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Forum: Do It Yourself 11/29/2004, 02:40 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 32,403
Posted By Snailspace
Improved Standpipe

Pardon the interjection but this design originated from a man in California and was posted on this forum. I copied it about a year ago and it works well.

Imagine a tall pipe connected to drain....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/29/2004, 02:28 AM
Replies: 1,580
Views: 282,399
Posted By Snailspace
Thanks

JBNY, you have been thanked before, but I will repeat it. So often experimentation leans on the subjective and I especially appreciate your efforts (and TIME) to produce real data we can all use.
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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/21/2004, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By Snailspace
Lighting Thanks

Thanks to you all for useful thoughts. I realize the lighting questions may get old after a while but I think you all had solid advice. I have learned several key points and come to these...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/20/2004, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 254
Posted By Snailspace
Thanks

Thanks for the recent replies. The bonsai store I am familiar with and sorry to see (another) closing. Got some good species of elms there that I still have. For anyone interested, there is a larger...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/20/2004, 05:10 AM
Replies: 665
Views: 52,037
Posted By Snailspace
LED's

As manufacturer of the MoonScape nightlight (we don't use the term "moonlight), we know the moon's light to be much more complicated than most people understand. For example 475nanometers refers to a...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/20/2004, 04:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 182
Posted By Snailspace
VHO to VHO/MH change. Feedback?

I am considering a lighting change from full VHO to a VHO/MH combination and would like some feedback. I am currently running a 150g with an enclosed canopy (the back is open). I have six 60�...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/11/2004, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 352
Posted By Snailspace
Cyano

I agree with others. My minor cyano outbreak (spots on rocks and low in sand on glass) was quickly corrected with a reduction in feeding. I also run a refugium which helps combat excessive nutrients....
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/11/2004, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 254
Posted By Snailspace
LFS-Austin

Thunnus,
Thanks for reply. I do care about price but it usually is the last consideration. I want quality stock, availabilty, and knowledgable help. For example, in Houston area there is a cheap...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/06/2004, 12:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 254
Posted By Snailspace
Quality Marine Stores in Austin and Dallas areas

Need some help fellow reefers. I am unfamiliar with Austin and greater Dallas fish stores. I want to visit these areas but will have limited time. Asking for the best two or three stores in each area...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/17/2004, 04:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 972
Posted By Snailspace
Moon spectrum

I too have pondered the moon and its effects on our aquarium life. Having dealt with different light spectrums I can say that 470nanometers relates to a peak of the VISIBLE spectrum. There is far...
Forum: Advanced Topics 08/03/2004, 01:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,145
Posted By Snailspace
Two cents...

I don't do everything right, but the beauty of my system has proven to be the simplicity (fewer pieces) and sectional design (separating areas by function with repairs in mind). So I agree with...
Forum: Advanced Topics 07/31/2004, 06:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,145
Posted By Snailspace
"Crack head fish"...now that's a new one! Ha. The...

"Crack head fish"...now that's a new one! Ha. The UV, IMHO, is as important as refugium algae.

I think I will modify my Acrylic statement. Having had both (alternating), I think I will keep...
Forum: Advanced Topics 07/07/2004, 01:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,145
Posted By Snailspace
As this is my third tank, I knew I should listen...

As this is my third tank, I knew I should listen alot and ask questions, but the tank is mine and no one else is going to maintain it. So ultimately I must take responsibility and think for myself....
Forum: Advanced Topics 07/06/2004, 01:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,145
Posted By Snailspace
Yes. Temp is a factor. My water temp (approx 78F)...

Yes. Temp is a factor. My water temp (approx 78F) is read near UV in sump. As far as the bulb temp, there are precautions when using any UV. Mine, Aqua brand, sez not to run the unit dry for more...
Forum: Advanced Topics 07/06/2004, 12:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,145
Posted By Snailspace
A fellow reefer has a 550g and recommended UV for...

A fellow reefer has a 550g and recommended UV for my 150g. Waiting for bulb replacement, his powder blue tang showed outbreak of Ich that went away when bulb arrived. So I did one.

Within 2 days...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/26/2004, 12:45 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 154,082
Posted By Snailspace
A Contradiction?

GregT. With all due respect, I believe you have much more experience than I but I also believe there is a contradiction in your statement,"...you have the worst of both worlds." I understand your...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/23/2004, 04:38 AM
Replies: 2,694
Views: 244,714
Posted By Snailspace
Delayed Response

Cathy n Doug. Sorry for hiatus but my 150g has been consuming all of my free time. Things are easing now and just caught up on thread. Here's some dealyed responses.

Skimmer: Plugging the nipple...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/07/2004, 02:16 AM
Replies: 2,383
Views: 154,082
Posted By Snailspace
SCB...

Shallow Coral Bed (medium grit) is what I ended up with. After installing the 1/2" cutting board everwhere except 1.5" from tank front/sides, I covered it with about 1/2" of medium coral substrate....
Forum: Marine Plants & Macroalgae 04/05/2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 90,563
Posted By Snailspace
Some Ideas

OK, it may make you shutter, but I took out the rock that first showed hair and did a chlorox bath and scrub. I rinsed VERY well and did a few fresh water soaks. The last I used a heavy dose of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/28/2004, 04:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 208
Posted By Snailspace
Vacumming

Vapo...yes. Saw a similar DIY but they used something like a 3" PVC coupling with caps on both ends. One was glued and other was screw-on. Inside they put a small piece of filter media. Hoses came...
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/27/2004, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 208
Posted By Snailspace
Vacuum Cleaning Question

On the drain lline to my sump, I have a micron bag for catching larger debris. I want to use a conventional vacuuming tube hooked to a Maxi-jet pump. My question is can I discharge the pump to the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/27/2004, 05:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 92
Posted By Snailspace
Any Aqua Brand UV Ster. Owners out there?

Considering the Aqua brand UV Sterlizer (8W) for my system. But no one can give me a schematic of the housing and inlet/outlet positions. I'm lucky to get inlet/outlet sizes and flow rates. I need to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/27/2004, 05:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By Snailspace
Quarantine Tank Idea?

I have a 60g sump with approx. 8 gal refugium section. I am in process of replacing Calurpa with Chaetomorpha (for easier removal and asexual toxin reduction). Here's my question.

Can I use my...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/27/2004, 02:46 PM
Replies: 2,694
Views: 244,714
Posted By Snailspace
Marc..thanks for editing tip. They say it's the...

Marc..thanks for editing tip. They say it's the short term memory that goes first...but I forgot who said it. Do you think the lemon peel is a good selection for my yellow, low-maintenance, shaped...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/27/2004, 02:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 366
Posted By Snailspace
Skimmer Dipping

Yes, I'm one of the few lost souls who runs everything (except internal tank circulation via 2 Maxi-jet 1200's) off of one pump. I thought the Mag 18 was going to be really right because it seemed...
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