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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Come on guys....I was making an obvious (or so I...

Come on guys....I was making an obvious (or so I thought) exaggeration about how no matter how much wood you throw into a stand, if it's not built properly it will fail. Again, this is an...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 12:10 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
No, it couldn't, because there is no structural...

No, it couldn't, because there is no structural support between the cabinet doors to carry the weight of the front of the tank (that's what the 2x6 header and 2x4 legs are for). On the back, the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Ah...you're back. Go back and read the build -- I...

Ah...you're back. Go back and read the build -- I opted to use a 2x6 header to span the front of the tank, rather than implement a plywood center brace (blocking access to the sump and equipment...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/09/2008, 08:52 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
A plywood stand is enough for any standard size...

A plywood stand is enough for any standard size tank -- no 2x members needed -- if you know what you're doing and use proper plywood joinery techniques.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/08/2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Several people have asked for my SketchUp model...

Several people have asked for my SketchUp model since I started this thread, so instead of emailing it to individuals one at a time, I decided to open an account with a free file hosting site and...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,861
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
I must disagree. I am by no means trying to start...

I must disagree. I am by no means trying to start a worldwide argument here, but if being able to safely use a table saw requires a $3500 investment on a saw that can tell the difference between...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/03/2008, 05:55 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 39,232
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
I like this one of your tank ...

I like this one of your tank

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z233/erics3000/Aquarium/mermaid.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 05:33 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,861
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Re: Power tool recommendations

I built this 99% with a handheld rotary saw & straightedge. The other 1% was a miter saw for the crown molding.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 05:24 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,861
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Harbor Freight sells absolute CRAP. I get so...

Harbor Freight sells absolute CRAP. I get so annoyed listening to friends talk about how I'm dumb for spending $100 for a DeWalt sander, when they "got the same thing for $23.99 at Harbor Freight."...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/02/2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 426
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Price down to $20.

Price down to $20.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
That's because the stands you've seen are...

That's because the stands you've seen are probably built by the average DIY'er who knows very little about structures, and chooses to overkill their design in order to feel safe.

Try this -- go...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 572
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
People are likely to ignore your request for...

People are likely to ignore your request for assistance, given your attitude after the first offering of help.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
I used 2" wood screws to attach the 2x6s and 2x4s...

I used 2" wood screws to attach the 2x6s and 2x4s to the front panel, with no predilled holes. I sunk them about 1/8" in the lumber, so the screws would go far enough into the plywood for a good...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 08:06 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Not at all...just threw on the plumbing mod and...

Not at all...just threw on the plumbing mod and turned the return pump back on.

The water surface is now 100% clear and rippling, unlike before where one half was clear & ripply, and the other...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
This afternoon I finally got around to tweaking...

This afternoon I finally got around to tweaking something that has been annoying me since the tank was first setup & running.

The drain & return lines on my Perfecto Corner-Flo tank are in the...
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 12/31/2007, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 390
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/31/2007, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Eheim 1262 Pump (900gph) - $125

I purchased this new from Marine Depot for $179, and have been using it for less than 2 months. It has a 3-year warranty, and I still have the warranty card for it. I'm downgrading to the 1260 model;...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 05:31 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Looks good....I don't have the carpentry skills...

Looks good....I don't have the carpentry skills to do stain-grade work :)

Is that a cat on top of the cabinet?
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 03:06 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
I just got back in town from the 10-day holiday...

I just got back in town from the 10-day holiday break, and was relieved to see the tank with no immediate problems.

I say no immediate problems because the auto top-off pump wasn't responding to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/28/2007, 02:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
You second design is much, much better than the...

You second design is much, much better than the original. A single layer of 3/4" plywood is certainly strong enough for your stand design, even with door openings. Just be sure to leave at least 3"...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/25/2007, 12:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 486
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
The reactor doesn't add calcium to the tank, it...

The reactor doesn't add calcium to the tank, it maintains your current level. You add calcium buffer to get to where you want the level to be, then the calc reactor runs to keep it there.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 881
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
You'll definitely want to monitor/control the pH...

You'll definitely want to monitor/control the pH of the reactor. The reactor needs to stay at pH 6.5 in order to dissolve the calcium media. The controller will keep it in the right range.

For my...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 389
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Yes it has to be submerged. I used 1/2" ID...

Yes it has to be submerged. I used 1/2" ID (inside diameter) vinyl tubing to connect the MaxiJet pump's output to a 1/2" barb adapter, which is then screwed into PVC fittings. I don't have any...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/24/2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 50,271
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
Being able to see the water on the floor from...

Being able to see the water on the floor from 1,000 miles away doesn't help much :)

I have a friend who is reasonably intelligent checking on the tank every 2 or 3 days and calling with updates....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 329
Posted By RedEDGE2k1
External overflows will (always) fail. It might...

External overflows will (always) fail. It might be a week, it might be a year, but eventually the siphon will break and your return pump will continue pumping water from the sump up to the tank,...
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