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Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 01/12/2008, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,821
Posted By paulyl61
I would second Krbekk's recommendations, I...

I would second Krbekk's recommendations, I especially like Oddballs. One word of warning though, when you see the selection of frags you will be hooked on corals sooner than later. Take your time...
Forum: Do It Yourself 01/01/2008, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 476
Posted By paulyl61
Either option should work fine. If using pond...

Either option should work fine. If using pond liner you should use 45 mil EPDM. Make sure you fill the tank before fastening it as you can never really predict how the liner is going to...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 12/18/2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,104
Posted By paulyl61
I can bring: trumpet- 1 frag w/3 or 4 heads ...

I can bring:
trumpet- 1 frag w/3 or 4 heads
pom pom xenia- 2 frags
common xenia- 2 or 3 frags
neon green finger leather- 1 or 2 frags (donor program)
common purple mushrooms- 1 old shell with...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By paulyl61
SS is safer but you will need to watch out for...

SS is safer but you will need to watch out for moisture in any case. Avoidance of most hardware would be preferable, have your frame welded so you do not have a bunch of holes to trap water and mix...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/17/2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 291
Posted By paulyl61
Any in the 6000 series should be okay. Be...

Any in the 6000 series should be okay. Be careful not to mix with other metals because of the potential for galvanic corrosion. Steel+aluminum+saltwater=a battery which will greatly speed corrosion...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 12/16/2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 727
Posted By paulyl61
I just got my power back after 6 1/2 days. ...

I just got my power back after 6 1/2 days. Luckily everything seems to have survived with a combination of generator and battery/invertor. I hope none of us have to go through that again any time...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 12/11/2007, 07:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 825
Posted By paulyl61
Thanks, here is a cold horse that stands near the...

Thanks, here is a cold horse that stands near the cold cowboy, He is made of junk and flagstone and is about 12 years old.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23658Copy_of_P1010363.JPG
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 12/11/2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 825
Posted By paulyl61
One of my own, I have been sculpting, junkyard...

One of my own, I have been sculpting, junkyard and otherwise, for a long while now.
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 12/11/2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 825
Posted By paulyl61
I got a generator at Sears on Friday, turned out...

I got a generator at Sears on Friday, turned out to be a great purchase. I live at the end of a dead end country road and have three separate power line breaks just on my property. I may well be...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 12/08/2007, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 678
Posted By paulyl61
I imagine you could keep them alive indefinetly...

I imagine you could keep them alive indefinetly but they likely need water much cooler than normal reef conditions. I would think freezing would be the best bet, much safer and definetly more than...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 12/07/2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 462
Posted By paulyl61
I just bought a nice Craftsman Generator so I am...

I just bought a nice Craftsman Generator so I am ready, but of course this virtually guarantees that we will get no ice in Central Oklahoma :)
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/01/2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By paulyl61
I would assume by sitting for a year that the...

I would assume by sitting for a year that the pump is used. If so it may just be seized from salt or CA build up, I would plug the inlet and then fill the pump with vinegar, let is sit over night,...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/01/2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 687
Posted By paulyl61
About the cheapest commercial light mover can be...

About the cheapest commercial light mover can be found at lightrail3.com
Of sourse this being the DIY section you can build your own. A cheap BBQ rotisserie can be had for about $20. They turn...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/29/2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By paulyl61
Thanks. He is a "sickle mower blenny". I need...

Thanks. He is a "sickle mower blenny". I need to take some new shots as my AP24 turns 8 months old next week :) The water is within a 1/16th of an inch from side to side with the pumps off with no...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/29/2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By paulyl61
I would love a plasma cutter as well, but no, ...

I would love a plasma cutter as well, but no, mostly just old tractor parts.
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/29/2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By paulyl61
Here is mine, I used a century welder so I guess...

Here is mine, I used a century welder so I guess I cannot get on the miller website but I still like it.
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/23658Fish_Stand_Side.JPG
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 11/27/2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,436
Posted By paulyl61
PaulW 2. PaulL 1

PaulW 2.
PaulL 1
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/27/2007, 07:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By paulyl61
I have used the reef safe epoxy putty in my tank,...

I have used the reef safe epoxy putty in my tank, under water, but all of them, even the reef safe ones work best on dry or nearly dry surfaces. It can be done but it is not the best option. The...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/27/2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By paulyl61
Almost all epoxies have VOCs, even the "reef...

Almost all epoxies have VOCs, even the "reef safe" ones. You have to give the epoxy enough time to off gas these VOCs so they do not off gas them into your water.
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 11/27/2007, 05:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,300
Posted By paulyl61
Veggies only probably, fish are our friends not...

Veggies only probably, fish are our friends not our food :)
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 11/27/2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,300
Posted By paulyl61
Attendees Adam and Jess - will be bringing gift...

Attendees
Adam and Jess - will be bringing gift
Kevin and Susie - will be bringing gifts
Stephanie - will bring a gift
Richie and Angela - will be bringing gifts
Wayne & Amanda (sadsak) - will...
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 11/20/2007, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 427
Posted By paulyl61
Christy, My thoughts and prayres are with you,...

Christy,
My thoughts and prayres are with you, I am sure I speak for everyone here in wishing you the very best.

Paul
Forum: Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society 11/20/2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,326
Posted By paulyl61
Congrats to those of you who got the freebie. ...

Congrats to those of you who got the freebie. Alas they must process the orders randomly as I too was rejected though I ordered even before starting this thread (may be part of my ongoing curse for...
Forum: Do It Yourself 11/19/2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By paulyl61
You mean rather than clear the resin turned kind...

You mean rather than clear the resin turned kind of milkey colored, right? Did you use epoxy or polyester resin? I have seen polyester do this if not enough catalyst was used. Never seen it with...
Forum: Coral Propagation and Aquaculture 11/13/2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 537
Posted By paulyl61
I am planning a 400w over my 75 with a light...

I am planning a 400w over my 75 with a light mover, glad to see others with the same plans. I think light movers have a "cool" factor above and beyond their utility.
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