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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/01/2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By rforrest3
I was told 5-6 inches down. I am going to try a...

I was told 5-6 inches down. I am going to try a little less than this to start with then go down as needed.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 06/01/2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By rforrest3
What would happen if I put a 1/2", 3/4" or 1"...

What would happen if I put a 1/2", 3/4" or 1" flap valve at the top of the pipe where it goes over the edge into my tank. Hard to explain, but if instead of the 90's I was gonna use but put a T...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/31/2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 410
Posted By rforrest3
I am going to be installing some on Sat. and that...

I am going to be installing some on Sat. and that is a very good question. I don't want those little holes shooting water at me anymore. I may have to try the one way valve.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/29/2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By rforrest3
Thanks guys. I was leaning that way. I actually...

Thanks guys. I was leaning that way. I actually phrased it that way to get some good feedback. I have an ASM G3 now for over a year. It seems that I am always fiddling with it though. I figured...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/29/2007, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By rforrest3
ASM G3 or Euroreef RS135

Which skimmer should I get for my 90 gallon with 70 gallon sump. Running 100-125 gallons of total water volume.

SPS mainly now as I am weeding out the softies.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 05/27/2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 708
Views: 348,760
Posted By rforrest3
I have an ASM G3 on a 90 with 70 gallon sump for...

I have an ASM G3 on a 90 with 70 gallon sump for about 100 gallon total. I have a chance to get a RS135. Would that be an upgrade from the G3. I find the G3 very hard to keep constant and have to...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 05/15/2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By rforrest3
Looking for an update here. Has anyone been...

Looking for an update here. Has anyone been using this or had problems with it?
Forum: Advanced Topics 05/04/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 537
Views: 156,825
Posted By rforrest3
I just set mine up on 5-2 after reading this long...

I just set mine up on 5-2 after reading this long thread. What I did was take two cat litter containers and stack them. The top one is my fuge with cheato in it and is fed by an old 402 powerhead,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 05/02/2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 330
Posted By rforrest3
I dropped my 9" coral cutters on my maxi and the...

I dropped my 9" coral cutters on my maxi and the shape blade part went right into him. I was so sick to my stomach afterwards, but he made it. He is growing fine now and has reparied the hole.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/24/2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 23,259
Posted By rforrest3
Anyone have any input on if these would be too...

Anyone have any input on if these would be too much.

Post two above is what I have.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/23/2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 23,259
Posted By rforrest3
I have been woundering about these for a long...

I have been woundering about these for a long time. I have a 90 with a mak4 return. I wounder if two penductors would be too much on that tank with a 3-4" sandbed. Any thoughts from those that are...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/10/2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,956
Posted By rforrest3
I have other people telling me on another forum...

I have other people telling me on another forum to use zeomag, but I think I have heard of people using dolomite, but I don't know where to get it or for that matter what it exactly is.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/09/2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,956
Posted By rforrest3
Where do you get your mag chips or dolomite from?

Where do you get your mag chips or dolomite from?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/21/2006, 04:58 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 21,747
Posted By rforrest3
I just made a Kalk reactor out of 2" clear PVC...

I just made a Kalk reactor out of 2" clear PVC and 30" tall and then it is fed from my RO unit. I also have it on a float valve in the sump, but the best part is I bought 2 solinoids(one as back up)...
Forum: West Michigan Marine Aquarium Club (WMMAC) 10/23/2006, 07:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 273
Posted By rforrest3
I live in Byron Center just south of Grand Rapids...

I live in Byron Center just south of Grand Rapids and have Cheato I could pull out of my fuge.

Let me know if you get up this way.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/13/2006, 08:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 366
Posted By rforrest3
Welcome to the world of Milwaukee regulators. I...

Welcome to the world of Milwaukee regulators. I have had a couple of them and they always do that. Every few days I am adjusting mine. One thing you need to look at is the you are running at about...
Forum: Grand Rapids Marine Aquarium Society (GRMAS) 05/16/2006, 07:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By rforrest3
Scott, We have I think a 12x14 screen tent that...

Scott, We have I think a 12x14 screen tent that could be put up as well.
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/10/2006, 03:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,554
Posted By rforrest3
Bean, I sent you a PM to not distract from this...

Bean, I sent you a PM to not distract from this thread any longer. Not trying to fight anymore and if you can show me the threads you say I attacked you I will post them here for others to see.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/10/2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,554
Posted By rforrest3
I still think people are missing the boat here. ...

I still think people are missing the boat here. It is a DIY thread. If someone wants to save a little monay and build something that is better than nothing or an improvement of what they are using...
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/10/2006, 09:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 1,554
Posted By rforrest3
I came into this thread to get some information...

I came into this thread to get some information and that I did. What I didn't expect was a squirting contest. I think some people need to take a chill pill here. I'm sure if someone wants to try...
Forum: Grand Rapids Marine Aquarium Society (GRMAS) 01/23/2006, 11:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 345
Posted By rforrest3
Anyone try Godwin Hardware on Division?

Anyone try Godwin Hardware on Division?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/30/2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 235
Posted By rforrest3
I used 100 lbs of south down in my 90 and then 40...

I used 100 lbs of south down in my 90 and then 40 from my previous tank and the I brought back 2 large zip locks from Belmar Beach in NJ and haven't had a problem.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/10/2005, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By rforrest3
Here is one I created. I made this one with just...

Here is one I created. I made this one with just some 3/4" PVC and super glue. I cut a slot with my band saw and I made it snug so I can manually adjust the blade height.
...
Forum: West Michigan Marine Aquarium Club (WMMAC) 11/09/2005, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By rforrest3
Bill, I live in Byron Center just south of Grand...

Bill, I live in Byron Center just south of Grand Rapids. I have some cheato and maybe some bubble algea. Let me know.

Rob
Forum: Grand Rapids Marine Aquarium Society (GRMAS) 11/09/2005, 04:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By rforrest3
I don't have the pics at work. I'll try to find...

I don't have the pics at work. I'll try to find the disk they were on and post them here. Can everyone else see them?
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