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Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,897
Posted By ibmgeek
Oops!forgot to mention mine was a modifed...

Oops!forgot to mention mine was a modifed stockman, the one pconstanzo made had the same bowl style, thats why i posted pic. Mine is pretty much silent, hear more noise from the pump than the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/23/2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 10,350
Posted By ibmgeek
I actually bought a NW-200 from MarineSolutions...

I actually bought a NW-200 from MarineSolutions in Nov 2006, Since i did not install the skimmer right away, i had no idea that it had a paddle wheel impeller. When I went to install it i noticed i...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/23/2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 383
Posted By ibmgeek
I have a 55g under mine, but what are your...

I have a 55g under mine, but what are your dimensions?

http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1557/7127623/15250065/227359407.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/22/2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 11,004
Posted By ibmgeek
Concho! Awesome craftsmanship!

Concho! Awesome craftsmanship!
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/22/2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,897
Posted By ibmgeek
Cool! They look similar to the one i built a...

Cool! They look similar to the one i built a while back.

http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1557/7127623/15758434/246152680.jpg
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Forum: New to the Hobby 10/22/2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 409
Posted By ibmgeek
http://www.mcmaster.com/ for solenoids and...

http://www.mcmaster.com/

for solenoids and float switches

I am doing my top off just like you with a mechanical float valve and a solenoid for redundancy.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 09/05/2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,094
Posted By ibmgeek
Awesome tank! Must be kind of distracting...

Awesome tank! Must be kind of distracting watching tv though.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/21/2007, 11:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By ibmgeek
Just change bulkhead! Heres my plumbing. ...

Just change bulkhead!

Heres my plumbing.

http://pic30.picturetrail.com/VOL1557/7127623/15758434/246152594.jpg
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/21/2007, 11:13 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,833
Posted By ibmgeek
I have not bought one, because i dont know if it...

I have not bought one, because i dont know if it will bow in the middle. Has anybody had one that failed? I might use the big drum containers for storing water,liquids etc... (plus i get them free)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/16/2007, 02:08 AM
Replies: 609
Views: 118,244
Posted By ibmgeek
:lolspin: Same thing happened to me, Rob from...

:lolspin: Same thing happened to me, Rob from marinesolutions sent me a new one asap.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/14/2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,458
Posted By ibmgeek
What if you add the top of a solatube in your...

What if you add the top of a solatube in your roof and then just collect the light from there. Youre going to need a lot of fiber optic cables though.
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 08/13/2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,048
Posted By ibmgeek
thesaent14 send me a pm on the 135 acrylic if you...

thesaent14 send me a pm on the 135 acrylic if you still havent sold it.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/13/2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,458
Posted By ibmgeek
Sounds like a good idea maybe you can implement...

Sounds like a good idea maybe you can implement something like solartubes.
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/12/2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,215
Posted By ibmgeek
Happened to me numeral times but i have it in the...

Happened to me numeral times but i have it in the garage so it can overflow all it wants. Sorry about the wood floors.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/12/2007, 12:44 AM
Replies: 609
Views: 118,244
Posted By ibmgeek
Woohoo!:D I thought that i must have had the old...

Woohoo!:D I thought that i must have had the old ones but just wanted to make sure. Ill mod it shortly.

Thanks
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/11/2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,861
Posted By ibmgeek
I live in south florida as well but the as long...

I live in south florida as well but the as long as you leave the ac in your house at a good temp you should be fine. Unless you have a really big tank. mine stays at 79-81
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/11/2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 31,349
Posted By ibmgeek
Ok thanks, I was planning on hooking one of these...

Ok thanks, I was planning on hooking one of these up on a reservoir tank that when a float switch triggers then the solenoid opens up and lets the water into my return line.

Thanks for the number...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/11/2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 31,349
Posted By ibmgeek
Just went through the thread and have to...

Just went through the thread and have to congratulate you on an awesome looking tank and setup. If you dont mind me asking can you give the model number of the ATO 12vdc solenoid valves.I was looking...
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/11/2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 27,029
Posted By ibmgeek
Everything looks great but,that skimmer looks a...

Everything looks great but,that skimmer looks a little small for a 90.Just my opinion dont know the specs on it.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/11/2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 514
Posted By ibmgeek
I think those center braces are going to get in...

I think those center braces are going to get in the way and are not neccesary. Those 2x6s like you have them can hold alot of weight
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/11/2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 18,537
Posted By ibmgeek
Awesome woodworking skills, definitely will be...

Awesome woodworking skills, definitely will be one of a kind stand. Im also working on my stand myself, making it out of Honduran mahogany. But that padauk is something else. :eek1:
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/11/2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,861
Posted By ibmgeek
Looking good! As for the flowerpot i read that...

Looking good! As for the flowerpot i read that they are extremely hard to keep. Going to have to feed it so it has better chances of survival. Is that the exact color?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/11/2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 609
Views: 118,244
Posted By ibmgeek
When was it that the octopus skimmers got the...

When was it that the octopus skimmers got the cheaper pumps? I bought one on Nov 2006. I know that you can measure the needle wheel but the problem is that i had received mine with a regular paddle...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/10/2007, 02:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 926
Posted By ibmgeek
Might want to check this out, it works for me if...

Might want to check this out, it works for me if youre not using an overflow box.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=969798
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/09/2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 1,981
Posted By ibmgeek
I have a Makita RF1101KIT and am beyond...

I have a Makita RF1101KIT and am beyond satisfied.It comes with the plunge and fixed base. Just my .02 cents.
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