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  1. Ski43

    starting up my 210 build again

    @ Jar, the problem i have with just using 2 lights is that the bracing on this tank splits the tops into thirds. 2x 400 20k should be enough light. i just think the bracing will cause shadows. I've never heard of a light mover. what is that? @ GreshamH, so you think that i could get away with...
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    starting up my 210 build again

    yes i thought of that too one on each side. i forgot to mention that this build in completion will be displayed through a wall with all the noise is the garage. i'm not too worried about the noise. ( yet ) i was considering doing 2 x 5-10gallon surge devices. i was just trying to work with...
  3. Ski43

    starting up my 210 build again

    ok guys and gals. i'm starting up my 210 build again. at one time this tank was running. never had flow right. so i moved everything to an AGA 90 and decided to start over. so that said, here's what Ive got to work with. 210 AGA dual overflow 6' x 2' x 30" (with stand and canopy. haven't...
  4. Ski43

    I want to work with fire

    you could try 151 rum ,as the alcohol content is higher
  5. Ski43

    Anemone splitting?

    looks like a spit
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    New and soon to be a dues paying member

    yeah a bit. but im done for quite a while. no more room for anything bigger. :) i still have a lot to do on it though. like plumb in phosban reactor, plumb in a drain for easier water changes, change out a 400watt to a 250, and change out T12 attinics to T5 VHO attinics.
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    New and soon to be a dues paying member

    I've been doing reef keeping for about a year and a half now. My friend TimTen took me to the clubs december meeting and i must say it was very entertaining and informative. Just wanted to say, I had a great time and am looking forward to going to more meeting and being a part of the club. In...
  8. Ski43

    Any glass experts out there? - Aquarium glass crack

    i used to work in the class industry. somebody correct me if Im wrong here. The windshield in laminated glass with some tempering. as for your aquarium (glass) is not. most tanks (unless custom made) are just 3/16 -1/4 plate glass with same thickness but tempered bottoms. the bulk-head holes are...
  9. Ski43

    What not to do when drilling glass

    30 holes and that's the first one you choked? you're doing ok then. when i worked for the glass shop there were guys there who couldn't do one. lol. it still suck bad the first time it happens. chuck that bit and get a new one. then you'll be all set.
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    What not to do when drilling glass

    I used to work in a glass shop. the best trick is 1. use a sharp bit(obviously) 2. go (drill) very slow. 3.(some may not know this) use lots ofturpentine as a cutting fluid in the area being drilled. it help dissipate heat and reduces friction. with a good bit, it it should take about 10 minutes...
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    New Member Area/Introduce yourself thread

    hi my name is Andrew. i currently have a 65 reef ready up and running solid for about 7 months. I live in central valley area but work in SF. i am still learning heavily as much as i can on my reef system. i just bought a 90 RR with sump and holding off till i get the lighting i want before...
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