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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 12:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,409
Posted By djwang
Here's how I've done mine. I'm not much of a...

Here's how I've done mine. I'm not much of a carpenter/craftsman. Basically I own some tools, so hopefully someone who knows better can chime in with any mistakes I've made. That being said, tank...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 09:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,685
Posted By djwang
90 Gallon

90 gallon AGA. It's been neglected, I mean cycling, for about 2 years (that's a whole long story for another thread, which I may or may not start.) Suffice it to say, I've been busy trying to get...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 145
Posted By djwang
Silencing ETSS Reef Devil

I have one of the older reef devils and the water output is very loud (from the splashing) -- it's the loudest part of my system right now. Any thoughts on how I might quiet it down?

David
Forum: Other Invertebrates 12/23/2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By djwang
Snails that don't need substrate/cleaners for sump

I use a 75g rubbermaid stock tank as a sump. There is plenty of live rock in the stock tank, but no sand base. I'm wondering which snails would be ok in there. Trochus and nerites I assume should...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By djwang
The sump is a rubbermaid stock tank. There is a...

The sump is a rubbermaid stock tank. There is a stand that the skimmer sits on, so that the output is 2 inches above the water line (meaning only the bottom ~6" is below water). It's the pump that...
Forum: Vendor Experiences 12/20/2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 655
Posted By djwang
back to the hobby, online livestock?

I've been away from the hobby (lifestyle?) for a while and am starting to get back in. It seems that since I've left, there have been some changes in the online livestock industry. Can someone give...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By djwang
Reef Devil overflowing

I have a ETSS Reef Devil fed by a Mag #7. The skimmer sits on a stand (ok, maybe it stands on a stand, but anyways...) in the sump, such that the pump is about 12" below the bottom of the skimmer. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/30/2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 194
Posted By djwang
in-sump skimmer stand

Any suggestions on how to make a stand for an in sump skimmer. I have a rubbermaid stock tank (100g) which is filled a bit more the 3/4 of the way to the top. Any suggestions on how to make a stand...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/25/2006, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By djwang
Rubbermaid Stock Tank Bulkheads

I know many (most?) people have said the rubbermaid stock tank bulkheads will leak. What did you do with yours? Change it for another bulkhead, make a bigger hole, reseal everything and use the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/25/2006, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 292
Posted By djwang
I assume that you reused the same bulkhead after...

I assume that you reused the same bulkhead after resealing everything (I know seems intuitive, but I'm very dense when it comes to plumbing)?

David
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/14/2005, 06:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 155
Posted By djwang
More opinions on spec for fish room

I have a thread in the large tank forum:

Need help with specs (esp. electrical) (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=503327).

I'm hoping to get a broader audience...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/14/2005, 06:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 774
Posted By djwang
[QUOTE]Originally posted by jdieck If the...

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jdieck
If the holes are on the back and the durso stand pipe is installed in the outside you can put the wall as close as 1" from the back.
For aesthetics the wall can...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/14/2005, 06:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 795
Posted By djwang
Any thoughts on pond liner vs. epoxy? David

Any thoughts on pond liner vs. epoxy?

David
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/14/2005, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By djwang
Thanks for the suggestions. MPETERS --...

Thanks for the suggestions.

MPETERS -- what's the advantage of a separate sub panel vs. adding to the main panel. As I look at our current panel, there appears to be plenty of space. I'm sure...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/11/2005, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By djwang
Any thoughts now as to whether these needed to be...

Any thoughts now as to whether these needed to be 20A circuits (vs. the standard 15). How do you have the sockets placed? Anything you wished you had done differently?

David
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2005, 02:56 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 22,918
Posted By djwang
... not taken into consideration in my last post,...

... not taken into consideration in my last post, of course, are the proportions of the wall itself.


David
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 384
Views: 22,918
Posted By djwang
I find this very interesting. In looking at...

I find this very interesting. In looking at pictures and threads on inwall tanks, and I see a lot of tanks with dimensions like 72x24(high) or even 96x24 (high). The 30 inch high tanks while not...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/10/2005, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 632
Posted By djwang
Specs for room for 280 gal (esp. electrical)

Slowly it looks like plans for an in-wall 72x30x30 (maybe 36?) are coming together. This will go in the basement of a house about to be built. Right now I am trying to put together a list of specs...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2005, 12:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 102
Posted By djwang
Canopies with DE pendants

Does any one have pictures or just want to share their experience with building a canopy for DE bulbs? I'm curious how people have either mounted pendants or otherwise allowed for UV protection.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2005, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 509
Posted By djwang
The "if you don't have anything good to say...

The "if you don't have anything good to say theory...". Unfortunately doesn't quite work. Sometimes it helps the little, but good guy -- take for example Exotic Aquatics here in the baltimore area...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/04/2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 885
Posted By djwang
Edit: 8' not 48"

Edit: 8' not 48"
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/04/2005, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 885
Posted By djwang
Thanks for all the responses so far! Thanks for...

Thanks for all the responses so far! Thanks for all the great pictures.

I think we've definitely decided against front access. I don't like the look of it from the beginning, and my wife will...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 141
Posted By djwang
Overflow calculator

Does anyone know details about the overflow calculator?

http://www.reefcentral.com/calc/drain.php

specifically, for the pipe diameter, is that inside or outside?

and

what assumptions does...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/02/2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 885
Posted By djwang
Tell me about/Show me your in-wall

I am planning an in-wall tank for our house yet to be built. Over the last couple of weeks, I've been studying as many of the in-wall designs on reefcentral that I could find.

There are several...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/01/2005, 02:41 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 43,570
Posted By djwang
View from the living room

What are your plans for the wall on the living room side? I'm guessing you plan on putting up molding to frame the tank, covering the top. How much of the sides and sand bed are you planning on...
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