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Forum: Cephalopods 08/31/2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By Phisher
Live foods

I saw in an unrelated post someone linked a site to get aquacultured fiddler crabs and such but can't find it again. Anyone remember the site?
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/30/2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 787
Posted By Phisher
Would it be possible to block it up with 4x4's...

Would it be possible to block it up with 4x4's underneath?

I would be nervous about a bearing giving out or something if its a big tank.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/30/2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By Phisher
Material between acrylic tank and stand

Can anyone recommend something and where I can get it?
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/28/2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,692
Posted By Phisher
Yea I did the one for my 120 out of 2x4 and it...

Yea I did the one for my 120 out of 2x4 and it ended up weighing a ton. The 1x4 are cheaper, seam to be straighter, lighter, and easier to work with.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/28/2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,692
Posted By Phisher
Here are a couple shots of mine under...

Here are a couple shots of mine under construction. Its for a 36x18x17 acrylic octopus tank I'm putting together.

Start
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd102/jh023838/DSC_0281.jpg
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Forum: Do It Yourself 08/25/2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By Phisher
Depending on your weather I would worry about...

Depending on your weather I would worry about adding heat/cold, humidity, outside agents like pollen or even bugs, etc. into your system. I am having 95 degree days with 70% relative humidity right...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/25/2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By Phisher
I don't think you would have any negative...

I don't think you would have any negative pressure problems. Opening doors for coming and going a few times a day would equalize your place plenty.

I personally wouldn't use a thermostat, just...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/24/2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 668
Posted By Phisher
Depending on the build of your house, pumping air...

Depending on the build of your house, pumping air outside for several hours a day might cause a negative pressure situation. If your house is new and built "tight" you might need to crack a window...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/24/2007, 08:19 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,692
Posted By Phisher
Very nice thread. I am also considering my...

Very nice thread.

I am also considering my next stand design to be similar to Andy's. Two main differences: smaller tank 36x18x18 and its acrylic. I built my first stand using corner posts like...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/21/2007, 04:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 332
Posted By Phisher
Modular and mobile are two very different things....

Modular and mobile are two very different things. With a modular I think you would be fine. Mobile I don't know. Being on an outside wall wouldn't make any difference. I would also be worried...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/14/2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 456
Posted By Phisher
Stand Top

Hey gang, I am looking for some ideas on unique ways to make a top for my stand. The tank is 36x18x17 acrylic. I want my stand to be a bit oversized so about 6" of the top of the stand will be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/11/2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 434
Posted By Phisher
Most wrasses secrete excess slime at night when...

Most wrasses secrete excess slime at night when they sleep for protection from predators. I forms a smell proof barrier around the fish. The excess slime keeps ich from being a real problem on...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/11/2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 890
Posted By Phisher
Mine is so dark they are almost impossible to...

Mine is so dark they are almost impossible to see. But when he's photographed with a flash his color washes out and you can see them very well. I've had mine about 3 yrs as well.
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/11/2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,238
Posted By Phisher
Gary I've done it more times than I would like to...

Gary I've done it more times than I would like to admit to. Luckily we have tile floor but my shoe molding is ruined in a few places. :(
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/24/2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By Phisher
I was thinking of using balloons to create caves...

I was thinking of using balloons to create caves and ledges, after the foam sets, just pop and remove them. I just want to make sure I can remove it and redo it if its not to my liking.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/24/2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By Phisher
Great Stuff Foam

I was thinking about trying some foam for rockwork/backdrop in my next project tank. I was curious if I don't like the look is the possible to get the foam back out of the tank or does it set pretty...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 07/01/2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Phisher
Selcon

Does Selcon need to be refrigerated after opening?
Forum: Marine Aquarium Club of Hattiesburg (MACH) 06/29/2007, 09:20 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 16,426
Posted By Phisher
Marine Aquarium Club of Hattiesburg (MACH) has...

Marine Aquarium Club of Hattiesburg (MACH) has been inactive for quite a while. If there is a new one, I would love to have some info about it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/28/2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 238,099
Posted By Phisher
Which fixture would you recommend between the...

Which fixture would you recommend between the 6x54 tek (blue) and the 5x54 aquactinics on a 24" wide tank?

I saw several recommendations for 6 bulb set ups, what lamps would you recommend for a 5?
Forum: Marine Aquarium Club of Hattiesburg (MACH) 06/28/2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 256
Views: 16,426
Posted By Phisher
Saltwater universe in D'Iberville is coming...

Saltwater universe in D'Iberville is coming along. Other than that Progressive Marine just this side of Mobile is where I get most of my goodies.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/27/2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 272
Posted By Phisher
Considering the ATI unit is over $700 I hate to...

Considering the ATI unit is over $700 I hate to compare it to $500 units.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/27/2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 272
Posted By Phisher
Which fixture

Hey guys, I'm looking for opinions on T5 fixtures. I have narrowed it down to the Blue TEK fixture (6x54) or the Aquatinics (5x54).

Up front pricing is about the same. I like the TEK because...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/24/2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 208
Posted By Phisher
New lighting

Sup gang, I am looking to scrap my canopy and go open top on my 120g (48x24x24). I've been looking at a few different pendant fixtures. I was planning to go with 2x250w hqi pendants. Problems is,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/24/2007, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 325
Posted By Phisher
Roots around under the sand like a gopher? I...

Roots around under the sand like a gopher?

I put one in my folr and he rooted around under the sand like a gopher.
Forum: Photography 02/19/2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 233
Posted By Phisher
Sure is. Joe

Sure is.

Joe
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