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Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 11/16/2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By cloudancer
Posting from Greg's computer... Just now getting...

Posting from Greg's computer... Just now getting internet access, the rental house that was supposed to have wireless, doesn't. Chances of making it to any farms at this point are pretty slim,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/09/2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By cloudancer
I usually get mine from...

I usually get mine from http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/8600/cid/2009 They are slightly more expensive, but I'm usually buying a bunch of other stuff as well.
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Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 04/30/2007, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By cloudancer
Our Rubbermaids run bare bottom w/ Live rock. We...

Our Rubbermaids run bare bottom w/ Live rock. We are also experimenting with "sand in a bucket", jury is still out on that.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By cloudancer
It should be very quite. I can't hear mine over...

It should be very quite. I can't hear mine over the Euroreef skimmer.

You may have some vibrations from having the tank thickness set wrong (just a guess). Not sure what else would cause it to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 391
Posted By cloudancer
I think that would be fine, just use a quality...

I think that would be fine, just use a quality extension cord. If the cord gets warm you need to upgrade to a heavier gauge.

I'm actually running a cord from a circuit upstairs to my tank...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2006, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 391
Posted By cloudancer
The switch is rated for 15 amps and can be used...

The switch is rated for 15 amps and can be used on either a 120 or 240 circuit. Not sure what the 10000 AIC stands for....

FWIW, you shouldn't run a circuit at more than 80% for extended periods....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2006, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By cloudancer
These are what I have (15-20$ at aquatic...

These are what I have (15-20$ at aquatic ecosystems)... they work as described above. http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/8384

Similar to what savko has but slightly...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 340
Posted By cloudancer
The props will take a lot of beating if you turn...

The props will take a lot of beating if you turn them on and off continuously. It might work, but something is going to break sooner or later. I'd vote no.

You could always put some un-moded...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/13/2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 427
Posted By cloudancer
Any chance you can post a picture of how it comes...

Any chance you can post a picture of how it comes apart?

I have a whole bunch of single unions and am happy with them. They saved me a lot of money where I didn't need to disconnect on both sides...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/13/2006, 03:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,362
Posted By cloudancer
What about using open cell foam? At least some...

What about using open cell foam? At least some forms should be non-reactive (plastic) and have diffusion characteristics of sand (or maybe LR).

I have no idea if it would work, but thought I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2006, 08:41 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 109,473
Posted By cloudancer
My Dad has the canon 100mm macro lens and I've...

My Dad has the canon 100mm macro lens and I've borrowed it enough times to wish had one. Maybe for Christmas my wife will get me one...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2006, 11:50 AM
Replies: 579
Views: 109,473
Posted By cloudancer
Great pics :) I have a Canon RebalXT and love...

Great pics :) I have a Canon RebalXT and love it... glad to see another digital photo guy out there.

Cuby, yes the lens (for the same system .. ie canon on a canon camera, nikon w/ nikon) will...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/11/2006, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By cloudancer
SDguy, Thanks for the hint on...

SDguy,
Thanks for the hint on plumbingsupply.com, I might need them someday :D.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2006, 12:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 845
Posted By cloudancer
Re:maxijet mods.... the modded 900 (or 900 kit on...

Re:maxijet mods.... the modded 900 (or 900 kit on a 1200) is supposed to do ?1500? gph, the 1200 is supposed to do 2400gph. I suspect that is a little bit of "advertising", but having seen one in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 845
Posted By cloudancer
Rich, Your right about the heat, but efficiency...

Rich,
Your right about the heat, but efficiency is a little more tricky. The question is how much flow do you get in the process. Two different 100w submersible pumps can put in the same...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 515
Posted By cloudancer
I have 2 euro-reefs and love them.... their...

I have 2 euro-reefs and love them.... their biggest problem is they work well enough you can forget about them.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2006, 07:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 845
Posted By cloudancer
You might have a leak on the plumbing going into...

You might have a leak on the plumbing going into the pump, that would cause micro-bubbles. I can't think of a way for the pump itself to cause them.

They are OK pumps (I have several), but are...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/10/2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By cloudancer
Savko has a good rep here, not tried them myself....

Savko has a good rep here, not tried them myself.

Aquatic-ecosystems gets a lot of my business for that kind of thing (http://www.aquaticeco.com/)
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/10/2006, 06:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,109
Posted By cloudancer
I have had a 75 AGA on a similar 2x4 stand for 3...

I have had a 75 AGA on a similar 2x4 stand for 3 years with no problems. The stand has 4x4 verticals with notches that the 2x4s sit in. There are 2 legs in front (48" span) and 3 in the back (2x24"...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/10/2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By cloudancer
I'm not sure what might be causing the rattling,...

I'm not sure what might be causing the rattling, but if you figure it out you probably want to use something other than suction cups to attach them to the tank. The suction cups are bad enough with...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/10/2006, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 584
Posted By cloudancer
Kookerson, Foam is usually necessary under...

Kookerson,
Foam is usually necessary under tanks without trim. If you have a AGA with plastic trim the foam isn't necessary, as the plastic is there to serve the same function. (I'm guess the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/10/2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 761
Posted By cloudancer
Randy, My reference was to talk to a tank...

Randy,
My reference was to talk to a tank builder about the structural strength of silicon/glass bonds, sorry about the confusion.... I just re-read it and realized it was about as clear as mud :)....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/10/2006, 01:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 761
Posted By cloudancer
I'd also like to avoid another RC "heated...

I'd also like to avoid another RC "heated discussion", but don't want to just leave bad info sitting. If you are interested in a real answer to the question, do some research (ie talk to tank...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 579
Views: 109,473
Posted By cloudancer
Hop, What brand skimmer do you have now? ...

Hop,
What brand skimmer do you have now?

More on topic: I have a some of them but not very many (maybe 20-30 for a couple years)... My blue leg hermits eat the netting that they put out, maybe...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/08/2006, 10:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 761
Posted By cloudancer
The silicone to glass bond happens at a molecular...

The silicone to glass bond happens at a molecular (or maybe atomic ... don't remember right this second and it's late) and is incredibly strong. I suspect you could read a great deal about it on...
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