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  1. redfishbluefish

    Drilling a tank

    I would hope not.....it's the only drill I've used to drill a tank:
  2. redfishbluefish

    Drilling a tank

    You need to actually have a reservoir of water so that the bit is sitting in water. I would think simply spraying would cause for hot spots, that once wetted, would cool too quickly and cause it to crack. If you had a drill guide (which I highly recommend), add a little plumber’s putty to the...
  3. redfishbluefish

    Drilling a tank

    Explain.....was it tempered glass? What happened? If you want to bring it to me, I'll drill it.....NO GUARANTEES
  4. redfishbluefish

    Poll Wave Pumps / Power Heads

    I've only rebuilt my MP10.....haven't done the 40 yet.
  5. redfishbluefish

    Poll Wave Pumps / Power Heads

    I originally was a Koralia believer. I had the old school K4’s and complained, like everyone else, of them starting in reverse. But they were reliable, and other then the reverse thing, were good powerheads. They ran forever. The Evolutions came out….I bought four….and thought the...
  6. redfishbluefish

    So what am I doing wrong?

    I can’t comment on kalkwasser…..never have used it and probably never will. HOWEVER, a number of people have suggested using two part. You can buy this at any LFS, online, or make your own. I would also suggest you add testing for magnesium and dose accordingly. You have a...
  7. redfishbluefish

    Updating ai controller on a Mac

    Kevin, if you come up to Sunny's I'll bring my PC (netbook) for you to do whatever you need to do......assuming I could get online at Sunny's if that is required.
  8. redfishbluefish

    Sunny's FOWLR build thread ....

    Kevin, that would be great if you could join use. Assuming all is good with Sunny, would you be available late Friday (say about 4 – 4:30), or any time on Sunday. And Sunny, how do those days look for you?
  9. redfishbluefish

    DIY Nano Cube Stand

    If you followed along with my canopy build, you’ve seen this before……molding. The molding will be very simple lattice, cut to 1 1/16” x 1/4”. This will only be applied to the top and bottom edges of the stand. First is the front “belly,” where I cut groves every half inch about 2/3 to ¾...
  10. redfishbluefish

    DIY Nano Cube Stand

    Thanks for the comment. However, you’ve brought up another sore point. I was using the house vacuum and that was not appreciated. I had to go downstairs and get the shop vac. As far as doors, I originally was just going to use standard offset hinges, but now don’t believe I will. I’ve...
  11. redfishbluefish

    Sunny's FOWLR build thread ....

    Kevin, thanks for commenting. As far as support under the column, that is a good point. I don’t know what code is today, but back in the day a lally column would require a 2’ x 2’ x 2’ concrete footing. I would guess that the basement floor is a four inch slab. I’m speculating that the...
  12. redfishbluefish

    Sunny's FOWLR build thread ....

    Opinion needed…… Sunny’s new tank is going to run parallel to the joist below. The first four joists (engineered wood I-beams) are arranged, from the sill joist, ca 12 inches, ca 24 inches, ca 16 inches. The original plan was to support the two joists directly below the tank with a triple...
  13. redfishbluefish

    DIY Nano Cube Stand

    That's not what my wife said when she saw all the sawdust! :o
  14. redfishbluefish

    DIY Nano Cube Stand

    I finally got back to doing a little more work on the stand. Attached the sides and cut out the excess plywood. The way I did this was to first glue and nail (1” wire brads) one side to the carcass. From the inside, I then drilled four holes, one hole in each corner of the opening. This...
  15. redfishbluefish

    Protein Skimmer Overflow....

    I thought Davy Jones came with both a pingpong ball cut-off and float switch???
  16. redfishbluefish

    Congratulations to the 2013 Board of Directors!

    Your wife! :o The Board can thank me later and maybe visit Tri in the hospital.
  17. redfishbluefish

    Congratulations to the 2013 Board of Directors!

    Congratulations and best of luck to the incoming board. Dance
  18. redfishbluefish

    Over flows

    My first though was as others have suggested….paint it black. However, with a tad bit more thought, it being a peninsula, it’s got to go! Ligershark has nicely outlined how to go about doing it, but I’m not convinced you need to change the bulkheads. I’d leave whatever you have (probably...
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