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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 12/15/2006, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 124
Posted By drblank1
Water Changes?

If you had all the time in the world, motivation, and resources, how often would you change your reef water and what percentage?

Yes, I know most of us do it once every 3 or 4 weeks, but what if...
Forum: Do It Yourself 10/05/2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 219
Posted By drblank1
FYI, It is not an easy job. I had the same...

FYI,

It is not an easy job. I had the same problem: All Glass sent me a replacement top. But when I tried to remove it, I cracked the glass. Be very careful not to put too much pressure on the...
Forum: The R3CA Project 10/05/2006, 06:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,175
Posted By drblank1
Progress made.

OK, after much reading here on RC and other websites, I have decided to go with the Phidgets 8/8/8 interface. It's what I need and the price is right. I have ordered it and should be here within...
Forum: The R3CA Project 09/29/2006, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,175
Posted By drblank1
Probe to PC Interface

I am in the design stage of using a PC to monitor and control my aquarium. The control part was easy. What I'm struggling with is finding an economical way of interfacing the probes (temp, pH,...
Forum: Large Reef Tanks 07/21/2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 863
Views: 175,368
Posted By drblank1
How about a picture of you (or anyone) standing...

How about a picture of you (or anyone) standing next to it so we can get a perspective on how BIG this tank really is?
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/23/2005, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By drblank1
Found it. Thanks a WHOLE BUNCH!!! :)

Found it. Thanks a WHOLE BUNCH!!! :)
Forum: Reef Discussion 04/21/2005, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 158
Posted By drblank1
Question Brass Fittings

I want to use a brass needle valve on the output of my RO/DI system to control the water level. (I can't find a needle valve made out of plastic)

Does anyone know if this is a bad idea? Will it...
Forum: Tank of the Month 01/06/2005, 07:05 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 17,918
Posted By drblank1
Ryan, Awesome tank. I like seeing a TOTM...

Ryan,

Awesome tank. I like seeing a TOTM revisited.

Two questions:

1) In your TOTM article, you mention a digital Rainbird controller and say (see below) but did not see any pics or detail...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/02/2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,449
Posted By drblank1
Are the recirculating skimmers worth the extra...

Are the recirculating skimmers worth the extra money?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/02/2004, 09:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,050
Posted By drblank1
mathisbr, I had a Berlin XL for a couple of...

mathisbr,

I had a Berlin XL for a couple of years. I had to adjust it day after day after day :mad2: to get optimum results for that skimmer (which is not much). I switched to a Euro-reef ES5-3,...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/02/2004, 09:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,449
Posted By drblank1
Euro-reef RECIRCULATING Skimmer Pics Please

Can anyone who has an ER recirculating skimmer please post a picture of it? I cannot find a pic on the web and would like to see what they are before I buy one.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/18/2004, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 350
Posted By drblank1
Can anyone answer the 2 questions I asked in the...

Can anyone answer the 2 questions I asked in the above post? Please....:D
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/16/2004, 02:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 350
Posted By drblank1
Question Add Tunze Stream Kit TS24

I did some research on the Tunze Stream pumps and it looks very interesting. I really liked the Tunze Turbelle Stream Kit TS24. I like having a controller to simulate wave and night conditions and...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/15/2004, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 350
Posted By drblank1
bump

bump
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/13/2004, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 350
Posted By drblank1
Julio, I'm not sure what I should go with so...

Julio, I'm not sure what I should go with so that's why I'm asking those reefers with experience. I don't want to restrict the flow of the pumps in any way, so I'm not sure what size and number of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/12/2004, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 350
Posted By drblank1
Post Closed loops for planned 240 gallon tank

I have decided to order a tank that will measure 72x31x24 (LxWxH). I will have the manufacturer drill the closed loop holes. I will be using (2) Mag 36's for two seperate closed loops (a total of...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/08/2004, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By drblank1
Any suggestions?

Any suggestions?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/05/2004, 09:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 205
Posted By drblank1
I've heard of some people running the waste water...

I've heard of some people running the waste water outside to irrigate their flower beds.
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/02/2004, 11:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By drblank1
My closed loops will flow 3600 g/h each. What...

My closed loops will flow 3600 g/h each. What size bulkheads and how many would you suggest (in and out)?
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/01/2004, 04:59 PM
Replies: 999
Views: 89,717
Posted By drblank1
Thumbs up Water changes using you skimmer

Travis,

That is an excellent idea on how to constantly change the water. :eek1: Does a skimmer only remove waste and fresh water? With this setup, do you have any problems with specific gravity...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/29/2004, 09:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By drblank1
Highlander, is there much suction around the...

Highlander, is there much suction around the strainer?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/27/2004, 04:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By drblank1
What is a strainer and look like? Do you have...

What is a strainer and look like? Do you have pics?
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 10/26/2004, 07:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By drblank1
Closed Loop Intake Pics

I am planning a new system that will have two closed loops, each flowing at 3600 gal/hr. I am concerned about protecting the critters from getting sucked into the loop.

I need ideas so please...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/20/2004, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 447
Posted By drblank1
Paul, I did not notice any stress and my water...

Paul, I did not notice any stress and my water params are always good (including oxygen). I do not use any chemicals in my system. Only carbon to polish the water.

tahoe98, thanks.
...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/18/2004, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 447
Posted By drblank1
Is there a general rule to go by on how many...

Is there a general rule to go by on how many tangs you can put in a particular sized system? I am upgrading to a 180 or 220.
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