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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/29/2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By Cohiba
Here's a bump! I'm interested on the answer.

Here's a bump! I'm interested on the answer.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/24/2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 645
Posted By Cohiba
You can possibly use an automated garden...

You can possibly use an automated garden sprinkler timer. It's cheap (around $15) and easily found at Home Depot or Lowes.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/24/2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,357
Posted By Cohiba
A good idea!

This sounds like a good idea - the plumbing and the storage tank will be a big initial expense.

I use my "waste" water to run my clothes washing machine. I happen to have my RODI unit in the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/17/2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,479
Posted By Cohiba
How's your 150HQI?

Hey Kzoo,

I have the same tank dimensions. I currently have 4 T5HOs but am thinking of MH. Do you like your 150 HQIs? Do you think a 250Watt HQIs would have been better? What bulbs are you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/26/2007, 12:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 376
Posted By Cohiba
ASM skimmers are copies of the very popular and...

ASM skimmers are copies of the very popular and very effective Euro-Reef skimmers. I think the main difference is the ASMs are made using extruded acrylic vs. cast acrylic on the Euro-reefs. I have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/25/2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By Cohiba
I'm using the TEK retro kit from reefgeek.com and...

I'm using the TEK retro kit from reefgeek.com and it works fine. You will have to assemble it and make sure that you connect the wires correctly. I don't remember if there is a step-by-step manual...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/25/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 258
Posted By Cohiba
I think those are 2 different things! The...

I think those are 2 different things!

The first one is an electronic handheld ph tester. The second one is a ph probe designed for a ph monitor or controller. The second one will not work by...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/15/2007, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Cohiba
Yes, but if you consider the design of the CPR...

Yes, but if you consider the design of the CPR bakpak skimmer that I'm thinking of using, the effluent will make maximum contact with the media. There is a center divider that when the effluent is...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/14/2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Cohiba
Thanks for your reply!

Thanks for your reply!
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/13/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 472
Posted By Cohiba
DIY Calcium Reactor 2nd Chamber ???

Hi All,
I may have posted this on the wrong forum! So I'm re-posting this on the DIY forum.

Most, if not all of the 2nd chamber for a Calcium reactor that I've seen are sealed chambers! Is there...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/13/2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 276
Posted By Cohiba
DIY Calcium Reactor 2nd Chamber ???

Hi All,

Most, if not all of the 2nd chamber for a Calcium reactor that I've seen are sealed chambers! Is there a reason for this? I thought about using my old CPR BakPak as a second chamber...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/20/2005, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By Cohiba
Instead of a WH5, I went ahead an purchased the...

Instead of a WH5, I went ahead an purchased the following:

http://hellolights.com/22elarovhoba.html

For $35 bucks, its a great deal and is working great for my 2 36" VHOs. It says you can use...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/10/2005, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By Cohiba
I've used the kent float valve for 5 years now...

I've used the kent float valve for 5 years now and have not had a problem. In fact, it's the same float valve that I'm using (with a kalk reactor). A couple of notes that I can pass on to you...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/03/2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Cohiba
That's what I do! It works most of the time. If...

That's what I do! It works most of the time. If it doesn't, I just go to a different store and it works there.

J
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/03/2005, 10:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 442
Posted By Cohiba
I have the Tidepool S.O.S. and no problem for 4...

I have the Tidepool S.O.S. and no problem for 4 years (nocking on wood). It's rated for about 600GPH

J
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/30/2005, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By Cohiba
Sorry about that, I hit submit too soon...

Sorry about that, I hit submit too soon :rollface:

T5HOs does not have a shimer effect as in halides. They have an overall light look like the VHOs (or any other non-point source light).
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/30/2005, 10:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 200
Posted By Cohiba
no!

no!
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/14/2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,039
Posted By Cohiba
Oh yeah? Can I have clams with my 4-T5HOs? ...

Oh yeah? Can I have clams with my 4-T5HOs? Which ones?

thanks
J
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/12/2005, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 332
Posted By Cohiba
Wow! That's close. But that's what I needed to...

Wow! That's close. But that's what I needed to know.

thanks,
J
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/12/2005, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 332
Posted By Cohiba
T5 or VHO, how high above water?

Hi,

I'm re-doing my lighting and would like to know how far above the water do you'all have your T5s or VHOs.

thanks,
J
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/12/2005, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By Cohiba
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/12/2005, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 199
Posted By Cohiba
Glueing PVC to sheet acrylic ?

This may be obvious to someone . . . but,

Can I join/glue/fuse PVC to acrylic? If so, what glue should I use?

thanks,
J
Forum: The Lounge 09/09/2005, 08:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 679
Posted By Cohiba
Nice! Now you need a good burr grinder ...

Nice!

Now you need a good burr grinder

For my "everyday" beans, I use the stuff at Costco. It's cheap, $6 per 2 pounds and makes decent expresso. If you can find it at Costco, use the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/08/2005, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 341
Posted By Cohiba
I use a $16 Kent float valve in my sump to...

I use a $16 Kent float valve in my sump to deliver kalkwasser. The water comes from a 12 gallon reservoir, i.e., not connected to my RODI. I've had this setup for 5 years now and it has not failed...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/05/2005, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 578
Posted By Cohiba
I'm using a 50gallon plastic toolbox from...

I'm using a 50gallon plastic toolbox from Walmart. It's around 35bucks and it's thick plastic, around 1/4 inch thick. This is the stuff that you're supposed to put on the back of your pick-up truck...
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