Recent content by DrDave88

thanks guys... looks like i will be getting a bit from the site listed above (a few posts up) If i am gonna be spending $$$ on getting it drilled, i can spend 30 bucks, get the bit myself, and do all sorts of stuff with it. Thanks for the response, i will have to keep ya'll updated -Dr

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=977295&size=lg I am not sure if this picture will post, it is my first posted picture attempt. I am planning on running a 1" by 1/2" plexi-glass strip the width of my tank from back to front. pvc will return from the sump and be attatched to the...

reefguide - you mentioned that you don't like using that spout piece, why is that ? thanks for the pictures, i am still not sure what i will use... -dr

i am having trouble tryign to vision how to bring the water back into the tank without drilling for the return flow. what fixtures do you have dispensing water back into the tank? how do you have it enter the tank.. -dr

hey ya'll... sorry i didn't include the tank size, aka the only rule on this board... It is a 75 that i want to build. I just graduated college and it is the only size that my parents will let me keep in my room. the previous link for drill bit size says a 1-1/2" bit is around 35$ ! that is...

hey reefers in the chicago area - Where can i get my tank drilled? I have been searching but it doesn't seem like anyone around here will do it for me. I am not gonna shell out the 80 bucks for the drill bit, but i need to get it done! -dr elmhurst

Hey coral reefers, I am planning the plumbing of my new tank, a 75 gallon reef. I am putting an undertank tank sump in, and i am looking for ideas on how to return the water into my tank. So, show me pictures of how you get water back into your tank. I really am starved for ideas. -dr

I know there is a prefered differance - just looking for a quick response

Hey guys, this is a light question that i know has been on here alot, but bear with me: I was looking at lighting for a 55/75 gal tank. I plan FOWLR, then a reef eventually. I plan for some metal halides down the line in a year when i start to purchase the good softies and what not... I...

Drew - let me throw a little info out there for ya. Like the other posts mentioned, you need to determine the route in which the water is returning to the tank. If you split the flow back to the tank with two or three or more outlets, the water gph from the pump is reduced. The concept is...

there have been many people mentioning that they are readily available for sale, yet no web sites have been noted. Can anyone give a suggestion for the chicago reefer? -Dr

Can anyone give me more specific information on why the DI is needed? does anyone out there use jsut RO? I am just getting started with my tank, so i am wondering if going a little cheaper here would cause problems... just asking for more info.... -dr

Hey, i live in chicago, and will be using lake michigan tap water to run through my future RO unit. do i need a RODI or just an RO? please help, purchase will be soon! -dr

There is a good Q - Will the Bristle Worms sting you through the gloves?

Hey reefers I am starting a tank soon, and have no clue what brand of salt to use. I will have a 75 gallon with 50 lbs of LR to start with. I will have some corals and what not, but am jsut going to concentrat on a few fish and learn the basics from there. I will use an RO unit, for the...