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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/10/2008, 07:44 PM
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A good stock skimmer for under the stand?
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RicGio
What's your budget? I have an Octopus NW 150 on...
What's your budget? I have an Octopus NW 150 on my 90. Runs great.
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Reef Discussion
01/10/2008, 06:47 PM
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1st cycle of algae?
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RicGio
yeah, I agree. 12 is a long time. Maybe cut back...
yeah, I agree. 12 is a long time. Maybe cut back to 8 for awhile. I ran mine for 6 during my Hair algae problem.
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Reef Discussion
01/09/2008, 01:33 PM
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1st cycle of algae?
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RicGio
it's normal to get a thin layer of algae at...
it's normal to get a thin layer of algae at first. Keep the feeding to a minimum, reduce your lighting cycle and do regular water changes. Also a clean up crew of snails helps. Is the algae dark...
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Do It Yourself
01/09/2008, 12:26 PM
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cgfi breakers keep tripping
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RicGio
In data centers also. They oversize the neutral...
In data centers also. They oversize the neutral BIGTIME for unbalanced loads and harmonics from the lighting and Computer loads.
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Do It Yourself
01/08/2008, 02:34 PM
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Got a SahhhWeet deal on a chiller today!!
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RicGio
I'll give you $65 for it!
I'll give you $65 for it!
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
01/08/2008, 02:11 PM
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Two Little Fishes phostban 150,
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RicGio
Jeez 5.56, I told you in your first thread that...
Jeez 5.56, I told you in your first thread that you had the valve in wrong. Did you even read it or the instructions?
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Do It Yourself
01/07/2008, 07:26 PM
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cgfi breakers keep tripping
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RicGio
I agree with Bean! Go with the GFCI outlets.
I agree with Bean! Go with the GFCI outlets.
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Reef Discussion
01/07/2008, 12:08 PM
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Whats the best plan for my marco rocks??
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RicGio
I rinsed mine and then let it sit overnight in a...
I rinsed mine and then let it sit overnight in a brute trashcan full of RO. When I drained it the next day the water stunk to high heaven, so I think there was definately some organics still in the...
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Do It Yourself
01/05/2008, 04:41 PM
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Looking for relay for my controller
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RicGio
This is what I'm using. Supposed to be good to 10...
This is what I'm using. Supposed to be good to 10 amps.
http://www.cctvonlinestore.com/product_info.php?products_id=453057104
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/31/2007, 11:55 AM
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Basement Sumps
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703
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RicGio
I dropped my plumbing down thru the wall and sole...
I dropped my plumbing down thru the wall and sole plate. It is a non loadbearing wall and my tank is an in wall. Think my wife would shoot me if I drilled (4) 2" holes in my hardwood floor!
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/31/2007, 11:50 AM
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Oct-nw-150
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409
Posted By
RicGio
I'm using one on my 90. Light bio load right now,...
I'm using one on my 90. Light bio load right now, but it skims great with no mods done to it. Do a search and you'll find plenty of modifications that will increase the efficiency.
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Reef Discussion
12/31/2007, 11:29 AM
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Insulating a sump?
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Posted By
RicGio
you could also use a foam based sheet inulation...
you could also use a foam based sheet inulation called armaflex. It's very flexible and comes in different thickness. Also some sheets are available with a peel and stick glue on the back. Used in...
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Reef Discussion
12/31/2007, 11:07 AM
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Who's got the oldest fish?
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RicGio
I have a 7.5 year old false Percula. This guy was...
I have a 7.5 year old false Percula. This guy was about 3/4" when I got him. Now he's about 3.5". He's lived thru my hair algae outbreak, a bad stint and worse cure for flatworms AND a killer...
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Do It Yourself
12/31/2007, 10:58 AM
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Tips for drilling acrylic with a hole saw?
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RicGio
Yeah, I went about a 1/16" at a time. Let the bit...
Yeah, I went about a 1/16" at a time. Let the bit and hole cool, then hit it again. The last 1/16" I went really slowly.
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Do It Yourself
12/30/2007, 06:05 PM
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If you love your Two Little Fishes Phosban reactor, don't read this
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RicGio
The instructions said to install the valve on the...
The instructions said to install the valve on the inlet side of the reactor since it would leak if installed on the outlet. (back pressure)) . Since it was designed to sit/hang in a sump would it...
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Reef Discussion
12/30/2007, 05:44 PM
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Things A Reefer Doesn't Want To Hear
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RicGio
Self to power company lineman .."Hey Guys, any...
Self to power company lineman .."Hey Guys, any idea when the power will be restored?" Lineman to ME... "Should be back on within the next 24-48hrs". Damn...I KNEW I should have bought a gen set.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/29/2007, 07:37 PM
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kalk reactor
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RicGio
I have a 90. I add 1 quart of kalk thru a Kalk...
I have a 90. I add 1 quart of kalk thru a Kalk stirrer 4 times a day using a timer starting as soon as the lights go out. I notice a PH spike of about .05 in the display(8.1 to 8.15) every time I add...
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Do It Yourself
12/29/2007, 05:27 PM
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Tips for drilling acrylic with a hole saw?
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1,078
Posted By
RicGio
I used a forstner bit slowly a little at a time....
I used a forstner bit slowly a little at a time. It worked great!
Forum:
Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/27/2007, 12:19 PM
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HOMBBY great product...nope
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879
Posted By
RicGio
Yup, it is the bulb, not the fixture. I've...
Yup, it is the bulb, not the fixture. I've changed hundreds of similar PC bulbs in an office building. That's what 90% of them looked like when they went bad. Usually not melted, but the pit/crack on...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/21/2007, 08:38 PM
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need help chosing pump for basment sump
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RicGio
I'm using a Panworld 100 px. I have to throttle...
I'm using a Panworld 100 px. I have to throttle it way back to stay around 400GPH.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/21/2007, 08:34 PM
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bulkhead placement
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Posted By
RicGio
I heard somewhere that it should be one and a...
I heard somewhere that it should be one and a half times the holes diameter away from the side wall.
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
12/21/2007, 08:16 PM
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Phoenix 250 DE - yes or no?
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532
Posted By
RicGio
I thought they were kind of blue myself, at...
I thought they were kind of blue myself, at first. After a few hours they burned in nicely. Nice crisp pale blue-white. Running it on an icecap HQI ballast.
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/21/2007, 08:07 PM
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Solenoid options for water shutoff
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1,162
Posted By
RicGio
If the solenoid is upstream of your RO/DI then...
If the solenoid is upstream of your RO/DI then you would'nt see any copper in the product water at all.
Forum:
Reef Discussion
12/14/2007, 02:49 PM
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5
marco rock
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391
Posted By
RicGio
This is my order.
50# goes a long way. It is top notch stuff, very light and porous. You DO still have to cycle it though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/G7subs/LargeMarcopiece.jpg
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Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/14/2007, 02:29 PM
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57
need help with automated water change
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4,084
Posted By
RicGio
http://www.cctvonlinestore.com/product_info.php?pr...
http://www.cctvonlinestore.com/product_info.php?products_id=453057104
You can set this relay up to do exactly what you wanted.(Latch)
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