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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/30/2006, 03:20 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 176,653
Posted By mthedude
I've never used ozone before but I've read about...

I've never used ozone before but I've read about it. I just don't know exactly how to introduce it into the system. Do you just run a line into your skimmer or do you have to drill and tap a hole...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/30/2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 176,653
Posted By mthedude
can you post a picture of your ozone/skimmer...

can you post a picture of your ozone/skimmer setup?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2006, 11:45 PM
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Views: 176,653
Posted By mthedude
So if I understood that last part...

So if I understood that last part correctly.....don't do the mesh mod unless you are planning to increase the height of the neck 3-4 inches?
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 241
Posted By mthedude
But wouldn't the more pressurized water draw the...

But wouldn't the more pressurized water draw the wastewater out of the RO unit faster? The same principal as when you put your car window down the air is sucked out of your car because the air...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2006, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 241
Posted By mthedude
RO/DI wastewater idea....

Might be a stupid idea and I didn't want to threadjack someone on a similar thread, so.......would it be possible to tap into your cold water feed and plumb in your RO wastewater line so that the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2006, 09:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 236
Posted By mthedude
all my rocks were shipped damp and exposed to air...

all my rocks were shipped damp and exposed to air and my tank is covered with white sponge, but mine is not like the pineapple sponge above. I've learned to live w/it and if I feel like pullling...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/22/2006, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 368
Posted By mthedude
I got my NW150 last night. When I opened the...

I got my NW150 last night. When I opened the package the first thing on top was the schematic to assemble the unit. It was very detailed and very easy to follow. Anyone who has been in the reef tank...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/22/2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 176,653
Posted By mthedude
I got my NW150 last night. When I opened the...

I got my NW150 last night. When I opened the package the first thing on top was the schematic to assemble the unit. It was very detailed and very easy to follow. Anyone who has been in the reef...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/21/2006, 02:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 368
Posted By mthedude
Just saw they bumbed up thier prices again, I got...

Just saw they bumbed up thier prices again, I got my NW150 for $125. Check ebay if you're going to be purchasing anytime soon because the online retailers have all increased prices since last week.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/20/2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 236
Posted By mthedude
I've got a bunch of white whispy sponge in my...

I've got a bunch of white whispy sponge in my tank that was a hitchhiker on my live rock. I've lived w/it for 5+ years now. If it gets out of hand I'll remove it manually, I just use a pair of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/20/2006, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 322
Posted By mthedude
windex should work as well, just make sure it's...

windex should work as well, just make sure it's well away from your tank and rinse w/RO water when you're done.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/20/2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 176,653
Posted By mthedude
Glad I got my NW150 for $125 before the price...

Glad I got my NW150 for $125 before the price increase. Maybe they decided to print a manual for assembly and that increased the cost and thus the price........more likely is the retailers realized...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/20/2006, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 368
Posted By mthedude
My NW150 will be here this week, I'll let you...

My NW150 will be here this week, I'll let you know how mine works.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/17/2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,406
Posted By mthedude
I just picked up a 100 micro bag at Petsmart for...

I just picked up a 100 micro bag at Petsmart for 2 bucks. It's meant for media but works just fine for a filter sock. I rinse the crud buildup out of it every 2-3 days and just put it back on. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/17/2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 762
Posted By mthedude
I just turn it inside out every 2 or 3 days and...

I just turn it inside out every 2 or 3 days and run it under hot water and put it back in. Seems like a waste to use a whole washing machine load of hot water to rinse filter socks, but that's just...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/17/2006, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By mthedude
Non Reef Safe fish in Reef?

I know there's a ton of people w/pymgy angels in thier reefs. what's the real deal w/them? Can you actually have angels in your reef that won't nip at corals and clams? What about coperbanded...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/17/2006, 10:48 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 176,653
Posted By mthedude
I got a quick reply. They got the truck in...

I got a quick reply. They got the truck in yesterday so the backorders will be going out today. I know they got NW150's and 200's and I think they got a big shipment of the multi pump recirc large...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/17/2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 176,653
Posted By mthedude
I emailed MS for confirmation of reciept of thier...

I emailed MS for confirmation of reciept of thier truck of skimmers. I'll post when they reply to me.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2006, 12:30 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,185
Posted By mthedude
I think the major factor are the people who buy...

I think the major factor are the people who buy Remora's are probably people w/55g tanks (myself included) who have only had 1 tank and have been thru multiple "cost effective" skimmers, i.e....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 537
Posted By mthedude
The T should already be on there. You'll have...

The T should already be on there. You'll have one line running from the tank back to the unit and depending if you want drinking water you'll hook up the blue line comong off the white cartidge on...
Forum: Greater Iowa Reef Society 11/16/2006, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 398
Posted By mthedude
I can't remember what Scheels charged since I...

I can't remember what Scheels charged since I switched from Co2 to compressed air in my paintball gun.....I want to say it was $5 to fill a 20 oz bottle though.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/16/2006, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 203
Posted By mthedude
you have to keep them in the fridge? Aren't they...

you have to keep them in the fridge? Aren't they spray dried like Cyclopeeze?
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 362
Posted By mthedude
I haven't been able to find Southdown in Iowa and...

I haven't been able to find Southdown in Iowa and nobody knows what it is at all the DIY stores. I was able to find small amounts of cheap, dry reef sand at Petco. I want to say it was 2-3 bucks...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/15/2006, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 203
Posted By mthedude
2 little fishies Zoplan & Phytoplan

Anyone use or have used the above products?

Any comments....good or bad?
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 11/15/2006, 01:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,312
Posted By mthedude
T5's are gaining a massive following and respect...

T5's are gaining a massive following and respect among reefers w/SPS and clams. The tek fixtures are great and the 8 bulb fixtures are comparable to 400w MH's as far as PAR. They don't need fans...
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