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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/21/2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By shookbrad
On a side note all pictures will enlarge if you...

On a side note all pictures will enlarge if you click on them. Don't forget to watch the video of the water flow in the previous thread.

I built the main base cabinet with ¾” plywood. I put heavy...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 692
Posted By shookbrad
It might take a while but this thread talks about...

It might take a while but this thread talks about hydraulic cement somewhere. It has a guy that uses it for bonding live rock on customer tanks. I am not sure there in the thread it lives though....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By shookbrad
jhuggins - Thanks for your kind words. Yes I...

jhuggins - Thanks for your kind words.
Yes I filled it up over Thanksgiving.
It is in the middle of my office. My desk is on one side so I can peer into it as I work. :)
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By shookbrad
So if part of the stand won't touch the floor...

So if part of the stand won't touch the floor that means it is not level and if the floor is what is not level(most likely) you can extend the levelers out enough to compensate for the uneven floor....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 692
Posted By shookbrad
Hydraulic cement is a good weigh to bond live...

Hydraulic cement is a good weigh to bond live rock. I hardens fast and does not cause a PH swing. You can add stuff to the cement to make it look more natural as well.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By shookbrad
Definitely fix the stand. You can add these...

Definitely fix the stand. You can add these levelers very easily and they hold a ton of weight. I use them on my setup that weighs about 1000 lbs....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 486
Posted By shookbrad
That is what I use.

That is what I use.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By shookbrad
With the plumbing in the tank I proceeded to make...

With the plumbing in the tank I proceeded to make MMLR to cover all the plumbing.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n55/shookbrad/42%20Hex/th_cocoon.gif...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By shookbrad
I ended up selling this hex for $1000, so I took...

I ended up selling this hex for $1000, so I took that opportunity to build the one I really wanted. This setup ended up costing me about $2200. The Granite took the most time to cut and build and was...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By shookbrad
42G Hex tank build.

Well it has taken me 6 months to build this tank but it is finally complete.
It is a 42 Gallon Hex tank with a Black Galaxy Granite hood and stand.

Teaser Picture of the tank during setup...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By shookbrad
I have cut over a dozen holes in aquariums. I...

I have cut over a dozen holes in aquariums. I have user hole saws and Dremel bits. I have found that the best holes come from using a craftsman diamond bit. I do not have the part number with me but...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 321
Posted By shookbrad
Yes, I will post them of the entire project soon....

Yes, I will post them of the entire project soon. I will put a link to it when I do.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2007, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 321
Posted By shookbrad
I drilled the 5 holes and the aquarium has been...

I drilled the 5 holes and the aquarium has been running fine with no leaks. I ended up removing the rim so the entire bottom of the glass sits on 3/4" plywood.
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/01/2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 27,357
Posted By shookbrad
Very nice!!! Will you post a shot of the tank...

Very nice!!!
Will you post a shot of the tank from a few feet away so we can get the full effect? How about a few pics of the refugium area?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/31/2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 654
Posted By shookbrad
I just do not want to run a magnetic ballast due...

I just do not want to run a magnetic ballast due to the ineffeciency and extra heat it puts off.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 08/30/2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Posted By shookbrad
are the icecap ballast's $100 each shipped?

are the icecap ballast's $100 each shipped?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/30/2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 654
Posted By shookbrad
This is what I plan on on buying for the pendent...

This is what I plan on on buying for the pendent http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~idProduct~PF2657.html

So, a PFO electronic ballast would be best?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 08/28/2007, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By shookbrad
Is the single ballast electronic? any pics?

Is the single ballast electronic? any pics?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/26/2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 208
Posted By shookbrad
No, They only make a 175 and the base is M57

No, They only make a 175 and the base is M57
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/26/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 208
Posted By shookbrad
I have always used XM bulbs. They have a good...

I have always used XM bulbs. They have a good color and are not too expensive. Check them out on www.hellolights.com
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/26/2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 323
Views: 11,744
Posted By shookbrad
Nice skimmer but nice price too $923!!!

Nice skimmer but nice price too $923!!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/26/2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 208
Posted By shookbrad
this should help. Q. What are the ANSI codes...

this should help.
Q. What are the ANSI codes for Probe Start and Pulse Start ballasts?
A. Probe Start ANSI Codes for Metal Halide lamps: M102=150W, M57=175W, M58=250W, M59=400W, M47=1,000W.
Pulse...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/26/2007, 12:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 654
Posted By shookbrad
Which Ballast

Ok, Which 250W Electronic MH ballast would you buy?

IceCap
ARO
BlueWave
Galaxy
Other?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 08/16/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By shookbrad
sold!

sold!
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 08/15/2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By shookbrad
sale pending

sale pending
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