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Forum: Reef Discussion 01/12/2008, 02:50 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,644
Posted By hahnmeister
Acropora Gangster Wild Hogfish The Bourne...

Acropora Gangster
Wild Hogfish
The Bourne Turbunaria
The clams have eyes
Resident Mantis: Extinction
Haloween Hermit: Directors clam
Frag Free or Die Hard Coral
Fragged Up
Happy Frag
Over...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/12/2008, 02:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,485
Posted By hahnmeister
Its not that bad. Its kind of a waste, as having...

Its not that bad. Its kind of a waste, as having dual overflows with this method is a bit useless, but if you changed the right overflow so that it has another primary (dual primary lines that 'T'...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,485
Posted By hahnmeister
This is a 0-edge style diagram, with how to make...

This is a 0-edge style diagram, with how to make a check valve on the return that wont fail... but if you follow the drain lines, it will also show the method in use... valve at the bottom of the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,485
Posted By hahnmeister
If its the same cross sectional area, then yes, a...

If its the same cross sectional area, then yes, a proportional decrease in volumetric flow rage (gph) will be the same as the velocity (ft/s). The thing is, our drainpipes dont just transport water,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,405
Posted By hahnmeister
My overflow rate is just 1.5x the tank volume per...

My overflow rate is just 1.5x the tank volume per hour...lol... so I run it ALL through. Really, 1.5-2x is all you ever need for an entire sump's flow anyways.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,405
Posted By hahnmeister
If you set it up right, you can have 100% of your...

If you set it up right, you can have 100% of your overflow water going into the skimmer and no bubbles. Click on my little red house to see more, but the short version is that if you use a 'dual...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,485
Posted By hahnmeister
The dual standpipe method works better, FWIW. ...

The dual standpipe method works better, FWIW.

You use a primary standpipe (no durso needed) which is shorter and has a valve all the way at the bottom outlet to 'back up' the water. This prevents...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 02:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,808
Posted By hahnmeister
The ballast is mounted behind the reflectors in...

The ballast is mounted behind the reflectors in the fixure. I have the air ducted inside so that the air gets sucked in the top, then hitting the backside of the reflectors so it gets directed over...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,808
Posted By hahnmeister
No, same 8 hour photoperiod. The mover 'tricks'...

No, same 8 hour photoperiod. The mover 'tricks' photosynthetic organisms to the point where its pretty much as if the light is always overhead. PM me if you want more, I dont want to hijack.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,644
Posted By hahnmeister
I beat you to 'V for Valonia', but I gotta say,...

I beat you to 'V for Valonia', but I gotta say, 'RTN in 60 seconds'... thats funny... 'Reservoir Clogs' too... rofl...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 01:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,808
Posted By hahnmeister
I just used aluminum coil flashing... bent it up...

I just used aluminum coil flashing... bent it up to make a fixture for my 2x54wattT5s flanking my halide...

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k278/wetworx101/2x54wattT5unit3.jpg...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 01/11/2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,915
Posted By hahnmeister
Depending on jeff's hookup... other places in the...

Depending on jeff's hookup... other places in the past that I have gone with are online, and often cheaper than tap plastics, midland, usplastics, etc. Firstclassaquatics.com, for instance, is a...
Forum: Wisconsin Reef Society (WRS) 01/11/2008, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By hahnmeister
Hmmm... thats odd. Perhaps the new owner simply...

Hmmm... thats odd. Perhaps the new owner simply became a member and found out the addy's somehow... I dont know. Ill have to forward this to Frank/ ask the other leaders. I havent been sent any...
Forum: Steven Pro 01/11/2008, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,799
Posted By hahnmeister
Perhaps next month should be a follow-up article:...

Perhaps next month should be a follow-up article:

"The advanced Library"... Im sure there are a few more that I could use that I havent even heard about or something.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/11/2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,526
Posted By hahnmeister
I read you plan on putting silica in the RDSB......

I read you plan on putting silica in the RDSB... bad move. Silica is glass, and therefore it doesnt breathe very well at all like aragonite. Also, the glass may seem fine and soft on our skin, but...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 01:58 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,644
Posted By hahnmeister
The hunt for Red Acropora and A Clockwork Orange...

The hunt for Red Acropora and A Clockwork Orange Monti... those rock!
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/11/2008, 01:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 22,644
Posted By hahnmeister
Debbi does Duncano Starfish Wars: Attack of the...

Debbi does Duncano
Starfish Wars: Attack of the Harleclones
Starfish Wars: Revenge of the Slith
Starfish Trek 3: The search for Scolly
The surge-bucket list
I am Lobophyllia
Superman Monti...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 01:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,003
Posted By hahnmeister
It CAN work, dont get me wrong... I tried it. I...

It CAN work, dont get me wrong... I tried it. I realized it wasnt what I expected though. I figured that I could get a skimmer 2x as large as what I need, and then only run it 1/2 the time to keep...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/11/2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,359
Posted By hahnmeister
Hey, another Laguna based skimmer pump... ...

Hey, another Laguna based skimmer pump... imagine that!!

Looks good. I wouldnt go so far to say they are the same pump as the Red Dragons though. That isnt true. In the 'DIY Red Dragon'...
Forum: Steven Pro 01/10/2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,799
Posted By hahnmeister
Yeah, I mentioned those as well. I honestly...

Yeah, I mentioned those as well. I honestly wouldnt suggest 2 that much, and 1, well... not so important as well. If I had to suggest one (and sometimes do), I would suggest a person get #3 and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 03:30 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 48,325
Posted By hahnmeister
And just imagine, Laguna pumps are better than...

And just imagine, Laguna pumps are better than eheims even, and with the custom volute's very thick walls, these pumps will perform better than eheims.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/10/2008, 01:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,833
Posted By hahnmeister
How about a shot from above looking at the inside...

How about a shot from above looking at the inside (inside foot)?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/09/2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 75,198
Posted By hahnmeister
Hello Randy, I think my club Secretary,...

Hello Randy,
I think my club Secretary, Thorium, is into the same research you are. He did his doctoral thesis working with enzymes.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/09/2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,833
Posted By hahnmeister
I never said it couldnt be a crocea, just that...

I never said it couldnt be a crocea, just that from the pic we have to go by that it could be either one.

A pic of the underside/foot would clear it all up.
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/09/2008, 04:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,833
Posted By hahnmeister
We will see... a pic of the bottom of the shell...

We will see... a pic of the bottom of the shell would settle it.
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