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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 209
Posted By xJake
I don't think there is any down fall to running...

I don't think there is any down fall to running it more slowly than recommended except the fact that it may cause the chiller to run longer as it has to take more time to accomplish the change in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 12:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 657
Posted By xJake
Seems like kind of a waste of money on something...

Seems like kind of a waste of money on something that looks sort of fake. I like handifoam/pond foam whatever it is that people are using. You can put it where you want it and it's cheap. Once the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By xJake
I'm fairly sure pods eat phytoplankton floating...

I'm fairly sure pods eat phytoplankton floating in the water column. They may eat detritus as well but they shouldn't really be all that depleted in population or food source from shaking out the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/06/2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 685
Posted By xJake
oo, nice website. Thanks for sharing. I was gonna...

oo, nice website. Thanks for sharing. I was gonna order my diamond holesaws from the guy on ebay but now I think I'm gonna go with that site.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/05/2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By xJake
I know this sounds a bit brutal to some, but you...

I know this sounds a bit brutal to some, but you can simply net the mollies and toss them into the saltwater tank. If I'm not mistaken from what I've read wild mollies travel between fresh and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/30/2007, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By xJake
If you're just looking to trap detritus to clean...

If you're just looking to trap detritus to clean out more easily I would just put a filter sock on the output of your skimmer. You could even hide the sock by attaching a plastic container under the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/10/2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 411
Posted By xJake
I'd go with ebo jager. The LFS I go to has been...

I'd go with ebo jager. The LFS I go to has been using the same ebo jager heaters for the past 10 years with no problems, and they only sell ebo jager.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/27/2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 362
Posted By xJake
Show off your large plywood tanks!

My dad and I are going to be completely remodeling the basement and putting in 3 large 4ftx4ftx2ft tanks. To save some money we will be using plywood with two-part epoxy as we have 2- 8ft sheets of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 03:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 347
Posted By xJake
Haha. Got so excited I forgot to post it: ...

Haha. Got so excited I forgot to post it:

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/4883/06190704121ui7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here it is with 30lbs base rock and 6 lbs of live rock under 1- 96w...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/19/2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 347
Posted By xJake
Show me your 29g (30x12x18)

I just got some LR in mine and I've started aquascaping. So, show me your tanks; Standard dimensions (30x12x18) only please. Pics of your equipment wouldn't hurt either.
Forum: New to the Hobby 06/18/2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 276
Posted By xJake
Every thread I've read on here about starting up...

Every thread I've read on here about starting up a new tank people always mix the salt directly in the tank. Just do it slowly waiting a few minutes after each salt addition and measure the salinity....
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/15/2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
Quick update, I don't have the time to post pics...

Quick update, I don't have the time to post pics as I'm leaving on vacation for a few days to go up to Mackinac Island and everything is pretty crazy.

I bought 20lbs of tuffa rock and some live...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/15/2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 643
Views: 71,866
Posted By xJake
Here's my 29g DIY reef so far. I'm about to pick...

Here's my 29g DIY reef so far. I'm about to pick up some live rock tomorrow and my return pump should arrive by monday.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/onwakariudo/000_0012.jpg
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/13/2007, 12:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
So, today the Koralia started making a VERY loud...

So, today the Koralia started making a VERY loud grinding noise. I tried disassembling the pump and reassembling it several times and the grinding noise kept returning. Drs. Foster and Smith still...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/12/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
Water test: ...

Water test:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/onwakariudo/000_0022.jpg

No Leaks:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/onwakariudo/000_0016.jpg

Return plumbing finished off with some...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/12/2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
correction on the second link: ...

correction on the second link:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v609/onwakariudo/?action=view&current=000_0007.flv

I'll have the pics up in a bit my camera's batteries died when I was taking...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/12/2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
tipinpn01: No problem, it took me awhile to get...

tipinpn01: No problem, it took me awhile to get the courage to try drilling a tank. I was seriously considering just doing a HOB siphon overflow, but I'm really glad I drilled.

Anyway everyone,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/12/2007, 04:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
tripinpn01: You could use the same rotary tool...

tripinpn01: You could use the same rotary tool and drill bits on an acrylic tank but there would be no need. The only reason I used those cheap diamond bits is because diamond coated hole saws are...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/12/2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
mayor10: If I were to build a DIY PVC skimmer it...

mayor10: If I were to build a DIY PVC skimmer it would definitely be recirculating simply because it doesn't cost but a few dollars extra for some plumbing and another couple uniseals. I would be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/11/2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
I did a freshwater test of the plumbing today and...

I did a freshwater test of the plumbing today and there were no leaks. Not bad for my first time putting together PVC using only the stuff I've read online.

I've been going through my huge list...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2007, 11:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
am3gross: I got the idea from this...

am3gross: I got the idea from this (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=912378) thread on RC. I hope to get addicted with this smaller setup so I'll save every last dime in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
Anyway.... I got my order from DFS today and...

Anyway....

I got my order from DFS today and I'm content for awhile at least.

Hydor Koralia 4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/onwakariudo/007.jpg

Ebo Jager 125w Heater...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
The guys over at savko were really quick with my...

The guys over at savko were really quick with my shipment and I received my order in less than 36 hours (friday afternoon). Props to those guys...
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
Now for the overflow... 6" PVC + A Jigsaw +...

Now for the overflow...

6" PVC + A Jigsaw + Krylon Fusion = http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/onwakariudo/012.jpg

Time for some silicone:
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/09/2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,391
Posted By xJake
Jake's First Reef Tank

I've been researching reef tank setups for almost 8 months devouring thread after thread of info. I've always wanted to finally start up a tank but everything was always so expensive. I'm 17, I work...
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