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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By Theexp
Thats really cool. What motor are you using? I...

Thats really cool. What motor are you using? I really like how it takes a basic piece of equipment and steps it up, to a wavemaker/random flow. good job.
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2008, 01:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,186
Posted By Theexp
I have 2 holes drilled in my tank, and pvc...

I have 2 holes drilled in my tank, and pvc overflows running right now. But instead of them being horizontal, I have them running vertical then adapted upward to 3 inch pipe, so I have about 19...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,666
Posted By Theexp
Alright, Today i got a 24"x12" sheet of 3/8" PVC,...

Alright, Today i got a 24"x12" sheet of 3/8" PVC, to start making flanges with, and a 100 wingnuts, and thumbscrews. Do you guys think it'd be worth it to make keyhole flanges, or do you think...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,666
Posted By Theexp
Yeah I can email you the files. I also have one...

Yeah I can email you the files. I also have one drawn up for the drum if you want it. Can I get an email adress?

I'm not sure what a PLTW student is. But I'm a Senior at Chapel Hill High...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 02:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,666
Posted By Theexp
Right now i need to get my hands on some weld on...

Right now i need to get my hands on some weld on 16 and some acrylic and the project should be up and running. I really need some acrylic scrap just laying around so i could get stuff like this...
Forum: Advanced Topics 12/31/2007, 02:12 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 19,486
Posted By Theexp
I thought it'd be fine to use tapwater, but...

I thought it'd be fine to use tapwater, but apparently it wasn't for my area. Right now i have like 2inches of disgusting brown hair algae, and some green all over the tank. Although I have a large...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 01:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,666
Posted By Theexp
Melev! haha, I'm glad you could join us. (i'm a...

Melev! haha, I'm glad you could join us. (i'm a big fan of reefcast, keep up the good work) .
To prove i'm not a huge slacker I drew up plans in inventor. and here they are. Theres also 3-d ones...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 01:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,666
Posted By Theexp
Well since i got a little push from RandyStacyE...

Well since i got a little push from RandyStacyE i've decided to restart this project. I originally planned on using 1 magnet, but now have decided on a ring of smaller magnets. I'll probably end up...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/31/2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,351
Posted By Theexp
haha yeah, i started it. Thats the problem with...

haha yeah, i started it. Thats the problem with all my ideas, i start them then school and money gets in the way. I'll try to give it an extra little push now. I need to get a new belt for my...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 03:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,351
Posted By Theexp
I started designing and making a few sinusoidal...

I started designing and making a few sinusoidal valves. I have one that is round like an OM and one that is straight like weathersons. here are pictures, of how far i got, I never got around to...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/30/2007, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 574
Posted By Theexp
Many people, including myself, just draw their...

Many people, including myself, just draw their own componenents. There are also a bunch of good valves and stuff on the sketchup warehouse. The followme tool is what i use for elbows and such.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/30/2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 516
Views: 34,007
Posted By Theexp
I'm upgrading my 65 to a 90 gallon as well. I...

I'm upgrading my 65 to a 90 gallon as well. I was looking at the same tank (offset overflow). Have any tips for the move? Well the tank is looking good, Good luck on everything else.
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/26/2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 901
Posted By Theexp
Great looking reactor. Nice job. I like it a...

Great looking reactor. Nice job. I like it a lot.
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/20/2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 377
Posted By Theexp
I am in Chapel Hill and go to Triangle Tropical...

I am in Chapel Hill and go to Triangle Tropical Fish in durham, Fish world in Raleigh, and Salty Waters in Durham (southpoint). They're all pretty nice. Salty waters has a real nice large display. ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/10/2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,865
Posted By Theexp
I"m in this group! I'm 17, 18 in May. My tank...

I"m in this group! I'm 17, 18 in May. My tank isn't doing much right now, all i have is a diaomond goby and a torch coral. I'm planning on redoing my setup with a glass tank and new sump in...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/04/2007, 12:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,129
Posted By Theexp
It seems like that two would have to be made, one...

It seems like that two would have to be made, one for the moeny suplier, and one for the other person. but the cost would have to be small enough so that it couldn't be produced for cheaper in a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/03/2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,491
Posted By Theexp
To clarify you don't want anything with anti mold...

To clarify you don't want anything with anti mold or mildew bioside.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,672
Posted By Theexp
Wow thats some equipment list. I love the look...

Wow thats some equipment list. I love the look of the solaris lights. Really cool. I'm 17, and i have friends that think i'm insane as well, but i love the hobby. I'm located in Chapel Hill,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/29/2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,452
Posted By Theexp
I throw it in a net, then just run it under the...

I throw it in a net, then just run it under the faucet.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/27/2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,700
Posted By Theexp
No coralline growth/no scraping glass? Looks...

No coralline growth/no scraping glass? Looks great. I'm just the opposite of you. I love to tinker, and have technology. One thing i would reccomend would be to have a dark background, to have...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/23/2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 511
Posted By Theexp
I have a das ex 1, on a 65 gallon tank with 1...

I have a das ex 1, on a 65 gallon tank with 1 diamond goby, and it pulls out a full collection cup of dark skimmate once a week.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/19/2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,245
Posted By Theexp
I now have a diamond goby, and a torch coral. I...

I now have a diamond goby, and a torch coral. I also have a HUGE hair algae bloom. I'm gonna have to start using RODI. The tank is pretty hairy. Pics to come
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/14/2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,732
Posted By Theexp
Got mine! great find.

Got mine! great find.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/10/2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 497
Posted By Theexp
I did pretty much what your thinking of doing, I...

I did pretty much what your thinking of doing, I have a big tank in the garage, so i just got a piece of acrylic and pushed water around and was getting waves to crest within 4' of tank space 3'...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/25/2007, 10:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,217
Posted By Theexp
looking good! you'll have to keep us updated. I...

looking good! you'll have to keep us updated. I might have to build one for my freshwater tank. Thanks a lot. I"m following along!
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