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Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/17/2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 894
Posted By Reefin' Dude
what are the dimensions? G~

what are the dimensions?

G~
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 11/17/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,162
Posted By Reefin' Dude
what size are the inlet/outlets for the...

what size are the inlet/outlets for the Sterilizer?

Thanks,

G~
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/08/2006, 09:12 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 17,407
Posted By Reefin' Dude
My Wifes System

here is a pic of my wife's system right after final tank fitting.

http://www.thereeftank.com/photopost/data/500/2050nikstand.jpg

G~
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 07/14/2006, 10:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 190
Posted By Reefin' Dude
think about the distance from the bulbs. in a 2g...

think about the distance from the bulbs. in a 2g pico the clam would be directly under the bulbs. very little light loss due to water penetration. you can pretty much keep anything alive under...
Forum: Reef Fishes 07/14/2006, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 391
Posted By Reefin' Dude
they are planktonivores, so they are more...

they are planktonivores, so they are more interested in free floating food bits than those on surfaces. most true planktonivores are considered reef safe.

G~
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/14/2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 462
Posted By Reefin' Dude
the warmer the pump runs the more often it needs...

the warmer the pump runs the more often it needs to be cleaned.

G~
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/21/2006, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By Reefin' Dude
i used Southdown sand mixed with a two part epoxy...

i used Southdown sand mixed with a two part epoxy called Glaze Coat. there is a bigger thread running around here where i got the instructions. i used 3 parts Southdown to 1 part epoxy. for the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/21/2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By Reefin' Dude
here...

here (http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66246) is mine. this is a closeup of it before water was added. right now i am still in the cycling process.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/28/2006, 11:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,107
Posted By Reefin' Dude
i have had my 125 in the LR/HT room for the past...

i have had my 125 in the LR/HT room for the past several years. i have never had a problem with sound and the tank. i do have 2-8' transmission line 12" subs for stereo playback and a 11'...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/26/2006, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 450
Posted By Reefin' Dude
i did a 75 and a 20h, both up and running. it is...

i did a 75 and a 20h, both up and running. it is easier if you have two people. i drained the water down below the hole point. i did the drilling while my wife did the water spraying. the object is...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/24/2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 503
Posted By Reefin' Dude
i like to use diagonal cutters to cut it to shape...

i like to use diagonal cutters to cut it to shape leaving a decent amount of the tab left. i then snap off the tab either using my thumb or a pair of pliers. this leaves a smooth finish up against...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/18/2006, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 489
Posted By Reefin' Dude
when FWDing your clams, are you making sure that...

when FWDing your clams, are you making sure that the clam is completely closed up before dipping? have you tried this with those clams with large byssal openings? if completely closed, i can see how...
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2006, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By Reefin' Dude
used a lot in the AV industry. it is a sound...

used a lot in the AV industry. it is a sound proof box. genereally they are just boxes with foam insulation covering all sides of the box on the inside. acoustic foam is best, but expensive and...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/09/2006, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 489
Posted By Reefin' Dude
how big is the clam? when it was open, was the...

how big is the clam? when it was open, was the inlet siphon very visible? they are normally just a slit.

G~
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 136
Posted By Reefin' Dude
use foam pads under the pumps. use spa-flex on...

use foam pads under the pumps. use spa-flex on the inlets and outlets.

better yet, stick them in a hush box. :D

G~
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 01/07/2006, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 191
Posted By Reefin' Dude
i had a monster squammie that i superglued two...

i had a monster squammie that i superglued two small rocks on each shell to keep it from rolling over and flopping around. the squammie was 8" long, so it caused quite a ruckus when it went a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/13/2005, 05:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 966
Posted By Reefin' Dude
have done it twice, two holes on a 75g and two...

have done it twice, two holes on a 75g and two holes on a 20g high. i did not find it to unnerving. i practiced on an old 55 first. it is important to let the bit do the work, and not YOU!!it took me...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2005, 04:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 592
Posted By Reefin' Dude
a pressure rated pump is needed. i have tried...

a pressure rated pump is needed. i have tried both the store bought ones and mine on different pumps. my Velocity T3 produces a lot more flow out of both versions than a Mag12. the Mag12 just can not...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/02/2005, 04:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 609
Posted By Reefin' Dude
<a...

<a href="http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/showpost.php?p=548966&postcount=27">here</a> is a post from someone you all know. ;) the chart that is posted is very discouraging. :( not only for the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/02/2005, 03:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 592
Posted By Reefin' Dude
here are <a...

here are <a href="http://themantledmonster.thereeftank.com/ediy.html">mine</a>. i use both. they are relatively cheap anyway. you might want to try the DIY ones to make sure they do what you want...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/22/2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 304
Posted By Reefin' Dude
i do not see any problems with this. they are...

i do not see any problems with this. they are basically the same thing. eductors generally require a higher pressure pump to work properly than a beckett injector. prolly will not be the quietest...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/18/2005, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 455
Posted By Reefin' Dude
what pump are you running that penductor with? ...

what pump are you running that penductor with?

sounds like your rockwork is not open enough.

G~
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/04/2005, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 328
Posted By Reefin' Dude
10 psi is equal to a head pressure of 23'. the...

10 psi is equal to a head pressure of 23'. the recommended pressure rating for eductors is betwen 10 and 50 psi.

can the 5mdqx do at least 900gph at 23' of head pressure? i can not find a pump...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/04/2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 328
Posted By Reefin' Dude
to operate two eductors on one pump, you would...

to operate two eductors on one pump, you would need a pump like the Iwaki MD100RLT. this would be overkill for that sized tank. IMO. double check the eductor requirements, but most require 10 psi of...
Forum: Tridacnid Clams and other Mollusks 06/08/2004, 03:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,528
Posted By Reefin' Dude
Nassarius snails are a Genus of welks, you make...

Nassarius snails are a Genus of welks, you make the call.

G~
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