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Forum: Do It Yourself 09/10/2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,646
Posted By smcnally
Sorry for the late reply...Those internal braces...

Sorry for the late reply...Those internal braces were initially put there as supports, but I later realized they are not needed. I removed the one on the left and the area where the board was has...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/05/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,646
Posted By smcnally
I used "Gorilla Glue". It is ridiculously strong...

I used "Gorilla Glue". It is ridiculously strong and 100% water proof when cured.
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/05/2007, 09:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,646
Posted By smcnally
I built this cabinet/sump combo (40 gallons) and...

I built this cabinet/sump combo (40 gallons) and it has been running for a month so far with no issues with 4 coats of the sweetwater epoxy. Not that a month is long, but I don't foresee it leaking...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/28/2007, 05:06 AM
Replies: 663
Views: 94,171
Posted By smcnally
Everybody takes their own amount of time when...

Everybody takes their own amount of time when building a new tank. Just because you got it done in 2 months doesn't mean anything. I built my new tank from scratch and custom built my sump/stand...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/26/2007, 11:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 35,193
Posted By smcnally
That is sweet! How did you anchor the tank/shelf?

That is sweet! How did you anchor the tank/shelf?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/26/2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 35,193
Posted By smcnally
Here's mine. I built it myself and it is just...

Here's mine. I built it myself and it is just under 70 gallons with a starfire front.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v703/smcnally/dsc04728.jpg
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Forum: Do It Yourself 08/26/2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By smcnally
You may not see the difference while looking at a...

You may not see the difference while looking at a pane the way you describe, but put a tank built from Starfire glass next to a tank built from standard glass, fill them with water, and tell me you...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/25/2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By smcnally
I'm controlling the actuator with a control...

I'm controlling the actuator with a control system, but all you really need is a 3 position switch and a power supply. Apply voltage to extend it, and then reverse the voltage polarity to retract...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/25/2007, 06:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By smcnally
Building a glass tank is easier than building an...

Building a glass tank is easier than building an acrylic tank, IMO. I just built my own trimless tank and I was surprised at how easy it was. Just make sure your glass is cut nice and square (I got...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/25/2007, 06:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By smcnally
Building a glass tank is easier than building an...

Building a glass tank is easier than building an acrylic tank, IMO. I just built my own trimless tank and I was surprised at how easy it was. Just make sure your glass is cut nice and square (I got...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/24/2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By smcnally
After seeing pictures of GC's acrylic tanks, I...

After seeing pictures of GC's acrylic tanks, I wouldn't want one as a display tank in my house. Also, if I understand correctly, they don't use cast acrylic for their tanks either. They use the...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 08/24/2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 946
Posted By smcnally
Yeah it is...it's one of my favorites in my tank....

Yeah it is...it's one of my favorites in my tank. I just get annoyed when people oversaturate their pictures. Most green toadstools I have seen look like my picture in person (some with slightly...
Forum: Soft Coral Keepers 08/24/2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 946
Posted By smcnally
That picture is so saturated. That's an awfully...

That picture is so saturated. That's an awfully green algae blennie in that picture. I'm sure it is green, but whoever posted that picture tried to make it look even more green.

Here's a more...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/22/2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 496
Posted By smcnally
You can raise Magnesium much faster than that...

You can raise Magnesium much faster than that with no ill affects. I've raise mine 400ppm in one day with no issues.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/22/2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 181
Posted By smcnally
It's just how they are...They are like an AC. ...

It's just how they are...They are like an AC. Ever felt the air coming out of an AC unit?
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/20/2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By smcnally
Having proper magnesium levels really helps with...

Having proper magnesium levels really helps with coralline growth as well. Try to keep your Mg around 1350 ppm.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/17/2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 403
Posted By smcnally
The Actinic+ is more blue

The Actinic+ is more blue
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/17/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 403
Posted By smcnally
The Actinic+ is different than the Actinic 03. ...

The Actinic+ is different than the Actinic 03. It is much more blue than purple.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/17/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 403
Posted By smcnally
The Actinic 03 bulbs give of a purple with...

The Actinic 03 bulbs give of a purple with pinkish hue. I actually just went through this with my tank. With my 4x24W T5 I went with 3 10,000k Aquasun and 1 Actinic 03. It was too pink for me and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/16/2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,818
Posted By smcnally
My old Rose BTA...Much bigger than 10" across...

My old Rose BTA...Much bigger than 10" across (closer to about 14-16)
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b68/stevesreef/01-15-06/DSC01739.jpg

IMO, the tank is way too small for a BTA unless it is...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/16/2007, 05:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,307
Posted By smcnally
Mine was probably a lot cheaper than that other...

Mine was probably a lot cheaper than that other guys (holy crap! :D)
Mine was $63 shipped on eBay. Just do a search for Satellite Actuator over there and they'll pop up. There are different sizes,...
Forum: Florida Marine Aquarium Society (FMAS) - Miami/Ft. Lauderdale 08/15/2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 635
Posted By smcnally
Thanks guys. ninjamini, you can find a lot...

Thanks guys.
ninjamini, you can find a lot about building cabinets just buy doing a google search on it. I never was able to build them as nice before I got a pocket screw kit. Here's a link to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/14/2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,307
Posted By smcnally
Here's the stand and canopy I just built (I built...

Here's the stand and canopy I just built (I built the tank too :)). The canopy is on a motorized actuator that lifts it 16". Here's a video of it opening (it takes a bit to get started because I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/13/2007, 04:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,415
Posted By smcnally
I think those words would get me in trouble if I...

I think those words would get me in trouble if I posted them here :D
My tank is finally clear this morning and the rock is looking real nice.
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/12/2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,415
Posted By smcnally
Yup, I didn't do a bad job trying to make it look...

Yup, I didn't do a bad job trying to make it look the same, huh? I was surprised to find I had that much rock stuffed in my sump:D
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