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Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/19/2007, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By builderguy
done

done
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/19/2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By builderguy
Yeah I think I need to figure out which piece of...

Yeah I think I need to figure out which piece of equipment is killing me.

Steve, let me know how I can borrow that meter from you so I can identify the culprit.

My electric bill for November...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/19/2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 188
Posted By builderguy
How do I calculate head loss through a chiller?

I'm think of reworking my return pump through my chiller, rather than as a "split" that returns to my sump. I'm not getting enough volume through the chiller that way.

If I run ALL of my return...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/18/2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By builderguy
nope...but I have metal halide lighting and I...

nope...but I have metal halide lighting and I think my Panworld pump imparts some heat to the water.
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/18/2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 305
Posted By builderguy
WTB: Mag 9 or equiv.

Looking for a submersable pump that can pump approx 700gph.

Anyone got an extra?
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/18/2007, 07:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 894
Posted By builderguy
PG&E is making me go broke!

How do I know if my Chiller is still as efficient as it could be...my bill was through the roof last month and nothing is different other than I lowered my chiller 1 degree from 81 to 80degrees.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By builderguy
Chiller Plumbing

How is everyone plumbing their inline chillers. I just realized I don't have nearly enough flow through mine. I have my return line split delivering flow to my 1/4 hp inline chiller on a gate...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/18/2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,026
Posted By builderguy
I've got a BIG worm in my tank that looks more...

I've got a BIG worm in my tank that looks more like a long earthworm with a head...same kinda thing? I have a ton of zoas and I haven't lost any...kenya trees are out of control and stonies are all...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/04/2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 476
Posted By builderguy
I've got three Bangaii Cardinal Fish in my QT now

I've got three Bangaii Cardinal Fish in my QT now
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/04/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 252
Posted By builderguy
Here's some of mine - toadstools: ...

Here's some of mine -

toadstools:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/builderguy/Toadstools.jpg


Crocea (raffle @ the swap):
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/builderguy/Crocea.jpg...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/04/2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 476
Posted By builderguy
Some Interior Shots

Here's some of the stuff in the tank

Toadstools:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/builderguy/Toadstools.jpg


Fungia:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/builderguy/PlateCoral.jpg
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/04/2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 476
Posted By builderguy
Thanks guys. Yes, it's Valonia...they get HUGE...

Thanks guys. Yes, it's Valonia...they get HUGE in my tank.

The wood is maple. The stain is "Rosewood" and I used 3 coats to get it that dark, then 3 coats of polyurethane over that.
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 12/04/2007, 01:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 476
Posted By builderguy
Finished Pics

Here are some pics of the finished product....finally!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/builderguy/IMG_0983.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n230/builderguy/IMG_0985.jpg
...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 11/27/2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,180
Posted By builderguy
I agree the Remoras are not very impressive. I...

I agree the Remoras are not very impressive. I have one on my hospital tank...it's not very impressive....but the EV is great.

Not to hijack...but what IS a good HOB skimmer
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 11/27/2007, 12:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,180
Posted By builderguy
Not sure why you guys have a problem with...

Not sure why you guys have a problem with AquaC...they changed the skimmer a few years ago, but still seem to carry the bad rap they got from the earlier models. I have a EV-180 on my 150 and it...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 11/26/2007, 12:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,202
Posted By builderguy
So Mark...are you willing to part with any of...

So Mark...are you willing to part with any of those beautiful frags? Sale or Trade?
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 11/26/2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 551
Posted By builderguy
So I tested my Alk...4.8dkH...geez....need to set...

So I tested my Alk...4.8dkH...geez....need to set up a doser to keep up I guess. I'll be adding buffer all week to get it back up...thanks for the heads up on that possibility.
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 11/20/2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 551
Posted By builderguy
Damn Justin...I wasn't going to hesitate...HE WAS...

Damn Justin...I wasn't going to hesitate...HE WAS MINE!!! Clam tease!
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/23/2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By builderguy
Ohh...and I did a dose of Malachite Green after...

Ohh...and I did a dose of Malachite Green after the water change...I think it saved the cardinal fish...but he does have a fairly large discoloration/spot (size of your small fingernail) on his...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/23/2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By builderguy
The three fish that survived are doing well. ...

The three fish that survived are doing well. They are active and eating. I am using copper, metafix, and pemafix at this point. Ammonia was still zero, but Nitrites were at 1.0...so there must...
Forum: Fish Disease Treatment 10/23/2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 206
Posted By builderguy
Well, the three that have survived are doing...

Well, the three that have survived are doing quite well for the last five days. I did a good sized water change and change the primary treatment to copper. They are eating well and active. The one...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/19/2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By builderguy
I think the Wrasse may have had Velvet and that...

I think the Wrasse may have had Velvet and that may be spreading...stress making the fish more suseptible. I'm going to do a water change, then add Coppersafe and a few other prophylactic...
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/19/2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By builderguy
They eat until they start to die. I bought the...

They eat until they start to die. I bought the Wrasse & Coral Beauty from Exotic and the rest from Aquaworx.
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/19/2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By builderguy
Thanks Justin

Thanks Justin
Forum: Marine Aquarists Roundtable of Sacramento (MARS) 10/19/2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 532
Posted By builderguy
Hmmm...I'll do a major water change on the tank...

Hmmm...I'll do a major water change on the tank tonight...10 gallons. Then test for nitrite and nitrates as well.
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