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Forum: Southern California Reefers 12/24/2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 720
Posted By emarti20
The primer goes first (Usually purple and a water...

The primer goes first (Usually purple and a water consistency). You just need enough to cover the pipe. Next up is the glue, which is more of a honey consistency and is usually blue. Liberal...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/22/2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 10,434
Posted By emarti20
53447 + 10 = 53457

53447 + 10 = 53457
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/22/2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 255
Posted By emarti20
Most people recommend around 9-12 months on PC...

Most people recommend around 9-12 months on PC bulbs.
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/22/2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 658
Posted By emarti20
I'm planning on my next tank to be a 40BR. I...

I'm planning on my next tank to be a 40BR. I like the height with the 36 length. To my eyes I like a more rectangular view of 16" rather then 20" or 24". And as was mentioned before both...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 04/21/2005, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By emarti20
Thanks for the info. In a perfect world I would...

Thanks for the info. In a perfect world I would want a 36x18x18 with an internal overflow and two return holes. Are the places you have been talking with purely tank builders, or LFS that build...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 04/20/2005, 11:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 196
Posted By emarti20
Question Good place for AGA 65G RR?

I'm in the beginning of planning out my upgrade for later this year. I'm contemplating two tank sizes either a 40G with custom internal overflow and two holes for 3/4" returns ($140), or a 65G AGA...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/17/2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 179
Posted By emarti20
I'll second a filter direct unit from EBay. You...

I'll second a filter direct unit from EBay. You can request they change out the membrane as well for a 75GPD one with the better rejection rate. I picked one up that I'm only using for my current...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/13/2005, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 362
Posted By emarti20
I'm also very pleased with the filterdiret unit...

I'm also very pleased with the filterdiret unit that I just picked up. Had them swap out to the 75GPD membrane. All the filters are standard size so easy replacement. As someone already mentioned...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/03/2005, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By emarti20
If youwatch closely you can get good deals on...

If youwatch closely you can get good deals on X10.com for hardware. In general though EBay can be quite a bit cheaper. You probably want to stay away from the X-10 ActiveHome software though as it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/03/2005, 12:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 197
Posted By emarti20
I use my home automation software to manage the...

I use my home automation software to manage the main lighting currently. When I upgrade my tank I'll be adding the moonlights and temperature monitoring to it as well. The opensource software is...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 04/01/2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 126
Posted By emarti20
Front what I've read (Just got me RO/DI...

Front what I've read (Just got me RO/DI yesterday) you replace the DI after your TDS starts going up. All the carbon filters every 6-12 months and the RO membrance every 3-4 years. It all depends...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/31/2005, 12:30 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,759
Posted By emarti20
I got my email the same day I paid (About two...

I got my email the same day I paid (About two hours later). However, it doesn't look like it shipped until today eventhough I got the confirmation on Monday. If they come from their location in...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/28/2005, 07:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,759
Posted By emarti20
I just purchased a unit today from FilterDirect. ...

I just purchased a unit today from FilterDirect. If they ship it today I should get it tomorrow since I'm only about 30 miles from their location. I got the standard unit with their TDS meter and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/07/2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 180
Posted By emarti20
Yes, the PS will have it's own pump seperate from...

Yes, the PS will have it's own pump seperate from the return pump.
Forum: New to the Hobby 03/07/2005, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 368
Posted By emarti20
I'd just hit a local water store and pickup a...

I'd just hit a local water store and pickup a couple jugs from there so you don't have to worry about leaching stuff into the tank.
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/03/2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 85
Posted By emarti20
Question Clear-For-Life 40G/55G Center Brace?

Doing some initial planning for an upgrade, but haven't gotten out to look at tanks in person. Anyone have one or know if the top have a center brace, or what they look like?
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/01/2005, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 326
Posted By emarti20
My orange zoo w/ green skirt had about a dozen...

My orange zoo w/ green skirt had about a dozen polyps. Very good experience dealing with them.
Forum: Southern California Reefers 02/18/2005, 12:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 577
Posted By emarti20
I use a pair of Vantec Stealth fans that I picked...

I use a pair of Vantec Stealth fans that I picked up from Fry's for about $8 each. Very quiet, I think they're 21dBA @ 27 CFM.
Forum: Southern California Reefers 12/18/2004, 01:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 506
Posted By emarti20
Question Aquatic Creations?

Anyone know if Aquatic Creations is still around in Rancho Cucamonga? I drove up there today during lunch and it looked deserted. I found a post here in the Vendor forum from Oct. that stated...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/07/2004, 12:19 AM
Replies: 479
Views: 40,163
Posted By emarti20
Fans

I used the same 80mm Vantec fans on my little 10G nano, and they work great. I had to play around with the power supply to get just the right amount of acceptable noise. For my two fans I ended up...
Forum: Southern California Reefers 03/07/2004, 12:50 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 2,540
Posted By emarti20
AC = Aquatic Creations in Rancho Cucamonga, ...

AC = Aquatic Creations in Rancho Cucamonga, http://www.aquatic-creations-online.com. Andrew gets his livetstock in on Sunday afternoons usually around 2-3pm. Not a big pretty shop by any stretch,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/16/2004, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 124
Posted By emarti20
I have a nanoreef (10G), so this may not be...

I have a nanoreef (10G), so this may not be practical on a larger tank. I just took a 1G water jug and drilled two holes in the cap for two pieces of airline. One piece is only about 8" long, just...
Forum: Nano Reefs 02/15/2004, 06:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 131
Posted By emarti20
It all depends on what type of coral you want to...

It all depends on what type of coral you want to keep. Is the 20W NO or PC lighting? If it's PC it might be enough for some softies like mushrooms and zoos, but even then, it probably should be...
Forum: New to the Hobby 02/08/2004, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 104
Posted By emarti20
You only need one 12V adapter. Just look at how...

You only need one 12V adapter. Just look at how many milliamps the fans draw, add them together and make sure that the transformer can supply that much current. I run my two 80mm fans off of a 9V...
Forum: Nano Reefs 02/08/2004, 01:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 231
Posted By emarti20
The only donwfall of the AC500 is that is CAN'T...

The only donwfall of the AC500 is that is CAN'T use impellars from the smaller models. An AC300 can use any of the impellars though. I use an AC150 impellar on my AC300 in a 10G. It gives me...
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