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Forum: Shrimp & Other Invertebrates 05-19-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 295
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Did your previous 5 attempts happen when it...

Did your previous 5 attempts happen when it wasn't as warm? Warmer water has less ability to hold O2 and the water in the trap doesn't circulate much.
Forum: Substrate 05-19-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 567
Posted By RoyalFizbin
I'll say this about fluorite black sand. If you...

I'll say this about fluorite black sand. If you over rinse it, you'll lose volume. I made the mistake of trying to rinse it till it was totally clean.
Forum: Equipment 05-19-2013, 04:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Just had a look at 4 regulators and they all are...

Just had a look at 4 regulators and they all are rated for at least 3000 psi, some of them higher. I don't see a normal scenario where a co2 tank will exert that much pressure short of being boiled...
Forum: Equipment 05-19-2013, 01:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 236
Posted By RoyalFizbin
You can run without the pressure valve. I myself...

You can run without the pressure valve. I myself have removed them from all my regulators and replaced with a plug. They were getting in the way with the way I setup my systems. Most the pictures...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-17-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 349
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Are you saying that purigen softens your water? ...

Are you saying that purigen softens your water? That's the first time I've heard of it doing that. I myself just got two boxes of the 100 ml packs but haven't put them in yet. Softening water...
Forum: Equipment 05-17-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By RoyalFizbin
In my experience, I have never seen aquarium...

In my experience, I have never seen aquarium specific silicone ever sold outside of a fish store. Every product sold at a lowes or homedepot will have specific warnings to not use it in an aqarium. ...
Forum: Equipment 05-11-2013, 02:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 210
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Here are some ideas. If you have an electricians...

Here are some ideas. If you have an electricians fish tape you can use that to fish a rag or a sponge though it. You could also use a length of Romex wire or the tail end of a house hold drain...
Forum: Equipment 05-10-2013, 05:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 113
Posted By RoyalFizbin
The Filstar hoses are 16mm ID which is close to...

The Filstar hoses are 16mm ID which is close to 5/8 ID. You can use any output from any company as long as it will work with this size. However, I do see a problem with the intake. The filstar has...
Forum: General Planted Tank Discussion 05-09-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 188
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Hold the impeller shaft in your hand and spin the...

Hold the impeller shaft in your hand and spin the impeller. Look to see the shaft isn't worn and the impeller magnet still has a small and perfectly round hole. A worn shaft or impeller will run...
Forum: Equipment 05-04-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By RoyalFizbin
The fastest and cheapest way is to make one out...

The fastest and cheapest way is to make one out of ridgid air line. Heat it up and bend it to shape. You can make a soft bend j or put two right angle bends in it. Connect your soft line to it.
Forum: Equipment 03-15-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 663
Posted By RoyalFizbin
The impeller might not break but the hole will...

The impeller might not break but the hole will wear itself bigger, sometimes causing a sloppy knocking sound as it rotates. This is also the reason why your fillter might need a push start after...
Forum: Equipment 03-13-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 663
Posted By RoyalFizbin
We told you to buy the impeller shaft and the...

We told you to buy the impeller shaft and the impeller. You should have asked if you wern't sure but I assumed you would know that I was recomending you buy 2 different parts. Anyway, I dont think...
Forum: Equipment 03-13-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 102
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Some solinoids have a pressure bleed off port...

Some solinoids have a pressure bleed off port that vents the back preasure after the valve closes. This type will instanly stop your co2.

For those runnnig reactors, there really isnt much...
Forum: Equipment 03-07-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,139
Posted By RoyalFizbin
You want a dual Stage regulator. Whether a...

You want a dual Stage regulator. Whether a regulator has dual gauges or not is not an indication that it is a dual stage regulator.
Forum: Equipment 03-06-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 663
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Holly crap i've never seen anybody let an...

Holly crap i've never seen anybody let an impeller shaft wear down to that. The rattling noise would be unbearable. I would have changed that shaft 6 years ago. You can purchase replacement parts...
Forum: Equipment 03-03-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 335
Posted By RoyalFizbin
All these replies and nobody understands what...

All these replies and nobody understands what you're asking. Everybody, this person is asking about the fluval pre-filter media, a solid cermamic noodle with no pores for bacteria growth. I dont...
Forum: Equipment 03-01-2013, 04:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 86
Posted By RoyalFizbin
It can move if your gas is flowing very fast. It...

It can move if your gas is flowing very fast. It shouldn't move with the rates that we use for co2 injection. I use a paintball tank setup and i have a spare regulator that i set up to use with a...
Forum: DIY 02-27-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Expanding foam will ruin your pump. That stuff...

Expanding foam will ruin your pump. That stuff expands with enough force to deform window casements if you dont use enough screws or nails.
Forum: Equipment 02-20-2013, 12:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 331
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Those cheap ebay ones have replacemnet suction...

Those cheap ebay ones have replacemnet suction cups you can get from ebay aswell. $5.50 for ten suction cups exactly the same ones that come originaly with the drop checker. I bought a lot of 3...
Forum: DIY 02-18-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 337
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Have you tried filling it with water and putting...

Have you tried filling it with water and putting in the tank yet? It looks like its going to have a pretty big volume of air. I wonder if it might make it too buoyant for the single suction cup.
Forum: DIY 02-17-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,645
Posted By RoyalFizbin
I'm going to be brutally honest here. This is...

I'm going to be brutally honest here. This is just stupid. Get yourself a faucet to garden hose addapter and then run a hose instead. Or if you have a laundry tub faucet in your basement, those...
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Next time just set it down and let it vent. ...

Next time just set it down and let it vent. There is no need to panic. I've had a burst disc blow on me before and although it seems scary, there isn't a huge danger. You can get a new pin valve...
Forum: DIY 02-11-2013, 06:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 565
Posted By RoyalFizbin
I have two plastic bottles that I'm using as...

I have two plastic bottles that I'm using as bubble counters on preasurized systems. One is a small flimsy apple juice bottle and the other is a small gatorade bottle. They are both seeing over 30...
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 236
Posted By RoyalFizbin
Is it possible that your disk bursted and the...

Is it possible that your disk bursted and the tank is empty? Try to push the pin valve down with your finger. If you can press it down easily, your tank is empty. It will almost be imposible to...
Forum: Equipment 02-11-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 250
Posted By RoyalFizbin
I have two glass diffusers and one of them makes...

I have two glass diffusers and one of them makes no noise and the other makes what i would describe as a constant chirping sound. The noise will never go away, there is nothing you can do about it...
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