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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 01/03/2008, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 250
Posted By oldimpala
SDGuy- I've done it even more simply than...

SDGuy-

I've done it even more simply than that....

I have an MR-2/Dual Injector; so this should apply to you, as well..

I took an adapter fitting from the 1/8" NPT Gate Valve, to 1.5" PVC,...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/02/2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 980
Posted By oldimpala
Controlguy- I agree with people; aim toward...

Controlguy-

I agree with people; aim toward a tank you can put in a visible room, if you can, keep the giant sump in the basement, it'll add stability, and a place to put your equipment in a...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 01/02/2008, 01:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 854
Posted By oldimpala
Scott- My wife and I started doing it this...

Scott-

My wife and I started doing it this past summer as a chance to get outside, get some exercise, and spend time together.

It's fantastic! We hit a whole bunch on a day trip to Letchworth...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 01/02/2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By oldimpala
PM Sent -Andy

PM Sent

-Andy
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/27/2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,544
Posted By oldimpala
The sponges, per my usage, are between the red...

The sponges, per my usage, are between the red plates, and the media....

Based on his description, I'd bet he has the In/Out backwards, that'd push media DOWN through the bottom sponge, and up...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/27/2007, 08:36 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,544
Posted By oldimpala
That's odd..... I run 3 of them; two with...

That's odd.....

I run 3 of them; two with GAC (Pelletized now, was crushed for years), and one with Warner Marine Phosar; I love the little things. Bang for the buck, it's probably one of the most...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/26/2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 267
Posted By oldimpala
DLSmith- I own an MR2; and am an ex-owner of...

DLSmith-

I own an MR2; and am an ex-owner of an ASM. Honestly; there's no comparison.

I love my MR2; and as long as you're OK with the electric bill; you'll love the MR3. That's my only...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/20/2007, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 284
Posted By oldimpala
I do run 130W of PC on my QT. It's perfectly...

I do run 130W of PC on my QT.

It's perfectly fine for acclimating/treating corals, and obviously new and sick fish. But, yeah, I haven't run it on anything other than that in years...

-Andy
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/18/2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 381
Posted By oldimpala
2 Eheim 1260's..... About 550GPH ea. After...

2 Eheim 1260's.....

About 550GPH ea. After headloss....


-Andy
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/17/2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 266
Posted By oldimpala
Khoile- I have a Miracles 120 (48"x24"x24");...

Khoile-

I have a Miracles 120 (48"x24"x24"); it's a "Standard" dimension tank; but I wanted some flexibility in hole placement, eurobracing, glass thickness, etc.

I absolutely couldn't be...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/06/2007, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,023
Posted By oldimpala
E&S- That pretty much hits it; you shouldn't...

E&S-

That pretty much hits it; you shouldn't need anything more. I bought a few needle valves and a pile of tubing from Lowes (1/8" Icemaker Tubing) to plumb it all in, as mine is external.

And...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/04/2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,482
Posted By oldimpala
Kurt- What are your thoughts on the Vortech?...

Kurt-

What are your thoughts on the Vortech? I was attracted to them, but concerned because they couldn't be angled (Nor do I think that could ever be fixed, based on the drive method); but I'm...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/12/2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 278
Posted By oldimpala
Ryan- Sorry for the delay; here's one... ...

Ryan-

Sorry for the delay; here's one...

Bulkhead Screens (http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+10090+4082&pcatid=4082)

You can also get them at Premium Aquatics,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/11/2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 278
Posted By oldimpala
Bobbet- I've run a dual-beckett MR-2 (With...

Bobbet-

I've run a dual-beckett MR-2 (With an 18" riser) for about two years....

Never had a snail clog it; and don't really see the finicky that you're talking about...

Run warm water...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/09/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 308
Posted By oldimpala
I love my Miracles in Glass tank.... ...

I love my Miracles in Glass tank....

Craftsmanship is fantastic; seams are great; and it's THICK.

The only killer might be shipping from Ontario to NC.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/02/2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 197
Posted By oldimpala
Never heard of 'em... Doesn't mean they're bad......

Never heard of 'em... Doesn't mean they're bad...

Any links/websites?


PS: I'm a UE Class of '93 grad. :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/02/2007, 10:37 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,852
Posted By oldimpala
Tim- Ease up... Reality of it is, the...

Tim-

Ease up... Reality of it is, the company I work for owns a rather substantial amount of other Telecom companies around the world; we source native advertisements/packaging/promotions to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/01/2007, 02:10 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,852
Posted By oldimpala
But Luke.... Think of the money you could...

But Luke....

Think of the money you could save... It's like $5/US, and All I need to do is run a dedicated 220V line for it to my tank...


Heckuva deal... I mean with the good quality magnet...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/01/2007, 11:57 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,852
Posted By oldimpala
Personally... I dig the 360 degree...

Personally...

I dig the 360 degree Circumgyration and Big flow impeller...


Circumgyration? What the.....
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/30/2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 743
Posted By oldimpala
Eheim. Without question. I run 2x1260's...

Eheim. Without question.


I run 2x1260's in my tank for returns. Dead silent, reliable, low heat transfer, and all I do is throw them in vinegar once every six months or so.

Spend the money...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 10/23/2007, 05:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 259
Posted By oldimpala
WW- I just used plain 'ol Rustoleum...

WW-

I just used plain 'ol Rustoleum water-based Enamel. 3 or 4 coats, and I wiped the back down with Isopropyl Alcohol first...


Nice and simple...

-Andy
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 10/23/2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,133
Posted By oldimpala
Kurt- I have a chainsaw... :) I just...

Kurt-

I have a chainsaw... :)


I just flinched at the cost of 2 HD-DVRs and an NTSC receiver. They've come down, but originally, I was talking about a $3K install.....(Each HD-DVR was $1400)....
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 10/23/2007, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,133
Posted By oldimpala
Fletch- VZ is the ticker symbol, and how...

Fletch-

VZ is the ticker symbol, and how internal folks refer to Verizon.... Commercial name is/would be FiOS TV...

Kurt-

Based on exisiting packages, the HD tier is about 35 channels,...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 10/23/2007, 12:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,133
Posted By oldimpala
Well... The Habs game was pretty pitiful.. But,...

Well... The Habs game was pretty pitiful.. But, the Habs have looked fantastic these past few games (Look at the drubbing they gave Boston last night).

Holding out hope we seek revenge on the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/22/2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 259
Posted By oldimpala
Not to just think about humidity.... I'd...

Not to just think about humidity....

I'd also be concerned about load on your floors. I'm not a structural engineer, but doing rough math of 300G, no equipment, at 9lb/G, that is 2700LB. Minimum....
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