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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/28/2007, 04:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,062
Posted By Atomahawk
Best thing to do go is post a picture or diagram...

Best thing to do go is post a picture or diagram of what you want to do This will give everyone a better idea of what you intend to accomplish.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2006, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 229
Posted By Atomahawk
Yes you could, you could also reduce the air...

Yes you could, you could also reduce the air input that will also give you the desired effect but will be harder to tell how many MG your making.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 231
Posted By Atomahawk
If water clarity is your desired goal then ozone...

If water clarity is your desired goal then ozone is what you want to use. It will break oxidize organics improving skimmer effiency. It can control disease but not really applicable considering it...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2006, 06:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 229
Posted By Atomahawk
Sanders has been making ozonizers for over...

Sanders has been making ozonizers for over 30years , they are German made and use the corona discharge method. The other brands maybe just as good, but realible over the years? Just stay away from...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2006, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 716
Posted By Atomahawk
Re: efficient pumps ?

You need to be a lot clearer as to what your needs are and more details on your application as pumps come in so many different designs.

An example would be: My tank is X gals I need to run X gals...
Forum: SPS Keepers 11/15/2006, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 258
Posted By Atomahawk
I have just installed a Pan world on a 500 gal....

I have just installed a Pan world on a 500 gal. system and even though it's much quieter than the Gen X that was on it , I wouldn't call it silent. Then again it's a 2000 gal/H pressure rated pump....
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/05/2006, 08:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 401
Posted By Atomahawk
To cut the holes in the acrylic you can use a...

To cut the holes in the acrylic you can use a good quality hole saw, if you have a press drill it will be much easier, as you have much better control on centering and adjusting pressure while...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/14/2006, 06:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,176
Posted By Atomahawk
All that caught my attention was 3/4 glass for...

All that caught my attention was 3/4 glass for free :). Then again it can be totaly useless if you can't build a big tank out of it. Overkill comes to mind. And I'm assuming the dimensions of the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/25/2006, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 234
Posted By Atomahawk
Very nice work!

Very nice work!
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/25/2006, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 569
Posted By Atomahawk
I believe you can use polorized sun glasses. If...

I believe you can use polorized sun glasses. If you look at car windshields you can see they are tempered, theirs a matrix to the glass. I think you would have the same effect with regular glass.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2006, 06:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 589
Posted By Atomahawk
You have to be kidding. If you have...

You have to be kidding.

If you have difficulty digesting the fact that paying $40.00 for a pre mounted DIY reflector and socket, then you seriously need to reconsider your hobby. I don't know if...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/19/2006, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 170
Posted By Atomahawk
You certainly won't need a second sump. But you...

You certainly won't need a second sump.
But you will need a really good pressure rated pump.

That being said there are to many variables that need to be covered to give you a fair answer.

The...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/19/2006, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 103
Posted By Atomahawk
Not quit, but I'm sure we all wished we could...

Not quit, but I'm sure we all wished we could burn 5watt bulbs and get the insensity we needed to keep our tanks.

The following should help you understand better.

Lets say the K represents...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/18/2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 174
Posted By Atomahawk
Generally speaking Little Giant pumps are pretty...

Generally speaking Little Giant pumps are pretty noisy units, I have a lot of experience with them and I would use something like an Iwaki instead especially the ones with the Japanese motors. Little...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/18/2006, 10:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,982
Posted By Atomahawk
Looks like a fun project and a good contract for...

Looks like a fun project and a good contract for those that know what there doing. It can be overwhelming to the uninitiated and can fast become a nightmare for those that are unfamiliar with large...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/11/2006, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 291
Posted By Atomahawk
I don't know Nitratelock, maybe it has something...

I don't know Nitratelock, maybe it has something in it thats raising the dkh, it's worth testing. Try using some fresh saltwater with 7dkh and drop some in and mix it around then test. It's always...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/11/2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By Atomahawk
Ok I'm a little confused, Is it based on volume...

Ok I'm a little confused, Is it based on volume or capacity of the product to bind more effiently at high levels (stacking phosphates so to speak) or simply out of increased exposure to the higher...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/11/2006, 07:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 291
Posted By Atomahawk
So whats the DKH of the ocean water your using?...

So whats the DKH of the ocean water your using? That would be your standard. If it's 8 and over time it go's to 14 without adding anything then something else is boosting DKH. I don't see how it can...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/11/2006, 12:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 196
Posted By Atomahawk
As Outy said if it do's it's probably not much. I...

As Outy said if it do's it's probably not much. I would say that most of those that claim that it did were probably not monitoring the levels often enough and had the impression it did because they...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/11/2006, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 291
Posted By Atomahawk
If I may, DKH of 14? I just don't see that...

If I may,

DKH of 14? I just don't see that being possible if your not adding anything to your water There's only so many things to look for
1) your testing wrong
2) The test kit is bad
3)...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/10/2006, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,305
Posted By Atomahawk
Thanks for another great article Randy. I'm...

Thanks for another great article Randy.
I'm certain it will go a long way to help new and old reefers get a handle on controlling this problem.

Best regards
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 09/05/2006, 08:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 967
Posted By Atomahawk
Good work Sir, The ozone portion is odd, I...

Good work Sir,

The ozone portion is odd, I was under the impression that most hobbiests skimmed more using ozone. The logic you use is right, but from what I have read seems to contrast real life...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2006, 05:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 730
Posted By Atomahawk
Any good external pump could be used also, its a...

Any good external pump could be used also, its a bit more complicated to plumb over the sump , but it is doable. The only issue is priming it at first, but once thats done it's pretty much a done...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/04/2006, 05:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 243
Posted By Atomahawk
I agree, it may be a bad shot, but the elbow that...

I agree, it may be a bad shot, but the elbow that goes to the valve seems to be parallel or higher than the joint of the main reactor tube. If thats the way it is thats going to be your minimum water...
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 08/30/2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,079
Posted By Atomahawk
It's an all in one product and should be used...

It's an all in one product and should be used with caution. It will most liklely increase DKH and surely mess up other parameters that you may not want tampered with. This is what I have heard from...
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