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Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/07/2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By doliver
Great info, thanks.

Great info, thanks.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/07/2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 791
Posted By doliver
dhodorow, how long can you run it off the...

dhodorow, how long can you run it off the standard propane tank vs. how long it used to run on a full tank of gas?

I'm also wondering about exhaust, especially with the Honda models in this...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/05/2008, 12:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,760
Posted By doliver
The next morning... In the end, the power...

The next morning...

In the end, the power was down for 19 hours. It came back around 2:30 this morning and the early signs are encouraging. Insulating with a couple of blankets managed to keep the...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/04/2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,760
Posted By doliver
I've been out for six hours so far -- the battery...

I've been out for six hours so far -- the battery air pump is bubbling but my temp is down from 79 to 72. The estimate from PG&E is another 2-4 hours before power comes back. I hope they're right......
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/03/2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By doliver
Dennis -- I've been trying to PM but your box is...

Dennis -- I've been trying to PM but your box is full. Clean it out and drop me a line.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 01/01/2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 508
Posted By doliver
I've got a big chunk for the taking if you're...

I've got a big chunk for the taking if you're willing to make the drive to Half Moon Bay.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/26/2007, 01:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By doliver
Need help with runaway zoas

I have a few zoa colonies that are growing faster than I can count them -- the problem is that they're up in my rock structure and I'm afraid that a few months from now, they'll have overrun...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/17/2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By doliver
Coral is $40 for 6 issues. Go to...

Coral is $40 for 6 issues. Go to coralmagazine.com to check it out. Another thread on here last week mentioned a couple of local stores that carry it.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 12/03/2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 250
Posted By doliver
I have always baked before, but this time took a...

I have always baked before, but this time took a shortcut and decided to try it cold. After several days, it still hasn't fully dissolved into the water in my container. RHF's article says that...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,324
Posted By doliver
I absolutely LOVE the aquascape. Any...

I absolutely LOVE the aquascape. Any Marcorocks-type stuff or is it all natural rock?
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 11/05/2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 246
Posted By doliver
Fitzgerald Reserve looking for volunteers

They are looking for docents at the reserve. This would be pretty cool if you have the time to donate.

Coastsider link...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/29/2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By doliver
Right, it's 16 now and I want to add like an inch...

Right, it's 16 now and I want to add like an inch of 18 at the end of it to bridge between the power cord and the ballast. Or rather I should say I have done this and now I need to know whether I...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/28/2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By doliver
It's a 4x54w T5 running on two ballasts, so 108...

It's a 4x54w T5 running on two ballasts, so 108 watts per ballast.
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/28/2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 153
Posted By doliver
Wiring -- can I switch the wire gauge?

My T5 Triad ballast shipped with an electrical cord that has 16 awg wire. The issue is that the shielding on the wire makes it too big to fit the whole wire into the wiring hole, so only the stripped...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/18/2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 281
Posted By doliver
I second the Typhoon as a solid unit. 75gpd isn't...

I second the Typhoon as a solid unit. 75gpd isn't too much -- that just means it won't take as long to fill up your reserves. I only turn mine on once every few weeks for 10 hours to fill up my trash...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 10/08/2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 362
Posted By doliver
Right, if you want drinking water from it too,...

Right, if you want drinking water from it too, you want it after RO but before DI. The Typhoon unit has an output valve between the two stages specifically for that purpose -- I don't know if other...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 08/30/2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,395
Posted By doliver
I'm with sfsu and nuuze on this one -- I have two...

I'm with sfsu and nuuze on this one -- I have two one-liter bottles next to my sump with the daily dosage ticked off on the side of the bottle. During my daily sanity check, I squeeze in the dose and...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 08/29/2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 246
Posted By doliver
I certified with Wayne Mitchell at...

I certified with Wayne Mitchell at http://www.mitchellscuba.com/

His class is tough, but includes a lot of dive time and when it's over you will know what you're doing.

I would recommend...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 08/28/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By doliver
What's your location? I'm using that sand & can...

What's your location? I'm using that sand & can scoop some out if you're in the area.

FWIW... if you haven't already added yours, get ready for a spectacular sandstorm. It took several days for my...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 08/20/2007, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 265
Posted By doliver
I've always used hose water for my ro/di -- no...

I've always used hose water for my ro/di -- no problems for me. (At least none that I know of...)
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 08/15/2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 154
Posted By doliver
Yellow longnose BF

Seems like I used to see these for sale until I was ready to get one -- has anyone seen any around here recently?
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 08/10/2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 391
Posted By doliver
I too leave mine in place until it gets clogged...

I too leave mine in place until it gets clogged up and the water starts pouring back over the top of the sock. That usually takes about 10 days.

Last time I had the brilliant idea of putting loose...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/08/2007, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 216
Posted By doliver
Question Pruning a large mushroom?

I have a green hairy mushroom that has gotten quite large for my tank -- it's probably about 8" in diameter when fully expanded. Can I reduce it in size by just cutting around the outside perimeter?...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 08/01/2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 251
Posted By doliver
I'm in the exact same boat as TikiDan -- same...

I'm in the exact same boat as TikiDan -- same size clump, same light bulb, same zero growth. It doesn't die, it just doesn't get any bigger.

Does it make sense to try to make it grow, or is that...
Forum: Bay Area - Reefers (BAR) 07/26/2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 580
Posted By doliver
Hehe, no kidding. So tempting in the store but...

Hehe, no kidding. So tempting in the store but you might as well cut out the middle man and just stick a $20 bill under a rock where you can't see it.
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