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Large Reef Tanks
01/10/2008, 03:32 PM
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dart or barracuda for the loop?
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Lots of variables to consider. If you CL the...
Lots of variables to consider. If you CL the Dart and add too much head, the flow volume will be poor. Depending on how you plumbed the Barracuda you could end up with too much localized velocity...
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Large Reef Tanks
01/09/2008, 12:27 PM
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1 large tank or 2 Smaller Tanks
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dsandfort
I've never seen such a 2-tank arrangement but it...
I've never seen such a 2-tank arrangement but it seems to me that it could look odd in the center where the 2 abut. If either glass pane was dirty there would be an obvious visible partition. If...
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Large Reef Tanks
01/06/2008, 11:40 PM
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(First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System
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dsandfort
Bart worked hard on his system. He decided to...
Bart worked hard on his system. He decided to quit. I say leave him alone. 8 post Otty, impatience or not, let's not judge the guy.
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Large Reef Tanks
01/06/2008, 09:38 PM
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My wood tank build
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dsandfort
WOOHOO....Company side is almost done. Need some...
WOOHOO....Company side is almost done. Need some crown molding on top and that'll do it. The Panels are cherry and black leather to match the bar just out of camera right. Speaking of bars, it's...
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Large Reef Tanks
01/06/2008, 04:49 PM
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Show off your in-wall tanks
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dsandfort
Kind of embarrassed to throw mine in with these...
Kind of embarrassed to throw mine in with these picks of the litter. I'm barely getting started.
http://www.bernardino.colostate.edu/drs/images/wood tank/fts1.jpg
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Large Reef Tanks
01/04/2008, 04:42 PM
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Where to get acrylic rods
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dsandfort
From my experience, I would recommend that you...
From my experience, I would recommend that you find fiberglass rods. They are much more rigid than acrylic. I used 1/2" fiberglass rod in my rock work and it's strong/rigid as steel. Unless you...
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Large Reef Tanks
01/04/2008, 01:02 PM
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Aquascaping My New 250 G Tank
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dsandfort
I like the tower concept you have going but agree...
I like the tower concept you have going but agree that the pile on the left might become problematic in the long run. I watched closely as Sanjay built rock structures and modified his designs to...
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Large Reef Tanks
01/03/2008, 11:15 PM
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close loop or not that is the question?
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dsandfort
I'm pretty partial to the CL's. I have 3 running...
I'm pretty partial to the CL's. I have 3 running in my tank with 1 more to add. Each on a Dart and 2 on OM 4-ways. I'm pretty sure that this much flow with powerheads only would look kind of odd. ...
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Large Reef Tanks
01/03/2008, 10:44 PM
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sweetwater epoxy paint ==need advice
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dsandfort
Pot life is just that. Once you mix it, you got...
Pot life is just that. Once you mix it, you got just so much time to use it. Air temp will determing the range but use it or lose it.
I was able to get 2 complete coats on all interior surfaces...
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Large Reef Tanks
01/03/2008, 12:36 AM
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Front access on an inwall tank
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dsandfort
I can't imagine an in-wall without front access. ...
I can't imagine an in-wall without front access. Especially if it's a deep tank. In my opinion (worth of which is questionable), an in-wall tank should have front access that allows you to get to...
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Large Reef Tanks
12/21/2007, 03:13 PM
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sweetwater epoxy paint ==need advice
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dsandfort
Oops, sorry, not very attentive. Silicone on...
Oops, sorry, not very attentive.
Silicone on fiberglass/epoxy/glass first. Let it set up and trimmed the silicone to a nice bead. Then painted Sweetwater up to the silicone. Then more silicone...
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Large Reef Tanks
12/19/2007, 06:56 PM
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sweetwater epoxy paint ==need advice
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dsandfort
Yep, I remember your handle. You must be...
Yep, I remember your handle. You must be getting close to water. Glad the fiberglassing is done???
I put the silicone directly on the fiberglass/epoxy. I just roughed up the final coat of epoxy...
