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Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2007, 01:05 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,224
Posted By pcurry18
Absolutely AWESOME....im watching this...

Absolutely AWESOME....im watching this one..thanks for the info
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/23/2007, 01:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By pcurry18
i have a 45g sump with a 25g fuge and i think...

i have a 45g sump with a 25g fuge and i think they are perfect for the occasion.

measure your dimensions and have one made! they dont cost much and help a lot.

Paul
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/23/2007, 01:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By pcurry18
sparkss, that is a good idea. I havent...

sparkss,
that is a good idea. I havent thought of that. i might work that one up for my next improvement project. I am using 3 extention cords atm. As long as you dont pass a butt load of...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/23/2007, 01:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By pcurry18
You are correct. With good lighting it should...

You are correct. With good lighting it should grow. How old is your bulb. I replace mine about every 3-4 months. They are only a few bucks and my chaeto seems to double in size ever week. I only...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/22/2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 504
Posted By pcurry18
I have build a few of these and would suggest...

I have build a few of these and would suggest putting support there. I helped my buddy do a stand for a corner like yours. We made the entire stand to cover the whole tank then cut the holes out of...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/22/2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 558
Posted By pcurry18
I dont get it, why was it such a problem to...

I dont get it, why was it such a problem to unplug and replug cords?

I bought one of these the other day for $15 on EBAY, works like a champ.


Paul
Forum: Photography 10/21/2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 293
Posted By pcurry18
thats cool, i took this pic of my nano and look...

thats cool, i took this pic of my nano and look at the face to the right...lol..really freaky.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q173/pcurry18/IMG_0056.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/21/2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 982
Posted By pcurry18
another gate valve on the sump from the MT would...

another gate valve on the sump from the MT would be nice. I know you have one on the main OF but you never know if you will need it or not. As far as balancing the flow, i dont think youll have to...
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/20/2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 644
Posted By pcurry18
I cut the wall out between Chamber one and two,...

I cut the wall out between Chamber one and two, upgraded my return pump and installed a CPR SR3 skimmer in the middle chamber. Works like a champ!
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/20/2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By pcurry18
David, After thinking about it and looking...

David,
After thinking about it and looking over the system, i decided to try what you eluded to. I moved the gravity feed from the fuge so it flows into the far left chamber of the sump and hits...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/20/2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By pcurry18
There is no pump going from fuge. Its all...

There is no pump going from fuge. Its all gravity fed. The only pump in the system is my return pump and the pump on the skimmer.

David,
The water being skimmed is just a small portion of the...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/20/2007, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 243
Posted By pcurry18
Ed, I would love to get one of these frags. ...

Ed,

I would love to get one of these frags. Can we meet up! Or perhaps can i come look at your set up? CAN I CAN I CAN I HUH HUH HUH. Let me know. It will be like a shopping spree...ill be...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/20/2007, 01:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By pcurry18
Honestly, i tried both. I dont know for a fact...

Honestly, i tried both. I dont know for a fact that it helps but it seemed to me that it helped target the light dispersion. It seemed there was less internal refraction with the light but its not...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/20/2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 270
Posted By pcurry18
External Fuge Complete (pics)

Well here is the thread i posted in local forums. I like the set up, i think it will work fine.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1232300
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/20/2007, 01:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 146
Posted By pcurry18
I like the warning label part....it should in...

I like the warning label part....it should in fact have one. Mine hase tripled in size since i went to home depot and got my clamp on light with a 6500K bulb.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/19/2007, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 167
Posted By pcurry18
Skimmer

WIth sump, fuge, and MT, i have an equated 140g of water. I need a good skimmer for about $200. Id prefer new but open to suggestions. Im hoping you experts can point me in the right direction. ...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/19/2007, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 558
Posted By pcurry18
My external fuge is complete (pics)

Well I have completed the addition of my fuge and the move of my sump to the closet on the other side of the living room. Here are some pics.

This is what i started with!...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/19/2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 379
Posted By pcurry18
I just got my rebel XTI 400D in today. I cant...

I just got my rebel XTI 400D in today. I cant wait to start snapping shots. I got some already but ill post them after dinner. Laterz

Paul
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/19/2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,611
Posted By pcurry18
The labrador is beautiful. I have a 9 month old...

The labrador is beautiful. I have a 9 month old Silver Labrador Retriever. He weighs 95 pounds. Hes fully AKC registered as choclate but is the same coler of a wimereiner. Tanks looks good...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/19/2007, 12:30 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,062
Posted By pcurry18
If it were me i would prefer middle braces as...

If it were me i would prefer middle braces as well. Remember, water weighs 8 pounds per gallon. If you center brace wont interfere with your plans, you should error on the side of caution and...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/18/2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By pcurry18
take a two liter bottle cut the top off, invert...

take a two liter bottle cut the top off, invert it and plastic tie it to the larger part of the bottle. Insert food, put in tank and BINGO fish caught....it might not be the fish you want but its...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/18/2007, 12:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By pcurry18
lol....in all actuality i dont pay the bill. I...

lol....in all actuality i dont pay the bill. I live in military housing with free electricity. I guess i should upgrade if anything. AND, im not married...my ex wife didnt like my hobby so now she...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/17/2007, 11:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 210
Posted By pcurry18
Some good info!

So today i broght home some meters from work just to check and see how many amps/watts/kwph i was pullin off the two outlets i am using for my whole tank set up. Here is what i got installed and...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/17/2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 198
Posted By pcurry18
Rob from underwaterparadise made a good point and...

Rob from underwaterparadise made a good point and i think im going to do it. He suggested that i T it off coming from the MT and have 50% goin into the sump and 50% goin into the fuge. I will then...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 10/17/2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By pcurry18
i actually moved it to this upper rock right b4 i...

i actually moved it to this upper rock right b4 i took the pic. However, it was on the sand bed next to a plate coral. I bet the plate coral stung it. the MJ1200 is on a wave master and only...
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