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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/04/2007, 12:34 AM
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Posted By comatose
to refresh everyones memory about cure time.

to refresh everyones memory about cure time.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 20,241
Posted By comatose
If your going to use them as soon as they are...

If your going to use them as soon as they are done soaking, then you can use them if the water they are soaking in where the PH stays below 8.6 after a week with no additional water changes.
it also...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/26/2007, 07:32 AM
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Posted By comatose
Thanks 2thdeekay d_carloo, It's "Portland...

Thanks 2thdeekay

d_carloo,
It's "Portland Cement Type II"
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/17/2007, 06:37 AM
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Posted By comatose
What mix ratio are you using ? you could try...

What mix ratio are you using ?

you could try keeping them moist while they are curing, or have them cure longer before trying to take them out of the form, especially if the stems are very thin.
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/18/2007, 07:39 PM
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Posted By comatose
I use type II Cement. I don't know of any other...

I use type II Cement. I don't know of any other cement since i have not tried any other types, if possible you can grab some or buy a few cups of cement from someone in your area.

I don't think 3...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/16/2007, 07:15 AM
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Posted By comatose
I've also seen where people use those specialized...

I've also seen where people use those specialized ice cube trays to make plugs and work rather well i've been told, i haven't seen any trays in my visits to any stores but if i do i will try and put...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/16/2007, 07:08 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 20,241
Posted By comatose
Who mention anything about Vaseline or used motor...

Who mention anything about Vaseline or used motor oil, I said it depends what it is made of. Obviously I would not recommend anything like Vaseline or motor oil or even cyanide(you didn’t mention...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/20/2007, 06:29 PM
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Views: 20,241
Posted By comatose
it depends what the mold release is made of, ...

it depends what the mold release is made of,
usually it does not matter since you will be soaking the plugs for a while anyway.
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/20/2007, 02:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,140
Posted By comatose
well it's been over a year now, and this one has...

well it's been over a year now, and this one has worked flawlessly for that time, it very rarely needs adjusting. although i am trying a new method on a new type of skimmer that i've never seen...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/20/2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 204
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Posted By comatose
I find that the baby nipple method is by far the...

I find that the baby nipple method is by far the cleanest and easiest to work with and there are different size nipples you can buy at the dollar stores, drug stores and supermarkets, even people...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/29/2007, 09:10 PM
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Views: 223
Posted By comatose
I assume you using it as a divider? you can use...

I assume you using it as a divider? you can use sandpaper, router, or tablesaw, how thick is your piece of acrylic?
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/31/2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 502
Posted By comatose
Thanks Spankey, but i don't think your tank is...

Thanks Spankey,
but i don't think your tank is over crowded, i like it, it shows you've be working on it for a while and enjoy do it.
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/31/2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 502
Posted By comatose
I have three MH bulbs in my 180 G tank hood, one...

I have three MH bulbs in my 180 G tank hood, one center and one on each end.
I got two bulbs in today the third is due in tomorrow, so i put the two 14k bulbs on each end, and will put the center...
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/30/2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 502
Posted By comatose
Thanks Falconut for the info. I ordered 3...

Thanks Falconut for the info.

I ordered 3 hamiltons today and will be here by thursday, they look a bit blue'er so i guess i won't need my two 72" actinics on, but i'll see after i install the...
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/29/2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 502
Posted By comatose
I found out Phoenix only has the DE bulbs, i have...

I found out Phoenix only has the DE bulbs, i have Mogul base, I'll have to try the Hamilton 14k bulbs, i've heard good things about the 14k Hamilton bulbs anyway.
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/28/2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 502
Posted By comatose
Ok i think i'll give the phoenix 14k's a try,...

Ok i think i'll give the phoenix 14k's a try, does anyone know how much blue'er the tank looks compared to the xm 10k, is it much of a difference, like i said before, i really dont like a totally...
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/28/2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 672
Posted By comatose
Also here is the website: Hidden reef...

Also here is the website:
Hidden reef (http://thehiddenreef.com/index.htm)
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/28/2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 672
Posted By comatose
The Hidden Reef 4501 New Falls Rd Levittown...

The Hidden Reef
4501 New Falls Rd
Levittown PA 19056
Tel: 215-269-4930
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/28/2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 502
Posted By comatose
sounds interesting,Your talking about the Phoenix...

sounds interesting,Your talking about the Phoenix 14k and not the XM 14k?
i'll have to buy at least one to put next to my other two to see how much of a difference.
Thanks

Has anyone seen the...
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/28/2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 123
Posted By comatose
Just a note to anyone and everyone. Under no...

Just a note to anyone and everyone.

Under no circumstance should anyone ever have a vent of anykind below the tank waterline unless it's going into a sump or drain or another area that can handle...
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/28/2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 502
Posted By comatose
Looks cool :) i use XM 10K and my growth is way...

Looks cool :)
i use XM 10K and my growth is way to fast in my tank, i'm looking at 12-14k bulb now to slow down growth, but i don't like a blue looking tank. and with all these different bulbs out...
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/28/2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 123
Posted By comatose
yes it's a bad idea, if the other end of the...

yes it's a bad idea, if the other end of the tee(tee not going to sump) is lower than the water line of the tank and the pipe clogs below the tee the water will come out that end of the tee.
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/28/2007, 01:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 672
Posted By comatose
Correct I sent you an email with phone...

Correct

I sent you an email with phone number of them also.
Forum: Philadelphia Area Reef Club (PARC) 01/26/2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 672
Posted By comatose
The Hidden Reef now open

I went there today, this store is HUGE it has a lot of potential.
I talked to Ziggy and his workers for almost an hour, they even have shopping carts so you don't have to carry your salt all around,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/26/2007, 02:22 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,995
Posted By comatose
after all my work i may be selling both hood and...

after all my work i may be selling both hood and stand, sometime this spring i will be making my tank a in wall setup, of course i'll post my project here of that change over.
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