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JimW
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Alabama Reefers
04/12/2007, 05:21 PM
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Lets talk skimmers!
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JimW
I have used one, and it skims well but requires...
I have used one, and it skims well but requires constant tinkering and adjusting. Very sensitive to changes in sump level and such. When correctly adjusted it did well on a 55 gal.
Jim
Forum:
Alabama Reefers
04/11/2007, 06:53 PM
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Lets talk skimmers!
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JimW
Have an ER6-2 (old style with SEDRA 5000) that...
Have an ER6-2 (old style with SEDRA 5000) that ran circles around the ASM before the recirc mod. The body on the ASM is now handling air input from both the modded mag and the sedra 5000 without...
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Alabama Reefers
04/10/2007, 05:48 PM
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Lets talk skimmers!
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JimW
Do the recirc mod if you haven't already. I am...
Do the recirc mod if you haven't already. I am running a Mag 12 mesh mod for feed and the Sedra 5000 recirc, and it fills the chamber with fine white bubbles. Made a huge difference in performance.
...
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Do It Yourself
04/09/2007, 09:27 PM
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Need contact info.
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JimW
No problem. I have owned several AGA tanks, and...
No problem. I have owned several AGA tanks, and none have been tempered on back or sides. Should not be a problem to drill, but would not hurt to verify with them. Good luck!
Jim
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Do It Yourself
04/09/2007, 07:13 PM
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Need contact info.
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Posted By
JimW
Also from their website: Custom Aquariums /...
Also from their website:
Custom Aquariums / Modifications
Can I drill holes in my aquarium for external filters?
Maybe, many of our aquariums are made with tempered glass in the bottom. ...
Forum:
Do It Yourself
04/09/2007, 07:08 PM
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Need contact info.
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JimW
From their website: How to contact All-Glass...
From their website:
How to contact All-Glass Aquarium's Customer Service.
You may reach All-Glass Aquarium Customer service by calling Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm, Central Standard Time (at 414) 421-9670. ...
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Do It Yourself
04/04/2007, 09:56 PM
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Auto Water Change
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JimW
Use a dual action diaphragm pump or dual action...
Use a dual action diaphragm pump or dual action peristaltic pump on a timer to simultaneously pump water into and out system. Can be set to change virtually any amount of water required using a...
Forum:
Alabama Reefers
04/04/2007, 08:25 PM
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help again!
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JimW
On the other side of the coin, Anthony Calfo has...
On the other side of the coin, Anthony Calfo has discussed doing 100% water changes on his nano with no problems.:D
Jim
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Alabama Reefers
04/04/2007, 06:50 PM
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42
help again!
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JimW
Smaller, more frequent water changes are...
Smaller, more frequent water changes are generally more beneficial than doing large water changes. The following is from one of RHFs' articles that gives pause to doing large water changes.
...
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Do It Yourself
04/02/2007, 08:24 PM
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Tank Cover Ideas
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Posted By
JimW
This is what I am looking at using. Was suggested...
This is what I am looking at using. Was suggested by someone in the North Alabama Reef Club forum. It is made from bird netting and lighting grid....
Forum:
Do It Yourself
04/02/2007, 06:06 PM
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cracked MH bulb repair ?
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JimW
Single ended bulb has an outer glass casing. The...
Single ended bulb has an outer glass casing. The arc tube is inside of this. Unfortunately, there probably isn't a safe way to repair the glass.
Jim
Forum:
Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
04/01/2007, 08:53 PM
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reefflux bulbs
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JimW
I run Icecap ballast. Haven't taken any pics...
I run Icecap ballast. Haven't taken any pics since replacing bulbs. I have used Ushio 10k, XM 15K and XM 20k. The Ushio was the brightest, but I have been looking for something a little less yellow....
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
04/01/2007, 02:44 PM
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reefflux bulbs
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JimW
I have three 175 watt 10k bulbs running for about...
