Forum: Reef
06-24-2003, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,439
Had an OOPS
I had my 130 gal on a rubber mat then on new carpet. I found that when I had a spill, when I wasn't home of course (15 Gal) it worked its way under the mat and wicked under my stand. My stand has a...
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Forum: Reef
06-24-2003, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 797
RO/DI question
I am looking at purchasing a RO/DI unit.
I am planning on drinking this water as well, I have heard that if I am going to drink the water I should skip the DI....any truth to this. If so why?
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Forum: Reef
06-24-2003, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 632
Lighting question
I am currently setting up my 130 gallon reef (again) and have a lighting question.
I have two Ice cap 330 ballasts and was wondering what the choice of lights should/could be, there's a loaded...
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Forum: Reef
05-15-2003, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 742
Tempered Glass
Just thought that I would let you know asmodeus that I e-mailed Hagen and they assured that there is no tempered glass used in any of their tanks.
Thanks for taking the time to call me.
Chris
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Forum: Reef
05-13-2003, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 742
Any more ideas?
Thanks for the info. How about designs on building your own corner overflow, or the type of pump, any plumbing ideas?
thanks Chris
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Forum: Reef
05-12-2003, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 742
Built in overflow.
I have a 130 Gal tank. I am working on a sump for it, can somebody shed a little light on the size of holes I should drill for two overflows. Haven't purchased a pump yet but I want adequate flow. ...
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Forum: Reef
03-31-2003, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 900
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Forum: Reef
02-24-2003, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 900
More info please.
I am planning the overflows, one on each side in the bottom.
I am also looking for info on how to make the overflows and the stand pipes. (Sizes would help).
As far as the return I'm not sure...
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Forum: Reef
02-21-2003, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 10,335
Hope this helps.
I know with my tank-
2 X 250 watt heaters
4 X VHO
2 X NO
6 X Maxijet 1200
Berlin turbo protien skimmer
My breaker trips once in a while for no apparent reason (15 Amp) I think it has to do...
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Forum: Reef
02-21-2003, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 900
Drilling tank
I am looking at drilling my 130 Gallon glass tank. I would like a few opinions about where to drill it for overflows, and do you DIY the overflows or buy them.
What size should I have drilled...
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Forum: Reef
02-17-2003, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 704
Glueing Plexiglass
I am looking at making a sump out of Plexiglass and want to know what to use for glueing it. The glass store here has WELD-ON #16 but he is not sure if this is safe. Any ideas?
Chris
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Forum: Reef
02-10-2003, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 718
Drilling a tank
I have a 130 gallon glass aquarium and thinking about getting it drilled.
How far from the corner should I have it drilled and what size hole? I am planning two over flows (one in each corner). ...
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Forum: Edmonton
02-06-2003, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 993
Thanks
Thanks for the link, lots of useful info. I guess no work will be getting done at my desk this afternoon, have to turn my monitor so it looks like im actually working :lol:
P.S. hopefuly...
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Forum: Edmonton
02-06-2003, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 993
Calcium/Alk question
I have been hearing a lot of different numbers from people about what the right readings for calcium and Alk should be in a tank. Hope somebody can give me a good opinion and a reason for their...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-14-2003, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 845
Live rock
Sorry that I havn't replied to all the e-mails I revieved for this, busy at work :( There is a deal pending this weekend, I will post what is left after this.
Thanks to all the people that...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-07-2003, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 655
Selling live rock
I live in Fredericton New brunswick and am moving. I have a 130 Gallon reef tank set up for a year and need to sell a few things:
130 Lbs of fiji LR
120 Lbs of aragonite sand
couple of...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-07-2003, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 845
SELLING LIVE ROCK
I live in Fredericton New brunswick and am moving. I have a 130 Gallon reef tank set up for a year and need to sell a few things:
130 Lbs of fiji LR
120 Lbs of aragonite sand
couple of anemones...
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Forum: Reef
09-29-2002, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 841
Sand question?
Well its a small world isn't it. I know BB quite well, we did our QL3 training together at chilliwack. (We were on different courses but at the same time). And I know Wayne Smart quite well, he is...
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Forum: Reef
09-29-2002, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 841
Sand question?
My friend is looking at setting up a reef tank, after seeing all the fun that me and my wife have been having ( He does have some previous experience, the bug has bitten again). We have read on...
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Forum: Reef
09-29-2002, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 816
Gorgonian help?
I am thinking about purchasing a yellow gorgonian from my LPS, it looks pretty healthy, no external damage or obvious signs of poor handling. It has extended its polyps when phyto plankton was added...
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Forum: Reef
09-22-2002, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Mandarin - Psychedelic
Well first off I'm not an RCR or Blach hatter. I'm a Combat Engineer.
As to the pods in my tank, not too sure what that is? Little white things growing all over the glass behind my LR? My...
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Forum: Reef
09-22-2002, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,021
Mandarin - Psychedelic
My LPS has one of these beautiful fish and I very much want one my only problem is they want 90.00 bucks for the poor little guy, I can get one for J&L aquatics for 18.00. The real problem is that...
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Forum: Reef
09-22-2002, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,183
New guy needs help
DJ88, please accept my humblest appologies for my remark. I have spent 5000 dollars to set up my tank and more to air condition the room it is in, embarassingly enough all my fish have been named (me...
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Forum: Reef
09-22-2002, 04:42 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,183
New guy needs help
Thanks for the info, my mushroom looks identical to yours. Nice web site. smile.gif
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Forum: Reef
09-21-2002, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,183
New guy needs help
Thanks, but they do look better clear. Maybe I should starve the little suckers:)
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