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Forum: Do It Yourself 01/04/2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 809
Posted By Belallanon
Doh >< Holy Cow. Guess I'll be removing that...

Doh ><
Holy Cow. Guess I'll be removing that Nomex. O.O
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/03/2007, 06:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 809
Posted By Belallanon
Fire proofing

I've seen pictures of hoods badly scorched by reflectors. Besides using spacers, one thing I've done is to place a layer of fire resistant Nomex cloth between my relfector and hood. I've even...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2003, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 225
Posted By Belallanon
You could drill some holes in the hose near its...

You could drill some holes in the hose near its end to form a siphon-break.

Randy
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/18/2003, 06:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 413
Posted By Belallanon
Ah! Flatworms!! My nano is infested with the red...

Ah! Flatworms!! My nano is infested with the red ones. Doesn't matter how harmless they are, their population will grow to cover everything. Do yourself a favor now and get rid of them now while...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/11/2003, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 280
Posted By Belallanon
Cavitation is the formation and collapse of...

Cavitation is the formation and collapse of low-pressure bubbles in a liquid from some mechanical force. Ship/boat propellers can exhibit this. Hmm, the bubbles you describe don't seem low-pressure...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/11/2003, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 211
Posted By Belallanon
I have a 250W over my 29g. No problems so far.

I have a 250W over my 29g. No problems so far.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/11/2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 280
Posted By Belallanon
What about cavitation from the impeller?

What about cavitation from the impeller?
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/03/2003, 02:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By Belallanon
I ended up getting the PFO Parallel reflector...

I ended up getting the PFO Parallel reflector which has a place for the VHOs as well as the MH. The Canopy is almost finished. Just got my 2 nice Orion fans. All thats left is to mount the fans,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 10/30/2003, 12:41 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 45,057
Posted By Belallanon
Huh, where am I? Hey, look at that tank...

Huh, where am I? Hey, look at that tank pictur................
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/27/2003, 01:57 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 270,288
Posted By Belallanon
nomex for thermal protection

To protect your canopy or spacers from scorching due to the heat generated by your bulbs, try using a strip of nomex between your reflector and canopy/spacer. You can find nomex at McMaster Carr:...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/24/2003, 11:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 93
Posted By Belallanon
nomex for reflector spacer

I read a post where leykys1o1 mentioned using a strip of nomex on the spacer between a reflector and canopy to protect the wood from scorching and possibly igniting. The thread can be found here...
Forum: Buyer/Seller Feedback 10/01/2003, 12:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 58
Posted By Belallanon
Positive feedback for grunstad

Gave me a good deal on my Remora AquaC skimmer. Arrived on time with no problems. I'd definitely do business with him again.

Randy
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 09/23/2003, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By Belallanon
Question Remora or Remora Pro

I'm setting up a new 29g tank and was looking at the Aqua C Remora skimmers. After doing a search, it seems most people have the Pro version, but also have larger tanks than mine. It there any reason...
Forum: Do It Yourself 09/22/2003, 01:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 211
Posted By Belallanon
Canopy interior

I'm considering how to coat the interior of my canopy. It seems most people have a white interior and either use some kind of white stain or a white primer or paint. Either way, they finish with a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 09/21/2003, 12:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 281
Posted By Belallanon
same here. anybody?

same here. anybody?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/22/2003, 11:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,525
Posted By Belallanon
Great post MacnReef. Just what I was looking for....

Great post MacnReef. Just what I was looking for. Now if I could only find a post with 250W so I could also compare intensity. I also like the Hamiltons with actinic. Right now I'm trying to decide...
Forum: Reef Discussion 08/21/2003, 04:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 118
Posted By Belallanon
Aquascaping

I've seen many beautiful tanks full of corals in the forums. However, I've always wondered how people arrange their corals and get them to stay in place. Do people actually attach their corals to the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/21/2003, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By Belallanon
Forgot to mention this canopy is for my new 29g....

Forgot to mention this canopy is for my new 29g. I plan on installing the PFO parallel reflector, a 175W MH, and 2 VHO supplements.

Randy
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/20/2003, 04:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By Belallanon
custom canopy

Since I have few carpentry skills, I was considering having a custom canopy built. Any recommendations on good places/sites for custom canopies?

Randy
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/18/2003, 11:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By Belallanon
Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Do It Yourself 08/15/2003, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 287
Posted By Belallanon
light placement in canopy

For those with a canopy, how are your lights placed within it? I have to build a canopy for my 29g and was planning on using 1x175w MH in the center and some kind of VHO or PC suppments. However, my...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/12/2003, 12:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 207
Posted By Belallanon
canopy/pendant help

I was planning on hanging a 24" 175W MH 2x55W PC Hamilton hood over my AGA 29g like a pendant. After doing some reading in the forums, it seems that this might spill more light into my living room...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/07/2003, 01:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 276
Posted By Belallanon
John M., Is your hood longer than you tank?...

John M.,
Is your hood longer than you tank? I was thinking of getting the 24" Hamilton for my AGA 29. That would make it 4" shorter than my tank, so I'd have to construct some kind of acrylic...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/04/2003, 01:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 276
Posted By Belallanon
I'll be doing the same thing soon. Anyone with...

I'll be doing the same thing soon. Anyone with experience?

Randy
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 08/02/2003, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 222
Posted By Belallanon
Actually, I had no idea my reply would bump it to...

Actually, I had no idea my reply would bump it to the top again. Just thought it would keep getting buried deeper and deeper. Sorry guys.

Randy
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