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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 367
Posted By reeftank21
Can you help me quiet my Durso?

I have an 1 1/2" bulkhead in my overflow with 1 1/2" pvc durso standpipe. The water going into the overflow is quiet. The sump has crashing water but isn't too loud. My outlet is just under the water...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,326
Posted By reeftank21
Can someone tell me how they have their osmolator...

Can someone tell me how they have their osmolator installed? Does the pump always run until the safety sensor shuts it off? I just installed mine today. I thought the operating sensor monitored the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/09/2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By reeftank21
Best overflow method for most flow?

I have an 1 1/2" bulkhead in my overflow. I currently operate with a durso standpipe. I'm trying to us a dart for my return pump but it can't get enough water to pump. I realize that this seems...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/09/2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By reeftank21
so does krylon fusion work for applications...

so does krylon fusion work for applications underwater? I would like to use it on a 2" cross that I am using for an intanke on a closed loop. I could buy a black one but not locally and I don't want...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/09/2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 432
Posted By reeftank21
so does krylon work for applications underwater?...

so does krylon work for applications underwater? I would like to use it on a 2" cross that I am using for an intanke on a closed loop. I could buy a black one but not locally and I don't want to send...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By reeftank21
Ideas on retractable hanging fixture?

anyone have any ideas on how to suspend a combination fixture (outer orbit) and have it easily move up and down. I want it to easily move for both maintenance and viewing.
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 11/03/2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By reeftank21
Because eventhough the tank has this problem...

Because eventhough the tank has this problem everything else is great. And a value.?? Still is less than I would spend including shipping from other places. If I can sell this tank then I'm only out...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 11/02/2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By reeftank21
They are not willing to fix the panel. I have...

They are not willing to fix the panel. I have already ordered a new one to be delivered. I'm hoping to sell this one to help recover some the of cost of the new one. The manufactuer, Glasscages, is...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 11/01/2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By reeftank21
No the chip does not go to the inside of the tank...

No the chip does not go to the inside of the tank at all. I would guess there to be about 1/4" of glass beyond the chip before it is exposed directly to water pressure. The starphire is 1/2". I have...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 11/01/2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By reeftank21
Your exactly right! I signed for the tank and...

Your exactly right!
I signed for the tank and accepted it. I looked at it but not close enough. From their truck I loaded it on a specially made frame that I made and then it sat in my house for a...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 10/31/2007, 07:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By reeftank21
Thats a great thought but they are not replacing...

Thats a great thought but they are not replacing it "free of charge". I will still need to pay for little more than half of original value.

If I can't sell it I will consider that though instead...
Forum: Central Illinois Marine Aquarists (CIMA) 10/30/2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 905
Posted By reeftank21
240 starphire for sale

I have a brand new 8' 240 gallon starphire on 3 sides for sale. Only filled for about a week with ro/di water. The aquarium was made by glasscages. I bought this and soon discovered a small...
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 10/29/2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Posted By reeftank21
Pictures of crack in tank

If you look at my gallery you can see what the crack looks like. the crack does not leak but obviously worries me enough to not count on it. The crack will probably be "ok" and not get any bigger,...
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 10/29/2007, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Posted By reeftank21
I will try to upload some pictures to my gallery...

I will try to upload some pictures to my gallery tonight
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 10/29/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Posted By reeftank21
Also, the tank does not leak and I can email you...

Also, the tank does not leak and I can email you pictures. I'm not sure that I can post them on here. Tank will "probably" be ok for the right user for use.

Good Luck
Forum: Bloomington Normal Area Reef Club (BNARC) 10/29/2007, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,282
Posted By reeftank21
240 starphire for sale 8'

I have a glasscages 240 8' x 2' x 2' for sale. It has starphire on 3 sides( 2 long and 1 short). The tank is set up for a penninsula style with an over flow on one end. The overflow has 3 holes...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/15/2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 277
Posted By reeftank21
I already have a smaller aquatraders light and it...

I already have a smaller aquatraders light and it is fine no problems in 2 years. the cost of upgrading the 250 watt fixture is about the same as a new outer orbit. Choice would be orbit.

Now, ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/15/2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 277
Posted By reeftank21
Outer Orbit MH +T5

What are the disadvantages of these fixtures. I"m considering a 72" with the 250watt MH. One major disadvantage is that they have magnetic ballasts but is that a major problem??

I'm looking for an...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 08/30/2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 356
Posted By reeftank21
How much top-off for a 240 gallon?

How much should I expect to add to my 8'x2' 240 gallon. I'm trying to plan a top-off resevoir.

thanks
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/30/2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 235
Posted By reeftank21
how much topoff for a 240?

How much water should I expect to add to my 8' x 2' 240 gallon?
I want to plan a resevoir for my top-off system
thanks
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/27/2007, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By reeftank21
Thanks for the info. I can find the quickrete...

Thanks for the info. I can find the quickrete product very easily. I want to find thorite but can't find it anywhere. Is thorite the same as thorite 400 (master maker) or thorite (thoro brand)? The...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/24/2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By reeftank21
thats what I was thinking of doing. Do you have...

thats what I was thinking of doing. Do you have any experience with any particular product? I see that some have lower levels of portland cement than others. I'm assuming the lower cement the less...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/24/2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 682
Posted By reeftank21
Best product to bind Live Rock

I've been searching for the correct product to make live rock structures with. I'm wanting to use the acylic rods and make pillars or small structures. I don't want the product to leach into the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/23/2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,758
Posted By reeftank21
Thorite 400?? Where to buy?

I'm looking for a product to bond pieces of rock together and do the acrylic rod thing. I've read on RC that thorite is the product to get. I can't find thorite in my area or find anyone that has...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/17/2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 250
Posted By reeftank21
I have considered the same problem. I have...

I have considered the same problem. I have thought of putting a single 2 foot fixture on the end perpendicular. What do you think?
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