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Forum: Equipment 05-18-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 235
Posted By Dave Allen
Ha! So if I sell the solenoids on flea bay, I can...

Ha! So if I sell the solenoids on flea bay, I can almost finance a new reg set.

Brilliant!
Forum: Equipment 05-18-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 235
Posted By Dave Allen
Elyssa-I'm hoping that someone here can give me a...

Elyssa-I'm hoping that someone here can give me a ballpark of what this would cost before I buy them.

I do appreciate all the warnings of caution, but I'm much more interested in the specifics of...
Forum: Equipment 05-18-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 235
Posted By Dave Allen
I understand the risks involved in pressurized...

I understand the risks involved in pressurized gases but if there is a possibility of putting these regs back into service and learning something in the process, I'd like to take advantage.
Forum: Equipment 05-18-2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 235
Posted By Dave Allen
It looks like a little metal part that screws...

It looks like a little metal part that screws into the regulator? I've been searching online around for replacement parts but haven't found one yet. Is it a universal size on all regulators?

I...
Forum: Equipment 05-18-2013, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 235
Posted By Dave Allen
Pressure relief valve: where is it and can it be replaced?

Hi all,

I came across some co2 regulators (Milwaukee ma957). I am told that they need the pressure relief valves replaced. What exactly are these and is it something I can do myself?

Thanks,
...
Forum: Equipment 05-14-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 75
Posted By Dave Allen
filtration for my nano?

My 3 gallon tank has been growing emersed for a while now and I'm getting close to the big fill.
...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-02-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By Dave Allen
Okay. Lesson learned for rereading directions....

Okay. Lesson learned for rereading directions. Shook the test solutions like crazy and see 5.0ppm. Calibration still a good idea but at least I know not to continue dosing.

Still need to get...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-02-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By Dave Allen
Maybe I'll stick it in my pocket and throw myself...

Maybe I'll stick it in my pocket and throw myself down the stairs. Kidding!
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-02-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By Dave Allen
You are right. I should make sure the tests are...

You are right. I should make sure the tests are accurate. I'm guessing that expired tests should be tossed out and replaced?
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-02-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By Dave Allen
Lot numbers end in 1010 and 1110, so 2010? I...

Lot numbers end in 1010 and 1110, so 2010? I guess they could be expired.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-02-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By Dave Allen
I've read Hoppy's thread before (its very...

I've read Hoppy's thread before (its very thorough). I've also read that there a a couple schools of thought regarding water parameters: testing regularly vs. reading the plants/tanks. I know that...
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-02-2013, 09:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By Dave Allen
Its the cheap API test, a few years old. I guess...

Its the cheap API test, a few years old. I guess it could be expired... Is there a way to tell?
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-02-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By Dave Allen
17 gallon, 50 % WC once per week.

17 gallon, 50 % WC once per week.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 05-02-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 193
Posted By Dave Allen
Where are my nitrates?

I've been having trouble balancing out conditions in my tank.
(Tank has been running since September, GH and KH are high (11-12 degrees), Eheim ECCO 2236, Aquasoil Amazonia.) There is slow to...
Forum: DIY 05-01-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By Dave Allen
Thanks Danny! I've seen that YouTube user's...

Thanks Danny! I've seen that YouTube user's videos. Some great DIY projects there.

I guess that the overall design is not too different from other DIY skimmers. I'm mostly curious about the...
Forum: DIY 05-01-2013, 02:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By Dave Allen
DIY acrylic surface skimmer

Hey all,

I've been struggling with a surface film on my 60-P for months now. It comes and goes, sometimes the day after a water change. Probably an issue many other people are dealing with. I've...
Forum: Lighting 04-07-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By Dave Allen
Thats a good price for those bulbs. They are...

Thats a good price for those bulbs. They are cheaper but almost identical to the Aqueon bulbs sold at Petsmart. Still a lot less wattage than what I'm currently using, but I'll keep it in mind.

On...
Forum: Lighting 04-06-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By Dave Allen
Thanks daworld. I was looking at the 13 watt...

Thanks daworld. I was looking at the 13 watt spirals this afternoon, but I'm not sure I want to half the output of my current bulb.

I may end up just buying the Finnex, but not excited about an...
Forum: Lighting 04-06-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By Dave Allen
finnex epoch replacement bulb

I've been running my 6500k bulb that came with the Finnex epoch light for some time now. I've started up a new 3 gallon nano tank and want to find a replacement bulb.

Finnex is a forum sponsor...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-26-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By Dave Allen
Well said Kathy! You really have to put in the...

Well said Kathy! You really have to put in the work for this hobby/obsession.

Just to add to your suggestions, I really recommend a planted tank substrate over potting soil. I know other people...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 01-26-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By Dave Allen
Ike, that moss went south really quick! I feel...

Ike, that moss went south really quick! I feel bad since you got it from me. Where is the rest of the Rotala? I only see a couple of stems.

Can you tell us a little more about the tank? lights,...
Forum: Tank Journals 11-16-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,192
Posted By Dave Allen
pwolfe, after I posted about the film, I tried...

pwolfe, after I posted about the film, I tried out the paper towel method that some other members had mentioned. It took a few paper towels, but the surface cleared right up and even looked goo this...
Forum: Tank Journals 11-16-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,192
Posted By Dave Allen
Some Friday morning fun! I know its kinda...

Some Friday morning fun!

I know its kinda gimmicky, but I decided to run a multi-colored LED strip behind the tank. With the frosted vinyl on the back side of the tank, the light diffuses nicely....
Forum: Tank Journals 11-15-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,192
Posted By Dave Allen
A quick update. After six weeks of emersed...

A quick update. After six weeks of emersed growth, I decided to fill the tank with water. It has been about a weeks since the fill. Rotala colorata was planted in the background. Pressurized CO2 is...
Forum: Herp (Reptiles and Amphibians) 10-11-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 939
Posted By Dave Allen
Great timing with this thread! This morning...

Great timing with this thread!

This morning at work, I saw that the dart frog exhibit had some tadpoles. I'm used to seeing amphibian eggs in pools of water, but these were on the leaves of a...
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