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Forum: Filtration and Skimmer Specific 04-14-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,533
Posted By JonT
Well, you won't spill with the BRS unit. ...

Well, you won't spill with the BRS unit.

Take the tube out, dump the old, rinse, add the new.

I put a small square of egg crate in the sink. Set the cartridge on that, and run the water...
Forum: Reef 02-11-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,629
Posted By JonT
Yes, but normally, once you factor in the...

Yes, but normally, once you factor in the discount of the group buy, the shipping isn't all that much.

The group buy makes the prices of almost everything on the site cheaper. So, as long as your...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 02-08-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,973
Posted By JonT
I love the one I have. Took a couple minutes to...

I love the one I have. Took a couple minutes to get it calibrated. Haven't touched it since I put it in the sump. Magnets hold it in place, it comes with a cover to keep animals/critters off it.
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 01-24-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,141
Posted By JonT
You may be able to find what it goes with from...

You may be able to find what it goes with from this site. They use that pump.

http://www.marine-sources.com/eng/default.htm
Forum: Lounge 01-20-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,166
Posted By JonT
Try the train again. I have helped friends...

Try the train again.

I have helped friends build crates before. Take a skid, nail some plywood around it. some 2x4's in the corners for support, and you're good to go.

Mark what side you put on...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,981
Posted By JonT
Yes it does. People are taking care of animals...

Yes it does. People are taking care of animals better through research. They are breeding animals that 10 years ago we couldn't (wanna get a tank raised mandarin, that will eat prepared food, you...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,981
Posted By JonT
Wow. Okay then.... I was simply pointing out...

Wow. Okay then....

I was simply pointing out that while we have taken the fish from the ocean our job was to take care of it as best we can.

Sorry if that got lost in the translation. Was just...
Forum: Reef 01-07-2011, 06:19 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,981
Posted By JonT
Part of our jobs as the owner of these small eco...

Part of our jobs as the owner of these small eco systems is to best replicate the inhabitants natural environment. Isn't it?

Do you buy a German sheppard and stuff it into a small crate? I mean,...
Forum: Tank Journal 01-04-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 832
Views: 113,212
Posted By JonT
Instead of a power bar, grab a DJ box. The ones...

Instead of a power bar, grab a DJ box. The ones they use for their lights etc. They normally have about 5 switches/plugs. Each plug has its own switch.
Forum: Reef 12-20-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By JonT
I don't "observe" at night. That is what the...

I don't "observe" at night. That is what the actinics are for :) I will have too look into getting one in the new year.
Forum: Reef 12-17-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,172
Posted By JonT
Do you need to 'adjust' the moon cycle? or do you...

Do you need to 'adjust' the moon cycle? or do you just plug it in, and walk away?

Been toying with the idea of putting some "night" lights on the tank.
Forum: Tank Journal 12-16-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 20,337
Posted By JonT
I have the phos one, and love it. Easy to use. ...

I have the phos one, and love it. Easy to use.

Just waiting on a local store to get the new Alk one in. Should be soon! Just waiting for them to get the new shipment (liquid reagent) in :) I hope...
Forum: Lounge 12-06-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,866
Posted By JonT
Magic... I just pulled out the 20K cards I have....

Magic... I just pulled out the 20K cards I have. Time to Ebay those. Haven't played in far too long. I have from Tempest (and a few of the smaller sets prior to that) through to Urza's. It was about...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-03-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,425
Posted By JonT
Make sure there will be little to no stress in...

Make sure there will be little to no stress in the system. If you are going to put him in the tank, make sure nothing will bully him.

These triggers are really resilient. I too have one. He has...
Forum: Reef 11-30-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,458
Posted By JonT
+1 to that. PM me the details as you put...

+1 to that.

PM me the details as you put your plan together. I would be looking for about 6-8 and whatever is needed to make it a "wide" spread.
Forum: Reef 11-29-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,766
Posted By JonT
Yes, the "shadows" that come from the water...

Yes, the "shadows" that come from the water ripples at the top of the tank.

LED's will give the same shimmer. Any point source light will. T5's won't.
Forum: Reef 11-29-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,766
Posted By JonT
Just went through this myself. Had a bulb burn...

Just went through this myself. Had a bulb burn out too soon.

After looking at everything, I am keeping the halides. I will be changing up the ballasts to something newer, and smaller than the one...
Forum: Reef 11-13-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,277
Posted By JonT
My tank is 18" front to back. He isn't fully...

My tank is 18" front to back. He isn't fully expanded in that picture. Yes, he is gone. However, I know there is a second one in there. Zoo's don't stand a chance in my tank.
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only) 11-11-2010, 04:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,700
Posted By JonT
Ouch! The rock it is attached to is almost worth...

Ouch! The rock it is attached to is almost worth the asking price. If I was closer, I would be all over this.
Forum: Aquarium Illusions 11-11-2010, 03:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 600
Posted By JonT
Woah, that radio station is still going by that...

Woah, that radio station is still going by that name! Wow.. That brings back memories!
Forum: Reef 11-10-2010, 12:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,277
Posted By JonT
Yep, that is how I dealt with this; (look real...

Yep, that is how I dealt with this; (look real close, you will see a hazy outline on the rest of my fingers. I got them all!)
...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-10-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,747
Posted By JonT
Replied to your email. Waiting to hear back from...

Replied to your email. Waiting to hear back from you.
Forum: Polls 11-09-2010, 07:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,435
Posted By JonT
I would stick with a 4 footer. Plenty of room for...

I would stick with a 4 footer. Plenty of room for fish, and simple corals. And yet still functional for lessons.

Nitrogen cycle (few test kits)
Ph - Calc - Mag relations (hated math with the...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 11-09-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,747
Posted By JonT
Interested in the PH monitor. Mine seems to be...

Interested in the PH monitor. Mine seems to be toast (can't adjust one of the calibration screws.

Send me some pictures of the one your selling please, and I will work out the last of the details...
Forum: Reef 09-16-2010, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 594
Posted By JonT
Given that this product was originally used for...

Given that this product was originally used for directing coolant at tools, I would think it is okay out of the water!

Now, we all know that salt will creep if it gets the chance, so, watch for...
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