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Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/11/2008, 04:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,885
Posted By kaptken
you can build a simple overshot wheel with more...

you can build a simple overshot wheel with more than 70% efficiency.
http://www.hp-gramatke.net/pmm_physics/english/page0450.htm
like i said in my first post, we would not want a tight fitting...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/11/2008, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,986
Posted By kaptken
solar still makes power on a cloudy day. just a...

solar still makes power on a cloudy day. just a little less. Haven't you ever gotten sun burned on overcast days? besides, the grid will be the levelizing tool. spare power is fed back to the...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/11/2008, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,025
Posted By kaptken
This has your name written all over it! ...

This has your name written all over it!
https://shop.theanimalrescuesite.com/store/item.do?siteId=310&itemId=32001&origin=147140

I know a lady with 10 adopted stray cats. i keep telling her,...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/11/2008, 03:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By kaptken
Oh, on a similar note, i just read this new...

Oh, on a similar note, i just read this new thread on the chemistry forum. Randy is talking about a new problem with DOW FLAKE, for the two part solution, and how he treats his own IO new saltwater...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 01/11/2008, 02:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,670
Posted By kaptken
Forgive me, My chemistry is highly ferric...

Forgive me, My chemistry is highly ferric oxidized. Are there any media that might absorb the bromide? or safely preciptate it out? If so, one could mix a bottle of calcium chloride solution and...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/11/2008, 02:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,885
Posted By kaptken
no, the water wheel wont back up the overflow. ...

no, the water wheel wont back up the overflow. the open overflow falls to an open tray above the bucket wheel, fills the buckets as gravity does its work and pulls it down, rotating the wheel, then...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/11/2008, 01:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By kaptken
Good point GB, the carbon cycle works fine...

Good point GB,
the carbon cycle works fine and neutral as long as things stay in the CO2 to plant to food/fuel cycle. Which is why my fireplace is good. I grow trees out back, cut them down for...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/11/2008, 12:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,986
Posted By kaptken
I wouldnt waste money on batteries. extra...

I wouldnt waste money on batteries. extra expense, and too much toxic heavy metal waste. just use the two way meter and fall back to the grid at night. Im practical, not a dooms day survivalist. ...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/10/2008, 11:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,117
Posted By kaptken
Yeah, a very little change in CO2 or CH4 in the...

Yeah, a very little change in CO2 or CH4 in the air and climate gets out of control. the oceans have absorbed about 40% of all the CO2 we have made, but still it rises in the air. from 260 PPM pre...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/09/2008, 02:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,885
Posted By kaptken
Well GB, there certainly is no free lunch when...

Well GB, there certainly is no free lunch when energy recovery is concerned, but there is subsidized. We could recoup some of the energy expended in raising water from sump to tank and falling back...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/09/2008, 01:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,986
Posted By kaptken
well, propagation is not just about how to clone...

well, propagation is not just about how to clone coral frags, but also doing it economically. Less energy is less expense. and more environmentally friendly too. It seems the end goal of fraggers...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/08/2008, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,674
Posted By kaptken
Oh the 75 will be for later. i haven't even taken...

Oh the 75 will be for later. i haven't even taken any rock out of the old 75 yet to cure in the dark and rid that algae. it will take some time. no hurry. I could use the stand as is if i set it...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/08/2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,674
Posted By kaptken
Very nice Jeff! Great pictures with the cleaner...

Very nice Jeff! Great pictures with the cleaner shrimp at work too.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 01/08/2008, 04:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,180
Posted By kaptken
I believe You are correct, about the CFcs...

I believe You are correct, about the CFcs greanbean, it takes their molecules a long time, like 20-30 years? to difuse and migrate to the upper atmosphere and ozone layer. But not all countries in...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/08/2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,025
Posted By kaptken
Emo, I got some chaeto coming for you at the...

Emo,
I got some chaeto coming for you at the meeting, for your fuge. or just stick a ball of it in the tank high, between rock to see the light. should out compete the hair in time and starve it...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/07/2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Posted By kaptken
I check salinity at water changeswith an ASI...

I check salinity at water changeswith an ASI float gauge, and calcium and Alk at least weekly, and adjust, unless i'm tinkering with tank mood swings, it only takes a minute. Magnesium at least...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/07/2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By kaptken
spooky. they have been a solid consistancy...

spooky. they have been a solid consistancy standard for a long time. Must be either a new set of mixing equipment, or something out of calibration for measuring. or they could have switched...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/04/2008, 03:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,769
Posted By kaptken
That's great news Al!! Theres only one...

That's great news Al!!

Theres only one thing you have to do. Every new kid in the Reef Club is just going to have to have a new Fish tank.... Like maybe that 200 gallon one sitting out back ,...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/04/2008, 02:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,986
Posted By kaptken
Yes, shallow tanks are much more efficient. Less...

Yes, shallow tanks are much more efficient. Less depth, less water, less salt, less pumps, less heaters, and less lighting required. Equals = Less Energy. Less IS More. More corals and better...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/04/2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,425
Posted By kaptken
I have had plans in the back of my mind, to build...

I have had plans in the back of my mind, to build a house with continuous, connected tanks that go ALLL the way around at least one room, at different levels, and even an arch over the door way. ...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/03/2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,425
Posted By kaptken
That is cool. I have always wanted to do that. ...

That is cool. I have always wanted to do that. a fish habit trail. but if it springs a little vacuum leak anywhere along the trail, or a powerhead blows a lot of air bubbles up there, all that...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 01/03/2008, 01:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,986
Posted By kaptken
Guys, the point is to be aware of the...

Guys, the point is to be aware of the environmental consequences of escalting enrgy use. And Lance, your numbers are way Wrong.

The world uses about 16 Tera watts of energy now. 2 tera watts...
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/02/2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By kaptken
Nice looking green finger leather! Do you like...

Nice looking green finger leather! Do you like green Monti Cap for a trade?
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/02/2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 937
Posted By kaptken
Is that a 4 footer?

Is that a 4 footer?
Forum: Delaware Reef Club (DRC) 01/02/2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,545
Posted By kaptken
Put me down for One order of chowder fixins too...

Put me down for One order of chowder fixins too Al. I like Bait.!!
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