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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 541
Posted By beatle
It doesn't really matter, as you'll be...

It doesn't really matter, as you'll be restricting the flow to less than the smallest diameter hose. Just make sure the hoses and valves match.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By beatle
It says individual reflectors, but the pictures...

It says individual reflectors, but the pictures don't appear to show them. Those bulbs are crammed in there pretty tightly.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By beatle
Not too many tong users around here, eh? C'mon,...

Not too many tong users around here, eh? C'mon, I know a large portion of people must use tongs, especially you coral farmers.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2007, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By beatle
Romeo, what "E site" are you referring to where...

Romeo, what "E site" are you referring to where you bought your hemostats? You're saying both the Aqua Tongs and the Aquatic Gardner are useless. What makes them so inferior?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 564
Posted By beatle
Good tongs?

I'm finding I could really use some decent tongs / forceps for my tank. It'd be nice if I could reach the bottom of the tank with them. Are there good sources for these, or a variety of tools I...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 02:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 501
Posted By beatle
I'd use plexiglass for the divider between the...

I'd use plexiglass for the divider between the fuge and return. Even if you're just keeping a wad of chaeto in the fuge, it'll get pulled through the eggcrate and sucked into your bulkhead.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/07/2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,275
Posted By beatle
I've had my K3s for about 6 months now and I'm...

I've had my K3s for about 6 months now and I'm satisfied. They always start up and are dead silent. Sometimes they start backwards, but they correct quickly. I'm generally a big fan of DIY stuff,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/07/2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 515
Posted By beatle
I've had UV clear up ich before on my tank. ...

I've had UV clear up ich before on my tank. Ironically I didn't notice a huge difference in water claritiy, but my tank wasn't green soup to begin with.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 401
Posted By beatle
I've had an Octopus NW-150 on my 90 for almost a...

I've had an Octopus NW-150 on my 90 for almost a year now (Christmas :)). It has been good and quiet to me. They're $155 now.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/09/2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 299
Posted By beatle
I did a similar design before going for the...

I did a similar design before going for the Herbie method. It's pretty effective at keeping noise down. The cap acts like a muffler, keeping the splashing and bubbling down.
Forum: Photography 04/29/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By beatle
So, more or less, they're a good idea to get...

So, more or less, they're a good idea to get started. Adorama's tubes are cheaper than Kenko's and can also be used with EF-S lenses. Has anyone used them?
Forum: Photography 04/28/2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 239
Posted By beatle
Extension tubes vs. real macro lens

I have a Canon 20d with which I'd like to start shooting some macro. I know everyone raves about Canon's 100mm f/2.8 macro, but it's a little out of my reach right now for something I won't use all...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/23/2007, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 445
Posted By beatle
I know 20g long tanks are not very tall, but I...

I know 20g long tanks are not very tall, but I just see this being a nightmare to work inside. I have a taller than normal stand for my 90, and while I have a 30g long as my sump, I don't know how...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/16/2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By beatle
Well I disassembled the pump and reassembled it. ...

Well I disassembled the pump and reassembled it. I don't know what's causing the microbubbles to pour out of the riser tube. I never had any of them before. Even with the riser tube bottomed out...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/15/2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By beatle
Bump for ideas. Not only do the bubbles ruin the...

Bump for ideas. Not only do the bubbles ruin the appearance of the display, but they also cause serious havoc with my skimmer, causing it to overflow in only a few hours, even with the riser tube...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/14/2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 150
Posted By beatle
Bumped my Octopus NW-150 - now microbubbles

I was installing a pump for a UV sterilizer today and I bumped into my skimmer when placing it in the sump. I've taken the skimmer out before to clean it up and I've never had a problem. The...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/02/2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By beatle
I think a canister would be a nightmare for a...

I think a canister would be a nightmare for a fuge even with a light in it. You'll have to trim the algae that grows in there, and any sand would be stirred by the water moving through it, possibly...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/02/2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 335
Posted By beatle
Your MJ Mods probably move more water than the...

Your MJ Mods probably move more water than the Koralia 4s, but the 4s have a great mount that allows you to move them around in any direction. This would be their key advantage.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/02/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 156
Posted By beatle
I have one from ATO.com as well. It has worked...

I have one from ATO.com as well. It has worked fine since Christmas and was easy to install.
Forum: Photography 04/02/2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 691
Posted By beatle
Full tank shot!

Full tank shot!
Forum: SCUBA/Snorkeling 03/30/2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 618
Posted By beatle
Well, the fiancee is going to be putting the...

Well, the fiancee is going to be putting the deposit down on the trip today. Wish us luck. :)
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 772
Posted By beatle
barbra, I can't comment on the wear of the gate...

barbra, I can't comment on the wear of the gate valve over a ball valve, but I do know that it's much easier to fine tune the flow through the valve if it's a gate. I use one on my primary drain. I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/29/2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 962
Posted By beatle
Try an electric blue hermit or two. I have one...

Try an electric blue hermit or two. I have one in my 90 and he put a good dent in the cyano, but he might need some reinforcements. I plan to pick up a couple more.
Forum: Photography 03/28/2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 304
Posted By beatle
You don't absolutely need an SLR to do macro...

You don't absolutely need an SLR to do macro shots. Many P&S cameras have nice macro. I'd look into a used Canon S2 IS. It's within your budget and is a very flexible, capable camera for all kinds...
Forum: Photography 03/28/2007, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 215
Posted By beatle
You might try some negative exposure compensation...

You might try some negative exposure compensation to keep from blowing highlights. Drop your ISO down and drag the shutter. I assume you're using a tripod. You definitely don't want to block out...
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