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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 08:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Posted By mpdharley
I've read a couple of posts about the pumps being...

I've read a couple of posts about the pumps being noisy. My tank is in the other room, but my house is an open design and I never hear the pumps. Even when I go into that room, I don't hear them. ...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Posted By mpdharley
Check out this thread. It shows the duration and...

Check out this thread. It shows the duration and speed (percentage wise) for reef crest and lagoon mode:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1229131
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/04/2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 554
Posted By mpdharley
A LFS close by has been having very good luck...

A LFS close by has been having very good luck with feeding them clams (might've been oyster, but pretty sure it was clams) on the half shell. They just drop several of the half shells in and the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 09:31 AM
Replies: 382
Views: 59,031
Posted By mpdharley
I've made changes to my hosted domain, to make...

I've made changes to my hosted domain, to make things easier for me to maintain. Part of that was moving all my pictures to Google Picasa galleries. That meant that the link was broken to all the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
Honestly, I really can't believe it either! :D ...

Honestly, I really can't believe it either! :D

I used standard GE Silicone 1 and didn't do any prep work on the surfaces. I applied a bead around the bottom rim of the PVC, then ran a bead around...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,624
Posted By mpdharley
FYI, if you use the 16" drawstring bags, this is...

FYI, if you use the 16" drawstring bags, this is where I get them for a bit cheaper. They have 10 packs for $50 ($6.95 individually):

http://www.reefspecialty.com/product_info.php?products_id=176
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
Thanks! I haven't found the saws locally and was...

Thanks! I haven't found the saws locally and was getting ready to order some. I'll try the fishing line first!
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
Sweet, the weekend is coming up and you know I'll...

Sweet, the weekend is coming up and you know I'll be at HD at least once this weekend!
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
Definitely will do! Give me a few days to find...

Definitely will do! Give me a few days to find the saw and have time to work on it and I'll let you know.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/27/2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By mpdharley
After running without one for several years, I...

After running without one for several years, I found that with my new 300g tank, a check valve solved a problem I was having. The problem being that during a very quick power outage, the return pump...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/27/2007, 01:47 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,378
Posted By mpdharley
To add my .02. I use two of the reactors and...

To add my .02. I use two of the reactors and they work great for me. I use Kent carbon in one and Seachem phosguard in the other. The pads work for both of those and the phosguard is quite small....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
That sounds like the best idea so far, thanks!

That sounds like the best idea so far, thanks!
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 12:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
Thanks, I never thought of that, I'll have to see...

Thanks, I never thought of that, I'll have to see if I can find one. Any issues with using one of those in a full tank?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/27/2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,840
Posted By mpdharley
3 400watt Reeflux 12k on Coralvue electronic...

3 400watt Reeflux 12k on Coralvue electronic ballasts with mini Lumenarcs.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/25/2007, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,582
Posted By mpdharley
The pieces are definitely lined up and jigs in...

The pieces are definitely lined up and jigs in place prior to applying the solvent.

There are a couple of great acrylic threads, as kgross mentions (don't remember which thread is linked at the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/25/2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,582
Posted By mpdharley
Using the pins method, the the two pieces are...

Using the pins method, the the two pieces are essential put together, separated by the pins. The solvent fills in the space. I then let it set for 30 - 60 seconds and start gently pulling out the...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/23/2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By mpdharley
Sold

Sold
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/22/2007, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By mpdharley
It has the Version 3 drum. which has the...

It has the Version 3 drum. which has the openings opposed. Meaning, 1 & 3, 4 & 2, repeated.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,582
Posted By mpdharley
I'm also not that good with a router and I...

I'm also not that good with a router and I thought it would be easier with a jointer. If you get get a large enough router feed table, then I could see where it would probably be easier with a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
Seeing as it's the bottom of the tank, I'm more...

Seeing as it's the bottom of the tank, I'm more worried about gouges or somehow weakening the bottom.

But, as long as I stay away from the edges, I think I'll be okay.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
I tried that with a plastic carpet knife and it...

I tried that with a plastic carpet knife and it didn't work to well. I'm going to try again, taking a little more time, moving more sound away and see if I can't get a better view of what I'm doing....
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/22/2007, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By mpdharley
FS: OM 4 Way: $290 shipped

OM 4 way, used for one year. $290, including shipping. Shipping is to continental US. Other locations may be possible, but the shipping might cost a few dollars more.

Here is a picture of it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 618
Posted By mpdharley
PVC siliconed to acrylic -- 1 year later, how to remove

Okay, so 1 year ago when I built my tank, I added some PVC traps around the bulkheads of my closed loop so I could cap them off if I ever needed to work on the bulkhead. Here's a picture:
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,582
Posted By mpdharley
If you have the room, that would be a great idea....

If you have the room, that would be a great idea. Then you could have the entire length of the panel feed onto a table. Your only issue then would be to keep it level vertically.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/22/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,582
Posted By mpdharley
I got mine locally from Farco Plastics. The 3/4"...

I got mine locally from Farco Plastics. The 3/4" was a little over $300 a sheet if I remember correctly.

That's some thick acrylic! I definitely like working with the thicker acrylic. The...
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