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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2008, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 365
Posted By KENM
building a mixing tank

Evenin' all, I'm setting up a mixing tank for my system using a brand new 37gal Rubbermaid (brute) plastic garbage can. I was wondering what should I use to clean it initially. Thank you for any and...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/28/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,498
Posted By KENM
Man o' Man, it's gotta be tough to leave your...

Man o' Man, it's gotta be tough to leave your place to go to work with all that cool stuff sitting there. To say that you're on your way to a beautiful tank is an understatement to say the least....
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/06/2007, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 430
Posted By KENM
above tank refuge

I have a 15g above my 70g and feed it about 50-75g per hour. So far, there is excellent pod production and the macro algae is growing like crazy. As for the drain concern listed by Pled, I have two...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/08/2007, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By KENM
Quiet one pumps

I personally have 4 quiet one pumps running on my 75gal. reef. 2 of them are external and 2 are internal and have had no problems with salt creep, leaks, or any thing like that. The only problem I've...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/10/2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 121
Posted By KENM
crushed coral

I'm wondering if I can use some crushed coral that has been removed from a tank for about 6 months? It will be going in a stand alone refugium and I was (am) concerned about spiking Ammonia, Nitrite...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/09/2007, 06:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 125
Posted By KENM
A different skimmer question

I was wondering if there is some kind of formula for figuring out how many gallons of water can be effectively skimmed with my diy skimmer? The main body is 4" dia. and 3' tall. The riser tube is 2'...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/25/2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 115
Posted By KENM
Salifert test kit (Iodine)

I recently purchased a Salifert test kit for Iodine and whereas I understand how to perform the test, what don't understand is why the test for iodate aka the second procedure, has you sampling 1ml...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/25/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 169
Posted By KENM
I see you found your info, but fyi, alot of...

I see you found your info, but fyi, alot of people seem to dislike quiet one's around here. I personally have 5 and have not had any problem's with them and find them to be a pretty good pump.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/24/2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 181
Posted By KENM
The returns come over the top of the tank sides...

The returns come over the top of the tank sides and end just under the water line. As long as their parallel to the bottom their fine but the slightest downward angle and they kick up the sand. And...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/24/2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,463
Posted By KENM
andydavis141, hey man, why didn't your buds help...

andydavis141, hey man, why didn't your buds help you out with the wiring? Some beer and pizza would've been a better price to pay. But for sure, it's better to play it safe.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/24/2007, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By KENM
I have 2 175w s.e. bulbs over a 4' 70g w/ ctr....

I have 2 175w s.e. bulbs over a 4' 70g w/ ctr. brace and have no distinguishable shadow. Lights are approx. 9" above the water. King Nine, are you saying you have 4 250w bulbs on your tank, wow,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/24/2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 148
Posted By KENM
I built a switch panel behind my tank...

I built a switch panel behind my tank w/individual control of each outlet. Not to fancy but it works and it's safe. There's a couple of pics in my gallery of the panel itself. The lights are wired...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/24/2007, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 181
Posted By KENM
closed loop pumps

I've recently built and installed a closed loop on my 70g reef tank and am currently using a quiet one 3000 (780gph) pump through a 3/4" scwd. The tank is not reef ready so all the plumbing comes in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/23/2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By KENM
Wow dude, if you look at my under the tank shot...

Wow dude, if you look at my under the tank shot in my gallery, above the right side of the sump, you'll see it. We got the same cup for fish stuff. No biggie, just thought I'd mention it. But really,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/23/2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 164
Posted By KENM
I have 2 175w m.h. lamps approx. 9" above the...

I have 2 175w m.h. lamps approx. 9" above the water and my temp. doesn't go up at all. Digital thermometer reads 80.5 24/7. So I guess it depends on how many watts and how close to the water.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/23/2007, 08:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By KENM
refugium setup

I'm getting ready to incorporate a 15g stand alone refugium in to my system and was wondering since it will return to the main tank via gravity, are baffles or bubbletraps necessary? The supply and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/23/2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 134
Posted By KENM
You didn't mention the type of setup that you...

You didn't mention the type of setup that you have ie; freestanding, freestanding w/canopy, inwall. The only reason I ask is because if the tank is inwall and the lighting assembly is hidden by a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/22/2007, 02:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 109
Posted By KENM
heater placement

Evenin' all, when I was originally setting up my 70g attempt at a reef, I placed my heaters (150 and 200 watts) in the sump for a cleaner looking tank. While spending my evening's and weekends and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/22/2007, 02:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 159
Posted By KENM
I have a 70g dispay w/ a 20g sump, 510 watts of...

I have a 70g dispay w/ a 20g sump, 510 watts of mh/flo light in a relatively dry basement and I lose about a gallon a day.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/22/2007, 01:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By KENM
quiet one pumps

I have several (5) quiet one pumps ranging from the 800 (220gph) to the 4000 (1000gph) and the only time they're noisy is when air gets trapped in the impeller cavity. Either I got lucky or they're...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/08/2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By KENM
Thank's for all the input

Thank's for all the input
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 04/01/2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 273
Posted By KENM
hey there, what part of se mi are you in and do...

hey there, what part of se mi are you in and do you still have the items ? I'm interested in both items.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 04/01/2007, 03:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By KENM
what about the pumps?

what about the pumps?
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 04/01/2007, 02:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 933
Posted By KENM
I'll take the scwd if you still have it and pm'd...

I'll take the scwd if you still have it and pm'd you
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/24/2007, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 238
Posted By KENM
closed loop question

Evenin' all,
While still in the planning stages of a c.l. system, just thought I'd ask if using a speed controller on a quiet one 3000 would significantly shorten it's life span or not? As for why...
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