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Do It Yourself
11/28/2007, 05:29 PM
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Tank Vacuum
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Dolfan
I just built one this weekend, I used about 4...
I just built one this weekend, I used about 4 sections of 2" PVC each about 4" long. I put each together with a 2" coupler without glue just snug. Inside each piece I glue in a piece of egg crate...
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Do It Yourself
06/21/2007, 06:05 PM
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Power tools for a workshop
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Dolfan
Yes, search for resawing veneers This...
Yes, search for resawing veneers
This procedure is to produce very thin maybe 3/16" or smaller sheet of hardwood. Then these are typically edge glue together to produce a larger flat surface...
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Do It Yourself
06/21/2007, 04:23 PM
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Power tools for a workshop
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When considering furniture building a band saw...
When considering furniture building a band saw becomes pretty important. At some point you will want to probably create something with curved legs, round table tops, etc. and while you might be...
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Do It Yourself
06/20/2007, 01:56 PM
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Power tools for a workshop
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Dolfan
I have a dedicated 14X22 foot basement woodshop...
I have a dedicated 14X22 foot basement woodshop and investing in good tools is import. At the same time you can get very good results with what I consider "medium" grade equipment when setup...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
06/13/2007, 06:16 PM
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using megaflow return as 2nd drain??
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Dolfan
No I haven't modified the teeth of the overflow...
No I haven't modified the teeth of the overflow area, this doesn't appear to be a bottleneck for me at this flow rate, maybe if I increased it it might.
Also think the bulkheads are different...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
06/13/2007, 03:23 PM
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using megaflow return as 2nd drain??
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Dolfan
I have an AGA 90g and use both of the holes to my...
I have an AGA 90g and use both of the holes to my sump and use a QuietOne 4000 for return that is rated about 950gph or so. Given headloss it's probably working in the 700-750 ballpark I bet. I...
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Do It Yourself
06/11/2007, 01:52 PM
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PC lighting wiring and troubleshooting
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Dolfan
I did manage to get the new 2X65 ballast...
I did manage to get the new 2X65 ballast installed yesterday and working. I was also converting the end caps from straight pin to square so that all lights are now using the square pin. The biggest...
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Do It Yourself
06/10/2007, 09:09 AM
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PC lighting wiring and troubleshooting
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293
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Dolfan
I'm currently plugging the ballast directly into...
I'm currently plugging the ballast directly into a outlet or power strip, not into a timer. I can't remember for sure which, I think a power strip, but I know for certain there are other items on...
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Do It Yourself
06/09/2007, 10:32 PM
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PC lighting wiring and troubleshooting
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Dolfan
OK, not knowing what I was looking for I did some...
OK, not knowing what I was looking for I did some investigating. When I put a bulb that does fire into the bad circuit it does light a bit but not "FIRE". I did look at the power output in the...
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Do It Yourself
06/09/2007, 05:59 PM
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PC lighting wiring and troubleshooting
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PC lighting wiring and troubleshooting
I've got two of my three light circuits that have gone down on me all at once???
I need some direction on how to troubleshoot the problem. I have a electrical tester but I'm not sure what to...
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Do It Yourself
05/28/2007, 08:51 AM
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PC lighting trouble shooting
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Dolfan
Any help on this?
Any help on this?
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
05/27/2007, 09:47 PM
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Canister for supplemental filtering
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Dolfan
Film is/was on the surface but that appears to be...
Film is/was on the surface but that appears to be related to my overflow not skimming well. Now that is fixed, but I still think the additional filter for cardon would be helpful.
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Do It Yourself
05/27/2007, 11:50 AM
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PC lighting trouble shooting
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Dolfan
PC lighting trouble shooting
Well, I was doing some other maintenance on the tank and now it looks like one of my PC lights has stopped. It's a 2X65w setup that was all gutted from my old AGA strip and installed in my custom...
