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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/09/2008, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By RocketEngineer
You have to connect the two systems together...

You have to connect the two systems together inorder to balance things out. Either connect the Tidepool2 and your homemade filter together or have both pumps pull water from a common manifold....
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2008, 09:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By RocketEngineer
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/index...

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/index.php
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/06/2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By RocketEngineer
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/index...

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-01/newbie/index.php

Look about 2/3 of the way down at "Preventing a flood"
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/04/2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 412
Posted By RocketEngineer
I have a couple questions before I answer yours. ...

I have a couple questions before I answer yours.

1) What size tank?
2) How far is it from the garage to the tank?
3) What is the height of the lip between the garage and the rest of the house?
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/31/2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 472
Posted By RocketEngineer
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display...

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3669+8120&pcatid=8120

If this is the one you are talking about, I own 2. I had one on my 30g FW community and another on my 75g...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/29/2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By RocketEngineer
You're still west of me. I live on the eastern...

You're still west of me. I live on the eastern shore, in Pocomoke. Its probubly a two hour drive to get to the other side of the bay.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/28/2007, 07:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 640
Posted By RocketEngineer
You folks must mean WESTERN MD. I probably live...

You folks must mean WESTERN MD. I probably live further south then the lot of you but theres little chance of getting enough people to start a club where I am.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,385
Posted By RocketEngineer
Both drains should eventually end up at the same...

Both drains should eventually end up at the same spot. You must have a single common point in the system. From this common point, you can then run your return pump(s). If you have two totally...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 145
Posted By RocketEngineer
http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html A...

http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html

A very good primer on sumps and overflows.

Happy Reading.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,538
Posted By RocketEngineer
Hey Toddrtrex, How long did it take you to put...

Hey Toddrtrex, How long did it take you to put your's together? I timed myself and it took ~ 10 hour.

Legos are quite inert. I wouldn't glue them together as when you want to re-scape everything...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 560
Posted By RocketEngineer
Wow, leave work at 4:30 with only two replies and...

Wow, leave work at 4:30 with only two replies and by 8pm there's 11.

Thanks folks, thats what I was thinking but since this will be my first SW tank, I figure its safer to ask the question.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 560
Posted By RocketEngineer
Question Curing LR: Wavemaker Required?

Really simple question: When curing LR in your tank, do you need a wavemaker?

I am setting up a 30g after the new year. I will have (2) MJ900s and an MJ400 for movement. Octo BH100 for skimmer....
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/17/2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 566
Posted By RocketEngineer
Ever consider using an old HoT power filter?...

Ever consider using an old HoT power filter? Remove the filter pads and whatever bio material was in it (biowheel, biopad), add some sand an LR rubble, plug it in and away you go. The pump from the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/17/2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 329
Posted By RocketEngineer
Instead of Durso standpipes have you considered...

Instead of Durso standpipes have you considered either Stockman or Hofer Gurgle busters

http://www.rl180reef.com/pages/standpipe/standpipe-ken_stockman.htm
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/13/2007, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 861
Posted By RocketEngineer
While a very simple design, it should give you a...

While a very simple design, it should give you a starting point.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1169964

Check out various other threads. There are alot on...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/12/2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 461
Posted By RocketEngineer
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/ug_jets.php...

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/ug_jets.php

I have this in my cichlid tank running off a MD5. I would think if you play with the idea some, you may be surprised what you could work up.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/08/2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By RocketEngineer
Consider contacting one of the local siding and...

Consider contacting one of the local siding and window companies and ask them if they do continuous gutters. If so, ask them if the would be willing to donate some simple shaped "gutters" to the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/24/2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By RocketEngineer
Melev did the exact thing using regular 14 guage...

Melev did the exact thing using regular 14 guage wire and electrical boxes like you find in the walls.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/04/2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 17,584
Posted By RocketEngineer
jsl6v8, I can understand why the stand makes...

jsl6v8,
I can understand why the stand makes you nervous. With the strongest support in the middle, I would be worried also. Personally, I would copy what was done in the middle support to both...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/26/2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 581
Posted By RocketEngineer
There are three common standpipe designs: ...

There are three common standpipe designs:

Durso which is the link by PJSEA.

Stockman:
http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=239116

and Hofer:...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/23/2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 376
Posted By RocketEngineer
Here's one that uses 2Xs and very simple tools. ...

Here's one that uses 2Xs and very simple tools.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1169964

Very simple design but does the job.
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/20/2007, 07:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 823
Posted By RocketEngineer
Since I prefer to have easy reach inside my tank,...

Since I prefer to have easy reach inside my tank, when I finally build another stand, I will measure from the floor to under my arm, then subtract the height of the tank. This way I can comfortably...
Forum: Reef Discussion 09/10/2007, 06:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 328
Posted By RocketEngineer
From everything I have read, you don't need 400w...

From everything I have read, you don't need 400w bulbs on a tank 24 inches deep. A 250w setup should penetrate that depth of water just fine. The reflectors will be the deciding factor on coverage...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/07/2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By RocketEngineer
A simple design requiring minimal tools and more...

A simple design requiring minimal tools and more then strong enough for what you plan to do.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1169964
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/06/2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 934
Posted By RocketEngineer
Would you consider meeting me part/half-way at...

Would you consider meeting me part/half-way at one of the rest stops on the NJ Turnpike?
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