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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/03/2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,411
Posted By bigtex52
Quite a few members of our reef club (DFWMAS)...

Quite a few members of our reef club (DFWMAS) have been using it for about 3 years now without any problems whatsoever. When asked, they all say they would use it again in a heartbeat and several...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,026
Posted By bigtex52
Cooking dry rock is simply putting it in a tub of...

Cooking dry rock is simply putting it in a tub of seawater with a powerhead or two, heater and no light. Keep it in the range of ideal temp and salinity. After 2 to 3 weeks, start doing water...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,026
Posted By bigtex52
Salinity 1.024 - 1.026, pH 8.2 - 8.4, temp 78 to...

Salinity 1.024 - 1.026, pH 8.2 - 8.4, temp 78 to 82. Not super critical, just get it into the range and keep it there. (i.e.don't run your salinity at 1.030 or temp at 65, etc. etc.)
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 11:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,411
Posted By bigtex52
I'll echo the Pavestone pulverized limestone.I...

I'll echo the Pavestone pulverized limestone.I used 200 pounds of it and it looks great, the sand sifters love it and it buffers great. I agree with the "wash it really good" statement. The stuff I...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 676
Posted By bigtex52
Billy Mays just drives me CRAZY!!! He's the only...

Billy Mays just drives me CRAZY!!! He's the only guy I can still hear with the TV on mute. :rolleyes:
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/02/2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 737
Views: 226,385
Posted By bigtex52
Cherub, What I have seen the most is 2 - 3"...

Cherub,

What I have seen the most is 2 - 3" below the cone. The lower you introduce the incoming water, the shorter the bubble contact time. Also , you might have to divert some of the overflow...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 629
Posted By bigtex52
Typically, the mesh mod won't last for a...

Typically, the mesh mod won't last for a long,long time as a standard needlewheel will. The mesh seems to start coming apart over a much shorter period of time, at least in my experience. However,...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/26/2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By bigtex52
^^^Bump^^^

^^^Bump^^^
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/20/2007, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,090
Posted By bigtex52
What size is the footprint with pump attached and...

What size is the footprint with pump attached and all?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/16/2007, 09:41 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 226,385
Posted By bigtex52
I have bought G3 parts from...

I have bought G3 parts from www.customaquatic.com. They have been good people to work with.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/12/2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By bigtex52
Well, it's not quite as quiet as my Iwaki but...

Well, it's not quite as quiet as my Iwaki but it's pretty close. It is still pretty quiet compared to most pumps. I had it in an enclosed stand and it wasn't objectionable to us.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/12/2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 296
Posted By bigtex52
Gen-x Pump

I am clearing out an unneeded pump. It's a Gen-X PCX30. It's rated at 982 GPH and a max head of 14 feet. I have used it as a backup for my return pump but have since changed my setup. It is almost...
Forum: Dallas/Fort Worth Marine Aquarium Society (DFWMAS) 12/09/2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,855
Posted By bigtex52
A little off topic, but what is the best way to...

A little off topic, but what is the best way to mount ricordea polyps? I've tried superglue and rushed them to water so they don't get burned, put them on coarse aragonite in a dish on the bottom for...
Forum: Dallas/Fort Worth Marine Aquarium Society (DFWMAS) 12/09/2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Posted By bigtex52
Looks down to me.

Looks down to me.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/07/2007, 11:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,647
Posted By bigtex52
Now that you mention it, I am having the same...

Now that you mention it, I am having the same probs! :( Started running GFO last weekend and suddenly the cyano is going wild on my rock. It blows off easy enough with a baster but still looks like...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 11:43 PM
Replies: 737
Views: 226,385
Posted By bigtex52
Well, the thread has been split about 4 or 5...

Well, the thread has been split about 4 or 5 times. :rolleyes: It was somewhere back there. If I remember correctly, I believe the post was by Rich Conley. Don't hold me to that, but keep reading and...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/05/2007, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By bigtex52
Listing closed. No longer for sale.

Listing closed. No longer for sale.
Forum: Corallimorpharians 12/05/2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 825
Posted By bigtex52
Thanks, Tom. Kinda what I figured. So far my...

Thanks, Tom. Kinda what I figured. So far my thread is working roughly like the mesh.
Forum: Corallimorpharians 12/05/2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 825
Posted By bigtex52
How to attach a Yuma??

I have a Yuma that I was given about 3 weeks ago. I tried mounting it to a piece of rubble using super glue gel. I stuck well for about 3 or 4 hours and came loose leaving a layer of slime attached...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/05/2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By bigtex52
$200. Final price after which it goes on eBay. If...

$200. Final price after which it goes on eBay. If you want it, jump in there. ;)
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/05/2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By bigtex52
$225. Or send me your offer. I need this gone...

$225. Or send me your offer. I need this gone ASAP.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/04/2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By bigtex52
Thanks! I appreciate the words of wisdom.

Thanks! I appreciate the words of wisdom.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/04/2007, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By bigtex52
$245 shipped to continental US.

$245 shipped to continental US.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/04/2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,092
Posted By bigtex52
acrylic_300, If I interpret what you are...

acrylic_300,

If I interpret what you are saying, if the solution turns green at 10 drops, it is running about 10.5. Correct?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/04/2007, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By bigtex52
...Or best REASONABLE offer. ;)

...Or best REASONABLE offer. ;)
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