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Forum: Tank Journal 11-17-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,296
Posted By cvrle1
I started working on light mount for the...

I started working on light mount for the Noopsyche K7 Pro IIs that I will be using. I bought aluminum square tubing for this build. I cut tubing at 45 degree angles and used flat corner braces to...
Forum: DIY 11-09-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 20,245
Posted By cvrle1
As others have mentioned take out ATO and do it...

As others have mentioned take out ATO and do it as a separate container. Once you see how much evaporation you will have, you may find that 10G is an overkill. Personally I am not a fan of putting...
Forum: Reef 11-09-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,315
Posted By cvrle1
Yeah, that is the conundrum with deposit. I would...

Yeah, that is the conundrum with deposit. I would be a random person offering par meter for rental, but person renting is random person I dont know as well. Thats why I wanted to run this by everyone...
Forum: Reef 11-09-2019, 05:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,315
Posted By cvrle1
Thanks for the input both. Thats actually not a...

Thanks for the input both. Thats actually not a bad idea as well. Clearly never thought about it. Only potential issue is that if folks want to play around with lights, change them around, put...
Forum: Reef 11-08-2019, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,315
Posted By cvrle1
Renting PAR meter, could use ideas from the community

Hello everyone, I have Seneye reef that is PAR meter as well that i was thinking about renting out to local reefing community. I wanted to get some feedback and ideas from everyone, if this is...
Forum: Reef 11-08-2019, 04:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,587
Posted By cvrle1
New Inkbird C929A Wi-Fi Aquarium Temperature Controller

Saw that Inkbird came out with new temp controller for aquariums. It has plastic probe like newer versions of 308S controller do, but it also has WiFi capabilities now as well

- Dual Protection:...
Forum: Reef 11-08-2019, 04:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,893
Posted By cvrle1
Using expired calibration fluid?

I have purchased 3 pack of Milwaukee M10080 TDS Calibration Fluid, and 1 of the 3 packs that came expired in April 2019. I will get partial refund for it, but want to know if calibration fluid is...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-07-2019, 08:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 80,642
Posted By cvrle1
haha, better to be paranoid and have dry floors...

haha, better to be paranoid and have dry floors than the other way around.I still havent gotten to the plumbing part, so all info is good info to have once I get to it soon.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-07-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 80,642
Posted By cvrle1
hahaha, snails are batshit crazy for sure. Idea...

hahaha, snails are batshit crazy for sure. Idea with air hose, i actually like that, as I will need to think about that when I start planning my plumbing and all that fun shortly. As for the check...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-07-2019, 07:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 80,642
Posted By cvrle1
I will point out the obvious, but one potential...

I will point out the obvious, but one potential issue with back siphon holes is that they can get clogged. And if they do... Just make sure that sump will have enough room for all the potential water...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-07-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,296
Posted By cvrle1
In all honesty I think it may be a blessing in...

In all honesty I think it may be a blessing in disguise, as it will force me to take things slow, and not add a lot all at once. It would give me 6 months or so after putting things in to leave it...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-07-2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,296
Posted By cvrle1
Truth be told I couldnt see swirl marks from...

Truth be told I couldnt see swirl marks from buffing. I was using Dual Action polisher for it, so maybe that helped. I think that once water goes in, it will be crystal clear. When I got it, back was...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2019, 11:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,296
Posted By cvrle1
I spread it out around 1 month or so, but I only...

I spread it out around 1 month or so, but I only did few hours a day, and not every day. I would say each grit took 2-3 hours to do, so about 10-12 for sanding. For buffing, 3-4 hours per Novus, so...
Forum: Reef 11-06-2019, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,203
Posted By cvrle1
Dont quote me on this, but I think it is fine. It...

Dont quote me on this, but I think it is fine. It is happening due to thin acrylic used. Acrylic tanks will have bowing as well if acrylic is not thick enough.
Forum: Lounge 11-06-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 20,613
Posted By cvrle1
Issue is that it was several big coral farmers...

Issue is that it was several big coral farmers that started raising prices on frags with their made up name corals. They take pics under blue light, use orange lens to make colors pop, photoshop the...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 80,642
Posted By cvrle1
True as well I suppose. Lets see how things go....

True as well I suppose. Lets see how things go. Hopefully canreef can be raised from the dead lol.
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 80,642
Posted By cvrle1
hahaha maybe. It is a possibility I guess. Not...

hahaha maybe. It is a possibility I guess. Not sure if the active user counter is correct on the main page, but it says there are 24 members online right now, and 340 guests. Guests could be anything...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-06-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 80,642
Posted By cvrle1
Welcome back. Unfortunately you are right, this...

Welcome back. Unfortunately you are right, this place has died for sure, and it's a shame. Not sure what happened, as I was away as well, but it used to be live and always active.

I started one...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-06-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,468
Posted By cvrle1
As others have said, if you decide to part out, I...

As others have said, if you decide to part out, I would be interested in ATO and return pump. Depending on model and price of course. Thanks
Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,296
Posted By cvrle1
I decided to use RocketEngineer's tried and true...

I decided to use RocketEngineer's tried and true template for my stand build. There is a massive thread on RC with info on it

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1169964

Since it was...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,296
Posted By cvrle1
Another thing I never did was buff/polish. Not...

Another thing I never did was buff/polish. Not just acrylic, but anything at all. Again I spent about a week reading up various forums, watched videos and so on. I decided I will use Novus 3, 2 and 1...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,296
Posted By cvrle1
I knew I would have to sand the whole tank down...

I knew I would have to sand the whole tank down and then buff/polish. Kicker was, I never did anything of this sort before, so I spend several weeks of research, asking question here and various...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-01-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 36,296
Posted By cvrle1
5 Feet, 110 Gallons of Fun

Hello everyone, I figured it would be good to start my own build thread for several reasons. I got a lot of ideas and help from various folks on Can Reef last time around and so far, so I would like...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 10-22-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,347
Posted By cvrle1
He posted a price of $65, but it is hard to see....

He posted a price of $65, but it is hard to see. It is on the bottom left by the 1st pic.
Forum: DIY 10-19-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,958
Posted By cvrle1
Thanks for the info. It does have variable speed...

Thanks for the info. It does have variable speed trigger, but not sure if I trust myself to hold it only 1/2 way or whatever the whole time haha. I may just end up spending $20-$30 for piece of mind...
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