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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/25/2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 515
Posted By ZrC
Are those the stands only holding the glass by...

Are those the stands only holding the glass by the 2 ends and center? I have seen a lot of those type at the LFS and they seem like they would cause too much stress on the seams.
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/24/2007, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 495
Posted By ZrC
I have been looking at this guys store on Ebay...

I have been looking at this guys store on Ebay for refugiums. This one is pretty cheap and for per cut baffles....
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/24/2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 535
Posted By ZrC
Wow, I must have some toxic tap water. Then again...

Wow, I must have some toxic tap water. Then again I am from NJ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/24/2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 535
Posted By ZrC
I tested distilled water and got 001, water from...

I tested distilled water and got 001, water from the fridge was 149, and tap was 354.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/22/2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 74
Posted By ZrC
Tank setup questions

I have finally decided on a 210g FOWLR and need some advice on the substate and live rock. I plan to get maybe 1-2 puffers and a few other small fish, lightly stocked, but heavy load. I will also...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/22/2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 318
Posted By ZrC
If you are going to use a hang on back overflow...

If you are going to use a hang on back overflow it would be best to get a U tube design from Lifereef, also many LFS sell them too. Mine has not lost siphon, or had any bubble build up in 5 years....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/20/2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By ZrC
The return could be siphoning back into the sump....

The return could be siphoning back into the sump. Easiest way to fix that is to drill a small hole on the return outlet just below water level. As for a UPS to keep your tank running, it all depends...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/19/2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By ZrC
The old version of those had many problems, the...

The old version of those had many problems, the but the newer electronic version seem to work great. Many suggest changing the bulbs when you get it as they tend not to be true actinics and the metal...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/12/2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,182
Posted By ZrC
Mine did that a lot, he would hide out when...

Mine did that a lot, he would hide out when constipated. Unfortunately he died due to some servere ich, I tried every method to cure it but it wouldnt go away. The shocker was he was covered in ich...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/12/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,182
Posted By ZrC
When I got my Stars and stripes puffer from the...

When I got my Stars and stripes puffer from the LFS his teeth were overgrown pretty bad. I was worried about getting them shaved down. But once he was put into my tank he went right to the live rock...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/11/2007, 09:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,963
Posted By ZrC
Thanks for the freebie!

Thanks for the freebie!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/08/2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By ZrC
What model Euroreef skimmer would you recommend?

What model Euroreef skimmer would you recommend?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/08/2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 244
Posted By ZrC
Skimmer question

I am starting a 54g corner reef and have an old CPR BakPak skimmers, would this handle the the load ok?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/02/2007, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 83
Posted By ZrC
If you are going to custom install fans take a...

If you are going to custom install fans take a look here http://www.frozencpu.com/cat/l1/g36/Fans.html for 5v 12v and 115v fans in every shape and size you can think of.
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/28/2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 195
Posted By ZrC
Puffer with Ich

I have a Stars and Stripes puffer about 6" covered in ich from fins to skin. Odd thing is he looks healthy as can be, swims all over and eats good. Problem is I do not have a quarantine tank as now...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/27/2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 798
Posted By ZrC
Not sure about CPR HOB overflows, but with...

Not sure about CPR HOB overflows, but with Americle and Lifereef overflows you can power off the pumps for hours and never have to worry about it losing siphon. I still think the "U" tube on HOB...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/24/2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 231
Posted By ZrC
Skimmer recommendations

My 265 gallon should be up and running within a few months and I am looking for a skimmer that can handle the tank size under heavy bioload. The tank will be FOWLR, I am under a budget ($400 or less)...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/24/2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 453
Posted By ZrC
And I thought my Americle overflows were outdate(...

And I thought my Americle overflows were outdate( although they never lost siphon in about 5 years), I was about to get the CPR type ones! The only thing I like about the Americle overflows over...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/21/2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 181
Posted By ZrC
Filter system for 265 gallon

I will be getting a 265 gallon in a few months and am now looking for a filter to handle it. The tank will be a FOWLR and I would say a very heavy bioload once I am done stocking it. Since I have...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/18/2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 534
Posted By ZrC
Last question, with a tank this big the only...

Last question, with a tank this big the only sections supported is the outter rim by the stand. Should I add plywood to the base and use foam to support the bottom piece of glass?
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/17/2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 534
Posted By ZrC
Thanks for the input everyone. Would adding more...

Thanks for the input everyone. Would adding more support to the current stand hurt it in anyway? I was going to added a few 2x4s for the internal support for the stand for extra strength.
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/17/2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 534
Posted By ZrC
265 Gallon Stand

I was at the LFS today and seen a Perfecto 265 gallon with stand and canopy on sale for very cheap. I examined the tank throughly and it seemed well made. But the stand that comes with it seems a...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 10/16/2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 978
Posted By ZrC
Funny my LFS has a Queen Trigger about 16"...

Funny my LFS has a Queen Trigger about 16" sitting alone in its own tank, would a 265 gallon be big enough for one?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/14/2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By ZrC
You might be able to get an hour if you are...

You might be able to get an hour if you are lucky. This UPS is a higher priced, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842102048 should be able to give maybe 3+ hours.
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/13/2007, 07:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 927
Posted By ZrC
Seems a lot more people are running generators...

Seems a lot more people are running generators then I thought, since I live in an apartment that option is not available to me.
We dont have extensive power outages where I live, but long enough to...
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