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Forum: Reef Fishes 01/12/2008, 01:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,469
Posted By THP
Is this due to its agressive nature or does it...

Is this due to its agressive nature or does it fall ill quickly to competition.
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/11/2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,469
Posted By THP
Ok, I kind of thought a 15 would be too small. I...

Ok, I kind of thought a 15 would be too small. I could probably find space for a 35 or so but anything bigger becomes an issue. I have absolutely no place to store any bigger but I do want to start...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/11/2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,469
Posted By THP
how about 15g? Thats what I currently have...

how about 15g? Thats what I currently have hidden away somewhere in the basement
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/11/2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,469
Posted By THP
Thanks for the good pointers people. What size...

Thanks for the good pointers people. What size of quarantine do you both use? I think many people are reluctant to quarintine because they feel the quarintine tank is too primitive in comparison to...
Forum: Reef Fishes 01/11/2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,469
Posted By THP
Powder Blue

Well, my 180g reef tank is nearing completion and will be ready for fish within the next month or so. The tank has been curing for about 6 months mostly due to unforseen circumstances keeping me...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 532
Posted By THP
not quite sure what you mean about drilling into...

not quite sure what you mean about drilling into the T fitting between both devices unless these were submersed. Is the 90 degree elbow on the wavysea a detachable PVC fitting or is it part of the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 532
Posted By THP
Thanks for the info and heads up on the SCWD. I...

Thanks for the info and heads up on the SCWD. I did not know they were noisy so thats out of the question then. From what your saying about the mount, sounds like I'm good in that department too.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 532
Posted By THP
I should have also asked if I can mount a wavysea...

I should have also asked if I can mount a wavysea on a euro braced tank. My tank is euro braced with 5" wide glass and 1/2 thick (maybe its 3/4...the tank walls/bottom are 3/4 but don't think the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 532
Posted By THP
I would like to use 2 wavyseas on timers for...

I would like to use 2 wavyseas on timers for additional, alternate flow and position them at the front to corners of the tank. I currently have a reeflo on a closed loop using a 4 way oceans...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/06/2008, 03:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 532
Posted By THP
I don't mean to hog this thread but what type of...

I don't mean to hog this thread but what type of pump could be used on a timer to run a wavysea? I'd like to use an external pump but I doubt a reeflo, blue line or genx would take the on/off abuse....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/04/2008, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 732
Posted By THP
I would get rid of the bioballs and run your...

I would get rid of the bioballs and run your piping (that which drains from the tank) down closer to the bottom of your sump. This way, you won't get the loud splashing water noises that will happen...
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/04/2008, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By THP
hmmm. I must be the only tool who went and...

hmmm. I must be the only tool who went and drilled holes through the sides of their tank.

Cheers
Forum: SPS Keepers 01/03/2008, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 342
Posted By THP
Aquascaping ideas for 180 please

Anyone have a tank with closed loop returns at each end? I have such a setup with 4, 2" returns, 2 at each end of the tank hooked up to an oceans motions on a reeflo 3600 gph pump.

The CL...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By THP
Ah, thanks very much. So 90 is safe on either...

Ah, thanks very much. So 90 is safe on either side it seems.

Cheers
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/20/2007, 12:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By THP
Fantastic and thanks for the various options. ...

Fantastic and thanks for the various options. I've gota say that I'm impressed with what www.autotopoff.com has.

Another quick question: Is a 90 psi rating for the solenoid too low if I want to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/19/2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By THP
if any complete systems exist those suggestions...

if any complete systems exist those suggestions would be welcomed as well. I'm looking to top off 2 seperate containers but initiate the RO/DI unit for extended periods instead of constant on/off...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/19/2007, 10:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,157
Posted By THP
Solenoid options for water shutoff

Looking for solenoid options that people may have regarding auto-top off systems.

Cheers
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/09/2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By THP
Thanks everyone for the opinions. Seems 1/2 and...

Thanks everyone for the opinions. Seems 1/2 and 1/2 between each and excellent reasons for either. The only downside I see to the wavebox is its shear size. So with that, I'm leaning towards 3...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/08/2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By THP
hmm, alright. Anyone have a preference from...

hmm, alright. Anyone have a preference from experience with both?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/08/2007, 01:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By THP
WavySeas or Wavebox

Title says it all. I'm contemplating which to use for an SPS only 180g tank. As the footer says, currently using a closed loop on an OceansMotions. Inlet to closed loop is at the center, back of...
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/07/2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,319
Posted By THP
with water changes!! OK. I have been letting my...

with water changes!! OK. I have been letting my LR sit for about 5 months now but no water change. In the dark, well, not total darkness but no lights on the tank or the basement it sits in. Heavy...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By THP
great, thank you. I will look into both your...

great, thank you. I will look into both your suggestions. Very much appreciated.
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/07/2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,319
Posted By THP
ok, complete idiot question here but what exactly...

ok, complete idiot question here but what exactly is meant by "cooking" the rock. Are we saying, let the tank cycle with LR in it or is "cooking" a new thing I have never known of (which is quite...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By THP
hmm, heating pad? Well, mine are SE as you...

hmm, heating pad? Well, mine are SE as you correctly assumed but touching the top of the reflector after 15 minutes of run time is enough to burn your skin. This is why I got worried. They are...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 637
Posted By THP
Thanks for the informative breakdown. I think I...

Thanks for the informative breakdown. I think I may be over cautious but since you seem to be quite knowledgable on this topic, would you know how hot a 400w MH bulb would get?
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