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Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/03/2008, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By jknecht
I gave myself 12 inches of front access above my...

I gave myself 12 inches of front access above my in wall. I debated a long time and decided I didn't want to struggle every time I worked on the tank. You can get pretty creative with trim where no...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/03/2008, 07:31 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 33,811
Posted By jknecht
Now that's a nice skimmer! I'll take one!

Now that's a nice skimmer! I'll take one!
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/02/2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
Harleyguy - I thought I was the only one who...

Harleyguy - I thought I was the only one who thought it looked cool. :D Some how my wife doesn't see it the same way. It's like art! By the way your monster system is going to be sweet. I've been...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/01/2008, 08:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
Barky - I ran two 1.5 inch drains to my sump...

Barky - I ran two 1.5 inch drains to my sump instead. I don't have any issues with the returns run that way. I would think the wye would be better than the tee. The top of the tee in the overflow...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 01/01/2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
Everyone - Thanks for the compliments Me No...

Everyone - Thanks for the compliments

Me No Nemo - I look forward to getting the Vortechs. It seems almost everyone is happy with them.

Barky - I went with 2 5/8 inch holes to accommodate 1.5...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/30/2007, 12:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
Well the holidays have kept me busy. But, I am...

Well the holidays have kept me busy. But, I am finally able to get around to providing an update.

I had to replace the regular bulkheads I was using for the returns through the euro-brace with...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/29/2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 739
Posted By jknecht
I have two of them hanging on the outside of my...

I have two of them hanging on the outside of my sump. I've never had them leak or had any problems with them on the outside. The only benefit I can see with them on the inside would be if a hose...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/29/2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 495
Posted By jknecht
I've been running two PCX-40's for almost two...

I've been running two PCX-40's for almost two years with no problems. Mine is also in the basement so the noise isn't a issue. It's really not that loud, however loud is relative...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/13/2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By jknecht
I run a dehumidifier in my fish room and haven't...

I run a dehumidifier in my fish room and haven't had any problems with it. It's been running a couple years now and it drains straight to a drain. However with my latest upgrade (150G Sump) I'm...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/12/2007, 11:55 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
mdaybowls - For this tank I just used a hole saw...

mdaybowls - For this tank I just used a hole saw and went straight through the floor. I get some more pics. Since this is an in-wall I really don't mind the holes in the floor behind the tank. I...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/12/2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
The four 40 foot runs of 1.5" PVC pipe. I spent...

The four 40 foot runs of 1.5" PVC pipe. I spent more on pipe hangers than I did on pipe.

http://www.myreefaddictions.com/tankbuild/img_0974.jpg

The business end of the plumbing. I still need...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 12/12/2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
I finally got around to taking some more pics. ...

I finally got around to taking some more pics.

The plumbing is complete and the sump and tank are full of RO/DI. Everything has been leak tested, No Leaks!

Here is a pic of the plumbed drains...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/05/2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 456
Posted By jknecht
Reeflo Barracuda - New

For Sale: 2 week old - Sequence Reeflo Barracuda pump

Two weeks ago I purchased a Reeflo Barracuda pump from Aqua Cave. I need to upgrade to a larger pump. It's been used for about 10 minutes...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/03/2007, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By jknecht
I also have a Midwest Aquatic denitrator and it...

I also have a Midwest Aquatic denitrator and it took my nitrates from 40 to 0 in a couple of weeks. I've had mine running for about a year now with no problems.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/29/2007, 03:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
cybrsufr & thor32766 - Thanks for the...

cybrsufr & thor32766 - Thanks for the compliments.

TripleP - It will be barebottom with mostly SPS and a couple of clams. I'm working on my fish stocking list now.

I've been working on the...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/19/2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
The day has finally come! Thanks to the hard...

The day has finally come! Thanks to the hard work of Derek and Elka at Miracles the tank was delivered on Saturday. :D

I thought I would share a some pics. I didn't get any shots of us taking it...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/16/2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,971
Posted By jknecht
Farm & Fleet carries the AgriMaster stock tanks...

Farm & Fleet carries the AgriMaster stock tanks in various sizes. I bought a 150G from them for $99.00.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/14/2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 548
Posted By jknecht
I use the Midwest Aquatic denitrator and it works...

I use the Midwest Aquatic denitrator and it works great. My nitrates used to be over 40 and are now 0. It only takes a couple weeks to see the results.
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 11/01/2007, 09:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,650
Posted By jknecht
Very nice build. The tank looks great!

Very nice build. The tank looks great!
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/28/2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
I'm slowly getting things done. The light...

I'm slowly getting things done.

The light rack is complete (except for lights). It can be raised and lowered using a pulley system. All of the hardware on the rack is stainless steel. I'm...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/21/2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,146
Posted By jknecht
The blue barrels are from usplastics.com. They...

The blue barrels are from usplastics.com. They hold 55 gallons. One of them holds fresh RO/DI water and the other holds saltwater.

I checked their site and it doesn't look like they still carry...
Forum: SPS Keepers 10/18/2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 20,231
Posted By jknecht
Simple stunning :eek1:

Simple stunning :eek1:
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/12/2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By jknecht
I found the following thread where Sanjay was...

I found the following thread where Sanjay was asked if he had tested the Galaxy ballast.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1212376

Here was Sanjay's response:
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/11/2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,175
Posted By jknecht
Galaxy Ballast vs Icecap

I'm getting ready to purchase lights for a new 240G and I'm wondering if anyone has done a side by side comparison of the SLS Galaxy 250MH Ballast vs an Icecap 250MH ballast? I currently use two...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 10/03/2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,513
Posted By jknecht
Thanks for the compliments. It's kind of like...

Thanks for the compliments. It's kind of like waiting for Christmas.:D But I'm okay with it since it gives me time to get everything else done.

I have a few updated pics.

Everything has two...
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