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Forum: Do It Yourself 11/23/2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,800
Posted By gadgetboy
I can tell it's not your money at stake.

I can tell it's not your money at stake.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/22/2007, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By gadgetboy
I might add an extra support piece somewhere...

I might add an extra support piece somewhere (couldn't tell you where as I don't understand the design exactly) but 2x4s are plenty good for my 33 which a bunch of bulbs and ballasts shoved the the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/22/2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 858
Posted By gadgetboy
Yeah! Just fill it up only to a certain place! :P...

Yeah! Just fill it up only to a certain place! :P

I knew someone would ask that!
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/21/2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 858
Posted By gadgetboy
ONLY 1/4"?? That's thick for aquariums! 55s at...

ONLY 1/4"?? That's thick for aquariums! 55s at least.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/21/2007, 11:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By gadgetboy
Meh, if it's not set up yet, I would say go for...

Meh, if it's not set up yet, I would say go for it but I have a 55g that's been set up for quite a while now without foam and I can tell it's not level and it hasn't burst yet. ~famous last words~!...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/21/2007, 10:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,800
Posted By gadgetboy
I saw the title and thought, "retard!". Haha, JK....

I saw the title and thought, "retard!". Haha, JK. But seriously, don't do it. You could honestly kill yourself.

Oh, and noobwithatank, I'm sure you haven't thought about the about of $$$ in...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/21/2007, 10:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 836
Posted By gadgetboy
Yeah, shouldn't be a problem. I would recommend...

Yeah, shouldn't be a problem. I would recommend exactly what lecher said.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/21/2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 336
Posted By gadgetboy
Hmm.. I wouldn't mount it in wood. Even with my...

Hmm.. I wouldn't mount it in wood. Even with my 55w PCs you can see the wood darkened because of the heater. I would use metal then you wouldn't need a fan. If you dare to use wood, I would certainly...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/19/2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By gadgetboy
My bad, forgot all about the air issue. I was...

My bad, forgot all about the air issue. I was just thinking about getting the water over the edge and back down.

Why do you want an external pump anyway?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/19/2007, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By gadgetboy
I would think that would cause poor heat...

I would think that would cause poor heat distribution and possibly the heater shutting down because it thinks the water is warm enough and it is... inside the PVC! :lol:
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/19/2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 833
Posted By gadgetboy
Just raise the pump to the level of the top of...

Just raise the pump to the level of the top of the sump so there's no "U" shaped tubing. That will the water will just go straight up.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/15/2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 862
Posted By gadgetboy
Another flaw I noticed right away... the siphon...

Another flaw I noticed right away... the siphon drain from the fuge to the return pump in the 20 is higher than the baffles from the drain intake into the 29 to the fuge so you have to check and see...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/24/2007, 02:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,434
Posted By gadgetboy
You're correct, I have no idea what you're...

You're correct, I have no idea what you're talking about (lol) but if you have a powerhead with venturi in the tank just stick a piece of airline tubing from whenever you need air to be pulled out of...
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 10/23/2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,815
Posted By gadgetboy
EDIT

This thread is not about UPS.

Problem resolved and thread closed. I'm glad it worked out for you.


Steve
RC Mod
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/09/2007, 11:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By gadgetboy
Sorry, off topic, but... Wha wha wha!?! Those AC...

Sorry, off topic, but... Wha wha wha!?! Those AC powerheads work in SW? I was gonna use my AC30 for exactly the same use on my setup but I took it apart and it has a metal impeller rod so I that it...
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 08/22/2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,867
Posted By gadgetboy
My suggestion -- NEVER ship with UPS!!! They...

My suggestion -- NEVER ship with UPS!!! They stole an iPod - $200, broke THEN stole a $300 sound board, broke the computer parts I was using to build someone else's computer on a schedule. STUPID!!...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/21/2007, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 449
Posted By gadgetboy
Up here in Canada we have Princess Auto and 4...

Up here in Canada we have Princess Auto and 4 diamond cutting blades (for a saw or grinder) are about $3.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/02/2007, 12:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 131
Posted By gadgetboy
At the price of that temp controller, why not...

At the price of that temp controller, why not just buy an AquaController Jr.?
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/02/2007, 12:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 916
Posted By gadgetboy
Here's why you should change your system around...

Here's why you should change your system around completely:

http://www.melevsreef.com/rodi_recipe_for_disaster.html
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/26/2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 439
Posted By gadgetboy
BSully, I think it would probably be a good idea...

BSully, I think it would probably be a good idea to add two more PC bulbs in there as you were thinking about.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/26/2007, 11:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 480
Posted By gadgetboy
I have a CPR Overflow (all CPRs have U-Tubes,...

I have a CPR Overflow (all CPRs have U-Tubes, FYI) and it works great. Wouldn't even think of drilling my tank now. Oh, here's a little trick if you go that route. Put some airline tubing up the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/26/2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,167
Posted By gadgetboy
Yieeeee!! Drywall screws holding a stand...

Yieeeee!! Drywall screws holding a stand together?? Don't do it!! Yes, you are able to get Phillips screws in Canada, they're all over S'toon at J&H, Home Depot, Co-op. I also suggest you invest in a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/24/2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 451
Posted By gadgetboy
Sweet pics!! Hopefully my tank will look like...

Sweet pics!! Hopefully my tank will look like that some day.

That is some really good quality but you don't have to have $1600 in photo equipment to take nice pics like that. I have a $400 Canon...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/23/2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By gadgetboy
I've had no problems and it didn't even occur to...

I've had no problems and it didn't even occur to me to rinse it!! Guess I should probably start doing that, eh?
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/23/2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By gadgetboy
That's what I'd do. Wedge and silicone that is.

That's what I'd do. Wedge and silicone that is.
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