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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/11/2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,535
Posted By ClayWagner
I just built an 8" diy skimmer and have it...

I just built an 8" diy skimmer and have it gravity fed and it's rocking the caspah on my 90 gallon. No cyano or flatworms after 2 days and the water clarity couldn't be clearer. I went old school and...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/06/2008, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By ClayWagner
Hmm...only found pectin by canning products! Why...

Hmm...only found pectin by canning products! Why on earth can't I find this stuff? It's pointless to have it shipped. I havn't tryed any grocery markets...are they good sources?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/05/2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By ClayWagner
Well that would explain why I couldn't find it....

Well that would explain why I couldn't find it. Appreciate the help...have no idea what I'm going to do with this stuff now!
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/04/2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 575
Posted By ClayWagner
The sand you have will "seed" as long as it has...

The sand you have will "seed" as long as it has either cycled or there is some live sand present in your tank. I wouldn't suggest replacing the sand as this will cause even more stress to your fish....
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By ClayWagner
3 and 4 is primarily for acylic on acrylic bonds...

3 and 4 is primarily for acylic on acrylic bonds and is very viscous (almost like water). 16 will bond acrylic to acrylic, acrylic to glass, and acrylic to other hard plastics and is much like...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/04/2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By ClayWagner
Morton's Pickling and Canning Salt = Kalk?

Does anyone know if this brand is an efficient to make kalkwasser? Found it at Walmart for a low price.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/31/2007, 03:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By ClayWagner
Active carbon binds to heavy metals and...

Active carbon binds to heavy metals and impurities. If you have a reading of 0 total disolved solids...what would the carbon eliminate?
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/25/2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By ClayWagner
Considering it's the same substance in "Phosban"...

Considering it's the same substance in "Phosban" here, I initially don't see a problem. Ideally, your best bet is to make a long distance call to an experienced aquarium product vendor here in the...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/25/2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By ClayWagner
Just using limewater should even things out if...

Just using limewater should even things out if dosed in adequate amounts. A calc reactor would probably lower your pH since the CO2 pumped in lowers pH to break apart the substrate to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/25/2007, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By ClayWagner
How do you seperate your overflow? Or is your...

How do you seperate your overflow? Or is your overflow 1.5 tank volume/hr....I know I will use my overflow to feed, just in question as how to feed it.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 926
Posted By ClayWagner
What ^ said! Or look at it in the sun. When the...

What ^ said! Or look at it in the sun. When the heated glass in quenched/cooled it warps the glass, giving it a rainbow effect when looking through it at the sun. Sunglasses are the easiest though....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By ClayWagner
Any ideas?

Any ideas?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By ClayWagner
Drain line from the internal overflow.

Drain line from the internal overflow.
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/24/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By ClayWagner
I was thinking (for cheaps sake) about just using...

I was thinking (for cheaps sake) about just using my method of top off in addition to a gallon jug dripping. This way I'll be replacing the jug every couple of days, but the top off could last much...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By ClayWagner
Well it's a 90 gal (sry) and I planned on going...

Well it's a 90 gal (sry) and I planned on going with 150GPH because this skimmer is very big (8x18" with foot 4.5" riser) for my system. The skimmer will actually be externally driven and completely...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 02:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By ClayWagner
Feeding recirc? Help!

Need some help on ideas to feed my new recirc pump from a "reefready" internal overflow. Any ideas/pictures greatly appreciated! I have a sump with a 3 part system (fuge->return<-old non recirc...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/24/2007, 02:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By ClayWagner
New corals...new dosing

Wondering if anyone could advise me in the right "inexpensive" direction.

I have a 90 gallon with a 30 gallon DIY sump (15gal refuge) and just made a 8" diameter 18" tall skimmer (which rocks) and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,190
Posted By ClayWagner
The pump was purchased from customaquatics.com....

The pump was purchased from customaquatics.com. HA! I wish that was my beemer ;). It's the momma's. I use the rents' house for my projects because they have all the tools. I still havn't hooked it up...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/23/2007, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,414
Posted By ClayWagner
You can melt with a propane torch...or a...

You can melt with a propane torch...or a soldering iron works too. If it fails then I'd suggest maybe cutting that portion and and adding a new one back in the unions or repair couplings so you don't...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 03:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,676
Posted By ClayWagner
Nice steal man. Look into those blue Zephyr water...

Nice steal man. Look into those blue Zephyr water containers. You could simply cut the top off and form it to fit the top of the pipe. They are clear too which is a plus. Not to mention some of them...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 02:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,190
Posted By ClayWagner
You're the guy! Thanks a bunch for the idea. That...

You're the guy! Thanks a bunch for the idea. That acrylic container is sturdy and the top seals very neatly. I got the union from a place locally called Barnes Industrial, it's the same company my...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/19/2007, 02:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,190
Posted By ClayWagner
Can you run a pump in vinegar? Or is it better to...

Can you run a pump in vinegar? Or is it better to just soak it? I'm in the process of cleaning my skimmer before I connect it to my system.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/19/2007, 10:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,190
Posted By ClayWagner
Ouch! Yeah...guess I shouldn't complain....

Ouch! Yeah...guess I shouldn't complain. Hopefully it will succeed on my system, if I can find the correct way to plumb it. I'm worried about back pressure...any ideas? I have a sump design that has...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/18/2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,190
Posted By ClayWagner
I thought about the stealth look ;). Yes...

I thought about the stealth look ;). Yes pes...that's it. My design is different, but same concept.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/18/2007, 02:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By ClayWagner
After it sets, wipe it with a damp rag and dry it...

After it sets, wipe it with a damp rag and dry it everyday until the smell goes away. It's always safe to assume that if you can smell it, you should probably wait.
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