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Forum: DIY 11-21-2009, 03:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
The flow from the return pump goes into the...

The flow from the return pump goes into the OM....


Like this.....

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2637/4121507318_3f95b97fcc_o.jpg
Forum: DIY 11-21-2009, 03:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Ok so i get about lowering the returns from the...

Ok so i get about lowering the returns from the OM and getting them to blow across the sand bed, but are you also suggesting i put elbows on and blow the return water directly at the bed??? That will...
Forum: DIY 11-20-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
You mean like this: ...

You mean like this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/4120326812_040fb868dd_o.jpg
Forum: DIY 11-20-2009, 07:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
...................and you know i couldnt...

...................and you know i couldnt resist!!!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4119492712_3f5e7cf710_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4119492754_897eb3706b_o.jpg

:biggrin:
Forum: DIY 11-20-2009, 06:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Ok so a change of plan. Im going away from the...

Ok so a change of plan. Im going away from the SQWD idea and will be using an OM of some sort. Either build my own or buy one. So i have 2 designs to pick from for tank layout:

Option1:
Rear...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2009, 04:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
The main reason i wanted the returns to feed the...

The main reason i wanted the returns to feed the fuge and frag tank is the detritus. I imagine that if i have the drains going into there, the muck will accumulate rather than being taken out by the...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2009, 03:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Hi Froggie, When i do the build i will make...

Hi Froggie,

When i do the build i will make sure the drain lines are closer so i can use a sock if needed.

I like the idea of the valve for shutting off the centre chamber is a good i dea and...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2009, 01:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Software just blows me away with what it can do...

Software just blows me away with what it can do now-a-days!!!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2560/4116587664_88632188ff_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2521/4115818233_57c1e225c1_o.jpg
...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2009, 12:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
But of course!!!! If its rimless its got to be...

But of course!!!! If its rimless its got to be sexy!!!

I got my inspiration from this guy:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1288059



Oh and i forgot...Starfire...
Forum: DIY 11-19-2009, 12:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
oooooh lastlight i like your thinking!!! Put a...

oooooh lastlight i like your thinking!!! Put a cover over overflow so no light will get in aswell and its super dark!!!


I like it!!!
Forum: DIY 11-18-2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
The actual display is a 2'x2'x'2 cube. The...

The actual display is a 2'x2'x'2 cube. The overflow is approx 6" deep and hides everything. I hate even seeing return pipes in an aquarium and i want this rimless to be crisp, clean and natural.
Forum: DIY 11-18-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
In the actual build i will be using gate valves,...

In the actual build i will be using gate valves, there just wasnt any models of the valves in the correct size and i didnt want to spend an hour drawing one!

:biggrin:
Forum: DIY 11-18-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,179
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
When you get bored......

...... do you ever find yourself getting into something and then you get told off by the good lady because you have been sat at a computer for 7 hours!!!!!

I did just that and decided to CAD out...
Forum: DIY 11-11-2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,075
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Bulkhead with a plug in it is the safest, easiest...

Bulkhead with a plug in it is the safest, easiest and quickest to do.

Place bulkhead with threads protruding into the tank, make sure you get a bulkhead with threads on the inside:...
Forum: DIY 10-01-2009, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,372
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
If you want good, cheap PLC stuff check out here:...

If you want good, cheap PLC stuff check out here:

http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Overview/Catalog/Programmable_Controllers/CLICK_Series_PLCs_(Stackable_Micro_Brick)

And if your looking for...
Forum: DIY 08-18-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,502
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Make yourself some phosban and carbon reactors,...

Make yourself some phosban and carbon reactors, Frag rack etc

VR
Forum: DIY 08-18-2009, 04:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,607
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Arduino Based DIY Reef Controller.

Hi All,

For some time i have been working away on a fully automated DIY reef controller. Some of you may have seen my signature link or have been following over on Nano-Reef.

Because my design...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-13-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,063
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Give Jeff a call at J&L. He will be the best...

Give Jeff a call at J&L. He will be the best person to ask around here.

VR
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 07-07-2009, 03:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 884
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Wanted: RR 55 Gal corner Bow

Hi All,

Im after a drilled ( Reef Ready ) 55 Gallon corner Bow Aquarium.

If anyone knows of one for sale please get in touch.

VR.
Forum: DIY 07-07-2009, 03:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,225
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Hi Kevin, I have found this one: ...

Hi Kevin,

I have found this one:

http://www.octiva.net/projects/ppm/


I have still yet to build it, but the guy who designed it has built and he seems to have it working good.

My parts...
Forum: DIY 06-19-2009, 04:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,225
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Hi Guys, I have been making quite abit of...

Hi Guys,

I have been making quite abit of progress on my controller so far. Infact i have run out of I/O and memory, So i found this little guy to upgrade to:

http://www.pjrc.com/teensy/
...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-14-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,255
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
I was looking for someone based around the...

I was looking for someone based around the Vancouver/Lower mainland area.

Thanks anyway.

VR
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 06-14-2009, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 926
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
WTB 55Gal Corner Bow

Im after a corner bow. Preferably drilled for drain and return but would accept one without.

Im interested in the tank, stand and hood similar to Oceanic's 55 gallon.

If anyone knows of or has...
Forum: DIY 05-14-2009, 04:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Try Corix. They have all the plumbing fittings...

Try Corix. They have all the plumbing fittings you could wish for and not bad prices.


1210 70 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T6P 1P5
(780) 465-0251

VR
Forum: DIY 05-14-2009, 04:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,884
Posted By Vancouver Reefer
Try this: ...

Try this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Solenoid-Valve-1-4-plastic-110V-24V-AC-or-24V-DC-NEW_W0QQitemZ120401904630QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c088343f6&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

VR ...
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