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Large Reef Tanks
12/19/2007, 04:43 PM
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sweetwater epoxy paint ==need advice
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dsandfort
From the West System manual. I've used the LP on...
From the West System manual. I've used the LP on boats-it's good but not for a one-time/first-time user.
Coating types
Latex paints are compatible with epoxy and they do an adequate job of...
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Large Reef Tanks
12/19/2007, 12:34 PM
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sweetwater epoxy paint ==need advice
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Posted By
dsandfort
I don't think the blush from the sweetwater would...
I don't think the blush from the sweetwater would be soluble in vinegar (acetic acid). You probably need the ammonia to disolve and remove the surface contamination. I found non-sudsing at a local...
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Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club
12/16/2007, 06:25 PM
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does anybody have
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dsandfort
I've got several kinds lying aroud. You're...
I've got several kinds lying aroud. You're welcome to some. I'm in Windsor near the Bud Event Center if that's handy for you.
Forum:
Large Reef Tanks
12/14/2007, 09:59 PM
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Deep tank owners
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dsandfort
Mine's only 32" and it stretches me most of the...
Mine's only 32" and it stretches me most of the time. But, I prefer it to my old 24".
Forum:
Large Reef Tanks
12/14/2007, 09:24 PM
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My wood tank build
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dsandfort
'that's not right dude. I probably won't be able...
'that's not right dude. I probably won't be able to drink for another week."
Did I read the thread wrong?
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Large Reef Tanks
12/14/2007, 08:53 PM
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My wood tank build
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dsandfort
The ride is great...it's the burns from dragging...
The ride is great...it's the burns from dragging my arse that get old.
What's this I hear about no drinking?????
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Large Reef Tanks
12/14/2007, 08:24 PM
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My wood tank build
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77,866
Posted By
dsandfort
At the rate I'm going, the rock work might be...
At the rate I'm going, the rock work might be just about finished in a few years.
Forum:
Large Reef Tanks
12/12/2007, 10:34 PM
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Tank Heaters/Controllers
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Posted By
dsandfort
I have had 3 Finnex controllers fail in 6 months....
I have had 3 Finnex controllers fail in 6 months. The tubes continue to work but I will never use another controller. I'm using the AquaMedic controllers now and so far---so good.
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Large Reef Tanks
12/12/2007, 10:04 PM
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My wood tank build
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77,866
Posted By
dsandfort
I've been out of country for some time and have...
I've been out of country for some time and have not accomplished much at all.
I have become pretty good at building structure. I really like the pillar design with open space and overhangs.
...
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Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club
11/23/2007, 06:39 PM
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7
Good home for my babies
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628
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dsandfort
I will gladly pay you a fair price for the Naso. ...
I will gladly pay you a fair price for the Naso. I have a 560 gallon reef with lots of room to roam. I have been thinking about a Naso for some time and yours is clearly a safe bet.
Let me know. ...
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Southern Colorado Marine Aquarist Society (SCMAS)
10/20/2007, 08:51 PM
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Unintended Consequences
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2,862
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dsandfort
I suppose I should try to de-defecate my nest. ...
I suppose I should try to de-defecate my nest. Please ask yourselves why some simpleton dimwit from up north would care one whit what you are doing in your club. I don't, and it's pretty cool by...
Forum:
Large Reef Tanks
10/16/2007, 06:55 PM
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429
My wood tank build
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77,866
Posted By
dsandfort
I couldn't find 1/2" low iron locally and I...
I couldn't find 1/2" low iron locally and I didn't think 3/8" was thick enough so I had 2 pieces of 3/8" laminated to give me a 3/4" thick piece. Cost a little more than the epoxy but I didn't want...
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Southern Colorado Marine Aquarist Society (SCMAS)
10/16/2007, 11:53 AM
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39
Unintended Consequences
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2,862
Posted By
dsandfort
Here's my thinking. Several years ago, a group of...
Here's my thinking. Several years ago, a group of loyal reefers tried to make our club better. "Better" came under much discussion and even anger. Folks who honestly thought they were doing a good...
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