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Forum: Reef 11-27-2011, 04:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,599
Posted By mike31154
"reef porn" eh? My Maroon pair got down to biness...

"reef porn" eh? My Maroon pair got down to biness this afternoon, female laid down a huge patch of eggs. The male's a little champ, you never see anything floating around, he gets it done with no...
Forum: DIY 11-27-2011, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By mike31154
crap, sorry double post

crap, sorry double post
Forum: DIY 11-27-2011, 12:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By mike31154
There's a video on the Aquaticlife web page...

There's a video on the Aquaticlife web page showing how to replace the LEDs on your type of fixture.

http://www.aquaticlife.com/products/286#

Pops out quite easily and it appears you simply...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-25-2011, 05:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,879
Posted By mike31154
I haven't seen any evidence of a pressure gauge...

I haven't seen any evidence of a pressure gauge on your system. If you don't have one, it would be a good idea to include that on your shopping list. Great way to monitor how your system is...
Forum: Lounge 11-25-2011, 04:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,480
Posted By mike31154
I snagged a used CO2 bottle with regulator from a...

I snagged a used CO2 bottle with regulator from a fellow hobbyist. They had used it for a calcium reactor, I just wanted to make carbonated beverages. Went to NAPA, got a threaded car tire valve,...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-24-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,879
Posted By mike31154
If not mistaken, Buckeye Field Supply has them....

If not mistaken, Buckeye Field Supply has them. Not going to find that much difference in price through various vendors, a dollar or two here or there. BFS was kind enough to walk you through getting...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-23-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 92,954
Posted By mike31154
There must be more than one plug in receptacle in...

There must be more than one plug in receptacle in the living room other than the one you're using now? How far away from the tank? If too far, then no good since you don't want a long extension cord...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-23-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 92,954
Posted By mike31154
I assume you already have at least one 15 A...

I assume you already have at least one 15 A circuit near your tank now to run things? For safety if not already done, you should be able to have a GFCI receptacle installed in place of the standard...
Forum: Tank Journal 11-23-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 92,954
Posted By mike31154
Run two circuits if you are able. Redundancy in...

Run two circuits if you are able. Redundancy in case one circuit breaker or GFCI trips. That way you can split your loads & only lose half in the event of a mishap.
Forum: Reef 11-21-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,652
Posted By mike31154
My 77 with open top evaps about a gallon/day, so...

My 77 with open top evaps about a gallon/day, so your numbers are comparable. How's the humidity in your house? If dry, which is typical in many colder regions of our fine land in the winter, that...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-21-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,785
Posted By mike31154
Never a bad idea to have a second hydrometer...

Never a bad idea to have a second hydrometer kicking around, even a cheap swingarm one. You can put a mark on them based on an accurate refractometer reading & then you have a fairly reliable & quick...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-21-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,879
Posted By mike31154
Good eye, it's actually evident in your first two...

Good eye, it's actually evident in your first two photos as well. The flow restrictor/flush valve is supposed to be plumbed into the yellow waste line. The white tubing from the prefilters should go...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-21-2011, 02:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,879
Posted By mike31154
I don't see an auto shut-off valve in your photo...

I don't see an auto shut-off valve in your photo & the diagram sphelps provided has one of these just to the right of the valve/restrictor assembly. Another photo would help troubleshooting for sure,...
Forum: Reef 11-20-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,055
Posted By mike31154
That's strange, and you have an HRV. One of the...

That's strange, and you have an HRV. One of the colder evenings around here these days (-8C) and there's no sign of moisture on any of my windows this morning. 77 gal sumpless with open top sitting...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2011, 03:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,055
Posted By mike31154
Here's a thread with plenty of discussion on the...

Here's a thread with plenty of discussion on the subject.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=80119
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-19-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,879
Posted By mike31154
By opening the valve on the flow restrictor, the...

By opening the valve on the flow restrictor, the item with the black lever. In his photo, the lever is shown in the 'flush' position. To make water, the lever goes 1/4 turn, much like any...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,954
Posted By mike31154
Don't know much about your type of skimmer, but...

Don't know much about your type of skimmer, but those bubbles look way too big & not enough either. I think main chamber should be almost white with finer bubbles, so definitely some tweaking of...
Forum: Calgary 11-19-2011, 02:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,735
Posted By mike31154
Yup, most of the time it's around 110, great for...

Yup, most of the time it's around 110, great for washing the car & watering the garden. That's why a PRV in the home plumbing & pressure gauge on the RO & irrigation systems come in handy. The PRV is...
Forum: Calgary 11-19-2011, 02:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,735
Posted By mike31154
RODI systems are designed to work optimally at a...

RODI systems are designed to work optimally at a certain pressure & temperature. Without a pressure gauge you have no idea whether your system is going to perform according to expectations. If the...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,918
Posted By mike31154
I use DI water, sometimes even tap water and have...

I use DI water, sometimes even tap water and have seen little to no difference when calibrating my refractometer at the 0 level and that's with 210 TDS tap water. It is of course possible that the...
Forum: Calgary 11-18-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,735
Posted By mike31154
I plumbed my RODI to the cold water pipe...

I plumbed my RODI to the cold water pipe supplying the washer. Got most of the parts at Can Tire, pressure guage at Princess Auto (two actually). Copper tee, ball valve, copper to PVC JG type tee...
Forum: Reef 11-18-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Posted By mike31154
I think it's a Mithrax crab. I have both a...

I think it's a Mithrax crab. I have both a Mithrax & Xanthid in my system. I believe a Xanthid has somewhat pointier pincers than a Mithrax. Over the years I've observed two larger & a couple of...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-17-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,802
Posted By mike31154
I use two 150 watt heaters in my sumpless 77....

I use two 150 watt heaters in my sumpless 77. Need to tweak them up during the cold season since I allow the room temp to drop to 16 C overnight. When I set up the tank I was using a single 300 or...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,524
Posted By mike31154
After reading through some of the info provided...

After reading through some of the info provided in the links from Delphinus, I'm not convinced an HRV is necessarily useful or cost effective for everyone. There are a lot of factors to consider...
Forum: Reef 11-17-2011, 03:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,902
Posted By mike31154
Ya, never any guarantees with BTA, but I've had...

Ya, never any guarantees with BTA, but I've had one in my tank for close to 4 years & it has moved, but never very far. Early in the game it moved behind, almost under the rock I placed it on & after...
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