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Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/31/2006, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By Tom_Nev
Thanks for the input and the mod thread. I've...

Thanks for the input and the mod thread. I've got so many projects in work and unfinished at the moment, thinking I'll wait. The tank I would have used it in has decent flow already (about 12 to...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/30/2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 257
Posted By Tom_Nev
SEIO and anemone protection

Does anyone use a SEIO super flow that also has an anemone? I am trying to determine if there is any way to protect the SEIO intake from a wandering anemone.

My anemone is well settled (hasn't...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/18/2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 356
Posted By Tom_Nev
I've only used the DOW silicone for aquariums. ...

I've only used the DOW silicone for aquariums. Never had a problem, even when using it on acrylic/acrylic interfaces (it is actually fairly difficult to remove from acrylic). Used it to retrofit a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/18/2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 328
Posted By Tom_Nev
I have a couple of the old green EBO Jagers...

I have a couple of the old green EBO Jagers (think it was pre EBO - Jager only) that are 20 + years old and still work fine. Also have some newer ones that are 6 to 8 months old. Only problem I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2005, 09:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 507
Posted By Tom_Nev
Lots of online sites. Cast acrylic not extruded...

Lots of online sites. Cast acrylic not extruded (for tanks, cast has greater clarity, is harder than extruded, et. al.). Look for plastics in the yellow pages.

some sources:

Professional...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2005, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 129
Posted By Tom_Nev
Seems like MH may be a good plan with the depth...

Seems like MH may be a good plan with the depth of that tank. If I were you, I'd put one of these on it:

Ocean Light (http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=AQ1831)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 310
Posted By Tom_Nev
125 mA can kill a person (somewhat dependent on...

125 mA can kill a person (somewhat dependent on age, health, physical condition). At 100 mA fibrillation can occur (interferes with coordinated motion of the heart) if supplied for 1 minute +.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 404
Posted By Tom_Nev
Vivid Aquariums has them so does fishsupply.com...

Vivid Aquariums has them so does fishsupply.com (they call it flexi hose)

Tube (http://www.vividaquariums.com/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=04-2632-1)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2005, 10:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 389
Posted By Tom_Nev
Plenty go skimmerless (i.e., Borneman). What is...

Plenty go skimmerless (i.e., Borneman). What is a "typical" reef aquarium?

It's very easy to accumulate high nutrient levels in a closed system. It's much more challenging to keep nutrient levels...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2005, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 165
Posted By Tom_Nev
Re: Where can I buy?

Custom Aquatic (good people to deal with, good prices, always someone available by phone - except probably tomorrow:) )

Here they are (they are Sch 40 though):
Custom Aquatic union...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2005, 09:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 389
Posted By Tom_Nev
Re: A Question of Overskimming

Yes. It is species specific, corals that like higher nutrient content could be over skimmed (ex: Catalaphyllia-elegance). Choose inhabitants carefully (it is usually not likely you will over skim,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2005, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By Tom_Nev
Huh? 15 ft deep tank? How is that relevant? Point...

Huh? 15 ft deep tank? How is that relevant? Point was, the natural habitat of a coral placed in a home aquarium that was collected from 15 ft. deep in the ocean came from an environment where there...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/23/2005, 12:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By Tom_Nev
Actually, I was hoping to avoid writing a novel...

Actually, I was hoping to avoid writing a novel and just point the original poster in a direction. Since you brought it up though....

I suppose the question would be, superior growth of what?...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2005, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By Tom_Nev
The requirement for blue spectrum at specific...

The requirement for blue spectrum at specific wavelengths for many corals is not up for debate. We are not talking about "old" literature unless 2004 scientific data is old. The attenuation of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2005, 10:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 586
Posted By Tom_Nev
Re: Actinics

Yes. It is NOT just for aesthetics on most aquariums for many corals (Actinic lighting emits in a specific required wavelength for many corals - some corals require NO light effectively)....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/19/2005, 12:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 897
Posted By Tom_Nev
Yep. There is ABS that is potable rated (and...

Yep. There is ABS that is potable rated (and here in the US). You can pretty much get ANY plastics that are appropiate for ANY use. That float valve also uses "food grade" gaskets and seals. I'd...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/18/2005, 12:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 897
Posted By Tom_Nev
No. Bulkheads are NOT made of ABS. They are most...

No. Bulkheads are NOT made of ABS. They are most commonly PVC (yes it can be black), Polypropylene, PTFE or Polyethylene.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/17/2005, 09:55 AM
Replies: 1,000
Views: 112,138
Posted By Tom_Nev
Nice tank and LOTS of time/work invested (don't...

Nice tank and LOTS of time/work invested (don't back off on it). I haven't read EVERY post but I did read quite a few. What a sucky story twist near the end of the thread :(.

Have you considered...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/16/2005, 11:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 180
Posted By Tom_Nev
Could always glue a short section of PVC into the...

Could always glue a short section of PVC into the bulkhead slip with a slip/thread adapter on the end, put another slip/thread (F or M, whatever the other isn't) on the Durso end.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 408
Posted By Tom_Nev
For me, it's Ebo Jager. I have 20 year old +...

For me, it's Ebo Jager. I have 20 year old + heaters I still use and never a problem.
Forum: Vendor Experiences 12/16/2005, 11:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 701
Posted By Tom_Nev
I've ordered from many of the sites already...

I've ordered from many of the sites already mentioned. Did a mini review of each, with my experiences. The grades are weighted mostly on the service, shipping speed and quality I received (I believe...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2005, 09:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,220
Posted By Tom_Nev
One option is a solenoid valve (sprinkler valve)....

One option is a solenoid valve (sprinkler valve). No power, valve is closed, power, valve is open. If you combine it with a check valve, you now have some redundancy and you're good to go.

Could...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 158
Posted By Tom_Nev
First off: Welcome to Reef Central :D ...

First off:

Welcome to Reef Central :D

As to the question.... not a problem, just make sure there is no more than 15 A on the power strips. Also, look into a GFCI.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2005, 11:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,593
Posted By Tom_Nev
Re: 100 gallon acrylic tank

1/4" is not a problem structurally (you could always put a couple of gussets on the under side if you were worried). But, what is the cost difference between 1/4 and 1/2 for the overflow? (a few...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2005, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 144
Posted By Tom_Nev
In mine (as in many I've seen) I skim at the...

In mine (as in many I've seen) I skim at the inlet side of the sump, water then goes thru baffle to refugium area, then more baffles/overflow thru sponge to return pump end (inlet/skimmer on one end...
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