Recent content by ReefVan

Can you add the new Sequence pumps... ReeFlo Series... Dart, Hammerhead and Stingray... Use the Valu-Flo pumps, they're basically the pond equivalents without the saltwater seals. http://www.mdminc.com/Valu_Flo.htm Van

Hi ruck'n'reefer, PM me if you're interested.

Dragoon, I'll let you keep guessing... I would of thought with that many posts under your belt that you would've used the search option.... :P Thanks taikonaut.. will do. Testing starts this week, should be no problem it's basically the same design and motor manufacturer with a different...

:D Still alive and kickin', been busy with all sorts of projects but figured I'd let you see where the Reef-Rat design is at Rat head-on... all dressed in black now Rat with Euro-Brace/Acrylic tank mounting bracket The Jet-Nozzle has undergone some mods.... i.e sch80 pipe to boost...

:D I may have someone who will trade me a Turbelle Stream 6060 for one of my Reef-Rats. I'll try the Rat mod on it and post the results when I'm satisfied. :D If this works out then it'll be another ReefVan special... :P The Rat motor can handle this no problem. Van 8)

:D Great idea, how big would you make the nozzle? :? Do you think perhaps that a lateral pivot hinge on the Tunze support bracket may be a more unobtrusive (visual appeal) solution? :wink: I'd consider modifying a Rat drive unit to drive the pivoting Tunze Stream pump. :idea: Now all...

:D Hal, The Rat does not have the O-Ring wear or leak issue and can handle a higher flow. I am presently building 1" Reef-Rats for my buddies and am getting great feedback on the performance. :wink: Drop me a PM if you're interested in one. Van 8)

:D Hi Hal, A Sea-Squirrel is a DIY clone of an Aqua-Gate and a Reef-Rat is as shown in the pictures above, a rotating return unit with an articulated Jet-Nozzle exhaust. :wink: Wow! Now That's a mouthful. :P Basically the Reef-Rat is my own invention or implementation, if you wish, of...

:D Mmmmm Kabob, That sure looks familiar! You been tutored on how to do this somewhere on the 'net? :wink: Is it a Rat or a Squirrel? Good show, keep up the good work. :D Van 8)

:D Update on the Rat, after production of another batch I've improved the design even further. :wink: Two new Rats ready for a new home Mounting hardware in place Interchangeable Jet-Nozzle in place Bottom View fully assembled Mounted Rat - Side View on 220 gal in garage...

:D For those of you who are DIY challenged or just can't be bothered, I have accumulated the appropriate materials in quantity to be able to help you obtain a 1.0" ReefRat. :wink: Leave me a PM and perhaps soon you'll have one of these little babies purring away on your tank. :) Van 8)

:D StoneyReef, Thanks for the tip, I'll keep it in mind when I add the Kw reactor to my 220 Reef project which is presently underway. Van 8)

:D Jason, The model on my webpage is a 1" diameter. I figured for what it was worth, I might as well make something high flow while I was at it. Van 8)

:D Wow! Excellent job. As for the paint, I learned something new today. Sorry if I got you scared, first time I hear of this. Van 8)

:D Hal, Spraypaint? 8O I don't think so! That's the last thing you'll want to do to outlet fittings that go into the water. The paint chemicals will leach out and poison the water as well as all your organisms. The rotating pvc pipe on an AquaGate accepts regular sch40 pvc pipe elbow...