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Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/11/2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By drosen
I used to run ozone - and ran it through my...

I used to run ozone - and ran it through my skimmer with a carbon filter too. After much reading and research I changed my opinion on it and specifically how I was thinking about ORP. But if your...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/11/2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,218
Posted By drosen
You need to do both to check your calibration for...

You need to do both to check your calibration for shift and slope errors. BTW - when you use the pinpont solution only - it calibrates to 35 ppt.
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/10/2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,218
Posted By drosen
Here is probably the best resource I have found...

Here is probably the best resource I have found on Refractometers, types, science, etc.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-12/rhf/index.php

enjoy!
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/10/2008, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,218
Posted By drosen
One thing however is your refractometer...

One thing however is your refractometer temperature compensating or not? Also I assume its not a BIX so only thing to do for accurate calibration is to change the temperature to the base setting of...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/10/2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,726
Posted By drosen
Can you put me down for 2 of these (the 16"...

Can you put me down for 2 of these (the 16" ones)? Just need to know how to pay/get these - I am in St. Pete.
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/09/2008, 01:01 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,726
Posted By drosen
sorry - you do NOT want the steel ring one, i...

sorry - you do NOT want the steel ring one, i meant:

http://filterbag.com/items/PONG25P1P.html

plastic ring
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/09/2008, 12:59 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,726
Posted By drosen
Is it this one? ...

Is it this one?

http://filterbag.com/items/PONG25P1S.html
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 12:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,171
Posted By drosen
I believe the issue is that Copper is absorbed by...

I believe the issue is that Copper is absorbed by the silicone aquarium sealant in glass aquariums and can not be removed by any means.
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/08/2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,726
Posted By drosen
Are these the ones wiht the hard plastic ring...

Are these the ones wiht the hard plastic ring that is visible or the ones with the ring that is sewn into the sock so that you can not see it? Better yet - you have a representative photo somewhere?
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/08/2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By drosen
apologies for the bad typing - i must be tired! ...

apologies for the bad typing - i must be tired! Let me know if I can help
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/08/2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By drosen
For a test you could try to plug the power-line...

For a test you could try to plug the power-line module (with the RJ-11-phone cable connected to ACII) into the same outlet/basic power strip as one or two of the modules you want to control.
...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/07/2008, 11:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By drosen
I am sure you thought of this - but don't order a...

I am sure you thought of this - but don't order a single sheet to the dimensions of your setup unless you really CAN get it in your tank. I suppose if you remove the top lip and supporting cross...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/07/2008, 11:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 875
Posted By drosen
If you go starboard here is a site with some good...

If you go starboard here is a site with some good prices and they have all the colors and textures. You might think about textured surface as the regular smooth one might not provide best traction...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/07/2008, 11:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By drosen
One more thought - filter selection relative to...

One more thought - filter selection relative to particulate size is also important. Given your current cartridges a 1 micron sediment would improve your efficiency - but two sediments prior to a...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/07/2008, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 540
Posted By drosen
Okay so there are a few effective ways to run...

Okay so there are a few effective ways to run RO/DI fiters but what I have found is that cartridge selection and order can have a huge impact on your performance anf life (or fouling) of your...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/07/2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 471
Posted By drosen
Why not custom build one? There are some great...

Why not custom build one? There are some great plans and advice at:

http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/sumps/side/sump_model_i.html

I went that route and got exactly what I wanted. I did not...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/06/2008, 11:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By drosen
Are they all on the same circuit? Are they...

Are they all on the same circuit? Are they plugged into a UPS or filtering power strip?
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 01/06/2008, 01:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By drosen
So I have run IceCap ballasts and X.10 for years...

So I have run IceCap ballasts and X.10 for years without trouble - so not sure about that one. My system is quite stable and solid. Although I use the Aquadyne Octopus system - but concept is the...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 12/28/2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 355
Posted By drosen
Moe's reef reference has some plans for these out...

Moe's reef reference has some plans for these out of PVC. But as previous poster mentioned you can get a two-little fishies for 30 dollars. They work well and have all the fittings including a flow...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 12/28/2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By drosen
Check out the Current stuff. For your tank they...

Check out the Current stuff. For your tank they have a dual 150W or 250W Halide setup with four atinics and lunar lights. Comes with two timers and hanging kit.
...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 12/24/2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By drosen
So I also used to use x.10 for my home theatre to...

So I also used to use x.10 for my home theatre to control lighting changes. I have a Pronto color remote that can control all things i/R and with X.10 you can get a i/R to RF converter so the...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 12/23/2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By drosen
I have an ICE Cap retrofit setup if you anre not...

I have an ICE Cap retrofit setup if you anre not interested in the previous post. Setup is 4 ice cap reflectors, 4 48" T5 VHOs (2 aquasun and 2 atinic 03) - endcaps, standoffs, wiring harness and...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 12/23/2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 408
Posted By drosen
If you are interested in a retrofit kit, I have 4...

If you are interested in a retrofit kit, I have 4 T5 URIs (Aquasun x 2 and Super Atinic x2) 48", four ice cap reflectors, end caps, stand offs, wiring, and 2 ice cap 430 ballasts. All have been in...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 12/23/2007, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 454
Posted By drosen
I have an AquaDyne Octopus 3K. Same concept -...

I have an AquaDyne Octopus 3K. Same concept - really helps automate my tank setup. I have enclosed a photo - I built a little sliding shelf for the controller, connections, and x.10 units. These...
Forum: Tampa Bay Reef Club 12/23/2007, 10:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,165
Posted By drosen
If you decide to run circuits yourself - be sure...

If you decide to run circuits yourself - be sure to use correct ROMEX wiring (rating / type) and follow local building codes.
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