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Forum: Reef Discussion 11/09/2007, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,030
Posted By Trekkie
that thing full of balls cold be a de-nitrate...

that thing full of balls cold be a de-nitrate type thing.
Forum: Do It Yourself 03/04/2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,181
Posted By Trekkie
no injuries, you forgot an option. ;)

no injuries, you forgot an option. ;)
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/03/2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By Trekkie
I had no issues when I did it a year or two ago...

I had no issues when I did it a year or two ago after my tank had been running for a few months. No noticeable spike in water chemistry, and they chugged along just fine. a few of the snails...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/03/2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 247
Posted By Trekkie
I'd shoot the folks at Reeftopia a note and see...

I'd shoot the folks at Reeftopia a note and see what they say, but I'd think you might want to get about half the crew you need for your size of tank until you get the bioload where you want,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/03/2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By Trekkie
yeah but the cord is on the 'top' and on the 630s...

yeah but the cord is on the 'top' and on the 630s I have it's about 1/4" thick and unwieldy. I usually have to re-seat them about every 90 days or so because eventually the force pops them off the...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/03/2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 3,908
Posted By Trekkie
I appreciate where you're coming from, but here's...

I appreciate where you're coming from, but here's my problem with the LFS in my region. I've had a good LFS, I had no problem giving them my money.

LFS: Aqualight Moon Light (3/4 Watt LED) ...
Forum: Reef Discussion 03/03/2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By Trekkie
Well aside from the fun of that monster cord...

Well aside from the fun of that monster cord being a PITA I haven't had any known issues with it, been running two like that for a year or so now.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/03/2007, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 942
Posted By Trekkie
Is it a 'looks upgrade' or are there new features...

Is it a 'looks upgrade' or are there new features in the newer ones?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/01/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 942
Posted By Trekkie
I just got the Jr. I wanted it to control...

I just got the Jr. I wanted it to control lights (Blue CFL, 50/50 CFL, and Moon LED), pumps (4x SEIOs) I have a thermostat heater that has worked fine but I put the temp probe in the tank to see...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 03/01/2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 13,044
Posted By Trekkie
Crawlspace sump? Any concerns? It's a dirt...

Crawlspace sump? Any concerns? It's a dirt floor so I'd assume I'd need to make a small concrete pad to sit a tank on with some padding material between the sump and the floor. But with it...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/28/2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 236
Posted By Trekkie
You're going to need some type of biofilter to...

You're going to need some type of biofilter to establish itself in the extra 150 gallons of water/biofilter. I'd let it cycle at least 30 days with what you have, and then move about half the rock...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/28/2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 656
Posted By Trekkie
Is tampa bay saltwater not the place to be...

Is tampa bay saltwater not the place to be anymore? It was when I got mine about two years ago, very happy with it.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/28/2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 246
Posted By Trekkie
Here's the best resource I found for ideas on how...

Here's the best resource I found for ideas on how to build a closed loop system over on Melev's website (http://www.melevsreef.com/closedloop.html)
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/28/2007, 10:40 AM
Replies: 414
Views: 58,819
Posted By Trekkie
I'll probably have the distributor do the major...

I'll probably have the distributor do the major cuts, as I have no space for a table saw right now. I was just trying to figure how to do something for a larger routing table than the mini ones...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/27/2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 419
Posted By Trekkie
So what do you recommend for disinfecting that...

So what do you recommend for disinfecting that won't damage any of the filters? Specifically thinking about the DI cartridge part.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/27/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 419
Posted By Trekkie
Good question, didn't see that response and...

Good question, didn't see that response and replaced my filters last night. 2 year old sediment filter was a nice shade of brown, and I drink that every day wonder what it's filterin out.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/26/2007, 11:07 AM
Replies: 414
Views: 58,819
Posted By Trekkie
Have a question on how you could handle this: ...

Have a question on how you could handle this:

My current challenges to doing it myself via the methods described here are the router and the router table. Right now I have neither, and I'm not...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/25/2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 323
Posted By Trekkie
I've got four 620s in my tank for a year or two...

I've got four 620s in my tank for a year or two now. I have two on the top left, and two on the bottom right. I have a 12 hour timer that has the top two run during the day and then the bottom two...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/24/2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 675
Posted By Trekkie
Hi. Just digging up old threads looking for ATO...

Hi. Just digging up old threads looking for ATO ideas.

RIght now, I have no sump. THis appears to make things messier/harder. So I'm looking at building a new tank that would have a sump...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/24/2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 374
Posted By Trekkie
I'm gonna bump this because I'm looking at...

I'm gonna bump this because I'm looking at something, my current method of 'wait until you hear a sucking noise' on the HOT skimmer isn't my favorite.
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/24/2007, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By Trekkie
yeah was getting long in the day misread the size...

yeah was getting long in the day misread the size I needed for as tall as I want. I may just go with something wider, or do a corner piece. Still drawing it out on paper trying to decide what...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/23/2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 238
Posted By Trekkie
Thinking of Building my next Tank

Been doing some reading and I'm thinking I need to build my next tank.

I'd like something in the 48" wide range that I can get into the 120 - 150 gallon size.

I've found this site...
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/21/2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 204
Posted By Trekkie
probably have recently molted, they're pretty...

probably have recently molted, they're pretty clear when they do that.
Forum: Reef Discussion 02/21/2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 482
Posted By Trekkie
Canopy looks nicer to me, also one thing to...

Canopy looks nicer to me, also one thing to consider is evaporation. In the winter months it dries out here and I loose an inch of water in about 24 hours off the top of my 75 if I don't put the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/21/2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,386
Posted By Trekkie
It's better than the Skilter thing I had in the...

It's better than the Skilter thing I had in the 90s and it's better than the 'jim bob's special' that my local fish store sold me that I replaced with the Remora.

While I'm not saying the remora...
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