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Forum: Do It Yourself 04/13/2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 176
Posted By Mangas8282
I had the same issue with the canopy I just...

I had the same issue with the canopy I just constructed. I was about to do what you did, but then I decided it wouldn't look right, and I made an entirely new canopy. The only thing i used from the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/07/2005, 02:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 554
Posted By Mangas8282
If you used a circular pvc ring at the bottom for...

If you used a circular pvc ring at the bottom for the output of the pump t would probably eliminate the kalk building in the corner.
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/07/2005, 02:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By Mangas8282
just looked on ebay, $3.00 buy it now NIB

just looked on ebay, $3.00 buy it now NIB
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/07/2005, 02:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By Mangas8282
lets see, you paid over 1.25 or so a foot for the...

lets see, you paid over 1.25 or so a foot for the pvc , but you won't spend $7 to buy a cutter that you can use forever. I have a cutter and I have used it at least 50 times for random stuff. You...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/07/2005, 02:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 165
Posted By Mangas8282
the third reagant is probably a titrant that you...

the third reagant is probably a titrant that you need to drip until you see a color change. The # of drips you add should corolate to a calcium value.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/07/2005, 02:25 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,215
Posted By Mangas8282
When have you ever seen a reef on the breaking...

When have you ever seen a reef on the breaking line of reefs? Most reefs are formed well outside the breaking zone. So my guess is....not as many microbubbles as you think.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/05/2005, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 172
Posted By Mangas8282
Best test kit??

Quick question, Just looking for opinions on the best test kit. I need one that tests pH, Ca, Mg, Alk, and NO3.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/05/2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,215
Posted By Mangas8282
Never heard the RO/DI thing! I drink mine all...

Never heard the RO/DI thing! I drink mine all the time...must be lucky I guess ;)

How about ..... clown fish NEED an anemone to survive happily!

I have lots of examples of reef ignorance but...
Forum: Florida Reef Aquarist Guild (FRAG) 04/05/2005, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 82
Posted By Mangas8282
Gainesville shout out

Just giving a shout-out. Wanted to see how many G-ville residents we have here!
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/05/2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 474
Posted By Mangas8282
I use seachem reef advanced calcium in addition...

I use seachem reef advanced calcium in addition to TM biocalcium and a kalk reactor. TM is not an efficient way to raise CA. The most effective method I have found is to get a bottle of Kent...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/05/2005, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 156
Posted By Mangas8282
If you already have a skimmer and a good amount...

If you already have a skimmer and a good amount of LR, then regular water changes should be sufficient. If you wanted additional filtration, hang on refugiums are an option and are reasonably...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/04/2005, 11:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 186
Posted By Mangas8282
Find a local glass company in the phone book and...

Find a local glass company in the phone book and have them cut the baffles for you. The glass will be cheaper, and it will save you the trouble of cutting the acrylic. Then for sure you will know...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/03/2005, 10:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,732
Posted By Mangas8282
Well, needless to say, on our endeavours in all...

Well, needless to say, on our endeavours in all our projects something is bound to happen. My recent project was transfering all my inhabitants in my 55gal to a new 120gal with all crazy types of...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/30/2005, 01:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,635
Posted By Mangas8282
looks great, the sump/fuge turned out awsome,...

looks great, the sump/fuge turned out awsome, similar to the setup I have on my tank.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/30/2005, 01:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,054
Posted By Mangas8282
The funny thing is it say "the ferrarri of fish...

The funny thing is it say "the ferrarri of fish tanks"....it should be more like "the greyhound bus of fish tanks"
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/30/2005, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By Mangas8282
I didn't replace it purposefully ;) When in...

I didn't replace it purposefully ;) When in transit my friend decided the 1so center brace could support his weight, didn't really turn out that well. I went to the local glass cuting shop and had...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2005, 09:19 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,430
Posted By Mangas8282
I got mine from aquaticeco. Good price, great...

I got mine from aquaticeco. Good price, great customer service. What do you need 8" pipe for anyways? You could just make 2 of what you are making with 4.5" and spend less. Great idea though. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2005, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By Mangas8282
I new it had to be something as stupid as on...

I new it had to be something as stupid as on O-ring. Thanks Skipm for suggesting it! You know, I have 8 of these pumps and I have changed/repaired impeller assemblies and done all sorts of stuff...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By Mangas8282
I changed out the pump with another mj400 I had,...

I changed out the pump with another mj400 I had, same problem, and the O-ring looks fine. Good guess though. It is leaking still out of the seal between the pump, and out of the bottom by the power...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2005, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 248
Posted By Mangas8282
Maxi-jet PH leaking on DIY kalk reactor?

I am trying to wrap this project up, but it seems like one thing after another. The tube i finally sealed, but the max-jet PH I am using to stir it is still leaking. I siliconed the hell out of it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/29/2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By Mangas8282
awsome advice guys! I didn't even think of the...

awsome advice guys! I didn't even think of the windows scheduler. I did think of the X-10 modules and other home automation stuff. I think that is a little more expensive, but i am still in the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/28/2005, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By Mangas8282
right, the most simplistic design for the harware...

right, the most simplistic design for the harware is resistors coming off of the leads for the parallel port leading to the LEDs, and I uderstand bit banging to switch the lights on and off. I even...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/28/2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By Mangas8282
Any computer software programers??..need help!

So I had this great idea, to be able to contoll LEDs (for moonlights) on a 28 day cycle using my computer. Now I have spent the last few hours trying to figure out how to do it. I had the hardware...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/24/2005, 12:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 985
Posted By Mangas8282
Phylogenetic markers are easy to make. I have...

Phylogenetic markers are easy to make. I have done it before myslef. The problem with corals is that they have yet to find proper resriction enzyme which can isolate DNA that will serve as a proper...
Forum: Reef Fishes 03/24/2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 230
Posted By Mangas8282
Ok, so I wait a little longer and then.......

Ok, so I wait a little longer and then.......
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