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Forum: Do It Yourself 08/18/2006, 09:06 AM
Replies: 478
Views: 36,552
Posted By biggt 2k1
Man it must suck to not only have a cnc machine,...

Man it must suck to not only have a cnc machine, but also know how to use the damn thing! That is pretty cool Spazz, nice job.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/01/2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 229
Posted By biggt 2k1
Forget it. Just save up your money and buy a...

Forget it. Just save up your money and buy a good one. The small fridges do not have enough power to chill down the tank much, and pumping water thru a plastic tube will not cut it for heat...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 07/29/2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By biggt 2k1
sold, thanks Luke

sold, thanks Luke
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 07/28/2006, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By biggt 2k1
Coralife Turbo Twist 36w in Tacoma WA $75 shipped

I have this used 36W coralife turbo twist uv unit that has been run for aprox 2 months. It is in great condition, and ready to run on your system. These are about $150 new on the net. and I will...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/25/2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 59,145
Posted By biggt 2k1
Because Romex is solid core wire vs. stranded...

Because Romex is solid core wire vs. stranded wire that can get a lot hotter under load. Extension cords are made for a temporary fix, not perminent duty. If you have that catch on fire you will...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/25/2006, 01:03 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 59,145
Posted By biggt 2k1
Ok now you might want to scrap the powering you...

Ok now you might want to scrap the powering you tank with extension cord idea and run 2 20 amp circuits on 12g romex so you don't burn your house down. Other then that looks like a great stand.
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 07/20/2006, 09:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By biggt 2k1
amheck, tacoma is about 35 miles south of...

amheck, tacoma is about 35 miles south of Seattle.

Thanks,

T
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 07/14/2006, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By biggt 2k1
Thanks Man, did you get your boat fixed yet?

Thanks Man, did you get your boat fixed yet?
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 07/14/2006, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By biggt 2k1
Well I am open to offers in PM's

Well I am open to offers in PM's
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 07/14/2006, 06:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By biggt 2k1
Well thanks for looking, just in case you think...

Well thanks for looking, just in case you think that I really did a lot with the pics, here are the origional jpegs totally untouched by any photo program, they are simply resized with windows...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 07/13/2006, 11:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By biggt 2k1
Thanks Mike, the only photoshoping that was done...

Thanks Mike, the only photoshoping that was done was for cropping, a little sharpness on the last one and brightness on the first pic because it was really dark. Other then that the colors were not...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 07/13/2006, 10:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By biggt 2k1
zoa's tacoma wa

I have some stellar zoa's to offer up for sale, all for 300 shipped overnight ups! I am in Tacoma WA, and local pickup is more then welcome. I take paypal, and can ship USPS Express for $21, and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/25/2006, 08:24 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 184,475
Posted By biggt 2k1
I think you misunderstood his question, he is 30"...

I think you misunderstood his question, he is 30" front to back and 18" tall.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/12/2006, 12:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 292
Posted By biggt 2k1
The problem with acrylic is, is that it will take...

The problem with acrylic is, is that it will take 3/4" material and maybe oven 1" before it won't bow with no bracing. Glass would be the way to go with a tank like that. You certanly could make...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/10/2006, 12:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,950
Posted By biggt 2k1
15" will be fine with a sedra 5k. Have fun...

15" will be fine with a sedra 5k. Have fun building your skimmer. I don't know if anyone told you yet but on your hartford loop the gate vavle must be on the part before the "t" not after it,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2006, 12:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,950
Posted By biggt 2k1
Here is a quote from Spazz in another thread. I...

Here is a quote from Spazz in another thread. I hope that he does not mind me posting it here
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2006, 11:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,950
Posted By biggt 2k1
I can take a pic for you for sure, just give me a...

I can take a pic for you for sure, just give me a little time. I am thinking about starting my own thread later.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,558
Posted By biggt 2k1
Wow that is a result! I wonder how much of a...

Wow that is a result! I wonder how much of a difference that the bubble diffuser and slope neck transition will make. I wonder if mojo can be convinced that the NW's are worth trying out again?
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,950
Posted By biggt 2k1
The easiest way to do it is to make a adjustable...

The easiest way to do it is to make a adjustable venturi with a gate vavle and a coupler. You just glue the 1" coupler to the intake threads of the pump and drill a hole in it for 3/8" or 1/4" air...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2006, 02:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,950
Posted By biggt 2k1
If you do not have your pumps already I say go...

If you do not have your pumps already I say go for the oceanrunner, and make your own air intake thingy as you call it. They are a kick ace pump for the money, here is my 40" skimmer using a 2700...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/06/2006, 04:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By biggt 2k1
Use 3/8" cell cast acrylic, and use Weldon-3 or 4...

Use 3/8" cell cast acrylic, and use Weldon-3 or 4 to make the joints.
See this thread, and this thread for tips.
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=562051...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/05/2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 184,475
Posted By biggt 2k1
I have been finding it impossible to make a...

I have been finding it impossible to make a perfect joint with weldon #4. I build tanks and sumps all the time with weldon 3 with the pins method, with perfect results, but when I try to make a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/04/2006, 07:00 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,558
Posted By biggt 2k1
Now all you need to do is to have spazz or...

Now all you need to do is to have spazz or someone else make you a funnel for the body to neck transition. Great work there Alberto, and Spazz.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/02/2006, 05:46 PM
Replies: 478
Views: 36,552
Posted By biggt 2k1
Actually mine do have ramps. I cut them with a...

Actually mine do have ramps. I cut them with a flat file, if you look at the top wing you can see that it goes straight then bends down toward the right. It only took about 5 mins of filing.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/02/2006, 12:50 AM
Replies: 478
Views: 36,552
Posted By biggt 2k1
Well what do you need a cnc for? You can make...

Well what do you need a cnc for? You can make one pretty easily with a router table and a circle cutting jig. http://www.reeffrontiers.com/photos_members/data/500/DSC_3185_Large_.JPG
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