives?
Hello,
You may want to try a marine supply store. I am sure you can find epoxy there.
- Victor.
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Forum: Reef
11-15-2001, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,852
no name or Icecap?
Hello,
Workhorse drive NO like a Icecap ....well... kind of. Do you mean drive a 40W tube as bright as a 2/3 of VHO ?
- Victor.
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