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Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/09/2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
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Posted By djl
Actually, now that I measure it, it is 36" x 20"...

Actually, now that I measure it, it is 36" x 20" x 20".

I designed it that way so that it would be shallow enough for easy access to the bottom for aquascaping and working with frags, but "deep"...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/08/2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By djl
Price Reduction

Price Reduction - $175.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/07/2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By djl
FS: Custom 53 gallon tank and stand, SF Bay Area

I have a custom Tru Vu acrylic tank (36" x 20" x 24", rounded front corners) and cherry (solid, not fake) stand and hood for sale. $200, you pick it up (near Palo Alto, CA). Cost me something like...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/21/2007, 02:18 PM
Replies: 548
Views: 46,569
Posted By djl
Sorry, but my engineering mind just isn't...

Sorry, but my engineering mind just isn't processing so far.

The ReefGeek website, which is the only place I can find that talks in any specifics about "overdriving the bulbs", says that with the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/21/2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 548
Views: 46,569
Posted By djl
Thank you for that insightful reply - do you...

Thank you for that insightful reply - do you think there is any chance that you could be a bit more specific?

For example, I know that lots of light manufacturers, including Tek (in at least some...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/21/2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 548
Views: 46,569
Posted By djl
Catalina Aquarium vs. IceCap

Does anyone have any thoughts on the Catalina Aquarium retro kit vs. the IceCap or Tek 2 kits?

The Catalina uses Workhorse ballasts and some house brand "German Quality" bulbs.

They also cost...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 10/18/2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 888
Posted By djl
What is the shape and rough dimensions of this...

What is the shape and rough dimensions of this piece of rock?
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/24/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By djl
Do you have a favorite wrasse to suggest?

Do you have a favorite wrasse to suggest?
Forum: Reef Fishes 09/23/2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 185
Posted By djl
Wrasse's for a group/school?

I'm bringing up a new 95 gallon community reef tank - 60" long. I have a 9 year old daughter, and really want her to experience schooling behavior among our fish. I've read everything that I can...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/23/2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By djl
It all depends on how you plan to manage the...

It all depends on how you plan to manage the flow, and how much head the pump has to work against. It is a great pump, and might be perfect for your tank in the right design...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/23/2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By djl
Now $180

Now $180 plus shipping.
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/19/2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By djl
I had the pump sitting on top of a sandwhich of...

I had the pump sitting on top of a sandwhich of 1/2" plywood and 1/2" closed cell foam. It was very quiet, just a quiet purring. I was impressed.

There are pictures on various websites,...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 09/19/2007, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 531
Posted By djl
FS: Like new Reeflo Barracuda 4500 GPH external pump

I bought this Sequence Reeflo Barracuda external pump from MarineDepot for my new 95 gallon tank - but it moves more water than I had expected against my 9 feet of head and I need to replace it with...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/18/2007, 12:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 810
Posted By djl
FWIW, I am in the middle of bringing up a system...

FWIW, I am in the middle of bringing up a system with a 95 gallon display tank and a ~60 gallon sump (the sump is a 100 gallon horse watering trough part way full).

I intend to run roughly 1800...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/18/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 282
Posted By djl
Remember, area goes as the square of the radius,...

Remember, area goes as the square of the radius, ("If there is a hole you want repaired, the thing you need is pi r squared").

So a 1" diameter hole has an area of .78 square inches and a 1.25"...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/18/2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 157
Posted By djl
Yes, right now the water falls straight down...

Yes, right now the water falls straight down about seven feet into the sump. I could add some turns to slow it down a bit...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/17/2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 157
Posted By djl
Can't do that :-(

Unfortunately, the system is designed for the sump to be in the garage. The tank actually sits on a table that is open underneath, so nothing related to the tank can go there. The plumbing all goes...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/17/2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 157
Posted By djl
Sump much lower than tank - need help :-)

I'm in the process of installing a new tank (95 gallons) in my kitchen. The sump (100 gallon stock tank) is in my garage, on the other side of the wall from the tank and down about nine feet.

I'm...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 06/20/2006, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By djl
Ok, no takers at $200. How about $150, and I...

Ok, no takers at $200. How about $150, and I will throw in one beautiful rose BTA to get you started...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 06/07/2006, 12:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 151
Posted By djl
FS: Complete 10G FB Hex reef, SF Bay Area

No time to maintain my reef tank at work, so I'd like to find a home for it. This is a perfect one-stop-shop setup for someone in the greater SF Bay Area (San Jose to Santa Rosa, say), who wants to...
Forum: Coral & Livestock Trading 12/12/2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 133
Posted By djl
GS Maroon Clown Free To Good Home - Mt. View, CA - Today!

I have a healthy female tank raised gold striped maroon clown, about 2 years old and 1.5" or so long. Eats flake food. She is free to a good home, but you have to pick her up in Mt. View (101 and...
Forum: Propagated Corals & Tank Raised Livestock Selling 08/02/2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By djl
BTA for sale or trade, SF Bay Area or Ship

These are clones of a captive raised mother, I have had this line in my two tanks for over 2 years. The clones that I have to sell or trade are about 6" when expanded, and a lovely orange/red color,...
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/02/2005, 01:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 326
Posted By djl
I'd expect they would be just fine, assuming...

I'd expect they would be just fine, assuming enough rock for hiding places.
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/02/2005, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 214
Posted By djl
I wouldn't

Depending on the tank geometry, an 18 gallon can be quite narrow and tall. In any case, I'd think it is way too small for a flame angel.

When in doubt, ask. Show your friend some pictures and...
Forum: Nano Reefs 08/02/2005, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 211
Posted By djl
Nope, it will be fine

Thin vertical pieces like egg crate don't block much light...
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