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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By rcgates
I used Varathane to seal my cabinet, keeps the...

I used Varathane to seal my cabinet, keeps the water drops that are bound to happen from getting into the wood.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,573
Posted By rcgates
decently priced? That would be hard to say since...

decently priced? That would be hard to say since good quality router bits aren't cheap.

Go to a hardware store, Ace, Home Depot, Lowes and get a good quality router bit, Bosch or such.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/03/2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 270
Posted By rcgates
Try carbon, the melafix bottle says carbon...

Try carbon, the melafix bottle says carbon reduces the effectiveness.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/20/2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 326
Posted By rcgates
good stuff here: http://www.marcorocks.com/ ...

good stuff here: http://www.marcorocks.com/

There are some pictures in my gallery of their rocks.
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/13/2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,303
Posted By rcgates
I run my waste line out back and water my fruit...

I run my waste line out back and water my fruit trees, works great.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/04/2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By rcgates
My sand bed is about 2", the pvc is open end...

My sand bed is about 2", the pvc is open end up/down in the sand bed. The pvc is about 1" high.
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/04/2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 513
Posted By rcgates
I bought some 3" PVC pipe and cut it to length...

I bought some 3" PVC pipe and cut it to length and installed in under my rock and then installed my sand.

This keeps the rock off the bottom of my tank and allows my goby to dig away without...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/30/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 435
Posted By rcgates
I use the foam padding that is used under...

I use the foam padding that is used under manufactured flooring.

This can be found at Home Depot, Lowes, and other places.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 08/03/2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By rcgates
I have a Blueline 70HD , 1750GPH ...

I have a Blueline 70HD , 1750GPH

http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18058&cat=485&page=1

if you are interested. I bought it used in Jan of this year and didn't use it.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 08/03/2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By rcgates
I have a Blueline 70HD , 1750GPH ...

I have a Blueline 70HD , 1750GPH

http://www.championlighting.com/product.php?productid=18058&cat=485&page=1

if you are interested. I bought it used in Jan of this year and didn't use it.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/24/2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By rcgates
Tru Vu can help, try online or look for a shop...

Tru Vu can help, try online or look for a shop near you who can order one. They are located in NorCal

http://www.truvuaquariums.com/
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/16/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By rcgates
AGA 125 is 72Lx18Dx24H

AGA 125 is 72Lx18Dx24H
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/13/2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 238
Posted By rcgates
I use a panworld 100px-x, 1270gph, on my 125...

I use a panworld 100px-x, 1270gph, on my 125 tank. For a FOWLR I feel it's a little more flow than I need, but I'm not changing it out now.

Make sure use use pvc flex or such when making a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/10/2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 485
Posted By rcgates
Small plastic wire ties should work. A pain to...

Small plastic wire ties should work. A pain to get looped in the intake slots, but doable.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/10/2007, 05:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 485
Posted By rcgates
great stuff, it can be found in most craft stores...

great stuff, it can be found in most craft stores for < .60 a 8x11 sheet, it's called plastic canvas. My daughter loves using it, and so do I, but each for a different reason.

I have found it in...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/02/2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 278
Posted By rcgates
I think it's cool that my foxface does that,...

I think it's cool that my foxface does that, changing colors. I would say it's the biggest fish in my tank, but it's the first one to be pushed around by the other fish.

My foxface is similar in...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 07/02/2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 330
Posted By rcgates
Please don't take how I word this wrong, I...

Please don't take how I word this wrong, I appreciate all feedback for future information.

I never said ich was gone from my tank, just that all is doing well and at this time it's under control....
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 07/02/2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 330
Posted By rcgates
Many have posted the only way to truly get rid of...

Many have posted the only way to truly get rid of ich is to move your fish to a QT tank and treat and leave your main tank fallow for 5 weeks.

Since I don't yet have a QT tank, working on that, I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/26/2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 439
Posted By rcgates
I placed my base rock on one side of the tank and...

I placed my base rock on one side of the tank and placed the live rock on the other. The base rock is populating very nicely right now.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 06/25/2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 245
Posted By rcgates
Read this page, it might help you: ...

Read this page, it might help you:

http://petsforum.com/personal/trevor-jones/marineich.html
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/19/2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By rcgates
a turkey baster, great way to blow (blast) the...

a turkey baster, great way to blow (blast) the stuff around in your tank.

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/aquariumcare/a/aa020703.htm
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/19/2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By rcgates
I bought my live rock at my LFS, brought it home...

I bought my live rock at my LFS, brought it home and put it in the tank. Short cycle time since it was out of the water for only 30 minutes.

I never took it out after the cycle to do anything. I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/19/2007, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By rcgates
When you buy live rock, that is what you get,...

When you buy live rock, that is what you get, rock that has living things on it and in it. Only your tank will know what evil or good lurks inside.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 06/19/2007, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 199
Posted By rcgates
You can place a strawberry basket over the...

You can place a strawberry basket over the anemone while it's eating will keep the clowns away.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/18/2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,499
Posted By rcgates
The stand is skinned and topped with 5/8 ply. The...

The stand is skinned and topped with 5/8 ply. The front openings were easy, install the skin, drill a hole and used my jigsaw to make the rough cut near the edges, but not too close, then finish with...
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