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Forum: SPS Keepers 05/07/2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 484
Posted By salt lick
I have a same situation. I bought a drill...

I have a same situation. I bought a drill extension 12" I think. It has a quarter inch socket and a set screw to grab the drill bit. In that I put a 12" long masonry bit. So I can drill down on...
Forum: Photography 01/19/2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By salt lick
the combo of Sunpipes and my actinic lights at...

the combo of Sunpipes and my actinic lights at 10-12 AM looks great.
my quantum meter says not so effective. direct sun would of course be the gold standard
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/19/2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 32,053
Posted By salt lick
Waylander, Hard to say if the cone makes a...

Waylander,
Hard to say if the cone makes a difference. someone on this thread pointed out that as the volume of air sucked in the Beckett goes up the flow of the water decreases. I had not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/17/2007, 02:04 AM
Replies: 937
Views: 73,767
Posted By salt lick
Keith, great thread! Just got through it. I...

Keith,
great thread! Just got through it. I suggest you just resin wipe the old garage, add two plies of BID and fill with sea water.
ginger says Hi.
Your tank is looking great.

Cheers,
Bob
Forum: Photography 01/15/2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By salt lick
Yes Zoos on the Seaswirl! Here is a link...

Yes
Zoos on the Seaswirl!

Here is a link to my original thread on my DIY carbon fiber/glass tank

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=206438
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 272
Views: 32,053
Posted By salt lick
I also wrapped my skimmer in Aluminum foil to...

I also wrapped my skimmer in Aluminum foil to block the brain radio mind control signals. No obvious difference, perhaps someone with a air flow gauge will try the mod.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 12:49 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 32,053
Posted By salt lick
I also scuffed the bottom of the ball and put a...

I also scuffed the bottom of the ball and put a couple of drops of Zap gel so it wont pop-off.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 12:47 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 32,053
Posted By salt lick
I molded the cone by hand with the same epoxy...

I molded the cone by hand with the same epoxy putty that I use for frags and plugging the Beckett holes. My stuff is called marine plastic repair epoxy stick.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/15/2007, 12:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 559
Posted By salt lick
Savco pipe sells an Oatey PVC cement made just...

Savco pipe sells an Oatey PVC cement made just for flex, I think its #795. The H Depot only carries the wet r dry blue goop, which also remains flexible. the Oatey 795 is clear. I also use purple...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/14/2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 272
Views: 32,053
Posted By salt lick
4ft 8 inch dia running single beckett on Panworld...

4ft 8 inch dia running single beckett on Panworld 150ps with mini hole mods plus one of my own. after body cone reduces back pressure stagnation on the back of the ball (in theory). should improve...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/14/2007, 12:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 559
Posted By salt lick
I second beananimal and losingit's comments. ...

I second beananimal and losingit's comments.
Spaflex with the correct glue on all pumps, lots of true unions, lots of Clic clamps for support.
Forum: Photography 01/14/2007, 12:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By salt lick
need a no glare flash for full tank shots, but...

need a no glare flash for full tank shots, but not sure how.
The half tank pics are with my flash, hand held pressed up to the glass
Forum: Photography 01/13/2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By salt lick
full tank shots at night

Still learning to capture the full tank. these photos are with just the fluorescents, no flash or MH.
Shot with 24-105 at 24mm, tripod, 1/30 and 1/50 sec, F4.0 ISO 800

Tank is 3/4 inch glass,...
Forum: Photography 01/13/2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By salt lick
full tank photo on the way, still learning to...

full tank photo on the way, still learning to photo the tank.
Forum: Photography 01/13/2007, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By salt lick
Matt, the hammer is a real show piece waving...

Matt,
the hammer is a real show piece waving with the surge. The hammer and the brain sting the corals all the time. I can't bring myself to remove them, I have had both since the 6 month mark of...
Forum: Photography 01/12/2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 525
Posted By salt lick
recent tank shots 3rd birthday

Here are some recent photos. 230 gallon tank doing well on its 3rd anniversary. Please feel free to offer photo technique advice.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/1944ProudParents.jpg...
Forum: Photography 01/12/2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 159
Posted By salt lick
I upgraded to 30D from 20D for spot metering,...

I upgraded to 30D from 20D for spot metering, bigger LCD,
and being able to see ISO setting in viewfinder. The last 2 were very important to me. my night vision has gone to crap (over 40). ...
Forum: LPS Keepers 01/12/2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By salt lick
my hammer is directly under a 1000 watt 14k...

my hammer is directly under a 1000 watt 14k Hamilton MH and has been growing fast for 2.5 years. I dont think its too much.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By salt lick
Chris, thanks much, thats exactly the kind of...

Chris,
thanks much, thats exactly the kind of real world advice I was looking for.

Bobwan
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/27/2006, 08:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 267
Posted By salt lick
like M&Ms hard cured on outside, slow cure...

like M&Ms hard cured on outside, slow cure leaching on the inside for days-weeks.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By salt lick
Thanks for the input, But you all are missing...

Thanks for the input,
But you all are missing my question. I know how long the glue takes to dry (full strength), but that does not mean that solvents are not still evaporating or leaching out. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 267
Posted By salt lick
Actually the curing agent in one part silicone is...

Actually the curing agent in one part silicone is Acetic acid (vinegar) drying out for a full cure, the thicker the bead the longer the cure.

I just posted a similar question about PVC cement, but...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By salt lick
standard glue works on spa-flex PVC but is not as...

standard glue works on spa-flex PVC but is not as reliable (too brittle).
the 795 remains flexible after curing, so the local strain of the glue matches the pipe.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2006, 10:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By salt lick
How long should glue dry?

I'm modifying the plumbing to my skimmer and UV unit. I use lots of true unions, but some of the plumbing passes through the floor so I have to glue a couple of fittings in-line (as a repair).
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/19/2006, 04:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 719
Posted By salt lick
change every 3 days. every 2 weeks throw them in...

change every 3 days. every 2 weeks throw them in the washing mashine, no detergent.
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