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Forum: Feedback and Questions 04/15/2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By Texas Dolly
My problem is that if a MOD belives the thread...

My problem is that if a MOD belives the thread belongs some where else, move it. I see threads moved all the time, but when it comes to these types of issues I see the thread closed.

The post...
Forum: Feedback and Questions 04/15/2005, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By Texas Dolly
threads closed

I am not sure why threads that are in any way critical of RC are closed immediatly with no reason posed as to why.

It was suggested I post my thoughts here so here they are.


BTW I am posting...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/15/2005, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 582
Posted By Texas Dolly
sedra makes a 3500, 5000 and 9000. I want to see...

sedra makes a 3500, 5000 and 9000. I want to see pics of the 7000
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 04/15/2005, 10:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By Texas Dolly
ASM G4 Almost brand new

I bought it less than a month ago from custom aquatic. After shipping I paid almost 400$ for it. I still have the box and skimmer is like *new*. I will take 360$ shipped.
I am going to buy a...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 04/15/2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 368
Posted By Texas Dolly
Offer still stands...If you want to sent it to...

Offer still stands...If you want to sent it to Dallas.

If not, free bumb for you :)
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/15/2005, 09:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 582
Posted By Texas Dolly
I have a G4 and IMO it is junk... well not junk...

I have a G4 and IMO it is junk... well not junk but a ES5-3 that sits down stream from the G4 pullt soo much more gunk and it is sooo much darker. I am going to sell mine soon and my another 5-3 (If...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/14/2005, 11:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,326
Posted By Texas Dolly
My G4 is so under powered it is not funny. My...

My G4 is so under powered it is not funny. My ER5-3 skims circles around it.
Forum: Do It Yourself 04/13/2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,951
Posted By Texas Dolly
will the wall of trickling water not kill the...

will the wall of trickling water not kill the foam column?
Forum: Vendor Experiences 04/13/2005, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 586
Posted By Texas Dolly
SWF will close any thread on their board...

SWF will close any thread on their board complaing about service or livestock.

I have had good experiances and I also had a bad. They have NO number to call to speak to anyone. IMO you can...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/11/2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 95,598
Posted By Texas Dolly
well I started using AZNO3 to help battle a hair...

well I started using AZNO3 to help battle a hair algae problem., the G4 is actually skimming now but the 5-3 still pull twice as much per day (and darker). I have not decided to upgrade it , try...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/11/2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 95,598
Posted By Texas Dolly
the g4 is 8.5 inches, no matter what you do it...

the g4 is 8.5 inches, no matter what you do it will not fit through 6 inches...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/11/2005, 04:31 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 95,598
Posted By Texas Dolly
Theee skimmers do not stand on a plate, so the...

Theee skimmers do not stand on a plate, so the unassembled foot print is the skimmer diameter, in your case 6.5 inches..

If you plan on puttin it in your sump horizontally (to get it in) you can...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/11/2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 95,598
Posted By Texas Dolly
The foot print is the "assembled size". On my G4...

The foot print is the "assembled size". On my G4 I had plenty of space to assemble it but I had trouble gettnig it into the sump.. The stand in 8 3/4 inches of clearance above the sump. I had to...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/09/2005, 10:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 457
Posted By Texas Dolly
you can never match the water flow rates. One of...

you can never match the water flow rates. One of the two would flood. This is a bad idea.

Get a good overflow.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/07/2005, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1,231
Views: 75,862
Posted By Texas Dolly
no prefilter on the pump, pipe is for...

no prefilter on the pump, pipe is for adjustments, lower = dryer, higher = more wet and yes that is where the skimmed water flows through
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 04/06/2005, 03:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,626
Posted By Texas Dolly
I see no price for MH ballast and bulbs.

I see no price for MH ballast and bulbs.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/06/2005, 03:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 855
Posted By Texas Dolly
Greg, Yes the light is pretty yellow. However...

Greg,
Yes the light is pretty yellow. However a Saki' 6500k halide is much whiter, especially when ran on a EYE ballast (mercury). 6500k is the optium spectrum to grow coral (I said grow not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/06/2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 855
Posted By Texas Dolly
Corals grows best under 6500k lighting. They do...

Corals grows best under 6500k lighting. They do not cause algae to grow. The algae is growing becase you water has some sort of P04/NO3 or heavy metals. I have also heard people say that the sun...
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/06/2005, 10:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,750
Posted By Texas Dolly
NO! NO! NO! Sorry but that is a BAD idea. ...

NO! NO! NO!

Sorry but that is a BAD idea. The CC will rise up to the top. I don't know why but it does. I had it happen to me and seen it happen in other tanks.

Also the CC is most likely...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/06/2005, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 453
Posted By Texas Dolly
What is the correct "adjustment"? On my ER I...

What is the correct "adjustment"? On my ER I remove the cup and pull the tube up untill bubbles just barely foam over the neck, then I replace cup and it works like a champ. I tried this with the...
Forum: Advanced Topics 04/06/2005, 12:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 430
Posted By Texas Dolly
I have read that all carbon we buy has been...

I have read that all carbon we buy has been "reprocessed" from the aerospace industry.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/05/2005, 11:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 453
Posted By Texas Dolly
Yeah my skimmer looks like that. Those are to...

Yeah my skimmer looks like that. Those are to screw on the lid. Once locked/closed I doubt much, if any, air escapes there.
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/05/2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 530
Posted By Texas Dolly
In Plano Texas, the local animal rights group...

In Plano Texas, the local animal rights group pickets a LFS/Petstore every other month. They are not allowed on the property or even in the parking lot. I inquired and my city requires a "permit"...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/04/2005, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 453
Posted By Texas Dolly
Friday will be three weeks. Nope no air vents on...

Friday will be three weeks. Nope no air vents on the lid :(

Any ideas to get it to work better?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/04/2005, 04:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 453
Posted By Texas Dolly
my thoughts on ASM G4

I am offically delaring my ASM G4 is a POS! I cannot get mroe than minimal skimmate from it. My ES5-3 sittting right beside it is pulling over a cup per day of black tar. The bad part is the 5-3 is...
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