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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/10/2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,888
Posted By RicGio
What's your budget? I have an Octopus NW 150 on...

What's your budget? I have an Octopus NW 150 on my 90. Runs great.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/10/2008, 06:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 953
Posted By RicGio
yeah, I agree. 12 is a long time. Maybe cut back...

yeah, I agree. 12 is a long time. Maybe cut back to 8 for awhile. I ran mine for 6 during my Hair algae problem.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/09/2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 953
Posted By RicGio
it's normal to get a thin layer of algae at...

it's normal to get a thin layer of algae at first. Keep the feeding to a minimum, reduce your lighting cycle and do regular water changes. Also a clean up crew of snails helps. Is the algae dark...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 12:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,601
Posted By RicGio
In data centers also. They oversize the neutral...

In data centers also. They oversize the neutral BIGTIME for unbalanced loads and harmonics from the lighting and Computer loads.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,504
Posted By RicGio
I'll give you $65 for it!

I'll give you $65 for it!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 02:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,378
Posted By RicGio
Jeez 5.56, I told you in your first thread that...

Jeez 5.56, I told you in your first thread that you had the valve in wrong. Did you even read it or the instructions?
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/07/2008, 07:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,601
Posted By RicGio
I agree with Bean! Go with the GFCI outlets.

I agree with Bean! Go with the GFCI outlets.
Forum: Reef Discussion 01/07/2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,240
Posted By RicGio
I rinsed mine and then let it sit overnight in a...

I rinsed mine and then let it sit overnight in a brute trashcan full of RO. When I drained it the next day the water stunk to high heaven, so I think there was definately some organics still in the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/05/2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 579
Posted By RicGio
This is what I'm using. Supposed to be good to 10...

This is what I'm using. Supposed to be good to 10 amps.



http://www.cctvonlinestore.com/product_info.php?products_id=453057104
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By RicGio
I dropped my plumbing down thru the wall and sole...

I dropped my plumbing down thru the wall and sole plate. It is a non loadbearing wall and my tank is an in wall. Think my wife would shoot me if I drilled (4) 2" holes in my hardwood floor!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/31/2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 409
Posted By RicGio
I'm using one on my 90. Light bio load right now,...

I'm using one on my 90. Light bio load right now, but it skims great with no mods done to it. Do a search and you'll find plenty of modifications that will increase the efficiency.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 586
Posted By RicGio
you could also use a foam based sheet inulation...

you could also use a foam based sheet inulation called armaflex. It's very flexible and comes in different thickness. Also some sheets are available with a peel and stick glue on the back. Used in...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/31/2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,134
Posted By RicGio
I have a 7.5 year old false Percula. This guy was...

I have a 7.5 year old false Percula. This guy was about 3/4" when I got him. Now he's about 3.5". He's lived thru my hair algae outbreak, a bad stint and worse cure for flatworms AND a killer...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,078
Posted By RicGio
Yeah, I went about a 1/16" at a time. Let the bit...

Yeah, I went about a 1/16" at a time. Let the bit and hole cool, then hit it again. The last 1/16" I went really slowly.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,331
Posted By RicGio
The instructions said to install the valve on the...

The instructions said to install the valve on the inlet side of the reactor since it would leak if installed on the outlet. (back pressure)) . Since it was designed to sit/hang in a sump would it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 6,526
Posted By RicGio
Self to power company lineman .."Hey Guys, any...

Self to power company lineman .."Hey Guys, any idea when the power will be restored?" Lineman to ME... "Should be back on within the next 24-48hrs". Damn...I KNEW I should have bought a gen set.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,097
Posted By RicGio
I have a 90. I add 1 quart of kalk thru a Kalk...

I have a 90. I add 1 quart of kalk thru a Kalk stirrer 4 times a day using a timer starting as soon as the lights go out. I notice a PH spike of about .05 in the display(8.1 to 8.15) every time I add...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/29/2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,078
Posted By RicGio
I used a forstner bit slowly a little at a time....

I used a forstner bit slowly a little at a time. It worked great!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/27/2007, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 879
Posted By RicGio
Yup, it is the bulb, not the fixture. I've...

Yup, it is the bulb, not the fixture. I've changed hundreds of similar PC bulbs in an office building. That's what 90% of them looked like when they went bad. Usually not melted, but the pit/crack on...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 223
Posted By RicGio
I'm using a Panworld 100 px. I have to throttle...

I'm using a Panworld 100 px. I have to throttle it way back to stay around 400GPH.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 197
Posted By RicGio
I heard somewhere that it should be one and a...

I heard somewhere that it should be one and a half times the holes diameter away from the side wall.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 531
Posted By RicGio
I thought they were kind of blue myself, at...

I thought they were kind of blue myself, at first. After a few hours they burned in nicely. Nice crisp pale blue-white. Running it on an icecap HQI ballast.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/21/2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,162
Posted By RicGio
If the solenoid is upstream of your RO/DI then...

If the solenoid is upstream of your RO/DI then you would'nt see any copper in the product water at all.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By RicGio
This is my order.

50# goes a long way. It is top notch stuff, very light and porous. You DO still have to cycle it though.




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/G7subs/LargeMarcopiece.jpg

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Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,083
Posted By RicGio
http://www.cctvonlinestore.com/product_info.php?pr...

http://www.cctvonlinestore.com/product_info.php?products_id=453057104




You can set this relay up to do exactly what you wanted.(Latch)
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