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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/16/2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 11
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Posted By j0tca
Yeah, I'm sure with standard 40 the fittings...

Yeah, I'm sure with standard 40 the fittings would be the same, otherwise therewould be no point in the standard.

I found when I was looking for clear PVC that there was a lot available that was...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By j0tca
And if you are near a city, there are generally...

And if you are near a city, there are generally many industrial suppliers who stock clear pvc. Grab a yellowpages and you'll be able to find what you're looking for.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By j0tca
BeanAnimal, Meaning no disrespect, but you...

BeanAnimal,

Meaning no disrespect, but you have a habit for propounding falsities. Unlike many others, I have no wish to argue with you.

jdfenn,

just find a local supplier and ask what they...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By j0tca
Standard fittings did not fit, but unlike regular...

Standard fittings did not fit, but unlike regular PVC, it comes in different thicknesses. I bought it 4' of 8" for $50 at a local plastics supplier. I suggest calling around, it's not that expensive,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/14/2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 552
Posted By j0tca
I haven't used 6" round clear PVC but I made a...

I haven't used 6" round clear PVC but I made a nelson reactor out of 8" round. It's worked perfectly and is much easier to work with than acrylic. It can also hold more pressure/thickness I think,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/14/2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 651
Posted By j0tca
Yup, I'm wrong, it seems conductivity is a far...

Yup, I'm wrong, it seems conductivity is a far better measure, thanks for the link.

mc, if there is gas exchange with air, much of the powder at the bottom of a reactor will be calcium carbonate,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/12/2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 651
Posted By j0tca
umm... there is no better measure of the...

umm... there is no better measure of the saturation than pH. It is very precise if you look up the temperature comparrison. 11.9 is actually very bad, it indicates about 1/2 saturation. The pH scale...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/12/2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 651
Posted By j0tca
thanks alot for the help guys, Donw, ...

thanks alot for the help guys,

Donw,

That's a great tip looking for a skim in the reactor, I've always tried to ensure there is no air at all so I couldn't tell if a skim was being formed, by...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 651
Posted By j0tca
Saturated Kalkwasser has a ph of 12.4 to 12.5...

Saturated Kalkwasser has a ph of 12.4 to 12.5 depending on the temperature. I can't right now remember what it is at 80 degrees but it's easy to test, just saturate some water:) I normally get an...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 481
Posted By j0tca
supposed to read "practice" not "racticve", typo...

supposed to read "practice" not "racticve", typo verging on dyslexia
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 481
Posted By j0tca
I bought a $25 heat gun out of home depot and fit...

I bought a $25 heat gun out of home depot and fit a couple brass pipe fixtures to it to give me the blower hole I wanted. It's worked pretty well suprisingly. With a little racticve I was able to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 651
Posted By j0tca
Kalk reactor help, kalk not lasting more than a few days

Hi,

I recently built my own kalk reactor and haven't ben able to get it working properly. My effluent comes out at 12.3 when I first add the kalk powder but after the first week, the effluent is...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 221
Posted By j0tca
3 Year Old 125 G just sprung a leak!!....

My 6' 125 G just sprung a leak along it's lower back edge. I came home to find 10 Gallons on the floor and more coming. It was immediatley eveident where the leak was so I disassembled everything,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/01/2006, 01:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By j0tca
It definatley isn't going to starve in a few days...

It definatley isn't going to starve in a few days without food. I've only had a single BTA so am no expert although I did a magnificent anenome for quite some time. My suggestion would be to ensure...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/31/2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 288
Posted By j0tca
I've got a T4 and a T3 and am not impressed....

I've got a T4 and a T3 and am not impressed. Although they are silent, the heat the pump generates quickly turns it into a calcium block on the impeller. I have to remove and clean them every month....
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 05:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 356
Posted By j0tca
Chrismo, I respectfully disagree with you. I...

Chrismo,

I respectfully disagree with you. I spoke to a customs official and their view was that importing animals for aquariums was definatley allowed, with some restrictions and exceptions. As...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By j0tca
Leave it alone. A wandering BTA is an unhappy one...

Leave it alone. A wandering BTA is an unhappy one but it definatley knows what is best for it. It's a pain because it can hurt other corals, put itself in places you don't want it and even (because...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 356
Posted By j0tca
I only clicked the "submit" button once there....

I only clicked the "submit" button once there. Weird how it sometimes double posts...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 356
Posted By j0tca
I called about importing livestock from the...

I called about importing livestock from the states to canada before I moved the rock (and a few fishes) and was told, by canadian customs that it was no problem and I did not need a permit unless it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 12:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 356
Posted By j0tca
I called about importing livestock from the...

I called about importing livestock from the states to canada before I moved the rock (and a few fishes) and was told, by canadian customs that it was no problem and I did not need a permit unless it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 12:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 217
Posted By j0tca
I had a similar problem with my closed loop. The...

I had a similar problem with my closed loop. The leak wasn't quite as bad but it did result in air bubbles. I never found it. I ended up taking apart my closed loop and redoing every fitting with...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,107
Posted By j0tca
Steve, It WAS a nightmare scenario. The...

Steve,

It WAS a nightmare scenario. The terrifying thing was that the tank was set up well, it wouldn't flood if the power went off normaly. Since I live in an apartment and was worried about the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,107
Posted By j0tca
Welcome to the Flood Club:) I almost got...

Welcome to the Flood Club:)

I almost got into litigation due to a series of 15 G floods while I was on vacation once. My overflows weren't working properly (partially clogged) and my tank flooded...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 220
Posted By j0tca
My suggestion is a Salifert Alk kit, Marine Depot...

My suggestion is a Salifert Alk kit, Marine Depot sells them mail order and most other local suppliers stock them. However there are many other reliable tests as long as it involves titration and a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2006, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 253
Posted By j0tca
I agree that Alk of 5.3 or even 6 would not cause...

I agree that Alk of 5.3 or even 6 would not cause stress to corals. Unless it is a sudden change (which doesn't sound like the case), your BTA is probably suffering from some other ailment. If you...
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