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Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By Mexican Hermit
I have a skimmer which I have no clue on how to...

I have a skimmer which I have no clue on how to clean the chamber. It is a EV 240 from Aqua.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2006, 01:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 227
Posted By Mexican Hermit
That could be one of the problems. It has been...

That could be one of the problems. It has been inside about 2 months. I imagine nobody uses mechanical filtration...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 227
Posted By Mexican Hermit
I place it the sump where I have a lot of water...

I place it the sump where I have a lot of water flow...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 227
Posted By Mexican Hermit
I do have carbon but I am not sure how efficient...

I do have carbon but I am not sure how efficient it is.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/11/2006, 01:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 227
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Water Quality How to improve it...

I was wondering what every one else uses to better your water quality. My water has a tint of yellow and it looks foggy.

Any ideas or suggestions?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/21/2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Unfortunatly we do not get to go much...

Unfortunatly we do not get to go much...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/21/2005, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Bwayne315, LOL I am sure you had a beer in...

Bwayne315,

LOL I am sure you had a beer in one hand and a Margarita in the other. Concentration was on both. LOL

Fizz71,

Unfortunatly water here in MX is not drinkable... But the ice is LOL.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/21/2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
A little of International culture... Houses in...

A little of International culture... Houses in Mexico are made out of steel and concrete. No aditional support needed.

Cheers!!
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/21/2005, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
The tanks are already black. The thing is that...

The tanks are already black. The thing is that here in Mexico, everyone has water tanks that are filled by the municipal water source. The tanks are "thin Plastic" so the water gets very cold. Not...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
I was wondering if there is any type of...

I was wondering if there is any type of weatherproofing material that I can surround the tanks... Like the stuff they put in walls in the US. But I am not sure if they sell it here in Mexico.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Ouch $280.00 to heat up some water...

Ouch $280.00 to heat up some water...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
You would say 350 each tank? They have not frozen...

You would say 350 each tank? They have not frozen but the water gets really cold...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
290 gallons each

290 gallons each
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/20/2005, 10:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 796
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Unhappy Cold water...

I have a couple water tanks on my roof that feed my RO/DI and house. I have come to notice that the temperature is close to 44° F. I was thinking of adding a water heater to the tanks in order to...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/29/2005, 01:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By Mexican Hermit
So you all think I should go for the retrofit Kit...

So you all think I should go for the retrofit Kit of 46.5?

And forget the 36 inch set up?

Thanks,
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/25/2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By Mexican Hermit
But what size should I use? 46.5" What I liked...

But what size should I use? 46.5" What I liked about the actual unit is that it includes the fans and the moon lights. This is why I was thinking about the 36" but I do not know if it is to small.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/24/2005, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 212
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Light Question

HAPPY TURKEY DAY FOR ALL OF YOU!!!!


I was wondering, I have a 48" long tank x 24" x 24". I want a hastle free plug and play light system.

I am interested in the Coralife 48 Inch Aqualight W/...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2005, 11:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 168
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Waterkeeper, They don't sell the Nova in...

Waterkeeper,

They don't sell the Nova in Retro do they?
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2005, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 168
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Joko, Do you think 1 MH is enough?

Joko,

Do you think 1 MH is enough?
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2005, 10:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 168
Posted By Mexican Hermit
It seems you all are not recommending PC's is...

It seems you all are not recommending PC's is this right?
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/10/2005, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 168
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Help with light question

I am refurbishing my tank and I have decided on changing the light set up. I NEED YOUR SUGGESTIONS.

My tank has a hood on it and the tank is 48" wide.

I wanted to buy the Coralife 48 Inch...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/09/2005, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By Mexican Hermit
OK... This is what I had in mind. I did...

OK...

This is what I had in mind. I did purchase the Kent shut off valve and Float valve and to say the least, Kent customer service is lousy!!!! I was in constant e-mails with them and finally I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/08/2005, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By Mexican Hermit
Waterkeeper, I have a 10 gallon vat for my...

Waterkeeper,

I have a 10 gallon vat for my tank right now. I was going to surprise the wife on getting rid of it due to the size it takes up in the patio. How small can I get in order to make the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/08/2005, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By Mexican Hermit
The only manual shut off would be the tap...

The only manual shut off would be the tap...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/08/2005, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 207
Posted By Mexican Hermit
RO/DI Trouble shooting

I could really use your help...

I bought an RO/DI from Kent and the D*** thing will not shut off.

I decided to buy a solenoid from www.autotopoff.com and a double switch.

HERE IS THE...
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