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Forum: SPS Keepers 01/11/2008, 02:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,909
Posted By Ratpack
I am in the same boat. I am trying to determine...

I am in the same boat. I am trying to determine whether the 75g goes BB or SSB. I like the look of sand, but the ease of cleaning in a BB. My tank will have a CL running either a Snapper or Dart...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By Ratpack
The idea of BB is not solely for more flow, but...

The idea of BB is not solely for more flow, but that is a big plus. Mainly it seems bare bottom is a little easier to keep clean. I plan to have fish in there as well, so I am planning on the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By Ratpack
LPS and SPS - Bare bottom or not?

I am in the process of planning my 75g and seem to be at a crossroad. The tank will have predominately LPS with some SPS and perhaps softies in it. I like the thoughtof the bare bottom since I can...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/10/2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By Ratpack
Steve, watched the video and that was fast. Hope...

Steve, watched the video and that was fast. Hope all mine go that easy.

I have also heard of people using the foam insulation sheet from Lowes as a guide as well as template. Cut it to fit, mark...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By Ratpack
I would do this, but that means buying about $60...

I would do this, but that means buying about $60 worth of holesaws.

I think I will do the angle thing. I have a piece of starboard laying around. Perhaps I can cut an inside 90 in it and use...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,542
Posted By Ratpack
Drill guides?

Just wondering if any has any good ideas to make a drilling guide to use while drilling my tank? I know you can just start at an angle, but I would really prefer a guide I can clamp down and let it...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 01/08/2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 26,618
Posted By Ratpack
Tagging along to see how it ends up. Looks nice...

Tagging along to see how it ends up. Looks nice so far.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 10:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,185
Posted By Ratpack
DIY using Great Stuff foam?

OK, I have heard of people using Great Stuff foam to make LR sculptures and so forth but cannot find any threads on people doing it. The search doesn't work for me. Can someone point me towards...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,048
Posted By Ratpack
Looks nice so far, tagging along to see the...

Looks nice so far, tagging along to see the finished product.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,159
Posted By Ratpack
I would love to see some actual photos. I am...

I would love to see some actual photos. I am also considering this method to keep the tank intrusion to a minimum.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 909
Posted By Ratpack
Will do! I started putting some of it together...

Will do! I started putting some of it together yesterday and started one of the slots. Once I get them done I will post on here what they look like.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 07:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 909
Posted By Ratpack
Looks good Chris. If my homemade PVC overflows...

Looks good Chris. If my homemade PVC overflows don't work out, this is what I will do as well.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 909
Posted By Ratpack
Thanks, I now have my plan and will be heading to...

Thanks, I now have my plan and will be heading to Lowes at lunch. I plan to run one of these back to front on each end of the tank. That should help to hide them even more since the tank will only...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,159
Posted By Ratpack
Alright, I had been looking for the thread on...

Alright, I had been looking for the thread on this type of overflow. Now I have my plans together. I will be drilling a hole at ech end of the tank and will actually have two of these running back...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By Ratpack
I do plan on siphon break holes just below the...

I do plan on siphon break holes just below the surface of the water so it isn't noticeable.

Here is a thread about the set up I am looking at. This person has the same pump and his eductors are...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/02/2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By Ratpack
Enough Flow?

I am currently planning my 75g tank. The return will be a LG pump that will have about 1000gph at the tank level and the returns will have DIY eductors on them. Just wondering if this may be enough...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/02/2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 909
Posted By Ratpack
Chris, do you have any photos of your set up? I...

Chris, do you have any photos of your set up? I am drilling my tank in the back and trying to keep the in tank intrusion to a minimum and this sounds like a good idea. Although I assume the surface...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/28/2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By Ratpack
I am also looking at these. I want to run two of...

I am also looking at these. I want to run two of them using a Little Giant 4-MDQX-SC. I will place on on each side of a 75g tank. Anyone have thoughts on this setup?
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/27/2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,264
Posted By Ratpack
A 90 typically has the same footprint as the 75,...

A 90 typically has the same footprint as the 75, but is 5" taller.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By Ratpack
It is definitely the fabric kind.

It is definitely the fabric kind.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By Ratpack
Thanks, I had forgotten about the mesh bags at...

Thanks, I had forgotten about the mesh bags at the LFS. They are cheap and safe.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 02:51 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 46,345
Posted By Ratpack
Tagging along to see what the results of the test...

Tagging along to see what the results of the test are. I just received my TEK fixture with 6 Geisemann bulbs to go on my 75g. I am hoping the extra $ for the TEK to get the individual reflectors...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 435
Posted By Ratpack
Is window screen safe?

I have an idea for a carbon filter I want to build but I need to keep the carbon in the canister. And since I have access to all the window screen I can use, that seems to be a perfect solution, but...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2007, 11:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,473
Posted By Ratpack
Looks great so far. Tagging along so I can see...

Looks great so far. Tagging along so I can see how it comes out.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,264
Posted By Ratpack
I would like to see your setup since it is almost...

I would like to see your setup since it is almost identical to what I am putting together; 75g tank, 30 g sump and T5 lighting.
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