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Posted By TAMU Reef

Thanks for the info, on my earlier post I guess I...

Thanks for the info, on my earlier post I guess I should have phrased it better..... How big is your aquarium???? HA!!!!

TAMU Reef

Forum: Do It Yourself

02/06/2006, 09:39 PM

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Melev, How big is your tank and how long...

Melev,

How big is your tank and how long between fillups do you average?

TAMU Reef

Forum: Do It Yourself

02/04/2006, 07:27 PM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

What size CO2 tank do you guys suggest? I have a...

What size CO2 tank do you guys suggest? I have a 58gal tank.

Thanks,
TAMU Reef

Forum: Do It Yourself

01/24/2006, 10:43 PM

Replies: 98

Views: 5,826

Posted By TAMU Reef

Good suggestions on the nylon wing nuts, I never...

Good suggestions on the nylon wing nuts, I never would have thought about that.

Thanks again,
TAMU Reef

Forum: Do It Yourself

01/24/2006, 06:30 PM

Replies: 98

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Posted By TAMU Reef

I have had some delay on the calcium reactor, it...

I have had some delay on the calcium reactor, it has been about 90% put together though. I need to work out some minor details like purchasing CO2 rated tubing, CO2 tank, regulator, controller...

Forum: Do It Yourself

01/04/2006, 06:18 PM

Replies: 98

Views: 5,826

Posted By TAMU Reef

MaxiJet 400 for the kalk reactor

MaxiJet 400 for the kalk reactor

Forum: Do It Yourself

01/02/2006, 09:46 AM

Replies: 999

The "Hitchhiker's Guide" to the Maxi-Stream mod

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Rothie, The rods in the maxi-jet I am using...

Rothie,

The rods in the maxi-jet I am using is not breaking, but becomes VERY loud and rough sounding. I pull the impellor out and it is severly worn / thnner like someone used sandpaper on it.
...

Forum: Do It Yourself

01/01/2006, 08:57 PM

Replies: 999

The "Hitchhiker's Guide" to the Maxi-Stream mod

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Posted By TAMU Reef

dhnguyen, So how long does the 0.098" OD...

dhnguyen,

So how long does the 0.098" OD carbon fiber rod last. The reason I ask is because I have a DIY kalk reactor with a maxi-jet and I have been going through about 1 impellor assembly every...

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/28/2005, 04:42 PM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Try mcmaster.com, they have EVERYTHING..... ...

Try mcmaster.com, they have EVERYTHING.....

TAMU Reef

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/23/2005, 11:26 AM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

OK I am going to purchase some check valves and...

OK I am going to purchase some check valves and noticed that some aquarium supply stores offer CO2 resistant tubing. Melev, I noticed you used silicone tubing and Zapata41 you used polyethylene...

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/22/2005, 06:18 PM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Where can you find check valves for 1/4" line? ...

Where can you find check valves for 1/4" line?

Melev, where did you put your check valves?
There should be one from the bubble counter to the reactor. Did you place the second one from the...

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/20/2005, 09:26 PM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

I thought about that again and the check valve...

I thought about that again and the check valve would be needed from the bubble counter to the reactor.

TAMU Reef

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/20/2005, 09:11 PM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

This might sound wrong, but maybe the line that...

This might sound wrong, but maybe the line that is feeding the water from the tank to the reactor needs a check valve in it? It could be possible that the weight of the column of water is somehow...

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/18/2005, 06:50 PM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Melev and others, What about the 1/4" line...

Melev and others,

What about the 1/4" line in the reactor. Did any of you use special tubing? I noticed on one of the websites they quoted 1/4" line specially made for CO2 use. I just used old...

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/18/2005, 10:31 AM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

vmichael, Why do you think it is the...

vmichael,

Why do you think it is the regulator that is going bad? I was thinking of using the same controller and regulator.

TAMU Reef

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/17/2005, 08:55 PM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Could you show me a picture on how this is set...

Could you show me a picture on how this is set up? I am guessing your output from the reactor and the cup overflows into the sump.

Thanks,
TAMU Reef

Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae

12/17/2005, 05:09 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Good suggestion, lately I have been hand picking...

Good suggestion, lately I have been hand picking the stuff from my tank and actually putting it in my sump to grow. It likes it there. The grow back has been slow since I hand pick about every...

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/17/2005, 04:19 PM

Replies: 214

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Melev, If I buy a regulator with a bubble...

Melev,

If I buy a regulator with a bubble counter, is there any need for a bubble counter on the reactor? Also I have seen somewhere on this site where someone put a flow control valve that...

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/17/2005, 03:58 PM

Replies: 98

Views: 5,826

Posted By TAMU Reef

I still need some help on the calcium reactor...

I still need some help on the calcium reactor that I am putting together.

Do I need to make a bubble counter if I purchase a CO2 regulator with one on it? If so, I have seen gas flow meters that...

Forum: Do It Yourself

12/08/2005, 10:14 PM

Replies: 98

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Posted By TAMU Reef

Well I am back at it again and I am making the...

Well I am back at it again and I am making the Calcium reactor. I have the top flange done, the tube is cut, the pump is bought (Eheim), and everything else needs to be put together. I am of course...

Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae

11/11/2005, 02:45 PM

Replies: 8

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Posted By TAMU Reef

I haven't tried a tang yet, but would have to...

I haven't tried a tang yet, but would have to find a small one at the LFS. I have an Angel and was afraid of upsetting the apple cart by adding a tang in such a small tank (58gal).

Whoop!

Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae

11/09/2005, 07:58 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 420

Posted By TAMU Reef

Thanks for your hints I'll go on a search. I did...

Thanks for your hints I'll go on a search. I did put some in my fuge with my other macro's. This one does good in my tank for some reason. I think your guess is right about my nitrates / phosphate...

Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae

11/06/2005, 10:21 PM

Replies: 8

Views: 420

Posted By TAMU Reef

The revenge of the Caulerpa Serrulata

OK guys I have fought a hard battle with the dreaded Caulerpa serrulata and we are in round 2. I have picked this sample today off my 58 gal reef tank. It takes over in about a month. I started...

Forum: The R3CA Project

07/30/2005, 08:33 AM

Replies: 36

Another go at a DIY controller

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Posted By TAMU Reef

KPW, Did you ever figure out how to use the...

KPW,

Did you ever figure out how to use the boards from Propox? I checked out their website and it was pretty cheap. I don't know how to use them, but it appears like that could work.

TAMUReef

Forum: Do It Yourself

04/03/2005, 04:31 PM

Replies: 98