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Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 01/11/2008, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 809
Posted By carlisimo1969
Darn, I wish it was the other way around...I've...

Darn, I wish it was the other way around...I've got a 55 setup I would love to trade for a nano! Good luck...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/08/2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 230
Posted By carlisimo1969
Same situation here... I just installed...

Same situation here...
I just installed Hellolights 2x250 MH & 2 PC's in a tight configuration within my new canopy. I used 2 Eye bolts per fixture and hung them from threaded coffee cup hooks that...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 10:21 AM
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Views: 228
Posted By carlisimo1969
Metric to standard pvc fitting?

Does anyone know if there is a fitting that will connect 1.5" pvc to what I think is 50mm pvc? My skimmer has metric and I would like to do about a 4 foot run on the return to the sump with...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 536
Posted By carlisimo1969
I'm running the AE265recirc externally. Big,...

I'm running the AE265recirc externally. Big, well built & works great! I never had to deal with the rusty pump issue, but it sound like it's been worked out. The AE was a way for me to get an...
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 12/27/2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By carlisimo1969
Thank you Ren, and thanks to everyone! ...

Thank you Ren, and thanks to everyone!

Happy new tank! uh.. I mean year!
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 12/27/2007, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By carlisimo1969
Good news, I got the sched80 nipples and they...

Good news, I got the sched80 nipples and they thread in!!! I bought 2 - 4inchers and will cut them in half then add the elbows.

Any issues gluing them to some sched 40elbows?
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 12/27/2007, 10:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By carlisimo1969
I used the 1/4" plexi from Menards for the...

I used the 1/4" plexi from Menards for the baffles in my sump. Sorta pricy.

I just bought some starboard from Midland Plastics over on Ramada way, pretty cheap. I would be worth a try to give...
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 12/27/2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By carlisimo1969
Thank guys, I appreciate the responses. I'd like...

Thank guys, I appreciate the responses. I'd like to start hooking things up this weekend. I'll have the sched80 nipples today, hopefully that will eliminate the need for the tap. Here's another...
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 12/26/2007, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 280
Posted By carlisimo1969
Looking for a 3/4" pipe thread tap

I'm trying to plumb a new OM Compact in with my new corner tank, but the female threads are too tight for standard Schd40 plumbing. I'm going to try some Schd80 threaded nipples tomorrow but if it's...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 10:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By carlisimo1969
Thanks everyone!

Thanks everyone!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/24/2007, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By carlisimo1969
Thanks a ton mg!! Is this what your talking...

Thanks a ton mg!!
Is this what your talking about?
http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=3&ptid=15&pid=134&part=883040
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/22/2007, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By carlisimo1969
ttt

ttt
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By carlisimo1969
Thanks Hiep, very cool to get advice from a...

Thanks Hiep, very cool to get advice from a genuine rocket scientist!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By carlisimo1969
Thank you, I'll check them out. Anyone else?

Thank you, I'll check them out. Anyone else?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/21/2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 560
Posted By carlisimo1969
New OceansMotions SS Compact~ Tight threads Please Help!

I just got my new Supersquirt compact and I'm planning on using 3/4" MPT to 3/4" Female slip adapters, then flex pvc up to the tank.

BUT...the threads are so tight I can't get the adapters to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 224
Posted By carlisimo1969
I've been using a mag 24 for about 2 years, not...

I've been using a mag 24 for about 2 years, not the greatest but more than enough flow. I bleed the excess off into my frag tank. It's a power hog.
Forum: Wisconsin - Fox Valley Reefers Club (FVRC) 12/20/2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,001
Posted By carlisimo1969
I'd love to see some pics of the Marco rock...

I'd love to see some pics of the Marco rock too....I'm on the brink of buying some!
Forum: SPS Keepers 12/14/2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 976
Posted By carlisimo1969
Last night I fired up 2 new 250 halides (1st time...

Last night I fired up 2 new 250 halides (1st time with halide) over a new tank with clean white starboard (first time with starboard)...holy crap!! I might have to buy the family welding helmets...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By carlisimo1969
Here's a link...probably not too hard to build...

Here's a link...probably not too hard to build one if you have time & tools.

Stockman Aquasilencer (http://home.nc.rr.com/stockmanreef/)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/14/2007, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By carlisimo1969
My dual overflow sounded like an airport toilet...

My dual overflow sounded like an airport toilet flushing...I had great success with 'Stockman Stand pipe's It's the same concept as the Gurgle Buster. I then further modified them by enlarging...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/13/2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,168
Posted By carlisimo1969
I just got 4 120mm Vantech Stealths last night...

I just got 4 120mm Vantech Stealths last night for my new tank. I also got the 4 fan variable speed controller. If all four are running full speed, their not slient but not too loud. When all of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 326
Posted By carlisimo1969
Thanks for the link... I've always liked the...

Thanks for the link...

I've always liked the idea of a check valve, but I keep reading that they fail a lot, which makes me hesitate. The holes work without worry, and simple.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 326
Posted By carlisimo1969
Thanks IPT!

Thanks IPT!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/11/2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 326
Posted By carlisimo1969
Can I drill a syphon break in Loc-Line?

I'm setting up the returns for my new corner tank and will be using 4 separate Loc-Lines off a OM SS...2 in the back and 1 on each front corner. The feed line is coming up from the basement sump.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/02/2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By carlisimo1969
I'm using the Aquaeuro 265 recirc. After I...

I'm using the Aquaeuro 265 recirc. After I bought it the company had a bunch of issues with the pumps getting rusty inside. I've got mine plumbed externally so it's never been an issue. I love it...
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