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Forum: DIY 04-17-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 187
Posted By paronaram
You can't use those valves on Paintball tanks....

You can't use those valves on Paintball tanks. You will need to have regulator to drop the pressure first. Look in Buy/Sale section there was a guy who had regulator and needle valve ( "...higher...
Forum: Plants 02-20-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,042
Posted By paronaram
Jake, Very beautiful plants, and flower! ...

Jake,

Very beautiful plants, and flower!
On the first picture of this thread, what substrate did you use?
Looks like Eco-Complete - I'm guessing

Thanks,
Aram
Forum: Substrate 12-03-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By paronaram
How much substrate

Hello,

I am setting up a JBJ 24G "cube" 18"x19.6"x19.7" as a planted tank
How much ADA Amazonia do I need to setup about 2.5" of substrate?

Thank you!
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-26-2012, 03:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By paronaram
Thank you All for HELP!

Thank you All for HELP!
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-24-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By paronaram
Hi BB What if the new setup is 7 pH and...

Hi BB
What if the new setup is 7 pH and bacteria in established filter from 8+ pH, it will not kill it?

Thank you.
Forum: Fertilizers and Water Parameters 10-24-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 209
Posted By paronaram
cycling question

Hello All !!!
I have a cycling question.
I have successful high pH multiple tanks (Malawi and Tanganyika setups) running for many years, I am planing to setup a mid-range planted tank (something in...
Forum: DIY 09-16-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By paronaram
Thank you! This are nice alu rails, but I'm...

Thank you!
This are nice alu rails, but I'm afraid they may get very hot, you probably will need some fans going with this setup.
(small fan will be noisy)
But again, nice hardware for this price!
Forum: DIY 09-16-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By paronaram
Gus, how much are this aluminum bars? Thanks.

Gus, how much are this aluminum bars?

Thanks.
Forum: DIY 09-07-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 258
Posted By paronaram
Yes it's safe. I had corks from red wine in my...

Yes it's safe. I had corks from red wine in my killi tanks about 4 years ago.
All was fine. As long is cork from food / drinks, it can be used.
Forum: DIY 09-06-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By paronaram
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: DIY 09-06-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 333
Posted By paronaram
When you build LED fixture ...

Hello All,

Quick question, what is measured in "MCD" in light science?
On the "FleaBay" they have it as "Luminous Intensity Typ Iv" with one of the LED specs, but it does not tell me much ... Is...
Forum: DIY 08-17-2012, 02:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,106
Posted By paronaram
Very Nice!!! Excellent Job!

Very Nice!!!
Excellent Job!
Forum: DIY 08-02-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 256
Posted By paronaram
http://www.planetrenadirect.com/ if he does...

http://www.planetrenadirect.com/

if he does not have it, look on eBay for broken filter...
Good Luck!
Forum: DIY 12-29-2011, 12:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By paronaram
Thanks Hoppy. I think I have some 3W "star"...

Thanks Hoppy.

I think I have some 3W "star" LEDs but not much. I think it will be just enough for 5G setup. It's OK, if it works I will make something bigger for my other tank.
So top of the 5G...
Forum: DIY 12-28-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By paronaram
Can I use this LEDs?

Hello All,

Quick question.
On the eBay I have seen 12000mcd Ultra Bright Flat head White LEDs, Can I use them for 10G semi high-tech setup?
They are 180deg (flat head) and I think 45deg...
Forum: DIY 09-13-2011, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,437
Posted By paronaram
This guy will show you how: ...

This guy will show you how:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ld8ec1sJtk

Good Luck!
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 06-27-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By paronaram
Algae removal from driftwood

Hello All,

In one of my tanks I’m experiencing extensive algae boom! To extend that I’m taking everything down and setting up a “new” tank.
What can use to clean driftwood? I know I can boil it,...
Forum: Lighting 05-24-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By paronaram
So do you think for 12" cube it will be more then...

So do you think for 12" cube it will be more then 8 LEDs? or less :)
Forum: Lighting 05-24-2011, 03:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By paronaram
Building my first Nano.

Hello All,

I'm trying to build my first Nano and I need an advice on light.
How many LEDs will be enough to grow HC in 12" cube?

I am going to use 3W Cree P4 XR-E 7090 LEDs and 12" aluminum...
Forum: DIY 04-19-2011, 05:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By paronaram
Hey JMZJMZ, Not sure about question #1,...

Hey JMZJMZ,

Not sure about question #1, never experienced anything with brand new 20oz CO2 tanks, but for question #2, you are absolutely correct! Silicone tube can not be sealed with that type...
Forum: DIY 02-16-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,253
Posted By paronaram
I had very good results with Dell Optiplex SX270...

I had very good results with Dell Optiplex SX270 SX260 Aluminum Heatsink J1026. Sometimes you can get them from PC liquidators for .85 - .95c each. Resource online auctions
Forum: DIY 12-24-2010, 04:15 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 98,828
Posted By paronaram
Min, Looks Good! Nice setup! Looks brand new...

Min, Looks Good! Nice setup!

Looks brand new setup, it always looks nice and "shiny" :icon_wink

Do you have any pics from 4 month later? With very bright light you may grow a major algae! Make...
Forum: DIY 12-22-2010, 04:07 AM
Replies: 398
Views: 98,828
Posted By paronaram
Hey Hoppy, Do you knew where on internet I...

Hey Hoppy,

Do you knew where on internet I can get U shape aluminum rails? (I am looking for a good price ;))
I was thinking to make a grid from this rails and mount LED on it.
So this will be...
Forum: DIY 12-14-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By paronaram
Yes, I did. Came from Hong Kong, and it’s...

Yes, I did.
Came from Hong Kong, and it’s manufactured in Taiwan.

O well, I will look for my "pepsi" regulator then, I was thinking to use this regulator (picture in my first post) because it's...
Forum: DIY 12-14-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,371
Posted By paronaram
You got me :icon_conf, I have no idea How can I...

You got me :icon_conf, I have no idea
How can I confirm what I have?

Did you use any tape to seal the threads?
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