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I used my mitre saw with a run-off table. I couldn't get it to just chop through, so I had to improvise. Clamp a stop block at the length you want the tube. Bring the saw down (running) until it barely cuts through the tube Rotate tube while holding the saw in the same position. Then I...

I use the 1/2" pink stuff under my glass (frameless) tank. realistically, how long is this tank going to be set up? B

Since I built 4, the price came out to $117.30 each. I think- at one point I stopped entering things into the spread sheet I started. That doesn't include labor, it also didn't include perishable tools like router bits, saw blades, ect. It also didn't include things like acrylic glue, heat...

Hey gresh, any action shots? B

I've got two lumenarc mini's on my 58gallon. It's what fit the best for single reflectors. The Mini's are 12x13" I swapped out the original sockets for 150 watters so they use less electricity. My only problem with DE vs SE is bulb choice. There's a LOT more choices if you go SE.

I had to nuke my tank because of planaria. they started small and then took over the tank. I did a FWE treatment, and then another 2 days later. After that I did 5 drops a day in the tank for 2 weeks. I still had flatworms. I ended up taking all my rocks out and bleaching them. Guess...

I just dump mine in a 20 gallon rubbermaid, and let the hose run on it for a while. Once every couple o sips o beer, go stir the sand with your hand. Get it as mixed up as you can. Then when the water runs clear, drain, and add half a cup of bleach. Refill so the water is just above the sand...

I've spent over $150 on purple firefish. I really want one in my tank, but they always end up dead in the first week. I suspect my clowns are bullying them. Check to see if one of your other fish are picking on your firefish. I've just given up until I can make a helfrichi species tank. And...

Gresham, Email/PM me about your reactor! I'm cutting one this weekend and I need to know how tall you want it. If you get the info to me by the time I set up the saw, I can have yours done early this week (ish, of course!) B

I have a bunch of bottles from our fragswap. Let me know, I'll send you guys some. B

Yep. if someone reaches in my stand, completly removes the phosban reactor, litermeter, and the whole sump, then they can tip it over. :) I made the base smaller because i don't have much room under my stand. On the other ones i'll probably make the base a square and have another inch the...

Wait, I thought a Kalk reactor produced kalk! I have to figure out a way to get kalk in? WTF??? Actually the top section just rests on top of the tube. All you have to do is lift the top.

I just bit the bullet and ordered it from US Plastics. I ordered 10' so I have enough to make 4 reactors. I'm selling the other 3 to recoup my costs. I did toy with the idea of getting colored tubing from here. But it only comes in 30" pieces. It's a bit more expensive, and seemed like a...

The motor is a Molon. Really, really good motor. I emailed the company for a cad drawing of the screw holes. Their reply was "it's a propritery motor, so we can't give you anything." However, their website just happens to have the dimensions. Thank you vectorworks! The motor shaft has a...

I finished the kalk reactor! (For everyone else) I needed a kalk reactor, and decide that paying $500 for a Deltec was just crazy. So I built one. This one is 21 3/4" tall, 6" OD cast tubing. Here's the final result!

here in NYC I have ~38ppm and I don't use RO, I only use DI resin. (I buy it in bulk so it's about $6 per change) B

may I suggest an old pump and a couple of reels of 5/8" vinyl tubing? let the pump do the work, not your legs and arms...

Ice cap. I have two 150's over my tank. When I first bought them, one of the ballasts was DOA. I emailed IC, sent the ballast in, and had a new one in about 2 days. Great customer service. B

If you have polarized glasses, you can easily tell if the glass is tempered. Put the glasses on and look at something you know is tempered-like the back window of a car. Can you see the pattern in the glass (looks like a checkerboard.) If you can't see the pattern, try sitting in your car (with...

I guess that depends on who (what?) you're trying to pick up. . . Rich, I'm honored! let's just say I'm speaking for MR! Since this was a thread on MR a while ago, I'll only post my favorite one. or two: "nice digiTaTa's!" 'I'd like to mount you on my live rock" and from a woman's...