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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 509
Posted By gordie72
electrical question

So let's say, hypothetically of course, that you were looking at your Iwaki return pump which has been in constant use for the last 3 years or so and realized, to your horror, that it was in fact a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/08/2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,104
Posted By gordie72
I tried making my own food once. My wife had...

I tried making my own food once. My wife had this little food processor, chopped everything up nice and fine, froze it into little cubes. The fish seemed OK with it, nothing spectacular. A couple...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/07/2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 449
Posted By gordie72
75g return plumbing ideas

I am hoping to move up from my current 55 to a 75 (possibly a 90, we'll see) this spring. I have an idea on how I want to do my return(s), but was wanting a little help from those of you with...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/04/2008, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By gordie72
that's too bad. thanks for everyone's input. ...

that's too bad. thanks for everyone's input. Guess I have some concrete in my future, once things warm up a bit.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 836
Posted By gordie72
I have a party several times a year, and people...

I have a party several times a year, and people love the tank. The fish never seem to mind. Leave them on, if you ask me.
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 12/30/2007, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By gordie72
I didn't even think about it softening up. I...

I didn't even think about it softening up. I guess a test is in order. Thanks
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 12/29/2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,122
Posted By gordie72
frag mounting discs

I've seen several threads using concrete to make mounting discs, but has anyone used plaster of paris? I have a bucket of it sitting around useless.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 909
Posted By gordie72
not unless you have a really steady hand and a...

not unless you have a really steady hand and a lot of patience. a small electric jigsaw will do the trick nicely. I bet someone will have one you can borrow. I am wanting to set up a 75 as well,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By gordie72
old console TV tank

Has anyone tried this? I've seen these big old monstrosities at yard sales and auctions and I've always thought it would be a very cool project. Thoughts, ideas, experience?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/12/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 110
Posted By gordie72
bump

bump
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/05/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By gordie72
reefer82, part of the problem I am having is...

reefer82, part of the problem I am having is simply the temp in my office. They turn the air off at night and on w/e, so I have been running a fan as needed, which seems to be working. Plus, my...
Forum: Nano Reefs 10/04/2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By gordie72
Tank's up and running. So far so good, except...

Tank's up and running. So far so good, except for some temp fluctuation issues which I expected. That's settling down some too. Threw some Xenia and a hairy green mushroom in on tuesday to see if...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/04/2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 110
Posted By gordie72
question about colour temp

Is a 7000K cf bulb an acceptable bulb to use for leathers, zoo's and Xenia? This would be in addition to and actinic. Would 10,000K or 6500K be better? Am I completely off base? Thanks in advance
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/03/2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 507
Posted By gordie72
I took out the rear brace, replaced it with a 2x6...

I took out the rear brace, replaced it with a 2x6 across the top back and used a 20 long divided into 3 sections
Forum: Nano Reefs 09/19/2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By gordie72
To "mod" the AC 10, all I really did was remove...

To "mod" the AC 10, all I really did was remove any impediments to flow. On the intake I used a razor knife and opened up more slots. Inside, I removed the flow control assembly and the 2 little...
Forum: Nano Reefs 09/14/2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By gordie72
any progress Reffer82? I have my live rock ready...

any progress Reffer82? I have my live rock ready to go in and start seeding from some rubble out of my main tank. Probably re-build my light this w/e. I'd love an update on your progress.
Forum: Top Ten Ideas & Tank of the Month Nominations 09/10/2007, 11:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 140
Posted By gordie72
Top Ten Most Costly Mistakes You've Made With Your Reef...

starting it in the first place
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/07/2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By gordie72
neon goby is one very good one. when we had this...

neon goby is one very good one. when we had this tank running before, we had a small pair of clowns and a skunk cleaner shrimp.
Forum: Nano Reefs 07/24/2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By gordie72
that 26w will give you 5.2w/g, plenty for...

that 26w will give you 5.2w/g, plenty for softies, leathers and zoos. Which light did you mean Kyle?
Forum: Nano Reefs 07/24/2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 845
Posted By gordie72
I am in the process of re-doing my 5gal hex. ...

I am in the process of re-doing my 5gal hex. Last time I had it set up I used a 13w power compact work light from Lowe's that I hacked and installed in a custom hood. Later, I added a second one...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 07/16/2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 706
Posted By gordie72
any left? I was hoping to find some on here to...

any left? I was hoping to find some on here to get rid of my caulerpa. let me know.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/16/2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 487
Views: 46,102
Posted By gordie72
Thanks guys. I will be putting it together week...

Thanks guys. I will be putting it together week and will let you know how it goes.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/15/2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 487
Views: 46,102
Posted By gordie72
I want to try these but I'm not sure they are...

I want to try these but I'm not sure they are going to work for me as I only have 1/2" return from an Iwaki MD-20R running aroung 420gph. Will there be enough of a change in velocity to drop the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/18/2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 186
Posted By gordie72
Thanks for the input Randy. I'm pretty sure that...

Thanks for the input Randy. I'm pretty sure that the tank is low, but I'm going to take a sample to my LFS tomorrow and double check. They use the same salt mix there, so I will check some of their...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 02/18/2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 186
Posted By gordie72
Unhappy I need help w/ low mag

I need some help. I have recently started dosing Kalk, which is going very well. My pH, which used to be chronically low, is now staying 8-8.3. I expected my alk and calcium to go up with the...
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