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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,092
Posted By dhodorow
Check out Rainbow LifeGard Aquarium Scratch...

Check out Rainbow LifeGard Aquarium Scratch Removal Kit
from MarineDepot.com Have used it before and it works great. Basically includes many different types of sandpaper grits that will work under...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/11/2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,451
Posted By dhodorow
I know that I should have quarantined my "new...

I know that I should have quarantined my "new purchase" first, especially for the sake of the others that I have lost. I do care about my tank, it's inhabitants, as well as the state of natural...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/07/2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 788
Posted By dhodorow
Oops. Forgot to tell you that it would probably...

Oops. Forgot to tell you that it would probably run 8 hours or so off of a tank of gasoline. I think that the tank held 3 gals of fuel. Since the conversion, the tank has been completely removed.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/07/2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 788
Posted By dhodorow
My generator will easily run 24 hours with the...

My generator will easily run 24 hours with the load that I have on it. The lights only run for about 10 hours anyway, so that helps. As for placing it outside, this is what I originally did. Then...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/07/2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,451
Posted By dhodorow
I agree that it is "My BAD" for not quarantining...

I agree that it is "My BAD" for not quarantining the fish first. However, I examined all of their tanks before purchasing and everything looked fine. It wasn't until days later that I returned to...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/07/2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 788
Posted By dhodorow
Most of the good generators operate with...

Most of the good generators operate with "brushless" generator components. The "brushless" design allows the generator to turn and not cause arcing for each revolution. If the generator is not...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/07/2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 788
Posted By dhodorow
I've got a Coleman 4000watt that I had converted...

I've got a Coleman 4000watt that I had converted to run on propane with a $200.00 kit. It now runs on a standard gas grill propane tank. The wattage easily runs my lights (about 1400 watts), and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By dhodorow
Polyester fill

I buy the big bag of polyester pillow stuffing. Works great and I have been using this stuff for years. Way more product for the dollar.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/03/2008, 07:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,451
Posted By dhodorow
Boycot Petco

I think that we should all boycot Petco entirely. Don't buy anything from one of their stores. Recently, a new Petco opened up in my area. I received a $30.00 gift certificate from someone for my...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/19/2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,150
Posted By dhodorow
I use two little fishies Phosban in an AquaC XP...

I use two little fishies Phosban in an AquaC XP Plus reactor on my 180Gal. reef.
Forum: Southern California Reefers 12/10/2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By dhodorow
Have a ten gal and 15 gal tank on my 180. Only...

Have a ten gal and 15 gal tank on my 180. Only one is dedicated to chaeto. Tried drilling it out with a diamond bit and eventually broke the glass. Busted the rest out, and went to lowes. Picked...
Forum: Saint Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists (SLASH) 08/23/2007, 09:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 920
Posted By dhodorow
Didn't realize that it was your desktop that has...

Didn't realize that it was your desktop that has a network card problem. If card is bad, desktop would probably require a PCI card. PCI ethernet cards are cheap. Can even pick up a PCI ethernet...
Forum: Saint Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists (SLASH) 08/23/2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 920
Posted By dhodorow
You need to hit F2 before it boots windows. Try...

You need to hit F2 before it boots windows. Try hitting during system post. Timing is key to entering setup. It must be hit before windows boots.
Forum: Saint Louis Area Saltwater Hobbyists (SLASH) 08/23/2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 920
Posted By dhodorow
I would right click on My computer, go to...

I would right click on My computer, go to properties, device manager, and make sure that it sees an ethernet card. The IEEE1394 is the firewire adapter and is used for capturing video, etc. The...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/13/2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 124
Posted By dhodorow
Need to remove fine scratches in Acrylic!

Anyone have any good ideas for removing fine scratches from the inside of my Acrylic tank? I need a way to do this without tearing down the tank and removing water. Any ideas?

Thanks
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/06/2005, 04:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,474
Posted By dhodorow
Here are some of the same coral taken over a...

Here are some of the same coral taken over a couple years.

The first is 3/18/03
The second is 2/2/04
The third is 3/31/04

I did rotate the coral around a little from the first to second...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 01/06/2005, 03:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 499
Posted By dhodorow
I have a 180gal acrylic built into a wall of my...

I have a 180gal acrylic built into a wall of my house. I like it because of clarity over glass, but hate it when I have to scrape of coralline algae.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/15/2004, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By dhodorow
johns, One thing about the Hellolights...

johns,

One thing about the Hellolights ballast. It will run any bulb up to 55w. These ballasts are extremely easy to assemble, basically shove the wires into the housing, and attach the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/12/2004, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By dhodorow
Johns, Here is the link to the nano...

Johns,

Here is the link to the nano ballast. It also states in the info that it is perfect for refugiums, etc.

http://www.hellolights.com/cfnanbalkit2.html

Hope this helps.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/12/2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By dhodorow
johns, The nano ballast from hellolights will run...

johns, The nano ballast from hellolights will run compact florescent bulb up to I think 55watts. It just so happens that the 55 watt bubl that I bought was 24". This ballast could easily handle a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/12/2004, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By dhodorow
Oops. The bulb from hellolights.com was a 6700k....

Oops. The bulb from hellolights.com was a 6700k. Also the ballast was listed as clearance, but I believe that they are still available. Mine works great. I'm thinking about buying a spare because...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/12/2004, 04:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 335
Posted By dhodorow
I just bought a nano ballast from Hellolights. I...

I just bought a nano ballast from Hellolights. I bought a 24" fixture, and 55watt power compact bulb for under $50.00. I already had a reflector. I had a 6.5k/10k bulb before replacing the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/11/2004, 12:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 383
Posted By dhodorow
There are a lot of choices on ebay for good ro/di...

There are a lot of choices on ebay for good ro/di units. Look for something with a TFC membrane. Incoming water temperature has a lot to do with the amount of good to bad water. Some people even...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/11/2004, 12:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 374
Posted By dhodorow
Looks nice. I like the divided tank. Keep in...

Looks nice. I like the divided tank. Keep in mind rockwork layout for future coral placement. I like the basically large pieces. That is how my tank is also. So many people go with the wall...
Forum: New Jersey Reefer's Club 03/10/2004, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By dhodorow
My vote is for www.tridacnareef.com. Adam is a...

My vote is for www.tridacnareef.com. Adam is a reefer just like us and mostly sells to support the hobby.
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