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Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 10/10/2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,707
Posted By Crooke
do you have a picture of your own?

do you have a picture of your own?
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/06/2006, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 182
Posted By Crooke
Joining acrylic tube

Is it possible to glue two lengths of acrylic tube together and get a strong, leak-free joint? Specifically, I want to add a riser to my skimmer without using a flange if possible. The material is 4"...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 08/17/2006, 08:24 AM
Replies: 758
Views: 129,945
Posted By Crooke
JB - I installed a single corner overflow in...

JB -

I installed a single corner overflow in my 150 (72 x 24 x 20) and am very happy with it so far. From your diagrams, my overflow is very similar to what you're planning albeit on a slightly...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/17/2006, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 445
Posted By Crooke
You could get a small diamond bit and drill a...

You could get a small diamond bit and drill a hole the size of the valve thread in the tank.

Failing that, I drilled a hole in a piece of 3" pvc and wedged it in between the bottom of the tank...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2006, 11:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 273
Posted By Crooke
2 x 1.5" tubes would work, as would 1 x 2" tube....

2 x 1.5" tubes would work, as would 1 x 2" tube. I would use 2 x 2" tubes for redundancy and peace of mind.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2006, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 478
Posted By Crooke
Ditto. I've used krylon fusion to paint regular...

Ditto. I've used krylon fusion to paint regular white fittings and pipe, including submerged areas. No problems whatsoever and you can choose whichever colour you want.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 575
Posted By Crooke
You definitely can glue flex pvc with regular sch...

You definitely can glue flex pvc with regular sch 40 cement. Sections of my basement return are plumbed this way and operate perfectly under considerable pressure.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/07/2006, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 402
Posted By Crooke
Definitely a good way to go. I'm doing...

Definitely a good way to go.

I'm doing something similar with a basement sump setup. My w/c line is teed off the pressure side of the pump though. A valve, nipple and a length of vinyl hose and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/07/2006, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 402
Posted By Crooke
Your diagram includes a valve on the pump side of...

Your diagram includes a valve on the pump side of the tee, use this to isolate the pump before opening the drain valve and you're good to go.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 07/06/2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By Crooke
Hi, I sent you a pm but your mailbox is...

Hi,

I sent you a pm but your mailbox is full.

I'm interested depending on age, condition etc.

crooke
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 05/27/2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 605
Posted By Crooke
micro

are you willing to sell a frag of micro seperately?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/22/2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,128
Posted By Crooke
It started as a DIY. I know some people have...

It started as a DIY. I know some people have already caught on and are trying to market it.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=790770
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/22/2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 581
Posted By Crooke
I used 3" pvc sitting on an eggcrate stand. You...

I used 3" pvc sitting on an eggcrate stand. You could do the same thing and just drill holes in the bottom of the piece of pipe. This then sits in the sump like Melev's tower with your drain...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/17/2006, 10:59 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 120,585
Posted By Crooke
For those of you with a few spare Aquaclear...

For those of you with a few spare Aquaclear powerheads laying around (like myself), I just completed my first mod of an AC 50.

Parts different from the regular mod:

1.5" sch40 coupling
1.5"...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/17/2006, 08:50 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 165,751
Posted By Crooke
^^ Ditto. I've been thinking about a 36x36x24 for...

^^ Ditto. I've been thinking about a 36x36x24 for a while now, but it seems to be a pretty uncommon size. Did you get a quote from Miracles Aquaticman?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/19/2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,321
Posted By Crooke
Hi Whirley, Depends what kind of intensity...

Hi Whirley,

Depends what kind of intensity you want at the bottom of your 24", ie. are you planning on keeping clams or other high-light organisms that low? If so, I'd go with the 250W, gives you...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/18/2006, 11:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,321
Posted By Crooke
No problem. Let me know either way as I'd really...

No problem. Let me know either way as I'd really like one.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/18/2006, 11:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,321
Posted By Crooke
Interested in the Blueline set ups also. Would...

Interested in the Blueline set ups also. Would prefer 250, but 175 would work if the 250 goes. How old are the ballasts?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/19/2005, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 795
Posted By Crooke
Thanks, ygpm.

Thanks, ygpm.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/19/2005, 09:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 795
Posted By Crooke
Just tried to pm you about the skimmer but your...

Just tried to pm you about the skimmer but your box is full. I'm interested if you still have it.

Crooke
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