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Forum: The Lounge 11/23/2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 430
Posted By Divetime
Wow, I appreciate all the replies and posts. I'm...

Wow, I appreciate all the replies and posts. I'm going to check out a few of the mentioned sites and see what I can come up with.

DW- Nice Yoda....Maybe that it my problem with saltwater "Do or Do...
Forum: The Lounge 11/21/2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 430
Posted By Divetime
Thanks I'll look into those sites. DW - I...

Thanks I'll look into those sites.

DW - I wasn't sure where I should post the question so I figured I would get ousted no matter what since I was inquiring about freshwater. My mind is so trained...
Forum: The Lounge 11/21/2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 430
Posted By Divetime
Lightbulb Freshwater Tank Forum Sites

Well after many many years of tinkering with my 55 gal saltwater tank I've decided to give a try to a freshwater system.

Can someone point me into the direction of a forum or site similar to RC...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By Divetime
Besl - Thanks for the recommendations :D I was...

Besl - Thanks for the recommendations :D I was only looking at the MJ powerheads but I think the mini-jet 404 water pump may work better. Additionally it may be small enough to get thru the spout...
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/03/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By Divetime
Thanks Danjen - Do you have the pump placed at...

Thanks Danjen - Do you have the pump placed at the bottom of your top-off reservoir? If not how do you keep it primed?

Any pics of the setup?
Forum: New to the Hobby 01/02/2007, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 149
Posted By Divetime
JBJ ATO Recommended Pump

I'm going to purchase a JBJ ATO and was wondering what pump others are using or would suggest. I was looking at using a MJ400 but was wondering is I needed any additional equipment, sensors, etc.
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Forum: New to the Hobby 12/13/2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 203
Views: 8,760
Posted By Divetime
Hulley - Thanks for the idea on the Damsel...I'll...

Hulley - Thanks for the idea on the Damsel...I'll place him in the sump then I'll not feel as guilty as flushing him. I was going to drop him into the Gulf of Mexico but got scrutinized. There are...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/13/2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 492
Posted By Divetime
I have a 20 Long under the stand of my 55 gal. I...

I have a 20 Long under the stand of my 55 gal. I have enough room to add a refuge later if needed but all I have in it currently is the mag 5 return pump and an urchin skimmer.
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/13/2006, 01:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 772
Posted By Divetime
I use the turkey baster or a powerhead to blow...

I use the turkey baster or a powerhead to blow everything off and let the filter sock catch free floating dietrus that goes down the overflow.

Most of the time I use a shop vac to suck up large...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/13/2006, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 302
Posted By Divetime
Wanting to get some new rock myself. I was...

Wanting to get some new rock myself. I was looking at Saltwater Fish (http://www.saltwaterfish.com/) for most of their LR packages include shipping however I'm not sure of the quality of the rock....
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 75,364
Posted By Divetime
I purchased a wet/dry filter that had a mag 5 as...

I purchased a wet/dry filter that had a mag 5 as a return probably 5-7 YEARS ago and it's been running ever since with no issues.

I recently decided to go from FO to maybe a reef or FO with LR...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 307
Views: 23,252
Posted By Divetime
mdt178 - Beautiful system you have there. I...

mdt178 - Beautiful system you have there.

I recently went BB after years of doing everthing wrong & fighting algae outbreaks. Can you or anyone else tell me if you have had any stocking issues...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/12/2006, 05:03 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 75,364
Posted By Divetime
Great thread by the way, I have been following it...

Great thread by the way, I have been following it for a while :thumbsup:

I'll have to agree with gkarshens and melev. I have a mag 5 I ran for probably 5-7 with minimal cleaning....started...
Forum: New to the Hobby 12/04/2006, 12:29 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 32,690
Posted By Divetime
newreefbishop - How cool :D Definitly post a few...

newreefbishop - How cool :D Definitly post a few pics on the new wild addition.

When I set up my tank years ago it was cheaper for me to catch fish out of the Gulf. My first attempt at a...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/22/2006, 11:17 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 23,252
Posted By Divetime
Blazer your tank looks stunning :thumbsup: Wow...

Blazer your tank looks stunning :thumbsup: Wow :eek1:

Can you tell us about your setup, any additional pics, & what is your maintance routine?

Thanks
~ Divetime :beachbum:
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/16/2006, 10:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 701
Posted By Divetime
I don't think that there is a best color. It is...

I don't think that there is a best color. It is mostly preference on what you like and prefer. The blue background tends to stand out more but it also shows more like algae buildup and power cords ...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/16/2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 701
Posted By Divetime
Thanks for the update Doomicon - After reading...

Thanks for the update Doomicon - After reading everything I figured I could do it the way you mentioned but was curious as to others response just to cover all the aspects.

:thumbsup:
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/15/2006, 04:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 701
Posted By Divetime
I spray painted the back of my tank about 10 yrs...

I spray painted the back of my tank about 10 yrs ago. Now I've noticed that the paint is begining to flake and salt creep is making things worse.

Can I just reroll the areas that is flaking with...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/15/2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 14,407
Posted By Divetime
Uh oh, watch out for marriage because then comes...

Uh oh, watch out for marriage because then comes children. Just had my first child last week :D I wonder though if having children will free up more reefin time since it will keep more of my wife's...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 11/03/2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 10,452
Posted By Divetime
Paul can you add some live food for the eel. I...

Paul can you add some live food for the eel. I use to go by the bait & tackle shop to pick up a dozen or so live shrimp. I didn't have a snowflake but a green eel and it grew like wildfire...He also...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/03/2006, 08:23 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 14,407
Posted By Divetime
I've thought about making my own magnetic stir...

I've thought about making my own magnetic stir bar system like a kalk reactor. It would be pretty easy and less work on my part to keep from having to always stir every couple of days. You could...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/02/2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 14,407
Posted By Divetime
From discussions with Melev, you are suppose to...

From discussions with Melev, you are suppose to only dose Kalk after it has mixed & settled. You want the clear solution to go into your tank & leave the settled residue in your top-off container. I...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 11/01/2006, 02:23 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 10,452
Posted By Divetime
Paul - Beautiful pics and a 55 you have there....

Paul - Beautiful pics and a 55 you have there. While looking thru the pics it looks like you created a fuge out of a 5 gal water container? Do you have any additional pics or information regarding...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/30/2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 14,407
Posted By Divetime
Man that sucks you had to repost all those pics....

Man that sucks you had to repost all those pics. Great to see the progress though :thumbsup: Maybe you can shoot a PM to the moderator or someone associated with RC to see what the deal is.
...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/29/2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 14,407
Posted By Divetime
Adam - I linked your thread as a reference in the...

Adam - I linked your thread as a reference in the T-5's Q & A thread so some fellow reefers could check out your setup however the pics in your thread are gone :eek:

Just wanted to let you know!...
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