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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,767
Posted By ken123
Does it look like the third one down all the way...

Does it look like the third one down all the way to the right?

Click here for ID. (http://www.melevsreef.com/id/crawls.html)
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 09:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,190
Posted By ken123
My bad, that thread for was for water return, you...

My bad, that thread for was for water return, you where looking for skimming the surface. Oh well, interesting read anyway.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 08:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,190
Posted By ken123
uhuru, this may be the thread you originally were...

uhuru, this may be the thread you originally were looking for...

Spraybar thread (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=156708&perpage=25&pagenumber=1)

You have to go...
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 12/28/2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By ken123
Oh yea, HD only has the silicone. Now I need to...

Oh yea, HD only has the silicone. Now I need to find Weldon #3. I guess I should use something other than silicone to glue it all together. What did you use?
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 12/28/2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By ken123
Thanks!! That's what I wanted to hear. At least I...

Thanks!! That's what I wanted to hear. At least I can use it knowing someone else did and I can build what I want instead of using a glass tank.
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 12/28/2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By ken123
Checked a local glass store in Freehold, he...

Checked a local glass store in Freehold, he quoted 160.00 for a 4'x4' sheet, too much for me. Not sure if I want to go into the city for this.

Anyone use the Home Depot Plexiglas to build a fuge???
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By ken123
One local Glass store that sells plastics quoted...

One local Glass store that sells plastics quoted 160.00 for a 4'x4' sheet of Acrylic. Too much for me. Even he agreed it would be better just buying a small tank and put in dividers, but that's not...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By ken123
I was looking at Interstate Plastics Acrylic...

I was looking at Interstate Plastics Acrylic (http://www.interstateplastics.com/materials/detail.aspx?ID=AcrylicClearExtruded-SC023) which is the same stuff Melev recommends. Or this Acrylic...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/28/2007, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By ken123
Home Depot Acrylic, Plexiglas, Lexan question

I'm planning on building my own sump\fuge and I'm looking around at what to build it with. Has anyone used the Acrylic stuff at HD? They only have one that is 1/4 inch which is labeled as Hobby...
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 12/27/2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,273
Posted By ken123
Home Depot Acrylic, Plexiglas, Lexan question

I'm planning on building my own sump\fuge and I'm looking around at what to build it with. Has anyone used the Acrylic stuff at HD? They only have one that is 1/4 inch which is labeled as Hobby...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By ken123
I was thinking a 15 gal high AGA but that may be...

I was thinking a 15 gal high AGA but that may be to high for the space. That's why I wanted to DIY, I can make it lower and wider. Is the .220 stuff just plain Plexiglass even though it said Acrylic...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By ken123
Questions about material for a DIY fuge

I am planning\thinking about building my own fuge\sump based around this design by Melev (http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/sumps/a/sump_model_a.html). I checked Home Depot for the type of plastics...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/18/2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By ken123
I found some in Walmart in the craft section. Was...

I found some in Walmart in the craft section. Was better than the ones from Saltwaterfish.com. Boiled them before using, the hermits moved right in on them. Or check a craft shop.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 352
Posted By ken123
I happen to have both test strips and the Seachem...

I happen to have both test strips and the Seachem kits so I tested with both. Nitrates seem to be high so I guess water changes are due to cut down on the Nitrates, at least to help get the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 460
Posted By ken123
Its not the Macintosh! :D

Its not the Macintosh! :D
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 352
Posted By ken123
Retested with Seachem... Nitrate = 2ppm ...

Retested with Seachem...

Nitrate = 2ppm
Nitrite = .1
PH = 8.2
Ammonia = .01
Alkalinity = 3.5 meq/L
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 352
Posted By ken123
Not 100% sure what it is, could be cyano or...

Not 100% sure what it is, could be cyano or dinos. It's brown and mostly on the sand. Not sure how to tell the difference. Here's a pic. Going to get more snails. I get my RO/DI water from my lfs....
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/17/2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 352
Posted By ken123
Diatom problem, suggestions, a little help please

Tank has been up for 2 years 3 months. Don't have any fish right now, just snails and a serpent star. Been doing monthly water changes, not quite 20%. Clean the skimmer twice a week. About a year...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By ken123
I know its for phosphates but should I get my...

I know its for phosphates but should I get my phosban reactor running?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By ken123
I have a sump, no fuge, it's a wet\dry sump just...

I have a sump, no fuge, it's a wet\dry sump just circulating water. Now that I know I still have a job since our IT group has been outsourced, the whole OT group is moving to the outsourcing company,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/16/2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 511
Posted By ken123
Tank beginning to get a 'dirty' look, HELP

Tank has been up for like 2 years. Don't have any fish right now, just snails and a serpent star. Been doing monthly water changes. Clean the skimmer twice a week. About a year ago, began getting...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/28/2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 712
Posted By ken123
Yes cardiffgiant!. I can see that happening with...

Yes cardiffgiant!. I can see that happening with the manual setup I have now. I watch that hose. Looking forward to this being done.

papagimp, that is the Aquahub I was looking at. It is only $40...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/28/2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 712
Posted By ken123
Hmmm, with gravity fed I'll be be filling the...

Hmmm, with gravity fed I'll be be filling the reservoir constantly, defeats the purpose. The cabinet over the tank might not take the weight of water there. Unless I put a tank in my daughters room...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/28/2007, 08:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 712
Posted By ken123
2 hands and a 5 g bucket is the cheap method I am...

2 hands and a 5 g bucket is the cheap method I am using now! But getting tired of this. I searched the DIY forum and just found a few bad links. I guess either one of those will be it unless anyone...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 712
Posted By ken123
Most inexpensive auto top off setup?

I'm finally looking to add an auto top off setup to my tank. The Aquahub (http://www.aquahub.com/store/index.html) seems to be popular as well as one from AutoTopoff (http://www.autotopoff.com/). The...
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