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Forum: Do It Yourself 10/14/2006, 10:01 PM
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Posted By Fl_seagull
I had bag sown from Poly felt (~$4.00/yd...

I had bag sown from Poly felt (~$4.00/yd @walmart). While they are not 100 micon filters they work well and are re-useable by washing with 1/2 cup of bleach.

My bags are 8" x 20" and are used...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/25/2006, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By Fl_seagull
I did not see your discription of the bulkhead...

I did not see your discription of the bulkhead being 3" below the rim.

I would consider some form of Calfo overflow. This type of overflow is built along the length of the tank and does not...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/23/2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 263
Posted By Fl_seagull
1. there is several ways to quiet a noisy drain. ...

1. there is several ways to quiet a noisy drain. Without a picture it is hard to visualize what will work in your design.

2. I have seen several different spray bar setups. A small hole just...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/03/2006, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By Fl_seagull
Well... I too am considering this. Some...

Well... I too am considering this.

Some have stripped the evaperator coils of their fins and epoxy coated it and then built an acrylic box around the coils to hold the water. Others have...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/03/2006, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 275
Posted By Fl_seagull
On my perfecto Tank, I used 1 1/4 threaded...

On my perfecto Tank, I used 1 1/4 threaded fitting OVER the 1" bulkhead threads. I have not been able to find another source for those bulkheads.

I have used both threaded and non-threaded (slip)...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/01/2006, 11:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 477
Posted By Fl_seagull
Remote Deep Sand Bed (RDSB) Simple...

Remote Deep Sand Bed (RDSB)

Simple implementation is a 5 gal bucket and silica sand. The idea is to flow water over the sand (not through) fast enough to keep junk from settling out. I have...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/27/2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Fl_seagull
Bean, You are amazing. Had difficult...

Bean,

You are amazing.

Had difficult finding my UL notebook so I pulled apart some fixtures.

UL listed fluorescent fixture: 1000V rated wire from ignitor to bulb. Though another used...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/26/2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Fl_seagull
ok... Let me clarify, the 14 ga (THNN) wire...

ok...

Let me clarify, the 14 ga (THNN) wire sold at Lowes, Home Depot and ACE is line rate. In addition, thermosat wire is used in some A/C system with line voltage...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/26/2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By Fl_seagull
Thermostat wire. Lowes, Home Depot, and some Ace...

Thermostat wire. Lowes, Home Depot, and some Ace hardware have it. !8 ga solid wire, widely available in 5 wire and 7 wire form.

If you want other wire combinations or stranded wire.
A)...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/23/2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,902
Posted By Fl_seagull
I am sure every vendor has had things happen...

I am sure every vendor has had things happen during shipping that is beyond their control.

Still, the creation of multip[le web store to sell the same low quality products speaks volumes about the...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 04/19/2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By Fl_seagull
Thanks. I did the massive water change because...

Thanks. I did the massive water change because of obvious fish stress. I will monitor the Nitrite level.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 04/19/2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 266
Posted By Fl_seagull
Bad day in the FO

I have been having a low level NH4 spike (0.25 ppm) for a few days.

OK, a little amonlock, 50% water change, heave wet skimming, stop feeding, look for anything rotting, etc. Only, found a few...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/18/2006, 10:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,902
Posted By Fl_seagull
They go by at least 4 to 7 different names. ...

They go by at least 4 to 7 different names.

Common threads:
Hard to find contact information,
Sell Catalina Aquarium products,
Advertise "German" bulbs,
If they advertise name brand...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/18/2006, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 474
Posted By Fl_seagull
My 120 gal high (60x18x26) was ~$425 drilled with...

My 120 gal high (60x18x26) was ~$425 drilled with two corner overflows.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 04/18/2006, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 116
Posted By Fl_seagull
Conch with red-knob starfish?

I know red-knob starfish have been known to eat snail and anything else they can catch.

Just like some fish will ignore fish as big as themselves, does this also hold true of starfish?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/18/2006, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 474
Posted By Fl_seagull
I noted that perfecto uses 1" bulkheads in both...

I noted that perfecto uses 1" bulkheads in both the drain and returns in their RR tanks when I was looking. AGA's had 3/4" return bulkheads.
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/16/2006, 08:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 263
Posted By Fl_seagull
Crimping works on Stranded wire. If you are...

Crimping works on Stranded wire. If you are using solid wire, use wire nuts.

You can get butt splices.

Don't twist the wires together, it makes the crimp less reliable. If you are using a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/15/2006, 09:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,419
Posted By Fl_seagull
You got me looking for a new system. One of my...

You got me looking for a new system. One of my two RO systems cracked a housing. After 20 years I guess it is time to find another system.

It appear my previous advise was somewhat dated. I...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 04/15/2006, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By Fl_seagull
Thanks Dave for the eel.

Thanks Dave for the eel.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/15/2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 5,902
Posted By Fl_seagull
I had issues also. Keep in mind that they use...

I had issues also. Keep in mind that they use many different web sites. There is likely just enough accounting to be "a different company."

So the best approach is to avoid anyone selling...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/15/2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,419
Posted By Fl_seagull
The key with getting a good deal on ebay is to...

The key with getting a good deal on ebay is to set your price and don't go over the amount. Many companies continously post systems. I got my system for a little more than half the normal ending...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 04/15/2006, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 274
Posted By Fl_seagull
Sweet deal.

Sweet deal.
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/15/2006, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 307
Posted By Fl_seagull
I have also found that spaflex needs to be feld...

I have also found that spaflex needs to be feld in place for a few minutes when gluing. Sometimes the when you insert the spaflex, something happens that causes the spaflex to act as a spring. ...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 04/10/2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 214
Posted By Fl_seagull
I might be interested. Sent PM.

I might be interested. Sent PM.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 04/07/2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 324
Posted By Fl_seagull
Remember the tank is the cheapest part of the...

Remember the tank is the cheapest part of the adventure.

Also, tanks go on sale from time to time. Recently ,you could buy a new 75 gal for $130 and 120H for $230.
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