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Forum: Do It Yourself 06/03/2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 951
Posted By Tommyc
Mariner, I've drilled a couple 10s and 5s...

Mariner,

I've drilled a couple 10s and 5s with my dremel. As well as a 45. I don't use any Dremel bits though....go to home depot or lowes and get the RotoZip Tile Cut TC1 bit. It'll say it's for...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/24/2007, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By Tommyc
If the nest is disappearing after the first day...

If the nest is disappearing after the first day or two, then that's not normal and the parents are probably the culprit. If this is their first spawn, I wouldn't worry about it too much....they'll...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Tommyc
Bill, Thanks for the prompt reply....

Bill,

Thanks for the prompt reply. Appreciate it. I realise we don't have insight into all the warnings the mods send to violators, and I don't envy anyone the job of policing that forum.

I'm...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/13/2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,155
Posted By Tommyc
Brian, I, like others in this thread, have...

Brian,

I, like others in this thread, have followed this closely. And as you requested, I stayed out of it and gave the mods time to look into the issue. It's now been over two weeks and I think...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/27/2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 648
Posted By Tommyc
When I cut my first bulkhead, I didn't want to...

When I cut my first bulkhead, I didn't want to wait for shipping a hole saw for my drill. Used the ceramic tile cutting bit for a rotozip or a dremel. Can get them at lowes. drew the circle on the...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 01/16/2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 227
Posted By Tommyc
search amazon for Joyce Wilkerson and Frank Hoff....

search amazon for Joyce Wilkerson and Frank Hoff.

Get Joyce's first, it's an easy read and is the accepted primer. Frank's is a little more technical.

Tom
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 09/16/2006, 07:41 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 82,324
Posted By Tommyc
Matt, That's Great! I hope you're right in...

Matt,

That's Great! I hope you're right in that it's temp that's been the hatching issue all this time. I noted you said this was the "stickiest" spawn yet with only one loose egg....that seems to...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 09/06/2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 319
Posted By Tommyc
I think a coil's a coil. If you're looking to put...

I think a coil's a coil. If you're looking to put them on a breeding system, I'd use more coils vice alter the design.

coil 4...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 09/06/2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 319
Posted By Tommyc
Juck, Do another search for rsman and "coil"...

Juck,

Do another search for rsman and "coil" or "denitrator". He's given lots of details on how to cycle them, build them, etc.

I'd check the DIY forum. Here's three or so started by various...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/23/2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 338
Posted By Tommyc
doesn't really matter where you put the ball...

doesn't really matter where you put the ball valves after the Tee. Where ever is convenient.

another way to understand the connection issue is just to remember that the water flow will choose the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/21/2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 338
Posted By Tommyc
Not quite sure what you mean here. That's what a...

Not quite sure what you mean here. That's what a "T" does. Takes water in....sends it two ways (output). Put ball valves on both outputs. Like this....

ball valve to chiller (restricted)
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/20/2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 338
Posted By Tommyc
Check this marine depot link out. SCWD -...

Check this marine depot link out.

SCWD - Marine Depot (http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=3Q1111)

It lists input flow and output flow for a SCWD. Gives you an idea of the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/20/2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 251
Posted By Tommyc
I used the Kilz primer on the inside. Then coated...

I used the Kilz primer on the inside. Then coated it with Rustoleum Marine Coatings Topside paint. Multiple coats. Do the paint first, then silicone the corners etc. If you do the silicone first,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 06/01/2006, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 348
Posted By Tommyc
Personally, I wouldn't do it. Why? Because I'm in...

Personally, I wouldn't do it. Why? Because I'm in the camp that believes sand beds can "fill up" (detritus, nutrients, etc). I've tried it before...wont do it again. While I can't say with certainty...
Forum: West Tennessee Marine & Reef Aquarium Club 05/30/2006, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 570
Posted By Tommyc
Strange that this thread was up and around. I was...

Strange that this thread was up and around. I was just logging on to see if you guys had any recommendations about places I might check out while I'm in town. Last time (2.5 yrs ago) I was in...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/18/2006, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 320
Posted By Tommyc
Structural stability problems? I'd say no. 2x4s...

Structural stability problems? I'd say no. 2x4s shouldn't flex that much. Sounds like more of a cosmetic and health issue. Mold/mildew will like that environment. Even if you broke the tank down and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/26/2006, 09:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,223
Posted By Tommyc
Here are two. Rsman's a good source of info. ...

Here are two. Rsman's a good source of info.

Coill Denitrator Thread 1 (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=376121)

Coil Denitrator Thread 2...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/26/2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,611
Posted By Tommyc
I've actually used my Rigid Crosscut/Rip...

I've actually used my Rigid Crosscut/Rip Combination blade (40 teeth....stock blade with the Rigid tablesaw) to cut thin acrylic with no issues. Just fed it through real slow.



lol. ditto....
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/26/2006, 12:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,948
Posted By Tommyc
Thanks for the link RCS. That was along the lines...

Thanks for the link RCS. That was along the lines of what I was looking for. Unfortunately, David's right in that it appears it's not going anywhere.

Conogressional Status of the Coral Reef...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/24/2006, 09:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,948
Posted By Tommyc
David, Don't get me wrong. I agree with...

David,

Don't get me wrong. I agree with everything you said and am intimately familiar with the results of the ban on importation of birds (have bred african grays, lovebirds, etc in the...
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 02/24/2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,948
Posted By Tommyc
Ed, Are you making an overarching...

Ed,



Are you making an overarching general statement? Or are you speaking specifically about a piece of legislation working it's way through the bowels of govt?

tom
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/25/2006, 11:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By Tommyc
do you have a gate valve between the mag5 and the...

do you have a gate valve between the mag5 and the return? any large bubbles at the top of the u tubes? sponge filters between the utubes and the overflow to the sump? need more data.
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/25/2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 192
Posted By Tommyc
dr ron's on a break. siphon the algae out. if...

dr ron's on a break. siphon the algae out. if you're only using 1 inch of sand, it's not really a DSB, so the "rules" against disturbing it don't apply so much. I'd actually go back to siphoning it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/20/2006, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 384
Posted By Tommyc
got any pics 240? tom

got any pics 240?

tom
Forum: The Fish Breeding Forum 01/18/2006, 10:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,593
Posted By Tommyc
David, how's the massive hatch going? tom

David, how's the massive hatch going? tom
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