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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 71,916
Posted By houser
insane/automated

straight to post - didn't read anything else.

I love the intimation of full automation, when I see this tank I think that it is the only way. Now just to read about how you did it, controllers,...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 01/29/2007, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By houser
I didn't mention that I was essentially trying to...

I didn't mention that I was essentially trying to sustain this tank off water changes (w/RODI) and just the input from the 3 snails and whatever else was growing in there. After a 2 month test, I...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 01/29/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By houser
Holy smokes. Almost instant GROWTH! I...

Holy smokes. Almost instant GROWTH!

I failed to omit that I was so nutrient-deprived that the caluerpa was nothing more than an extensive root/runner system (all the leaves had withered away over...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 01/26/2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By houser
Dropped in some KNO3 this morning before work...

Dropped in some KNO3 this morning before work shooting for the "recommended" ppm. I did catch that sticky late last night. Went ahead and posted anyway.

I know to go slow. So I will watch. ...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/26/2007, 01:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 159
Posted By houser
forgotten pH probe/still good?

In an old box in my garage I found a pH probe from probably 4 yrs ago. The probe was unused, and still in the original packaging (probe tip submerged the entire time)

Think it's still good?
How...
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 01/25/2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 257
Posted By houser
have FW planted tank nutrients, how to dose in fuge?

I have a few month old 10G fuge with basically nothing in it. This fuge is not connected to any system right now (I'm basically Q'ing my fuge before I connect it). Some chaeto, some caluerpa, loads...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 346
Posted By houser
how many times do you wake up and the surf is...

how many times do you wake up and the surf is pounding and glassy when the night before it was small?
Night mode? That's for your piece of mind - not your fish!
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By houser
wall thickness on Euroreef RS series

subject says it all.

Thanks
Dave
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/01/2007, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 520
Posted By houser
Not to complain but either way double check the...

Not to complain but either way double check the assembly of your system. My specrapure works great for me now and I am very happy- but when I bought it a long time ago I didn't pressure check the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/17/2006, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 610
Posted By houser
I seem to reply to these sort of posts... I...

I seem to reply to these sort of posts...

I am a garage tank guy and it is pretty much always cooler than the tanks. So to minimize heat loss I cover bottom, back, sides, and sometimes the front...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/03/2006, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 330
Posted By houser
I run 2 tanks in my garage. SF bay area in the...

I run 2 tanks in my garage. SF bay area in the hills, so it gets foggy. The garage is mostly cool, with a few days where it heats up in there. Those days I can see coming and plan for before I go...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/19/2006, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 299
Posted By houser
If you try to spray too thick the "acrylicphobic"...

If you try to spray too thick the "acrylicphobic" properties of the paint come out. Spray too much in one spot and you'll see what I mean.
i put down 4 very thin coats before it blocked 100% of the...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 08/28/2006, 02:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 660
Posted By houser
I have relevant experience having run multiple...

I have relevant experience having run multiple display tanks on a common sump/filtration scheme and without hesitation would continue to do this for the remainder of my life...

IMO pros:
I find...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/03/2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 270
Posted By houser
This stuff is great. Strength is not a concern...

This stuff is great. Strength is not a concern if you pick the right material. There are many extrusion profiles to pick from and you can add all sorts of accessories.

For brain candy check out:...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/26/2006, 12:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By houser
eheim 1048 to output pipe fitting

I bought a 1048 and it comes with 2 output nozzle options. The one that goes to a hose barb and the second that can accept a pipe.

Could one put a PVC pipe into that and appropriately seal the...
Forum: Feedback and Questions 07/07/2006, 11:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 122
Posted By houser
change name

Can I switch from house to houser? I would appreciate it.

Thanks, dh
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/20/2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 509
Posted By houser
I consolidated as suggested above and ran a...

I consolidated as suggested above and ran a 220/40A feed to a subpanel in the garage to run my tanks, tablesaw to build the latest tanks, and another fridge so I can enjoy a beer while watching the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 06/15/2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 971
Posted By houser
Several good suggestions above with trying to...

Several good suggestions above with trying to contact a service running on your computer. If you get through, then it's alive, if not, then it just might be dead.

In the automation world this...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/15/2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 137
Posted By houser
I had a opaque box (shoebox size) with as much...

I had a opaque box (shoebox size) with as much airline tubing stuffed in it as possible back in 1989. Set it up for about 1 drip/second. All the rage back then on Fish-Only tanks. Exit water did...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2006, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 884
Posted By houser
I drive a toyota - expecting 300000 miles before...

I drive a toyota - expecting 300000 miles before anything craps out...


Funny - I asked myself the same question. How could I justify a skimmer cost approaching $1K? Materials selection,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/12/2006, 04:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By houser
wow, thanks, I'll check out the links. Might...

wow, thanks, I'll check out the links. Might have an extra day or two...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/11/2006, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 253
Posted By houser
reefers in Suwon South Korea?

We're in South Korea for work for 2 weeks. Any reefers or cool places, shops, etc... to check out?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/10/2006, 03:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,172
Posted By houser
Loving DIY of course... You could also add a...

Loving DIY of course...

You could also add a mogul socket for many "cube" relays, then you can use more substantial ring or fork terminals. Pretty much bombproof.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/04/2006, 06:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 408
Posted By houser
I haven't used them personally but...

I haven't used them personally but automationdirect.com has some real cheap ~$100 new units. I was browsing through their catalog the other day and they have quite an extensive inventory.

I've...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 77,510
Posted By houser
tagging along on the power distribution design. ...

tagging along on the power distribution design. I;m expanding my garage distribution system to add capacity for my system-in-design.

dh
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