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Reef Discussion
05/27/2007, 11:45 AM
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Surface algea film
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261
Posted By
Dolfan
Well I've got to say thanks for everyone steering...
Well I've got to say thanks for everyone steering my towards the overflow. I pulled the dorso pipes, cleaned them, enlarged the air hole, and just cut about 1/4" off the main pipe to lower the whole...
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Reef Discussion
05/26/2007, 08:50 PM
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Surface algea film
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Posted By
Dolfan
OK, I'll have to look at the overflow, maybe my...
OK, I'll have to look at the overflow, maybe my dorso pipe need a little tweeking, maybe they aren't flowing like the need to. They are homemade and have been a little fussy in the past.
Thanks,...
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Reef Discussion
05/26/2007, 05:36 PM
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Surface algea film
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261
Posted By
Dolfan
I'm running a Nautilus EX-24 I think is the...
I'm running a Nautilus EX-24 I think is the model, the external type. Using a QuietOne 4000 to run the skimmer and another 4000 for my return, they are rated at 950 gph or so and I have two durso...
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Reef Discussion
05/26/2007, 05:22 PM
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Surface algea film
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Dolfan
Surface algea film
I've got a pretty bad algea film on the surface of my tank, it just kept getting a bit worse and now its pretty bad, a brown/green film that you can with the lights on.
I've moved a power head...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
05/26/2007, 02:53 PM
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Canister for supplemental filtering
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Dolfan
Canister for supplemental filtering
OK, I currently running a 90g reefready tank with a 55g sump, I use a small poly pad as a mechanical filter upon entry to the sump and then have a Nautilus 24 skimmer with a QO 4000 pump. The tank...
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Reef Discussion
05/21/2006, 02:45 PM
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Toadstool "shedding"
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Posted By
Dolfan
Interesting about the lighting, I have this about...
Interesting about the lighting, I have this about midway in the tank which is 24" deep with about 400w of PC lighting. I'll watch it and maybe experiment with a high placement if it continues
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Reef Discussion
05/21/2006, 12:00 PM
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Toadstool "shedding"
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200
Posted By
Dolfan
I did use my turkey baster to get the mucus off,...
I did use my turkey baster to get the mucus off, so I guess I'm doing things right :-). Just looked at it and it's polyp/tenticles are raised which is a good sign.
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Reef Discussion
05/21/2006, 08:39 AM
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Toadstool "shedding"
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200
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Dolfan
Toadstool "shedding"
I added a Toadstool coral about 3 weeks ago to my 90g established tank. All my water parameters were as I wanted. The Toadstool has done OK but on about 3 occasions it has shed a mucus like coating...
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Reef Discussion
04/05/2006, 03:14 PM
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anyone know where to find replacement impellers for quiet one pumps?
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Posted By
Dolfan
I thought ThatPetPlace.com told me that they had...
I thought ThatPetPlace.com told me that they had them for the 3000 and 4000 series pumps, but I didn't see them on their site or catalog.
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Reef Discussion
04/05/2006, 12:53 PM
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Any experiences with glasscages?
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187
Posted By
Dolfan
I chose one of their acrylic tanks for my sump,...
I chose one of their acrylic tanks for my sump, made the job very easy and I'm not as fussy about the look of the sump. Also, they will cut you inserts for your buble trap that you can install...
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Reef Discussion
03/03/2006, 09:22 AM
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26
Should I get a BowFront???
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754
Posted By
Dolfan
I had a 46g bow and love the look of the tanks...
I had a 46g bow and love the look of the tanks but there are a few downsides.
Tough to clean as stated already
Also, much more difficult to built stands and canopies for these. I did and enjoyed...
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Reef Discussion
03/02/2006, 02:13 PM
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10
How are the Faux Bottoms?
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405
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Dolfan
I'll try to get some pics later tonight, but I...
I'll try to get some pics later tonight, but I think one problem is that my bottom is a bit rough, think of a layer of crushed coral stuck to the bottom, not crushed coral completely covered in...
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