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Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 03:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 313
Posted By oicu2
Look at me!!! I made my 100th post!

Look at me!!! I made my 100th post!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 313
Posted By oicu2
Wow thanks BurntOutReefer for the website. I...

Wow thanks BurntOutReefer for the website. I always wanted to know which plants would survive a brackish water setup. I didn't know so many existed. I'm bookmarking!!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 313
Posted By oicu2
I really don't feed too much since the feeder...

I really don't feed too much since the feeder guppies are food for the eel and puffer. Although I do feed the puffer krill and ghost shrimp for his teeth and the dragon goby is target fed bloodworms...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 313
Posted By oicu2
More details on my tank setup: 55g tank ...

More details on my tank setup:

55g tank
aragonite sand (not live)
three large pieces of lace rock
One large piece of fake log decoration
tons of plastic plants

Equipment:
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 04/26/2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 313
Posted By oicu2
Canister filter media

I have a 55 g saltwater aquarium (more brackish than salt actually) which uses a canister filter. I'm am using the original media setup that came with the filter. It's the one with the baskets...
Forum: Photography 02/28/2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By oicu2
Baggerhog, This is a website I used to get...

Baggerhog,

This is a website I used to get familiar with my camera.(See below) I used the tutorial. As for the settings, I think I used the TV(time value) setting. I also used a macro lens,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/27/2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 306
Posted By oicu2
Seagirl, I hadn't realized that the Durso...

Seagirl,

I hadn't realized that the Durso standpipe went over the internal bulkhead until I went to the website to see how it is made. Sorry for the confusion. As for the plastic square..if you...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/27/2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 306
Posted By oicu2
Thanks Seagirl for the link. I probably will...

Thanks Seagirl for the link. I probably will need more help so be ready!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/27/2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 306
Posted By oicu2
Yeah, I was thinking about putting a Durso...

Yeah, I was thinking about putting a Durso standpipe. Do I need to put anything over the bulkhead hole inside the overflow box? And what is the plastic square inside the bulkhead for? Where is the...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/27/2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 306
Posted By oicu2
I understand where you are coming from but...

I understand where you are coming from but nevertheless there is only one drain. So, with that in mind, what choices do I have when plumbing this type of setup? Could I use the internal box for...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/27/2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 306
Posted By oicu2
Here are some pics. ...

Here are some pics.


http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i63/ktrosclair/70gallontank003.jpg

I measured to pipe coming out of the back and it is 1 1/2 " inside diameter.
...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/26/2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 306
Posted By oicu2
How do I plumb this tank?

I bought a used 70 gallon Oceanic tank from someone who had it drilled and installed an internal overflow box. This is my first RR tank and I'm not sure how to plumb it. My other tanks are not...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/21/2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 874
Posted By oicu2
Wow! I knew this was the place to come for all my...

Wow! I knew this was the place to come for all my problems. So, I'm assuming that douggie's diagram above is the way to go right? I do know that I need to get the DI separate from the fridge. I'll...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/20/2007, 03:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 874
Posted By oicu2
Douggie, thanks for the suggestion on the check...

Douggie, thanks for the suggestion on the check valve. I'll do that. I'll also check the tank pressure to make sure it's where it needs to be.

Randy, I also agree that I need to use the DI only...
Forum: Photography 02/20/2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By oicu2
You know, IBASSFSH, that you are the second...

You know, IBASSFSH, that you are the second person who mentioned having a hard time getting blues to come out blue. Don't ask me how I did it... I just pointed and shot. I can't even remember what...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/20/2007, 12:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 874
Posted By oicu2
SAO57, The four way connector is an auto...

SAO57, The four way connector is an auto shut-off valve. This RO is being used for my aquarium collection water and it also is used to make ice and water for my fridge...you know, one of those...
Forum: Photography 02/20/2007, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By oicu2
New Canon Rebel XTi

Thought I'd share some pics with my new Canon Rebel Xti that my husband got me for xmas. I later purchased a 100mm micro lens. These pictures aren't the greatest; I'm still learning how to use it. ...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/20/2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 874
Posted By oicu2
Here is a crude drawing of the way it is set up. ...

Here is a crude drawing of the way it is set up. Sorry it is so sloppy but I didn't have much time to make it neat. But, you get the idea.



...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/19/2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 874
Posted By oicu2
Pleaselaunchme, So a trickle is normal? I...

Pleaselaunchme,

So a trickle is normal? I was expecting at least an even flow. What if the trickle doesn't last long? My husband installed a dial on the float valve so that I can turn off the...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/19/2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 874
Posted By oicu2
Looks great...neat and organized. But, I am...

Looks great...neat and organized. But, I am needing pics of the RO unit and how it is hooked up as a whole. Maybe this will help.. here is the way my husband hooked up mine. Something is not right...
Forum: Do It Yourself 02/19/2007, 09:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 874
Posted By oicu2
RO water collection system

I remember seeing an article on an RO water collection system with good illustrated pictures but can't seem to find them. If anyone could please send me some pics with instructions on how to set up...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/15/2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By oicu2
I'm glad to hear that ASh. I'm only interested...

I'm glad to hear that ASh. I'm only interested in it for a 55 gallon that I am setting up in my brother's office. He doesn't have an RO unit and I wanted something simple to use with little...
Forum: Brian Plankis 02/15/2007, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,138
Posted By oicu2
How can I help? I have been in this hobby for...

How can I help? I have been in this hobby for only 5 years and don't know too much about breeding but I am more than willing to learn. I have always had a dream of cultivating and breeding fish and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/15/2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By oicu2
Let me know how your tests go. My RO was still...

Let me know how your tests go. My RO was still not working properly until I changed my carbon filters. Now it's working like a charm. With that said, your statement above makes alot of sense.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 02/14/2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By oicu2
AZ, After about 4 months my flow decreases...

AZ,

After about 4 months my flow decreases leaving me no choice but to replace my filters. Well water is really hard on them. My filters are 5 micron. With a TDS of over 700 how is it that your...
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