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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/05/2007, 04:05 PM
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Posted By plack
Ok Thank's

Ok Thank's
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/05/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 15,331
Posted By plack
Questions ? I have modded my sk-388 by mesh...

Questions ?
I have modded my sk-388 by mesh modding the original pump and making a venturi and removing the tube inside glued to the bottom.

I have not tried the buuble diffuser.

Could you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/15/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 189,464
Posted By plack
The Grim Reefer I was also told by a solaris...

The Grim Reefer

I was also told by a solaris rep in person that the led's are in modules for easy replacement and repair.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/14/2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 189,464
Posted By plack
currently I have tried 14K ushio DE 250 watt HQI...

currently I have tried 14K ushio DE 250 watt HQI Pfo ballast and it looked too yellow the light never changed and I never knew it was defective untill I got a pheonix 14K and now I am switching to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/14/2007, 01:09 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 189,464
Posted By plack
"First off as the Meister mentioned the balancing...

"First off as the Meister mentioned the balancing of the spectrum."
I saw the solaris at my local reef club in person and you can adjust it infinitely I was told.

I also used a Lux meter first...
Forum: Puget Sound Aquarium Society (PSAS) 08/25/2007, 10:49 PM
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Views: 998
Posted By plack
t's not really local but if you don't mind a long...

t's not really local but if you don't mind a long car ride to portland oregon there is a store called waves there also worth checking out !
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/25/2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,171
Posted By plack
becketts are on e-bay.

becketts are on e-bay.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/19/2007, 05:18 PM
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Views: 53,258
Posted By plack


Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/19/2007, 05:17 PM
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Views: 53,258
Posted By plack
woops...

woops...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/19/2007, 05:17 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 53,258
Posted By plack
I would Test At Tank Depths of 8" 16" 24" And add...

I would Test At Tank Depths of 8" 16" 24" And add for EACH type( VHO/ T-5 /M.H.) The Depth under the bulb to the tank's top !!!!!!!!!

:-)

Paul
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/18/2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 469
Posted By plack
What I know having tried it is that the ocean...

What I know having tried it is that the ocean water in seattle is different from near a reef.O.K. for fish only but not optimal for corals.

Usually the salinity is not as high as most of us keep...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 311
Posted By plack
Recirculating Skimmer Pump selection !

Hi,

I am about to make my first skimmer. Currently I have an Ø8"X30" reaction chamber (1/4" cast acrylic)

I also have 2 sedra 5000 needlewheel pumps i was planiing to mesh mod and maybe even a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 17,666
Posted By plack
"I hate it when threads get hijacked like this....

"I hate it when threads get hijacked like this. This is supposed to be about Sicce PSK2500s. Not other pumps.
"

ok sorry !!!!
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 17,666
Posted By plack
Has anyone ever used pumps for a recirculating...

Has anyone ever used pumps for a recirculating skimmer?
I am building one and have 2 sedra 5000 I plan on mesh modding and Maybe using a mezzie injector any thoughts pump wise.
It's for an Ø8"X30"...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/15/2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,171
Posted By plack
I heard that becketts are sensetive to changes in...

I heard that becketts are sensetive to changes in air pressure etc.

Now if thats true being outside would'nt it be affected more when the weather changes than indoors?


Just a thought!

:-)...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/15/2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 383
Posted By plack
"Apparently GE scs1200 & GE RTV108 are the best" ...

"Apparently GE scs1200 & GE RTV108 are the best"

Are you sure this has no chemicals that would leak in if used on the inside of an aquarium?

:-)

Paul
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/15/2007, 11:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,477
Posted By plack
A friend down the street has a 375 FOWLR and it...

A friend down the street has a 375 FOWLR and it is in wall BUT the garadge is lower than the rest of the house so he built a scaffold/catwalk to reach into the the tank. He has to climb a standard 6...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/15/2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 23,033
Posted By plack
Luke, You tech junkie ....... :-) ...

Luke, You tech junkie ....... :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)


Nice plan, I hope , The vfd lasts long term I dont see why it would not!!!!!!!!

I am trying to Visualize this wave...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/18/2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 451
Views: 15,331
Posted By plack
Has anyone tried a mazzie ? They supposedly work...

Has anyone tried a mazzie ? They supposedly work alot better than a conventional venturi.
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/15/2006, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 469
Posted By plack
Just use a turkey baster and gently blow away the...

Just use a turkey baster and gently blow away the bubbles present.

These bubbles will not harm the corals.

Paul :-)
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 03/14/2006, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By plack
Photo not found in the database!

Photo not found in the database!
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/13/2006, 02:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By plack
that sounds great i would add that when you do...

that sounds great i would add that when you do the water change be sure to let it sit with an air stone/heater for 1 day before changing it as the Ph will change a bit and secondly their have been...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/13/2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By plack
with 140 gallon and 100 gallon sump and only a...

with 140 gallon and 100 gallon sump and only a few corals at this point in time water changes alone will supply all the calcium you'll need for a while (months to a year+) everyones tank needs...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/13/2006, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 864
Posted By plack
I will say that you CAN put too much calcium in a...

I will say that you CAN put too much calcium in a tank and since it may not get used it will likely skyrocket fast then that can make your Ph take a dive and basically kill everything.

But if you...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/24/2006, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,303
Posted By plack
have not heard from for 9 days ?

have not heard from for 9 days ?
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