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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/15/2007, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By RobinsonFam1
what do you have the controller set at? if you...

what do you have the controller set at? if you are using large media it can usually handle the low 6's but if using smaller media i would not go lower than 6.5 personally. as long as the co2 is shut...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/15/2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By RobinsonFam1
i like that idea....where did you get a...

i like that idea....where did you get a funnel/cone like that and how did you attach it to the HDPE plastic lid?

thanks!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/14/2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 375
Posted By RobinsonFam1
are you using a ph controller in the chamber to...

are you using a ph controller in the chamber to measure/control the co2 going in? that may be one way to help.

also have you tried cleaning the needle valve? they can get build up pretty bad.

...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 08/14/2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 3,022
Posted By RobinsonFam1
i am having similar problems with a carpet that...

i am having similar problems with a carpet that was given to me with a gaoing mouth. he has been moving around for the past couple days and not getting situated until i changed the flow pattern in my...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/14/2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By RobinsonFam1
any ideas on what size of nozzle/sprayer to use? ...

any ideas on what size of nozzle/sprayer to use?
neck down to 3/4" hose barb?
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/14/2007, 04:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By RobinsonFam1
DIY gravity fed skimmer ?'s

here's what i have:

*my tank is on main floor and sump is in basement = 14' drop.
*i have about 3500 GPH of flow coming down 2) 1.5" drains.
*also a TON of air comes down the drains with the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/11/2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,667
Posted By RobinsonFam1
in plumbing departments, and suppliers you can...

in plumbing departments, and suppliers you can get shower pan liners for custom shower floors. much like pond liner. works great.
i use this on my nano stands that I build for othr people. works...
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/07/2007, 05:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 536
Posted By RobinsonFam1
i have heard that the sapphire is better than the...

i have heard that the sapphire is better than the aqua c by far.
check out nano-reef.com and search around.
i hear good things about the tunze as well. the price on the sapphire is awesome at only...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/30/2007, 05:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,817
Posted By RobinsonFam1
a friend of mine tried it with 2 peristalic pumps...

a friend of mine tried it with 2 peristalic pumps but once again he could not get the pumps equal and caused water shortage and overflows.

the only i dea i had was to use a small perstalic pump...
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/25/2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,029
Posted By RobinsonFam1
ap12 with stock hood/lights. $25 new sand...$20...

ap12 with stock hood/lights. $25 new
sand...$20
rock....$50....already had in big tank so free really
swapped pump.....$17
themometer....$5
corals.....4) free!!!! talk to local reefers to get...
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/25/2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By RobinsonFam1
there have been many reactors with built in pumps...

there have been many reactors with built in pumps that tend to fail.
but for $50 its worth a shot i think. the regulator and bottle is what sets you back with buying a reactor if you ask me.

i...
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/25/2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 843
Posted By RobinsonFam1
you can try re-arranging the rocks too if...

you can try re-arranging the rocks too if possible. this kinds disorients the fish and makes them worry about finding a home instead of protecting the existing one.
this usually works well in small...
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/25/2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,150
Posted By RobinsonFam1
bringing back an old thread.... i used a...

bringing back an old thread....

i used a piece of black acrylic cut to a good fit inside the "intake" chamber just below the teeth so i could improve skimming.

i used super glue gel and made a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/25/2007, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By RobinsonFam1
i have heard of others using a maxi jet with a...

i have heard of others using a maxi jet with a mesh mod and having good success.
other than that there isnt much. micro bubbles are a problem with the BP's. i would get/make a skimmer box and a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/25/2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 663
Views: 94,165
Posted By RobinsonFam1
jgarrison, i have a suggestion that i think you...

jgarrison,
i have a suggestion that i think you should take seriously...

i noticed that most of the cords and plugs you made are showing alot of the insulation cut back leaving only the...
Forum: Nano Reefs 06/24/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,415
Posted By RobinsonFam1
you said you still have stock lighting in both...

you said you still have stock lighting in both tanks?? is that correct?....the clam looks pretty good.
how are you combating the heat other than moving the tank to the bsmt?

i just replaced the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/16/2007, 07:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By RobinsonFam1
i cant recommend using HOB filters for...

i cant recommend using HOB filters for reefing...esp on a 55 or larger. they work good for small nano tanks but thats about it.....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/10/2007, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 317
Posted By RobinsonFam1
if youre feeding every day that is a major cause...

if youre feeding every day that is a major cause of the problem.....have you tried adjusting the skimmer to work better? do you have the right pump on it?

check the test with another. test kits...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/10/2007, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 221
Posted By RobinsonFam1
they have great reviews but i still think that...

they have great reviews but i still think that you would be better off with a re-circ whether it be a beckett/down draft/or needle wheel.

what are you using on the 90?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/10/2007, 08:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 175
Posted By RobinsonFam1
ditch the strip and build one with real outlets...

ditch the strip and build one with real outlets and a GFCI.

i just hastily added one last week -had an overflow- started a fire-all for a quick fix to add a new skimmer at the last minute.

do...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/09/2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,817
Posted By RobinsonFam1
ditto on the conditioner. you can also use a...

ditto on the conditioner. you can also use a product called sand and seal.

make sure you sand with the grain. be very careful when using poer sanders on maple since the scrathes left from the grit...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/06/2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 384
Posted By RobinsonFam1
should cost you less than $30 to build plus a...

should cost you less than $30 to build plus a tiny pump to feed it. make sure there is no air going into the chamber since denitrifying bacteria is anerobic (oxygen free or will not...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/06/2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 384
Posted By RobinsonFam1
take PVC, bio balls and PE tubing. you want the...

take PVC, bio balls and PE tubing. you want the flow rate extremely low, drip rate like a reactor.
Run the tubing in coils down the tube to the bottom and fill the center with bio-balls to grow...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/04/2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 384
Posted By RobinsonFam1
slow down on feeding so much and your trates will...

slow down on feeding so much and your trates will begin to fall.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/04/2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,968
Posted By RobinsonFam1
you can also use a router and spiral bit. I have...

you can also use a router and spiral bit. I have cut up to 12" tubing by using the same method as the table saw but with a router table and the fence set up like an edge planer.

no matter what...
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