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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/24/2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 814
Posted By Todd G.
nooo... don't do it

They are tempermental at best.
I have had 2 azoo ch-400's and one ch-200.
The ch-200 was too small for my 25 gal. tank. It probably would work ok for a 10-15 gal. tank. Anyway, I spent the 370.00...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/25/2005, 08:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 173
Posted By Todd G.
Prizm mod makes it work better

I have a prism and actually like it.
(its on a 25 gal)
But... I found the Prizm needs some modification.
Heres the "mod" I found makes a big difference in how well you can tweak it to perform...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/14/2005, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Todd G.
Azoo 200

I just set up a 25gal with the Azoo thermoelectric chiller / heater
It seems to be doing a good job keeping the tank 26 - 27c .
(it only gives readout in c)

Its been running for a week, and even...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/27/2005, 08:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,075
Posted By Todd G.
makes me wanna set up my hex.

Looks great... like the design.
You have inspired me.
I have had a 60 hex in the basement (with dirilled overflows, to boot) for like 2 years... waiting to be set up.

Will you post more picks...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/19/2004, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 415
Posted By Todd G.
Just a 2 cent to add. I stopped using toxic...

Just a 2 cent to add.

I stopped using toxic anti-freeze as the lubricant and just use Novaqua right outta the bottle to fill up the pool of coolant.

Sure... you use a buck or so of the stuff,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/19/2004, 11:14 PM
Replies: 678
Views: 87,874
Posted By Todd G.
awesome job.

Tunjee, you are way smarter than the equipment you operate.
Thanks,
Todd.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/19/2004, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 317
Posted By Todd G.
drilling glasss lubricant... NOVAQUA

I use to use the old school method and lubricate with anti-freeze to drill holes in aquariums with diamond bits.
Now I use "Novaqua" ...
hey .. it works and is non toxic to the fish!

I just...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/30/2003, 07:53 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 29,922
Posted By Todd G.
disbeleif

I have never seen a tank get drilled with it still set up.
I do not know what to say.

I bet the clownfish went *phew*.... we are glad it worked!

:-)
Todd
Forum: Hudson Valley Reef Keepers 07/07/2003, 08:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 757
Posted By Todd G.
Looks great. Wow.. ..plenty of room for equip. ...

Looks great.
Wow.. ..plenty of room for equip.

Cheers.
Todd G.
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/05/2003, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 352
Posted By Todd G.
I have cut plexi on table saw many times with...

I have cut plexi on table saw many times with plywood blade mounted *backwards*.

Mounting backwards= almost no chipping as it cut/melts its way thru.
Like butter.
:)

Disclaimer: I have never...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/05/2003, 04:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 451
Posted By Todd G.
camper top foam tape

or a fairly dense foam tape approx 1"-1.5" and 1/8-1/4 thick.
Like dense closed cell weatherstripping tape avail. at HD.

The camper top tape is what people use to put on the lip of a pick-up...
Forum: Do It Yourself 07/04/2003, 05:05 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,053
Posted By Todd G.
Very nice and "state of the art" I have never...

Very nice and "state of the art"
I have never seen anything like it.
Alot of TLC and craftsmanship went into it.
My hats off to ya'!!.
Todd G.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 07/01/2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 782
Posted By Todd G.
this may be a little off....

just wondering...
Are there any tables or graphs that someone has done that give the color temp values AND lumens taken from reefs at varying depths?
Sort of a "natural base line" to shoot for when...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/28/2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,453
Posted By Todd G.
Thumbs up Nice.

It has a classy look.
I bet it will look awesome stocked.
Todd G.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/28/2003, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 121
Posted By Todd G.
buy a new tank.

Hi Foogoo,
I have attempted this sort of thing in the past.
It turned out much more difficult than expected.

You can try it for kicks if you want.
But since a new tank that size is not big $$.....
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/23/2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By Todd G.
Hello. I would use the epoxy paint. 2 part...

Hello.
I would use the epoxy paint.
2 part epoxy to be specific.
I personally would not use anything else...
except putting nothing on the wood at all.

OR

Make it out of FRB board.
It is...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/22/2003, 06:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 219
Posted By Todd G.
interesting, I am working with a hex set-up as well.

I am interested in the lighting on your hex because I am in the process of setting up a 60 AGA hex and the canopy is kinda' cramped.

I am finishing the stand this weekend.
Looking for some ideas...
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/18/2003, 06:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,152
Posted By Todd G.
excellllllent. Todd G.

excellllllent.
Todd G.
Forum: Do It Yourself 06/18/2003, 06:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By Todd G.
check out ....

go to www.rockler.com.
They have books on all areas of woodworking including cabnetmaking.
Cool hardware (hidden hinges, etc.) , too
Best of luckwith the project.
Todd G.
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/29/2003, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 329
Posted By Todd G.
2 part epoxy "Tough as Tile"

Just last weekend I started working with this epoxy paint called "Tough as Tile" that is used to re-finish sinks and bath tubs.
I only have one coat on ... but I think It will be fantastic.
BTW, I...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/29/2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 569
Posted By Todd G.
ouch.

Were you drilling it through a "pool" of anti-freeze to keep the bit cooled?
Just checking.
You are probably right about being on a bad angle..

Personally, I would sell off the tank to someone...
Forum: Do It Yourself 05/25/2003, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 242
Posted By Todd G.
I think it is l x w x h in inches divided by 231....

I think it is l x w x h in inches divided by 231.
That was of the top of my head so you may want to double check that formula.
Todd
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/03/2003, 06:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By Todd G.
My 60 hex isn't set up yet.. It has taken...

My 60 hex isn't set up yet..
It has taken forever to finish stand and canopy.
To much work.. not enough free time.

I built a custom sump out of a 14H tank that just fits in the stand.


So,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/02/2003, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By Todd G.
Thumbs up FOR marietrg

Hey!
I didn't read your orig post to well I guess....
I am setting up a 60 hex as well.
I opted to go with a 175 mh and lots of pc's to = 360+ watts w/ 2 4" a/c muffin fans.
I almost went w/ a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/01/2003, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 256
Posted By Todd G.
I posted this somewhere before.. but it may be of...

I posted this somewhere before.. but it may be of assistance here.
I have found that www.sescodatasystems.com is a great site for a/c and d/c muffin fans.
from little ones to large.
type "muffin...
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