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Forum: Do It Yourself 11/07/2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 428
Posted By tack-msv
Sorry to say from personal experience, it is...

Sorry to say from personal experience, it is easier and not much more money to simply buy the connectors. In order to have enough of the proper gauge wire you end up having to buy an entire spool at...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/24/2007, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By tack-msv
That's funny I see them fine. Maybe your browser...

That's funny I see them fine. Maybe your browser needs to be updated.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/24/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By tack-msv
Here is a thread with a nice stand/canopy combo...

Here is a thread with a nice stand/canopy combo that was made of slats(Steverino's second suggestion). I have seen others mentioned along the lines of Steverino's first, but can't find a thread to...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 05/18/2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 295
Posted By tack-msv
Paypal'd your friends account. Travis

Paypal'd your friends account.

Travis
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 05/18/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 295
Posted By tack-msv
Not sure what you mean pay by balance? I'm first...

Not sure what you mean pay by balance? I'm first in line for items. What's the email address for account?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 05/18/2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 295
Posted By tack-msv
Do you accept Paypal?

Do you accept Paypal?
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 04/19/2007, 02:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,138
Posted By tack-msv
I bought one of the Orca skimmers. However, I had...

I bought one of the Orca skimmers. However, I had mine customized (36"x10" w/ two RC pumps). It is the first two pics in my gallery. Shan (the owner) has it incorrectly listed on that website as 8.5"...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/11/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 91,371
Posted By tack-msv
There are many different ways to cut the top off....

There are many different ways to cut the top off. I used a radial arm saw. Measured and marked, then placed against fence and cut. Very precise. However, I was still a bit off and ended up using a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/30/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By tack-msv
Looks great. I also didn't realize the pendants...

Looks great. I also didn't realize the pendants had a glass cover to protect the bulb from splashes. I have been running four 40watt NO (Two 10k/ Two Actinic) on my 72. I will have to see if I can...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 682
Posted By tack-msv
I have the same Oceanic canopy for my AGA 72...

I have the same Oceanic canopy for my AGA 72 Bowfront. The only concern I would have with that setup is the actual distance from the water that the MHs will be after the reflector and mogul are...
Forum: Richmond Reef Club 02/27/2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,858
Posted By tack-msv
Fishboarder, You're not going to find one of...

Fishboarder,
You're not going to find one of those props in a C'ville hobby store. I have tried. Most don't even have boat props as they say it isn't something they stock because there isn't much of...
Forum: Richmond Reef Club 02/22/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 657
Posted By tack-msv
Okay, speaking from experience. The...

Okay, speaking from experience.

The holding/quarantine tank is a bad idea unless it is something that you have had up and running as a QT tank for a while. I tried the very same method and lost...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/21/2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 281
Posted By tack-msv
1 3/4" hole for a 1" Uni-Seal. Uni-Seals and...

1 3/4" hole for a 1" Uni-Seal.

Uni-Seals and Hole Sizes (http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/8600)
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/19/2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By tack-msv
I have always gotten mine from Aquaic Eco-Sysems....

I have always gotten mine from Aquaic Eco-Sysems.

Uni-Seals (http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/8600)
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/09/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 551
Posted By tack-msv
RandyStacyE has some plans: DIY Needlewheel...

RandyStacyE has some plans:

DIY Needlewheel Skimmer (http://randystacye.com/diy_needle_wheel_skimmer.htm)

It is not recirculating, but it wouldn't take many changes to the design to make it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/23/2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 722
Posted By tack-msv
RandyStacyE: I thought that Mavgi determined that...

RandyStacyE: I thought that Mavgi determined that PF4 was the better of the two

"i find the best way it's to add the 3 layer together and after i cut the size and the center .

since you have...
Forum: Richmond Reef Club 01/22/2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 232
Posted By tack-msv
Ever since John left (C'ville Aqaurium) our salt...

Ever since John left (C'ville Aqaurium) our salt water scene has been nothing short of pitiful. I know the owner of Pet Forum, and he is a salt water guy at heart, but freshwater drives his profits....
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/22/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 259
Posted By tack-msv
That is your problem, You need the rigid PVC to...

That is your problem, You need the rigid PVC to expand the uniseal to fit the hole. Try to rig up some sort of fitting to a piece of 1/2" PVC that is pushed into the uniseal. Also, as a side note,...
Forum: Richmond Reef Club 01/18/2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 380
Posted By tack-msv
Sorry, got a small sample from another RC member...

Sorry, got a small sample from another RC member (he was offering in the Meshwheel friggin' rocks thread). I think he is out now. I asked for some more last week and he said he wasn't offering any at...
Forum: Richmond Reef Club 01/18/2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 380
Posted By tack-msv
I used PF4 Enkamat from aquaticeco....

I used PF4 Enkamat from aquaticeco. Unfortunately, I never tested the performance before I did the mod. Just bought a GX-6000, ground/sanded the inside of the volute and added the mesh to the...
Forum: Richmond Reef Club 01/18/2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 380
Posted By tack-msv
Double post

Double post
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/18/2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 370
Posted By tack-msv
You should sand the hole surfaces after drilling,...

You should sand the hole surfaces after drilling, this removes any chance of the uniseal being cut or compromised. Also, don't twist the uniseal in the whole after you insert the plumbing.
I have...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/17/2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 236
Posted By tack-msv
Use Weld-On 16 to adhere the fitting to the...

Use Weld-On 16 to adhere the fitting to the acrylic. You should be able to use a small enough amount that it won't look unsightly. Otherwise, I am not sure there will be enough material to tap for...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 09:59 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 91,371
Posted By tack-msv
On mine the neck is 2.5", the flange is...

On mine the neck is 2.5", the flange is 6".
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/14/2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 91,371
Posted By tack-msv
It's the pump. The air silencer cut the intake...

It's the pump. The air silencer cut the intake noise to almost nothing (it's filled with cotton balls) without reducing the amount of air within the skimmer body. Even now by itself, it is louder...
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