I have three 175 watt 10k bulbs running for about 2 months. One of them has been very blue from day one. The other two are a bit more yellow. I wish I had gone with Iwasaki 15k, as it seems the...
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
04/01/2007, 08:16 AM
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Does anlyone feed their UV directly from overflow without a pump?
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JimW
I fed mine from below a T in the drain line with...
I fed mine from below a T in the drain line with a valve to adjust rate to
the uv. The T just returns any excess flow to sump. No way to overflow
tank if setup this way.
Jim
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Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
03/31/2007, 08:55 PM
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12
Does anlyone feed their UV directly from overflow without a pump?
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JimW
I have done this before. It works just like...
I have done this before. It works just like feeding phosban reactor, assuming you provide the appropriate flow rate for the device being fed from the overflow.
Jim
Forum:
Alabama Reefers
03/29/2007, 06:39 PM
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7
Palytoxin
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JimW
I "just" don't think any of these would be...
I "just" don't think any of these would be enjoyable!
:D
Jim
Forum:
Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
03/24/2007, 06:25 PM
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Will a euroreef pump work on an ASM G3
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JimW
I have an old style Euroreef CS6-2 that came with...
I have an old style Euroreef CS6-2 that came with a KSP5000 and also an ASM G3 with same pump. The outlets on the pumps are different sizes and IIRC the G3 is metric size and the Euroreef is standard...
Forum:
The Reef Chemistry Forum
03/06/2007, 10:19 PM
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Am I adding Phosphates?
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Posted By
JimW
Vinegar would lower ph, but it can also cause...
Vinegar would lower ph, but it can also cause bacteria bloom. As Bertoni stated, it would be best to verify ph reading before making any changes in water chemistry.
FWIW,
Jim
Forum:
The Reef Chemistry Forum
02/27/2007, 07:01 PM
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API CALCIUM TEST! - Color Card needed
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Posted By
JimW
Should be 2 bottles with this kit. Add 10 drops...
Should be 2 bottles with this kit. Add 10 drops from bottle one to 5ml tank water in test tube, mix 10 seconds, add drop at a time (each drop = 20 ppm) from bottle two till changes color from pink to...
Forum:
Alabama Reefers
02/26/2007, 07:32 PM
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11
What tubing do I need? 8ball or anyone?
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337
Posted By
JimW
Buzz, Something like this can be...
Buzz,
Something like this can be incorporated easily into pvc with a few fittings available at the local hardware store.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/21633tinsert.jpg
Jim
Forum:
Responsible Reefkeeping
02/25/2007, 07:29 PM
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10
How long can we run an extension cord?
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658
Posted By
JimW
Running on an inverter is rough enough without...
Running on an inverter is rough enough without adding the resistance of that much copper. Wouldn't recommend it myself.
FWIW,
Jim
Forum:
The Reef Chemistry Forum
02/24/2007, 08:25 AM
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4
Slightly low Alk?
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231
Posted By
JimW
FrankB1, With sps and clams, I would keep...
FrankB1,
With sps and clams, I would keep the alk a little higher.
You could use plain baking soda to increase alk. It slightly lowers ph.
What is your ph just before lights off? High ph can...
Forum:
Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
02/23/2007, 11:22 PM
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74
T-6?
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2,591
Posted By
JimW
One more question off topic, why "Boycott...
One more question off topic, why "Boycott Citgo"?:D
Thanks!
Jim
Forum:
Alabama Reefers
02/23/2007, 11:07 PM
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1
Treated tanks
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183
Posted By
JimW
Treated tanks
Harry,
Met you a few years ago at one of the meetings at the Living Reef and have been following the progress of you tanks ever since. I was wondering how things have been since you had to treat...
Forum:
Alabama Reefers
02/23/2007, 10:54 PM
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4
Purple Lobster?
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363
Posted By
JimW
Big Goose, Would really like to see a pic of...
Big Goose,
Would really like to see a pic of this creature. Any chance you might be able to get a shot at it? Really neat that something of this size can hide out in such a relatively small space...
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