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Do It Yourself
12/28/2007, 01:29 PM
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overflow?
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Keelay
The hole location typically determines the height...
The hole location typically determines the height of the water in the overflow. The height of the water level in the tank is determined by the height of the overflow weir. The difference between...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/15/2007, 11:52 AM
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To Drill or not to Drill
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872
Posted By
Keelay
Drill. Drill. Drill. Had the most popular...
Drill. Drill. Drill. Had the most popular (lifereef) siphon overflow for about 6 months and it almost flooded twice. I barely caught it both times. The carpet in my family room thanks me.
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Do It Yourself
12/12/2007, 11:52 PM
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150 to 220
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2,570
Posted By
Keelay
Nice stand. I have a 30" deep aquarium and...
Nice stand. I have a 30" deep aquarium and regret it. I have horrible access overhead which makes it more difficult. I won't build another tank more than 24" deep again. Even thinking about...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/10/2007, 02:14 AM
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12
another diy over flow
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818
Posted By
Keelay
That definitely works too! Keeps the critters...
That definitely works too! Keeps the critters from taking a ride to the sump as well.
Forum:
Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG)
12/09/2007, 10:52 PM
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2
MH bulbs vs Ballast problem
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276
Posted By
Keelay
I did try to add some extra 6500K CF lamps. My...
I did try to add some extra 6500K CF lamps. My Zoas are opening up again and looking much happer today. Anyone have a 175 Watt ballast with a mogul socket that they wouldn't mind me testing my...
Forum:
Reef Discussion
12/09/2007, 10:50 PM
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My MH lamps went out. What went wrong?
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1,056
Posted By
Keelay
Yes, I did. It did not fire. The real trouble...
Yes, I did. It did not fire. The real trouble is finding a working setup that I can test the bulbs on. I tried the local FRAG forum to see if anyone local has a 175W setup and haven't yet gotten a...
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Do It Yourself
12/09/2007, 10:47 PM
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another diy over flow
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818
Posted By
Keelay
The 4 inches will give you over 12 of linear...
The 4 inches will give you over 12 of linear overflow which will also improve surface skimming
Forum:
Reef Discussion
12/09/2007, 11:58 AM
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7
My MH lamps went out. What went wrong?
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1,056
Posted By
Keelay
I just re-read my last post (it was late). Just...
I just re-read my last post (it was late). Just to be clear. That did not solve the problem.
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/09/2007, 11:55 AM
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46
Things NOT to DIY
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2,507
Posted By
Keelay
Good point.
Good point.
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/09/2007, 02:31 AM
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46
Things NOT to DIY
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Posted By
Keelay
Don't even suggest the dorm room refrigerator...
Don't even suggest the dorm room refrigerator chiller.
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/09/2007, 02:28 AM
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another diy over flow
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818
Posted By
Keelay
Nice. I love the I can do it cheapest style. ...
Nice. I love the I can do it cheapest style. Other than not having a lot of linear overflow, it's about as good as you can get.
Forum:
Reef Discussion
12/09/2007, 02:21 AM
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7
My MH lamps went out. What went wrong?
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1,056
Posted By
Keelay
Thanks for the input. I did forget about...
Thanks for the input. I did forget about checking wirenuts. I checked the wire nut contacts and to check my wire nuts. It all looks good. There were good contacts and no signs of corrosion. My...
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Arizona - Fish & Reef Aquarium Group (FRAG)
12/09/2007, 01:44 AM
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MH bulbs vs Ballast problem
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276
Posted By
Keelay
MH bulbs vs Ballast problem
I have a CoralVue dual 175W ballast and 2-175W mogul bulbs one on each side of the ballast. My lights stopped working recently. One went out then a couple of days later the other. I need to...
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Reef Discussion
12/09/2007, 01:39 AM
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My MH lamps went out. What went wrong?
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1,056
Posted By
Keelay
My MH lamps went out. What went wrong?
I am hoping for some techniques for debugging that is wrong with my lighting system. I have a CoralVue dual 175W ballast and 2-175W mogul bulbs one on each side of the ballast. I got the Ballast...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/08/2007, 10:56 PM
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23
Can Plexi Glass Be Used For Sump Baffels
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826
Posted By
Keelay
Sorry :)
Sorry :)
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/08/2007, 10:18 PM
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13
Durso overflow have anything to do with return pump ?
Views:
676
Posted By
Keelay
Your setup looks perfect. I have a hard time...
Your setup looks perfect. I have a hard time seeing from the top side why this wouldn't work. So It must be on the sump side.
I thought of something else. You mentioned that the skimmer is...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/08/2007, 04:48 PM
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sump question
Views:
427
Posted By
Keelay
At HD and lowes (at least mine) you can buy...
At HD and lowes (at least mine) you can buy aquarium silicone. One tube should do a whole 20G. It's usually over in the paint department in the adhesives section (not next to caulk).
There are...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/08/2007, 12:59 PM
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23
Can Plexi Glass Be Used For Sump Baffels
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826
Posted By
Keelay
ufans does have a good point IF you intend on...
ufans does have a good point IF you intend on having a large weir with a water fall over it. The only reason to have large water fall (IMO) is if you are not implementing an ATO. IF you have an...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/08/2007, 04:12 AM
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13
Durso overflow have anything to do with return pump ?
Views:
676
Posted By
Keelay
Drilling hole isn't intended to slow the flow...
Drilling hole isn't intended to slow the flow down. Drilling holes is intended to prevent a siphon from forming. Two 1" drain pipes should be able to handle 1200GPH easily (RC calculator confirms...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/07/2007, 08:34 PM
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6
sump question
Views:
427
Posted By
Keelay
I agree with barbra. 1/4" is pretty standard for...
I agree with barbra. 1/4" is pretty standard for sumps of this height/width. Acrylic or glass will work fine.
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/07/2007, 08:32 PM
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13
Durso overflow have anything to do with return pump ?
Views:
676
Posted By
Keelay
I had trouble with a durso on my siphon overflow,...
I had trouble with a durso on my siphon overflow, similar to yours. Repeated cycle of flushing should every 30 seconds to 1 minute. I drilled another air hole in the durso top and the problem went...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/07/2007, 02:58 AM
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15
How should I aquascape this tank???
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943
Posted By
Keelay
I used the acrylic rod method to make my pillar...
I used the acrylic rod method to make my pillar arch. Just drill peices of live rock insert acrylic rods and build like tinker toys.
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Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/07/2007, 02:54 AM
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DIY tank build-What you think of this Idea?
Views:
886
Posted By
Keelay
You can buy the trim pieces (ABS plastic) from...
You can buy the trim pieces (ABS plastic) from all-glass company. they come in all of their standard sizes. My only concern with the joint is the pressure in the horizontal direction on the bottom...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/07/2007, 02:49 AM
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23
Can Plexi Glass Be Used For Sump Baffels
Views:
826
Posted By
Keelay
Plexiglass is a brand name for acrylic. they...
Plexiglass is a brand name for acrylic. they make tanks out of acrylic. Yes is is reef safe. I have an acrylic tank and acrylic (plexiglass) baffles in my sump. :)
Forum:
Do It Yourself
12/07/2007, 02:45 AM
Replies:
13
Durso overflow have anything to do with return pump ?
Views:
676
Posted By
Keelay
I use the method kgross suggested - slightly...
I use the method kgross suggested - slightly different (hard to explain) but effectively does the same. I completely endorse this way of working the overflow.
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