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Forum: Northeast Florida Marine Aquarium Society (NFMAS) 01/08/2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,079
Posted By grochmal
yup

yup
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/09/2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 27,149
Posted By grochmal
No posts since 9/2, I hope everything is going ok.

No posts since 9/2, I hope everything is going ok.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/25/2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 630
Posted By grochmal
I used two 24VAC valves connected to a cheap...

I used two 24VAC valves connected to a cheap sprinkler system timer.
The timer is great because it allows me to specify exactly when to open the valve and for how long.
...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 07/03/2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 408
Posted By grochmal
brass fittings for RO/DI water ok?

I know brass/copper/other metallic fittings are not ok to use in our tanks - I'm assuming because of the corrosion that occurs with the salt.
But is it ok for fresh water (DI) used for topoff?
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/25/2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 624
Posted By grochmal
I absolutely hate putting the bulbs in a DE...

I absolutely hate putting the bulbs in a DE fixture.
I've broken the ceramic tabs off the end more than once, luckily the bulb still worked.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/01/2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 237
Posted By grochmal
Calcium / Alk out of balance

I've been successfully using Randy's diy two-part for a while to maintain my calcium and alkalinity but decided to see if I could use limewater only instead.
So for about 3 weeks I've been dosing...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/28/2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By grochmal
How dry/humid is the air in your house now? You...

How dry/humid is the air in your house now?
You may need a dehumidifier if you have problems with condensation on your window's like I did (but I'm in Florida so it's usually humid).

Are you...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2006, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 262
Posted By grochmal
I just ordered a bunch from reeftopia. ...

I just ordered a bunch from reeftopia.
Keyscritters is another good one.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/26/2006, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 451
Posted By grochmal
Make sure when you are calibrating to the 10.0...

Make sure when you are calibrating to the 10.0 solution that you are adjusting the correct set screw.
I know this sounds obvious but I just calibrated my probe and I was accidently turning the 7.0...
Forum: Northeast Florida Marine Aquarium Society (NFMAS) 12/21/2006, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 554
Posted By grochmal
Raising this one from the dead... How about...

Raising this one from the dead...
How about using something like this in the bag the fish is in?
http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx?familyid=7929

How do you guys acclimate snails?
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/21/2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 52,698
Posted By grochmal
That'll work better if you have a soldering iron.

That'll work better if you have a soldering iron.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/21/2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 52,698
Posted By grochmal
Buy a power cord (or use an old one laying...

Buy a power cord (or use an old one laying around) and cut the female end off.
Buy some wire connectors from Radio Shack or other such store and crimp them on the end of the cord....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/21/2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 52,698
Posted By grochmal
Shouldn't matter which way it turns, it'll work...

Shouldn't matter which way it turns, it'll work both ways.
I got my new motors in (see above) and baby are those quiet.
I can't wait to get them hooked up.
They're a little tougher to connect to...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/15/2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 629
Posted By grochmal
I bought some of these a while back and was...

I bought some of these a while back and was totaly disappointed in what I got.
They were basically large very dense chunks of rock.
Very possibly dead coral skeletons, but the rock was very very...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/15/2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 395
Posted By grochmal
These work great ...

These work great

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Ranco-ETC-111100-Digital-Temp-Controller-120v-240v_W0QQitemZ140063431531QQihZ004QQcategoryZ53302QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/05/2006, 11:07 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 52,698
Posted By grochmal
Does anyone have an extra one of these laying...

Does anyone have an extra one of these laying around?

https://www.surpluscenter.com/images/p5-1563-AC.jpg
Forum: Northeast Florida Marine Aquarium Society (NFMAS) 12/03/2006, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 665
Posted By grochmal
Sam, the frags I got from you are looking good. ...

Sam, the frags I got from you are looking good.
Thanks again.
I can vouch for the quality of the frags in his tank. :thumbsup:
Too bad I can't keep SPS right now otherwise I'd grab some of those...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/01/2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 135,151
Posted By grochmal
My salt chlorinator is working flawlessly for me....

My salt chlorinator is working flawlessly for me.
Haven't had to shock since installing it.
Best investment I've made for the pool.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/29/2006, 10:17 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 52,698
Posted By grochmal
I tried for the longest time to find someone who...

I tried for the longest time to find someone who sold replacement motors for these animated displays and finally gave up.
I wonder what rpm they turn at?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/17/2006, 04:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 272
Posted By grochmal
Our local HD won't cut glass anymore, only sells...

Our local HD won't cut glass anymore, only sells precut/prepackaged glass.
Lowe's does and this is where I bought my baffle glass.
Only problem is that's is quite thin glass.
Everytime I bump a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/06/2006, 12:41 PM
Replies: 382
Views: 59,001
Posted By grochmal
Mike, I thought acrylic tanks always cost more...

Mike, I thought acrylic tanks always cost more than glass, or does that change once you get over a certain size?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/01/2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 443
Views: 52,698
Posted By grochmal
How is the noise with that one? I bought this...

How is the noise with that one?
I bought this one and it is very noisy
http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006110112412851&item=5-1565&catname=
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/01/2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 626
Views: 135,151
Posted By grochmal
Just out of curiousity, why the diffuser plate at...

Just out of curiousity, why the diffuser plate at the bottom of the skimmer?
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/27/2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 512
Posted By grochmal
Once it's dried out is there anyway to...

Once it's dried out is there anyway to "reactivate" it?
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/27/2006, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 512
Posted By grochmal
I don't think this is true. Recharging is quite...

I don't think this is true.
Recharging is quite involved.
Read this
http://www.reefs.org/library/article/twp_recharge.html
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