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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By ReefSparky
You're not the first to say that, Saltman. On...

You're not the first to say that, Saltman. On another forum, an experienced aquarist manually fills his sump nightly from a tube that extends from his RO/DI to his sump--but he refuses to put it on...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By ReefSparky
thanks for the good info, palawan. Could you...

thanks for the good info, palawan. Could you perhaps provide a link? I'm pretty familiar with Buckeye's site, but I'm unable to find any info on their site re. plumbing for my needs.

If you...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 01/06/2008, 07:28 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,557
Posted By ReefSparky
not to sound cynical, but the two mishaps you've...

not to sound cynical, but the two mishaps you've mentioned thus far (the temp drop, and failure to match temps during a water addition/change), could have been much worse. I know if it were me, the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By ReefSparky
RO/DI setup for reef and drinking

I currently have a below-sink 2 stage water filtration system with its own mini faucet for drinking water. I'm about to purchase an RO/DI system for my tank, which will replace the 2 stage filter.
...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 01/05/2008, 10:12 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,557
Posted By ReefSparky
Rock on, man! Excellent thread. Hopefully you...

Rock on, man! Excellent thread. Hopefully you can keep spittin' them out (pardon the pun)!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By ReefSparky
Has anyone dealt with Buckeye for RO/DI? They...

Has anyone dealt with Buckeye for RO/DI? They seem to have the most reasonably priced system including things that others charge extra for; such as water pressure gauge and TDS meter included.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By ReefSparky
thanks, homebrew. I'll look into the Tunze...

thanks, homebrew. I'll look into the Tunze nanostream.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/01/2008, 12:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By ReefSparky
Now THAT'S good comedy!!

Now THAT'S good comedy!!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By ReefSparky
Well, I took your advice and "fixed" the issue...

Well, I took your advice and "fixed" the issue temporarily. I placed a C clamp on the return line for about 5 min's and dialed it in until the return flow was restricted to the point where overflow...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 02:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By ReefSparky
thanks for the responses everyone. I'll have to...

thanks for the responses everyone. I'll have to just eventually upgrade the overflow, or perhaps drill the tank.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2007, 02:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By ReefSparky
Thanks, sjm. Thanks everyone too!

Thanks, sjm. Thanks everyone too!
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By ReefSparky
Great replies, all. Thanks for taking the time. ...

Great replies, all. Thanks for taking the time.

Salty, it really hurts to take an action that's going to slow down tank turnover. Maybe I'll just have to break down and purchase a higher gph...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By ReefSparky
Thanks for the input everyone. I'm using a...

Thanks for the input everyone. I'm using a standard overflow box with no baffle on the drain side. Unless I'm mistaken, lifting the utube will only decrease flow. Additionally, the utube must be...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By ReefSparky
How can that be remedied?

How can that be remedied?
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/25/2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,153
Posted By ReefSparky
Layer of Film, Scum

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd46/lbmcse/DSCF0711.jpgI've had this layer of scum before. Last time the duration was about 6 days. It went away on its own. This time it's been over 10 days,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,012
Posted By ReefSparky
Wow, we almost do have the same fuge! Both...

Wow, we almost do have the same fuge! Both homemade, too! That's good stuff. I showed my wife your fuge and said, "See honey, I'm not the only one doing this stuff." LOL . . .And he's a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 12:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,012
Posted By ReefSparky
Hey RONCGIZMO. Under my 55g are two sumps. One...

Hey RONCGIZMO. Under my 55g are two sumps. One a wet/dry, the other a 'fuge made from a 10g tank. Each is fed by its own overflow box on the tank, and each has its own return pump. In the...
Forum: The Lounge 12/23/2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By ReefSparky
I'll agree with that.

I'll agree with that.
Forum: The Lounge 12/23/2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By ReefSparky
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I feel about...

Thanks for the kind words everyone. I feel about 100%.
Forum: The Lounge 12/21/2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By ReefSparky
RIP, my clownfish.

My tomato clow's life ended miserably. As some of you might know, I'm about to go reef. I'm getting my lights (Aquactinics TX5) next week. I've had my tomato for about 5 years. He was about 4...
Forum: The Lounge 12/20/2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,220
Posted By ReefSparky
LOL been a couple of days since I've last been...

LOL been a couple of days since I've last been called a twit.
Forum: The Lounge 12/20/2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,220
Posted By ReefSparky
Thanks for the solution and the laughs. I'm...

Thanks for the solution and the laughs. I'm gonna fit right in, I think.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 04:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By ReefSparky
a great wealth of responses. Thanks everyone! I...

a great wealth of responses. Thanks everyone! I wouldn't mind hearing more.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 06:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By ReefSparky
I have one. Thanks for the advice!

I have one. Thanks for the advice!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 592
Posted By ReefSparky
Sherm71tank, would you use a pair of #2's? Is it...

Sherm71tank, would you use a pair of #2's? Is it good to mount them on opposing rear top corners, each pointed at the lower front center of the tank?
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