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Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 01/11/2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,377
Posted By denverhoss
If you see one you probably have lots more. They...

If you see one you probably have lots more. They aren't a problem unless you get those spines in your skin.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By denverhoss
He does? I guess I wouldn't be the first person...

He does? I guess I wouldn't be the first person asking him for help.
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 01/11/2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By denverhoss
I guess if the exposed flesh is only 1/4 or 1/2...

I guess if the exposed flesh is only 1/4 or 1/2 covered in water it may be easier to adjust than if the whole thing was covered, but once it is I don't see any benefit to continued dripping. I have...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By denverhoss
Someone must have a PAR meter and some time to...

Someone must have a PAR meter and some time to kill... It would make a great Science Fair project for the kids!
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 01/10/2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,097
Posted By denverhoss
Question Drip Dry Snails???

I got an order of snails that were shipped dry (except for a moist piece of paper towel). I've read that snails are especially sensitive to changes in salinity and should be drip acclimated if...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 01/10/2008, 05:35 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,523
Posted By denverhoss
I got mine home and floating, looks good so far. ...

I got mine home and floating, looks good so far. I'll have more time to play with them after work.

Thanks Chris!
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 07:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By denverhoss
Question Par value of 16w 6500K bulbs?

I didn't get much response on this in my local club forum, so I'll try it with this crowd-

I picked up one of the 6500K reflector flood CF bulbs at HD to play with, and I'm wondering if anyone...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 01/04/2008, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By denverhoss
ashtonmitchell- How many are you running, what...

ashtonmitchell- How many are you running, what wattages, how close to the water, and what color? Also, are they the open type or the ones with internal reflector?

There must have been someone out...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 01/04/2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 527
Posted By denverhoss
Question Par value of 16w 6500K bulbs?

I picked up one of the 6500K reflector flood CF bulbs at HD to play with, and I'm wondering if anyone has ever tested the PAR value per watt for those compared to MH and T5. They are so cool and easy...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,344
Posted By denverhoss
That is a great design. I’m amazed that you can...

That is a great design. I’m amazed that you can let the two sets of magnets (or is it just the wet ones?) drag across the separator plate without it having to be replaced often. How long has yours...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 11/01/2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By denverhoss
The T8 shop lights are pretty cheap, I think I'll...

The T8 shop lights are pretty cheap, I think I'll save the T5 ballast for the tank. Thanks for all the ideas!
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/31/2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 8,238
Posted By denverhoss
Which chip is $1.20?

Which chip is $1.20?
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 10/31/2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By denverhoss
Question Ballast Wiring for two bulbs

I've got an extra 54W T5 ballast and a couple reflectors that I want to use for a tray of plants this winter. (No, the legal kind).
The ballast has wiring options for a single 54W (Uses 4 of the...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 10/26/2007, 12:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By denverhoss
https://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-3661-watts-zer...

https://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-3661-watts-zero-waste-retrofit-kit.aspx?affiliateid=10052

This is their retro kit, not the same as the one you guys are talking about.
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 740
Posted By denverhoss
I have them both at the same level (which...

I have them both at the same level (which increases the surface skimming), but each is big enough to handle the entire flow if there is a clog.
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 740
Posted By denverhoss
Well, you do get some surface skimming, just not...

Well, you do get some surface skimming, just not as much as with a true overflow design. I use two of these on my frag tank (in case of snail clog) and it works great. There is a small amount of...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 10/25/2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Posted By denverhoss
Zero Waste R/O?

Has anybody used the "Zero Waste" RO systems? I saw it in an ad from a local warehouse store (I won’t mention the name because the Mutual funds in my 401K might invest in their stock). It didn’t say...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 10/25/2007, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 731
Posted By denverhoss
Has anybody used the "Zero Waste" RO systems? I...

Has anybody used the "Zero Waste" RO systems? I saw it in an ad from a local warehouse store (I won’t mention the name because the Mutual funds in my 401K might invest in their stock). It didn’t...
Forum: Colorado Rocky Mountain Reef Club 10/17/2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 736
Posted By denverhoss
AC, what's an arc fault breaker? Is that...

AC, what's an arc fault breaker? Is that different from a normal CB that trips on high current?
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/10/2007, 01:54 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 3,182
Posted By denverhoss
I've got an old "Lightning Ball" novelty, the...

I've got an old "Lightning Ball" novelty, the glass ball with a plasma inside that will follow your finger if you touch the outside. It produces an ozone smell when you touch the glass. And it uses...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/05/2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By denverhoss
Simply run the blue line to the ice maker in your...

Simply run the blue line to the ice maker in your fridge in the house, then use 2" PVC at a 20degree slope to deliver the cubes to the shed and into the tank, and add a second heater to the tank. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/05/2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 616
Posted By denverhoss
Thanks for the CO2 info Woz. Mr Floyd, I have...

Thanks for the CO2 info Woz.
Mr Floyd, I have seen the dry ice example, but because that gas starts out extreamly cold I didn't assume it would be heavier at room temp. But I guess it warms up...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/04/2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,861
Posted By denverhoss
I agree with the other praise, this looks like a...

I agree with the other praise, this looks like a great project to try! One question though, I've read that heated PVC releases Hydrogen Chloride or something that make great ventilation a must, and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/04/2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 616
Posted By denverhoss
Fiziksgeek, Since you have all the numbers...

Fiziksgeek,
Since you have all the numbers handy, I've always wondered about CO2. If a hose breaks on my 20 pound tank, will the gas collect near the floor? I've heard a leaking tank can kill pets...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/01/2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 339
Posted By denverhoss
I’m not sure I completely understand your...

I’m not sure I completely understand your calculation results, but if the calculation said to use a single 2.19” drain, then two 1” drains won’t be anywhere close to what you need. A single 2” drain...
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