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Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 01/12/2008, 01:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,516
Posted By itZme
Wow Ron, you must be really bored to be on CORAs...

Wow Ron, you must be really bored to be on CORAs forum AND make a post. I haven't seen you posting for months. It's nice to see you still around. By the way how were things back in the 40s and 50s?...
Forum: Cleveland Saltwater Enthusiast's Association (C-SEA) 01/12/2008, 12:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,830
Posted By itZme
Seems like for $7.50 shipping it would be cheaper...

Seems like for $7.50 shipping it would be cheaper to have them delivered directly to your door instead of buying gas to go meet up and paying paypal their fees. That place does have some nice prices...
Forum: Cleveland Saltwater Enthusiast's Association (C-SEA) 01/12/2008, 12:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,464
Posted By itZme
You still need to fill it with phosban or similar...

You still need to fill it with phosban or similar media so don't go to the store with $40 thinking it will be enough to solve the problem. The media in the smallest can is $12 and should be good for...
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 01/11/2008, 12:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,668
Posted By itZme
That is a 91% rejection rate. Some membranes are...

That is a 91% rejection rate. Some membranes are rated at 90% rejection so you could very well be within the desired rates but most people have the DI following to remove the remaining ions. I would...
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 01/11/2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,516
Posted By itZme
If you said "I'm going down to the Smith's." that...

If you said "I'm going down to the Smith's." that would be incorrect because you are using the PLURAL of Smith. You would be going to the Smiths. If you said "I'm going to the Smith's house, the...
Forum: Cleveland Saltwater Enthusiast's Association (C-SEA) 01/10/2008, 11:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,178
Posted By itZme
Kill-A-Watt meters are available at Harbor...

Kill-A-Watt meters are available at Harbor Freight for $29.99. Here's a link. (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93519) You do not have to open up the volute to see a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 02:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,544
Posted By itZme
If you use a cable system you can just run your...

If you use a cable system you can just run your cables through pulleys to a location that has space for a small winch. It would require a 12v adapter but you barely have any weight on it so I don't...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 02:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,544
Posted By itZme
I used the cable you can buy at Home Depot or...

I used the cable you can buy at Home Depot or Lowes that is nylon coated stainless steel. I attached a screw eye in each end and then ran the cables through a small pulley over to a central pulley...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 02:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 885
Posted By itZme
I have used pipe plugs with teflon tape for this...

I have used pipe plugs with teflon tape for this purpose and have had no trouble but I would strongly caution against removing the overflows. If you are setting up a reef tank and have no plans for a...
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 01/10/2008, 02:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,516
Posted By itZme
Originally posted by itZme Oh BTW, my 12 yr...

Originally posted by itZme
Oh BTW, my 12 yr old son has a spelling bee Wednesday at 6pm They gave the entire 7th and 8th grades a test with 20 words and the top 20 scorers are in the Bee.

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Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 01/09/2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,516
Posted By itZme
OMG don't get me started on the dumbing down of...

OMG don't get me started on the dumbing down of America LOL ... I see so many people interchanging the words "two, too and to" or "there, their and they're". We see lots of people with "fudges" under...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,897
Posted By itZme
Russ from Buckeye Field Supply...

Russ from Buckeye Field Supply (www.buckeyefieldsupply.com) (where they sell lots of RO systems) told me the following in THIS...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,897
Posted By itZme
Yes the trap is put in there to stop waste gasses...

Yes the trap is put in there to stop waste gasses from entering the residence through the waste line. I don't see how adding a couple gallons per hour of water down the line after the trap would...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,897
Posted By itZme
If you drill the hole in the top of the pipe it...

If you drill the hole in the top of the pipe it should actually never even get wet. The flow through your 4" drain is not a solid stream of water. There is probably never even half of the pipe full...
Forum: Cleveland Saltwater Enthusiast's Association (C-SEA) 01/06/2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,582
Posted By itZme
Nice

Nice
Forum: Cleveland Saltwater Enthusiast's Association (C-SEA) 01/06/2008, 06:06 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,582
Posted By itZme
Do you have a wave going in there or is there a...

Do you have a wave going in there or is there a slight slant from right to left? It seems like you can see the water line on the right but not on the left. It will be fun stocking a system that big...
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 01/06/2008, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 822
Posted By itZme
I don't know if you ever make it up this way but...

I don't know if you ever make it up this way but if you do Greg at Aquatic Technology has live mysis. It might be worth the drive if you haven't been to his store before.

Good Luck!
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,897
Posted By itZme
Or a lot easier... drill a hole, pop in a $1.06...

Or a lot easier... drill a hole, pop in a $1.06 uniseal and then shove the line into the uniseal... no taps to buy, no JG fitting to buy.

I have pipe taps up to 1.25" NPT and would prefer to use...
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 01/05/2008, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By itZme
I have a 140g fuge with about 350gph going...

I have a 140g fuge with about 350gph going through it. There are 3 other powerheads inside to keep things from being stagnant. In my opinion it is best to have the water moving slowly through the...
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 01/05/2008, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 545
Posted By itZme
I have siphoned out sand before and I think you...

I have siphoned out sand before and I think you will have a better time of it using hose around 5/8-3/4 instead of 1.5" like you said you were going to use. This way there is less water flowing out...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,897
Posted By itZme
I would suggest a Uniseal into the 4" pipe. You...

I would suggest a Uniseal into the 4" pipe. You could get whatever size Uniseal that fits your RO tube's O.D. (probably 3/8" O.D.)
Then all you have to do is drill a hole, stick the Uniseal in and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By itZme
LOL ... same link I just posted :lol:

LOL ... same link I just posted :lol:
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By itZme
I think you mean this DIY wavemaker... I have...

I think you mean this DIY wavemaker... I have been using one for a couple years now on a couple modded MJ pumps.

>>>LINK<<<...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 792
Posted By itZme
I helped a friend build a box with a bottom made...

I helped a friend build a box with a bottom made out of 2x12s and 3/4" plywood under the entire thing to give him more room under his 210g AGA tank. I has no bracing inside other than thestrips we...
Forum: Central Ohio Reef Aquarists (CORA) 12/31/2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 599
Posted By itZme
breeding pair here :D... PM sent! ...

breeding pair here :D... PM sent!
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