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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-19-2011, 08:51 PM
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Posted By b_james
Updated...

Updated...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-16-2011, 02:47 PM
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Posted By b_james
bump..

bump..
Forum: Reef 12-14-2011, 04:27 PM
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Posted By b_james
Taking Vacations

What do you guys do when you go on vacations (say a 2 week vacation)? I would assume you have someone come to the house every so often to check up on things. But how often. Also would it be worth...
Forum: Freshwater 12-14-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By b_james
I have also been told that Hornwart is good for a...

I have also been told that Hornwart is good for a sump fuge.
Forum: Reef 12-12-2011, 07:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By b_james
Nevermind... decided to hook up a sump system to...

Nevermind... decided to hook up a sump system to house the reactor, probes and autotop off.
Forum: Freshwater 12-12-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,149
Posted By b_james
I am using a Aquatic Life Reactor 1000 in the...

I am using a Aquatic Life Reactor 1000 in the sump. The CO2 is injected from the 10lbs bottle through the regulator and into the reactor. about 3 bubbles/second. I am using the Milwakee pH...
Forum: Freshwater 12-12-2011, 05:49 PM
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Posted By b_james
New 150 Cube up and running

Well after the disater we had with out 93gal cube, I did what most other hobbiest would do... go buy a bigger tank:mrgreen:. We purchased a Marineland Deep Dimension 150 cube with monterey stand and...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-12-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By b_james
Equip (cube tank, LED lights, Eheim) for sale Edmonton

24"x24"x15"H Cube Glass Aquarium (no stand). $125.00 SOLD

(2) Marineland LED double Bright fixtures 24-30" $100 each

Eheim Pro 3e Canister filter (used for 3 months) requires media and...
Forum: Freshwater 12-08-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,454
Posted By b_james
FW Refugium

Anyone using a freshwater fuge for their system?
Forum: Freshwater 12-08-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,547
Posted By b_james
I decided to scap the canisters and go with a...

I decided to scap the canisters and go with a sump. For ease of pluming, I picked up the Marineland Model 2 sump filter. What i like about it has 3 slide out drawers for different media. Perfect...
Forum: Reef 12-07-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,964
Posted By b_james
How often did you have to do a water change? ...

How often did you have to do a water change? Also i found when using the edge for fresh water, top offs were minimal.
Forum: Freshwater 12-07-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,547
Posted By b_james
The tank has a single corner overflow that both...

The tank has a single corner overflow that both canister filters will draw from. Also the overflow will have an auto top off syetem installed to account for evaporation. If you plug the end of the...
Forum: Freshwater 12-07-2011, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,547
Posted By b_james
[QUOTE=asmodeus;658134]Hmmmmmmmmm interesting I...

[QUOTE=asmodeus;658134]Hmmmmmmmmm interesting I think the main concern is having enough water to draw to fill the filters. but if you have a top off and have enough water to fill the filters i...
Forum: Freshwater 12-07-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,547
Posted By b_james
I dont think that would be a problem, remember...

I dont think that would be a problem, remember that the water the filter takes will be returned into the tank and delivered back to the overflow. Also the overflow will always get the water it...
Forum: Reef 12-07-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,964
Posted By b_james
Fluval Edge - Nano reef????

I have a Fluval Edge (regular one, not the tall one). I was thinking of setting up a nano reef but Im concerned about maintenance. Due to the design of the tank, it is hell to work on. Anyone...
Forum: Freshwater 12-07-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By b_james
Although I dont use silica, my sand is super fine...

Although I dont use silica, my sand is super fine (purchased as freshwater live sand). First off I love the looks of the fine white sand bottom, second as mentioned above by Ross, cleaning is much...
Forum: Freshwater 12-07-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,547
Posted By b_james
Connecting Canister filters to built in overflow

Anyone have any suggestions for plumbing caniters to existing corner overflow?

Here is what I was going to do. I have 2 Eheim (1 pro3e and 1 G160). Both of these will be plumbed as follows:
...
Forum: Freshwater 12-06-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,339
Posted By b_james
I would go as far saying it looked like swiss...

I would go as far saying it looked like swiss cheese :mrgreen: having four 3/4" bulkheads on a 93 tank IMO is not excessive. There are many factors that may have contributed to the fracture. One...
Forum: Freshwater 12-06-2011, 02:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,339
Posted By b_james
The other possibility was that when i drilled the...

The other possibility was that when i drilled the hole, it may have shelled in a way that it caused a small fracture - similar to a chip on a windsheild developing a crack.

Anyways thats all...
Forum: Freshwater 12-05-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,339
Posted By b_james
Is this from people drilling into Deep Dimension...

Is this from people drilling into Deep Dimension tanks? Just wondering becuase I just purchased the Marineland Deep Dimension 150 gal cube that has the overflow. However i was thinking of removing...
Forum: Freshwater 12-05-2011, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,339
Posted By b_james
I used a wrench.. was beyond hand tight. Learned...

I used a wrench.. was beyond hand tight. Learned my lesson though :lol:
Forum: Reef 12-05-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
Posted By b_james
150 Gal Cube Overflow removal

Have a 150 gal Marineland Cube tank with a stock corner overflow. The overflow has 2 holes (1" i believe). My question is this, would there be any risk removing the plastic overflow partition and...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-05-2011, 04:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 493
Posted By b_james
Cabinet for 90gal Cube for sale CHEAP

I have a Marineland wood cabinet for sale. This a oak / cherry wood color that came with my 93Gal cube aquarium. The cabinet is 30"X30" x 29" tall with a single door at the front. There are a few...
Forum: Freshwater 12-05-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,339
Posted By b_james
Tank Blow out

:cry:

I know at some point most people in the hobby may at some point experience some sort of tank disaster.. we my time came on Sunday. Here is what happend.

My tank is a 93 Gal Cube...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-10-2011, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,269
Posted By b_james
Hey Ryan, Do you have any pic's of the sump?...

Hey Ryan,

Do you have any pic's of the sump? and the dimensions. Im looking for a small sump. thanks
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