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Forum: Do It Yourself 02/11/2006, 06:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 712
Posted By ronbis
Connecticut Cichlids, How far down does the...

Connecticut Cichlids,

How far down does the PVC sit in the water? How much of the filter sock is submerged? Thanks.

-Ron
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/09/2006, 11:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 712
Posted By ronbis
Question Quietest way to drain into sump?

I'm finishing up my DIY acrylic sump and need some input on the drain section. The tank is in my living room so I want it to be as quiet as possible.

Is the Melev type bubble tower good? Or a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/01/2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 184,491
Posted By ronbis
acrylics, Thanks for the info. I have Chemcast...

acrylics,
Thanks for the info. I have Chemcast GP from Delvies plastics.

If you're using the router table for the final pass, do you shim the outfeed fence out to act like a jointer? Or do you...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/01/2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,134
Posted By ronbis
Pete, I called Delvis today and they no...

Pete,

I called Delvis today and they no longer carry #4 as I had suspected. Apparently the shipping regulations recently changed and they can't ship it. So, I'll see what I can do with what I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/01/2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By ronbis
Urghh. Just as I expected, I called Delvies and...

Urghh. Just as I expected, I called Delvies and they don't carry #4 any longer. Apparently the shipping regulations have recently changed and they can no longer ship it. So, I would probably have ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/01/2006, 08:53 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 184,491
Posted By ronbis
Acrylics, Thanks for the nfo. So do I need to...

Acrylics,
Thanks for the nfo. So do I need to pull the pins sooner than 30 seconds after applying the weld-on. I'm using cast 1/4" btw.

Ron
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/31/2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By ronbis
I believe #3 is similar to some stuff I used for...

I believe #3 is similar to some stuff I used for my first sump several years ago. One of the vertical seams came apart as I was trying to move it out of the stand. I didn't have a router back then,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/31/2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 184,491
Posted By ronbis
Can I use the pins method with weld-on 3 instead...

Can I use the pins method with weld-on 3 instead of weld-on 4? Or will it setup too fast?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/31/2006, 08:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,134
Posted By ronbis
Great looking tank and I like the work on the...

Great looking tank and I like the work on the sump. I am building a sump too and just got my acrylic and weld-on from Delvies. You stated earlier that they sent you #4. I asked for #4 and got #3. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/31/2006, 07:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 224
Posted By ronbis
Weld-on 3 instead of 4?

I am building a sump and ordered acrylic and weld-on 4 from Delvies plastic. However, they sent me weld-on 3. I was kind of wondering as their website interchanges the two... So I'm betting that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/31/2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,395
Posted By ronbis
I have just setup a new 75 in my living room. ...

I have just setup a new 75 in my living room. How audible are these skimmers? I currently have a CPR backpack sump model and it's air intake is pretty loud.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/31/2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 549
Posted By ronbis
-Bean Do you have a mag-drive or...

-Bean

Do you have a mag-drive or direct-drive?

Right now I have the drum removed, so the 4-way is just a header. I am going to check the fit of the drum one more time per Paul at OM and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/26/2006, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 254
Posted By ronbis
If your VHO is 2x48" bulbs, then you're in the...

If your VHO is 2x48" bulbs, then you're in the neighborhood of 10 amps with what you have listed. If it were me, I'd fish a new circuit to that outlet. You might trip a 15 amp breaker when starting...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/26/2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 549
Posted By ronbis
One major problem a lack of space. This is...

One major problem a lack of space. This is housed in the stand of my 75G. The OM sits on top of the pump which leaves little room to add anything between the pump and the OM such as a recirc line. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/25/2006, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 549
Posted By ronbis
Thanks for the replies people. I have already...

Thanks for the replies people. I have already transfered my old 29G into the 75G, so I am trying to keep from major reconstruction.

My setup is this: 2" drain (yes that's rather large, but the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/25/2006, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 549
Posted By ronbis
Using ball valves to regulate flow

I just setup my new 75G with a closed loop circulation system. I am using an oceans motions 4-way valve. I am getting too much flow though. I want to have a shallow sand bed and it's blowing all...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/27/2005, 03:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 595
Posted By ronbis
I agree with ErikS. At the very least, have...

I agree with ErikS. At the very least, have someone who has a thorough knowledge of electricity take a look at the installation plan.

Whatever you do, make sure the breaker is sized to protect...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/18/2005, 05:31 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 9,781
Posted By ronbis
Very nice work! It looks like you've put a lot of...

Very nice work! It looks like you've put a lot of thought into your new setup.
Could you post a more detailed view/description of your sump setup? I'm in the process of setting up a new tank and...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 06/15/2004, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By ronbis
Brian, thanks for the info. Dogging them? I'm...

Brian, thanks for the info. Dogging them? I'm just stating the facts. No dogging here. I left a message with them. We'll see if they return it. I'm not holding my breath. I called them a few...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 06/15/2004, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By ronbis
Exclamation Cracked US Aquarium

Hi everyone,

I recently picked up a used US acrylic aquarium and discovered a crack propagating from the overflow drain hole. It looks rather obvious to me that the hole drilling was the cause. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/15/2004, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 342
Posted By ronbis
Do you think I should tell the manufacturer? ...

Do you think I should tell the manufacturer? They're a not-so-large company out of Denver. If I sold aquariums, I would want to know.
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/14/2004, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 342
Posted By ronbis
Any more opinions?

Any more opinions?
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/13/2004, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 342
Posted By ronbis
I'm thinking of just backing the hole up with a...

I'm thinking of just backing the hole up with a small piece of material with the same diameter hole in it. Anyone have experience with an acrylic crack propagating to failure?
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/13/2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 342
Posted By ronbis
Dennis, I agree that over-tightening may have...

Dennis,
I agree that over-tightening may have caused it, but the jagged egdes of the drill hole are definitely a contributing factor if that's the case.

I just wish I had notice this at the time...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/13/2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 342
Posted By ronbis
Exclamation Crack in acrylic!

I recently purchased a used 75 gallon acrylic aquarium and while dismantling the bulkhead I found a crack! I believe I bought it from the second owner and that it has been setup for a few years with...
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