Forum: Do It Yourself
01/01/2008, 12:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,409
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...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
12/30/2007, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,685
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...
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/29/2007, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 145
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
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Forum: Other Invertebrates
12/23/2007, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 647
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/21/2007, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 300
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...
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Forum: Vendor Experiences
12/20/2007, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 655
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...
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/20/2007, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 300
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. ...
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
03/30/2006, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 194
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...
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Forum: Reef Discussion
02/25/2006, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 168
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...
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
02/25/2006, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 292
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Forum: Do It Yourself
01/14/2005, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 155
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...
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Forum: Do It Yourself
01/14/2005, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 774
[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...
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Forum: Do It Yourself
01/14/2005, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 795
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks
01/14/2005, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 632
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...
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks
01/11/2005, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 632
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2005, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 384
Views: 22,918
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/11/2005, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 384
Views: 22,918
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...
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks
01/10/2005, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 632
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...
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/06/2005, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 102
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.
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Forum: Reef Discussion
01/05/2005, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 509
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...
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks
01/04/2005, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 885
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks
01/04/2005, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 885
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Forum: Do It Yourself
01/03/2005, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 141
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...
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks
01/02/2005, 06:01 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 885
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...
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Forum: Large Reef Tanks
01/01/2005, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 342
Views: 43,570
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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