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Forum: Do It Yourself 06/19/2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By BtheReef
I assume you mean to see what thickness the sides...

I assume you mean to see what thickness the sides and bottom are and go with that? The top piece will just sit inside the lip of the tank and not be seen from the front, so it doesnt have to be the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/19/2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By BtheReef
Need a quick answer about glass plz

I have a 90g AG tank with no center brace on it. I want to place a piece of glass over the top of it and need to know what thickness I should get. Would 1/4" be enough, or would it bow in the middle...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 05/31/2006, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 468
Posted By BtheReef
Sent you an email from my insightbb.com address. ...

Sent you an email from my insightbb.com address.

Thanks
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/30/2006, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By BtheReef
OK, thanks for the info. I'm still searching...

OK, thanks for the info.

I'm still searching for a good local source of bulk magnesium, but I definately want to start pumping up the IO with calcium.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/30/2006, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By BtheReef
Calcium/Baking Soda additions to IO salt?

I read that Randy adds each of his two part system to new batches of IO salt. I could not find how much of each he adds. Anyone have the amounts added or the starting concentrations for IO salt...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/23/2006, 11:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By BtheReef
However you make your faux sandbed, DO NOT put...

However you make your faux sandbed, DO NOT put the epoxy directly on the glass of your tank. I have read two threads where it was applied this way and the curing epoxy expanded and cracked the glass....
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By BtheReef
Great! Thank you so much.

Great! Thank you so much.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 181
Posted By BtheReef
I need dimensions for 55 AGA trim please.

If someone with an All Glass 55 gallon tank could please post the trim dimensions shown below, it would be greatly appreciated. Here are the three measurements I need as accurately as possible to mm...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/25/2006, 09:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 340
Posted By BtheReef
I agree with kgolem. I've read many threads...

I agree with kgolem.

I've read many threads where this type of PVC was used in aquarium diy projects. I haven't read any where there was a problem.

Most of the MJ Mods are built using the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/12/2006, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 200
Posted By BtheReef
It is possible for your water to turn a yellowish...

It is possible for your water to turn a yellowish tint over time. It may or may not be caused by macroalgae, but I've heard there is a higher chance when you have more. A simple solution is to run...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
Oh yeah, I forgot to add 'cooking' the rock which...

Oh yeah, I forgot to add 'cooking' the rock which I'm doing right now.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2006, 05:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
lol gmatt, I know exactly how you feel. Luckily I...

lol gmatt, I know exactly how you feel. Luckily I have about 3 months of downtime before setting my tank back up, so I have lots of time to redesign. Here are some of the things I've learned on RC...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 03/11/2006, 02:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 560
Posted By BtheReef
Congrats Randy! With the DIY forum coming in...

Congrats Randy!

With the DIY forum coming in second, your articles and threads have given me the mose useful, practical, and sound advice I've ever read on reef aquarium husbandry.

Thanks for...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/11/2006, 12:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By BtheReef
Oh, we forgot the safest way to do it. Have your...

Oh, we forgot the safest way to do it. Have your brother/dad do it for you!
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2006, 11:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By BtheReef
So, maybe to summarize for someone just tuning...

So, maybe to summarize for someone just tuning in...

PVC can be cut with a variety of methods and tools. Some of these are listed below in order of relative safety:

Safest--->Most Unsafe
-PVC...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2006, 11:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
Glad it's worked out for you sarwiz. I feel much...

Glad it's worked out for you sarwiz. I feel much better know about taking the overflow out.

Thanks for the comments.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
It was named for Anthony Calfo (see post above)....

It was named for Anthony Calfo (see post above). Basically, its a design that extends the overflow the length of tank and removes a very thin film of water from the surface.

Here are some links...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2006, 01:15 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,275
Posted By BtheReef
Well, I can say from experience that a $10...

Well, I can say from experience that a $10 masonary blade from Lowe's is great for cutting PVC. I learned this trick from a fellow RC guy named dhnguyen. The pictures from his project are below. The...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/10/2006, 12:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
Wow, the man my project was named for chimes in! ...

Wow, the man my project was named for chimes in!

Thanks for responding Anthony. I plan on drilling holes in the back of the tank and install a glass & acrylic overflow that runs across the entire...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/09/2006, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
Yeah, now that you mention it, I have seen...

Yeah, now that you mention it, I have seen several tanks with just a standpipie coming from the bottom of the tank.

Thanks for the info guys, this is going to be a fun project!
Forum: Feedback and Questions 03/09/2006, 02:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 92
Posted By BtheReef
username change request

Mods,

I would like to play my trump card and change my username. The only one I got, so it better be good huh?

Well, could I please change it from

Reef Base

to
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/09/2006, 02:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
Hmm, I really like the idea of putting a closed...

Hmm, I really like the idea of putting a closed loop in the holes with the bulkeads that are already there. :thumbsup:

But that still leaves the question of glass integrity. The overflow obvioulsy...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/08/2006, 12:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
LOL jmccalip, it took me a minute to get that :) ...

LOL jmccalip, it took me a minute to get that :)

Fast Fred: It's an Oceanic 75 with internal overflow. I want to remove it for two main reasons. One, it takes up too much space inside the tank and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/07/2006, 11:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 438
Posted By BtheReef
Any issues removing an internal overflow?

I would like to remove the internal overflow on my 75 gallon tank. The removal should be easy, but I'm wondering about any structural/integrity issues because of the holes cut in the glass on the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/07/2006, 01:16 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,734
Posted By BtheReef
I bet I've seen their work.

I bet I've seen their work.
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