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James

I am down with some DIY stuff. In fact I have had great success with an auto top-off I built for around 20 bucks.

I am currently putting together a custom nano cube that I assembled from the ground up - all acrylic. I would be

glad to share with the club on some of these topics. I guess we will have to see what or if anyone is interested.

If I have the ability to make something I usually do I enjoy the satisfaction. Here is a picture of the cube.

James D

Thanks

I went to JBJ's and Current's web sites and got some service questions answered. I guess the only question I still have is charging them up with freon. Since they use 134, what is currently used in autos can you charge them up with the same gages and equipment or am I thinking too hard on this.

I am also looking for pros and cons on the JBJ and Current "Nano" sized chillers.

The models in particular are:

Current's 2680 & 2635

JBJ's Nano & Mini

All thoughts and comments welcome

Thanks again James D

I am looking to purchase a chiller in the near future (I am tired of noisy fans) and I am curious about how often and

how do you get them serviced? I am talking about recharging the freon, condensor coil service and replacement, so on

and so on. Is this an issue with particular brands or is there a service agreement you can purchase with a chiller. Just

something I considered before purchasing one of these little gems.

Thanks for any help

James D

I am looking at a nano chiller made by JBJ in particular.

I hope it's not too late to RSVP. I am also picking up my wife from a trip will have to see if see comes in at 4 or 5 . I would at least like to come and see everyone if nothing else.

James D

Having to explain what is live rock and why there weren't any green plastic plants or neon colored gravel.

Or having someone say wow that is awesome and then ask "Is this a saltwater tank"

James D

How about touching on the advantages and disadvantages of a calcium reactor verses kaulk dosing?

Plus all the equipment for getting started and how to use it all to get the most out of your system?

James D

Mburton

I sent you a pm and will let you know soon on some options

James

Are you interested in buying a new one? I can build you one at a very reasonable price.

If you are interested let me know the dimensions and some details and I can get back

with you.

James D

Aero

When you say that you have three bits which is better what do you mean?

Are they different styles of bits or different sizes?

Using standard drill bits are a no-no on acrylic, unless it is a small hole

They will just grab the acrylic and split it.

The bits I was talking about using are flat like a spade with a point in the middle.

let me know if this helps

Also I can help you with that DIY tank if you are interested.

aeroaustin

I have been drilling acrylic for some time now and I have always used the flat spade style bits. The secret to success is to use a drill press if possible. Also if you drill either with a press or with a hand

held drill go slow and pause often, letting everything cool a bit. Finally when you get near the end allow the plastic to warm up with the friction of the bit so you will not tear or split the hole when you

come through the other side. I hope this helps

James

Starfire

If my memory serves me correct I believe the book titled Aquarium Corals: Selection,Husbandry

& Natural History by Eric H. Borneman is the one. I believe about 75% of the book is on Stony Corals. I hope this helps.

Andrew

I would be interested in as much as I could take off of your hands. I can come pretty much anytime

between Thursday and Sunday. Please let me know when is good for you.

James

826-3569

Here is a list of goods and some pictures of what I have left to sell. I am using the funds to setup

my new custom nano cube. Everything is in good condition and is about a year old.

Sea Clear 55 gal. acrylic tank with custom external overflow. 36"long x 20"tall x 15"wide.

Super clean and very few scratches. - $100

Custom built cherry stained stand and canopy. Stand is 36"tall and canopy is 12" tall to

accomidate metal halides and has 2 cooling fans, one on each end. - $250 for both

Acrylic sump that measures 23"long x 10" deep x 12" tall - $40

Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - $60

Tunze Turbelle circulation pump with single wave controller and light sensor - $100

Red Sea carbon reactor/sand filter - $20

Via Aqua 200 watt Titanium heater - $10

Please let me know if you have any questions

Thanks James

Count me in as well

James D

I still have everything available except for the Kaulk Reactor.

I can't believe that more people have not responded. This equipment is in great shape

and well taken care of. Is it priced too high? If someone wants to make me a reasonable

offer I am willing to let it go at a lower price. Let me know.

James

826-3569

Yes Garett the tunze circulation system is still available. I have e-mailed the guy who originally

wanted it, but he has not responded. Works great just the outside is covered in coraline.

Here is a pic

Kaulk Reactor SOLD

Joseph the Quiet One is yours, well just have to decide on when

Apedroza have you for the Tunze stuff

Gabriel & Tomanero here are your pics you requested

I am available tomm. if you guys want the pumps. If not I will be available

Monday - Wed anytime. Wow that sounds funny. Either way just call me

James 826-3569

Hello to all!

This is a custom built tank that is designed as a room separator tank (one end goes against the wall.

