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Forum: Reef 09-12-2008, 04:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By spreerider
you can mod an ATX power supply by jumping out...

you can mod an ATX power supply by jumping out two wires on the 24Pin plug, i cant remember which ones but i have done it before, but you are better off just buying a 12VDC adaptor like the ones that...
Forum: DIY 09-09-2008, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,730
Posted By spreerider
i just set the ac unit at a lower temp and the...

i just set the ac unit at a lower temp and the room temp dropped my tank enough.
Forum: Reef 09-08-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,116
Posted By spreerider
you can buy magfloats that are for acrylic just...

you can buy magfloats that are for acrylic just make sure its labeled acrylic, if it says nothing about acrylic its a glass one.
Forum: Lounge 09-08-2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,314
Posted By spreerider
best place on the island is pachina campground...

best place on the island is pachina campground near banfield, beautiful white sand beach that is mostly flat, you can have fires on the beach, the fishing is good, i have been there every summer...
Forum: Reef 09-02-2008, 05:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,778
Posted By spreerider
I use plastic water bottles, the type on water...

I use plastic water bottles, the type on water coolers in an office they work great and have a good handle to hold onto.
Forum: Reef 08-30-2008, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,992
Posted By spreerider
Pump for small tank

I am looking for a pump for my sump, its a 25g tank with a 10g sump,
Mostly softies and LPS but i probably will eventually want to try some SPS out but not in the main plan of things... yet.
I...
Forum: Lounge 08-30-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 18,120
Posted By spreerider
Nice orchid, the jewel orchids can also be green...

Nice orchid, the jewel orchids can also be green with red veins or purple with gold or green with green veins, all look very nice, their flowers are small white with yellow centers and flower quite...
Forum: Lounge 08-28-2008, 01:14 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 18,120
Posted By spreerider
i have about 20 orchids in an orchid room aka my...

i have about 20 orchids in an orchid room aka my shed, the one i think is best for a terrerium is the 'Jewel Orchid' ludisia discolour, they have velvety purple leaves with gold or red veins.
Alot...
Forum: Reef 08-28-2008, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,426
Posted By spreerider
make sure you get electronic ballasts as they are...

make sure you get electronic ballasts as they are more efficient and quieter,
Myself i would go with 3 at least on that tank so you get more even distribution.
I dont know many ready bought brands...
Forum: Reef 08-27-2008, 03:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,794
Posted By spreerider
wow

wow
Forum: Freshwater 08-25-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,436
Posted By spreerider
excell helped me out alot when i had GW and also...

excell helped me out alot when i had GW and also with BBA i would give it a shot if a blackout doesnt work
Forum: Reef 08-25-2008, 12:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,052
Posted By spreerider
knife gate valves are for on off only not to...

knife gate valves are for on off only not to restrict flow, its hard on the valve and it wont stay in place for very long the increased pressure on the valve will cause it to open more
Forum: Reef 08-24-2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,930
Posted By spreerider
my CUC was fine and it took 2 days by greyhound

my CUC was fine and it took 2 days by greyhound
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-22-2008, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By spreerider
sounds cheap to me i was in duncan the other day...

sounds cheap to me i was in duncan the other day and a store there was asking $45 ea.
Forum: Reef 08-22-2008, 01:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,776
Posted By spreerider
GFCI Breaker has to be able to trip on...

GFCI Breaker has to be able to trip on overcurrent but a duplex recepticle one will not, i thought we were talking about a breaker in the pannel one IMO they are way higher quality.

Also depending...
Forum: Reef 08-22-2008, 01:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,885
Posted By spreerider
stainless steel is not magnetic, thats how we can...

stainless steel is not magnetic, thats how we can tell the difference at work after it has been powdercoated, we just stick a magnet to it and if it sticks its mild steel and if it doesnt its...
Forum: Reef 08-21-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,523
Posted By spreerider
250 sounds like alot of power over a 12, i have a...

250 sounds like alot of power over a 12, i have a 175 on a 25 and its bright and heats the water up a bit. 250 sounds like it would boil the water.
Forum: Reef 08-21-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,776
Posted By spreerider
The ballast for your lights will draw a large...

The ballast for your lights will draw a large startup current about 10X normal for a few seconds as the bulbs strike an arc and charge the coils and caps. if you are already running higher than...
Forum: Reef 08-21-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,885
Posted By spreerider
they are usually made of steel or stainless...

they are usually made of steel or stainless steel, but some cheaper ones use led, if a magnet picks them up then they are steel or iron, but a magnet will not work on stainless steel or led.
Forum: Reef 08-21-2008, 03:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,776
Posted By spreerider
I would replace your GFCI if you think they...

I would replace your GFCI if you think they tripped for no reason, GFCI can also trip on an overload so you could have been drawing just over 15A and it is taking along time to heat up to a trip...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 08-18-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,116
Posted By spreerider
i have some Chaeto if you are willing to pay...

i have some Chaeto if you are willing to pay shipping from Port Alberni
Forum: DIY 08-15-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,404
Posted By spreerider
if you are willing to ship blue drift coatings in...

if you are willing to ship blue drift coatings in port alberni is great i have worked with him alot.
Forum: Reef 08-15-2008, 04:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,090
Posted By spreerider
4 are dead and 1 went into the sump and is now...

4 are dead and 1 went into the sump and is now about 2" across and living in a large moonsnail shell, he is my kids favorite part of my tank i think because he is black with red eyes.
Forum: Reef 08-14-2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,090
Posted By spreerider
I have taken 5 crabs out of my 25g tank now and i...

I have taken 5 crabs out of my 25g tank now and i know there is still at least one more in there but he is a good hider i know what cave is his and have seen him a few times but i missed with a...
Forum: Reef 08-13-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,986
Posted By spreerider
do not use Chaeto to scrub your dishes anymore,...

do not use Chaeto to scrub your dishes anymore, its not good for it.
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