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Forum: Reef Discussion 10/16/2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 465
Posted By mhe
I had something like this happen to me last week...

I had something like this happen to me last week - a thunderstorm caused a power surge, my ranco temp controller hung with an "E2". Since I'd allowed my Neptune controller to fall out of sync with my...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By mhe
I have a Red Sea Eight Line Flasher Wrasse - I've...

I have a Red Sea Eight Line Flasher Wrasse - I've never seen him poke/nip at anything other then the food I put in - does anyone know if they eat Pods and would compete with a Mandarin?

- Michael
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/04/2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 407
Posted By mhe
How do pods get from fuge to display

So I'm thinking of getting a Mandarin for my healthy 2+ year old 90 gallon tank. I have a lot of live rock and a 30 gallon fuge that's full of pods.

I really never see pods in the display tank -...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/13/2006, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 235
Posted By mhe
Odessea? I have a set - had them about a...

Odessea?

I have a set - had them about a year - 2x150 MH + 2x96W PC +6 moonlights - great deal (like $350).

Then last friday my wife called me while I was at a baseball game, 10:30 at night,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/13/2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Well, for those who've help and/or followed along...

Well, for those who've help and/or followed along (and in case it helps others in the future).

Here's the "final" configuration. I haven't yet cleaned up the tubes/wires, but I think it's...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/09/2006, 11:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
1/4" from sump return line to reactor...

1/4" from sump return line to reactor...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/09/2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Pressure

Hi All,

Well, I have the unit up an running - I'll take some pics this week and send them along - thanks to all for your help in getting this figured out.

Now I have a new question...

When I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/29/2006, 06:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Actually, I emailed Milwaukee and they sent me a...

Actually, I emailed Milwaukee and they sent me a replacement bubble counter chamber for free the next day!

Talk about great customer service!
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/28/2006, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 200
Posted By mhe
Hey, I have high PH as well (via test as...

Hey,

I have high PH as well (via test as well as PH meter) - reads 8.4-8.6.

My refresh water is also high - should one of the RO/DI filters help reduce the PH of the make-up water? In other...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/28/2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Hey All, Thanks for all the input - I got...

Hey All,

Thanks for all the input - I got the system put together over the weekend, and am starting to play with the dial in process. It was quite an effort, with unexpected things all along the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/11/2006, 12:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
OK, so I did as suggested, and the bubble chamber...

OK, so I did as suggested, and the bubble chamber did unscrew no problem - and I now see it's got cracks along the threads at the base of the clear plastic chamber... So, anyone know where to get...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/11/2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Yeah, it's hard to tell where the leak is - the...

Yeah, it's hard to tell where the leak is - the place I suspect it comes from is the needle valve on the far right of the close-up picture above - the brass knob on the far right below the bubble...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/11/2006, 10:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
I updated my (crude) diagram to show "plan B"...

I updated my (crude) diagram to show "plan B" after everyone's comments. The recirc plumbing is 1/2" PVC, the to-and-from sump as well as the CO2 lines 1/4" OD tubing.

I left the bubble counter...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/11/2006, 10:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
You're right, looks the same... The bubble...

You're right, looks the same...

The bubble counter/needle valve unit seems to leak a little - from the bottom, I suspect in the bubble valve assembly. Anybody ever repair/seal up one of these?
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/11/2006, 07:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
I'd say you nailed it! Looks just like this one...

I'd say you nailed it! Looks just like this one (first hit on a google search!) Thanks...

Site with milwaukee (http://www.automatedaquariums.com/mw_ma957.htm)
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2006, 07:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Thanks all for your help/thoughts. I've...

Thanks all for your help/thoughts.

I've purchased an ehiem 1250 and the add on parts for my Aquacontroller Jr (PH probe, X10 control module), and will likely start rigging this together mid next...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/07/2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Yes, that's old media - is there something in...

Yes, that's old media - is there something in particular that's looking weird?

I have tested the plumbing and confirmed that the more central connection runs to the pipe that goes from the base up...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/07/2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Thanks for the response! Yeah, I was...

Thanks for the response!


Yeah, I was planning to use 1/2" or 3/4" PVC for the recirc loop. I think the from and to tank lines can be 1/4", correct?



The chamber's 16" high and a 6" (OD)...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/07/2006, 05:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Hi Again, I also have a regulator on the CO2...

Hi Again,

I also have a regulator on the CO2 tank that I can't find a vendor mark on - does anyone recognize the brand/make/model?

Thanks,

- Michael

http://theenrights.com/CO2TankSmall.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/07/2006, 06:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,391
Posted By mhe
Help rebuilding a Calcium Reactor

Hi,

I got this Calcium Reactor used - the guy who sold it to me has not been much help getting it going again (despite his super helpfulness before I purchased it - go figure!).
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/17/2006, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 537
Posted By mhe
I had hair algae problems too, and I did the...

I had hair algae problems too, and I did the "obvious" things already mentioned, and what I think really made a differernce was two things:

1) I removed and toothbrushed away the hair algae a...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 01/26/2006, 01:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By mhe
I've had a pair of Percs for about 9 months -...

I've had a pair of Percs for about 9 months - they picked the upper part of the 90 gal tank near a powerhead and the outflow for their "home" and didn't stray away much at all.

Then last week I...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/10/2006, 07:25 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 167,222
Posted By mhe
Thanks for the reply - I'm expecting to get my...

Thanks for the reply - I'm expecting to get my unit later this month and will play with it...

While I'm back in this thread, it's coming up on 1 year with my TBS tank - so I thought I'd post a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2006, 01:18 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 167,222
Posted By mhe
Thanks Pat, I just ordered the Stream Kit...

Thanks Pat,

I just ordered the Stream Kit from Marine Depot - it has one 6000 and a controller. A little more $$ then I'd planned but it seems like a good compromise between cost and feature. The...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/07/2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 999
Views: 167,222
Posted By mhe
Tunze in 90 gal?

Hi All,

Hard to believe it's coming up on a year with my TBS - things are looking good in my tank, with my current focus on battling hair algae... I think I've got it under control, if not...
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