Complete setup I am letting go for only $1000.00, Rougly $2200.00 invested

Individual componets priced individually:

$150 - 55 gallon Sea Clear acrylic tank with custom built external overflow box on one end

Dim. 36"long 20"tall 15"wide

$400 - Dark cherry stained 36" tall cabinet with 4 doors for access from both sides

and 12" tall matching canopy with 2 cooling fans and full side access door

Both of these pieces were built by me (3/4" birch plywood and 2x4 frame)

$200 - 2 PFO HQI 150 watt metal halide pendants and ballast (will sell them individually)

$150 - Tunze Turbelle circulation pump and Singlecontroller 7091

$50 - Acrylic sump that measures 23" long x 10" wide x 12" tall

$10 - Via Aqua 200 watt titanium heater with controller

$75 - Coralife Super Skimmer 125

$25 - Custom built auto top off float switch and pump supply pump control box

$50 - Precision Marine Kaulk Reactor clone that I built as well

$10 - Quiet One return pump 495 gph

$20 - Red Sea sand bio filter chamber that I used as a carbon reactor

All parts are in excellent and cleaned condition and I have most of the instruction manuals

Most of the parts are only about a year old ( when I set the tank up )

Yes it all works I just got tired of taking care of it, I work too much

Here is a Picture of all the parts laid out after I tore it down

Let me know and I can send you a picture of and individual part if you like

James -

If they are in good condition, I will take them.

Great condition a couple I have barely looked at. Let me know how we can get together and

arrange a meeting place. I will send you a private e-mail with my contact information.

James

ive never owned a tank that wasnt acryllic! Magic eraser works like a miracle!! use under water or out. some reason or another people dont want to believe me?? use the thick eraser though. the thin ones tend to break up in water after little use. let others know it this works for u as well as it did 4 me glasses1.gif

I have always owned acrylic tanks as well, can't beat the clarity!! I have always used the white pads

designed for acrylic you can get at your LFS. Or you can use the white filter pad material that you

buy in bulk. Just be sure never ever use a MAG FLOAT on an Acrylic tank EVER even if it says so

(the Green plastic ones). I scratched the crap out of a brand new tank and MAG FLOAT wouldn't

even listen to me when I called with the problem, case closed. You will need to clean acrylic tanks

more often and be sure to keep sand out of your cleaning pad.

Wow James you really cleaned that thing up brand new.

I can vouch (having seen this system in person) that it was a very stable nice system and that James takes care of his equiptment as much as any reefer should do.

John

John, thanks for your seal of approval and all your help, who knows maybe I will get

back into it later.

Hello to all

I have tore down my tank and looking to sell all the equipment which includes:

55 Gallon Sea Clear acrylic tank with custom built external overflow on one end

Four door access custom 36" tall dark stained stand pre-wired with 2 power strips

12" tall canopy with full side access

2 PFO pendants and ballast with 2 12K 150 HQI bulbs

Coral Life Super Skimmer rated for 125 gallons

Custom built Kaulk reactor tied in with the auto top-off system for dosing

Quiet One 3000 return pump with all necessary plumbing

Red Sea Carbon Chamber with Quiet One pump

Tunze Circulating Pump and Wave Controller with optional light sensor

200 watt titanium heater and custom made acrylic sump

This tank is designed as a room seperator setup, you can see through the tank from

both sides and the tank is super clear being acrylic.

I have over $2200 invested and except for the Tunze pump and controller it is all

just a year old. I am asking $1600 for the complete setup.

Hello to all

I was wondering if anybody was interested in my Coral Mags? I have Volume 3 #1 through

Volume 3 # 6, The whole year of 2006. I will sell them for $6 a piece if anybody wants them.

I also have Volume 2 # 3 (Surgeonfishes) as well, same price.

Looking for complete system to get started. First saltwater tank. I've been researching and learning. Ready to buy and need a good price. 55 gallon minimum.

Thanks

I have a complete setup that has been up and running for a little over a year. All the livestock

is sold, but all the equipment is for sale. It's a 55 gallon room separator ( one end goes against

the wall ) were you can see through the tank and is viewed from both sides.

Here is a list of equipment:

Sea Clear tank with custom built external overflow box

36" tall custom cabinet with access from both sides

12" tall custom canopy with full access from one side and 2 cooling fans

2 MH Pendents and individual ballast with Coral Life 150 12K bulbs

Coral Life 125 Super Skimmer

Custom made Kaulk Reactor tied in to the auto top off system

Tunze Circulating Pump w/ wave controller and light sensor

External return pump, carbon chamber, titanium heater

Please e-mail me at [email protected] if you are interested.